The United Arab Emirates will stop issuing long-term visas to Ugandan citizens beginning January 2026. The UAE will halt issuing long-term visas to Ugandan citizens citing concerns over visa overstays and unlawful activities. This policy transition reflects broader UAE immigration changes focusing on illegal migration and criminal risks. The restrictions will not impose a complete…
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United States President Donald Trump has signed a wide-ranging executive order clarifying that the new $100,000 H-1B fee applies only to new entrants, leaving current workers, including African professionals already in the U.S., unaffected. This measure, effective September 21, 2025, aims to prioritize hiring American workers over foreign talent. The directive heavily impacts the H-1B…
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Canadian aerospace manufacturer Bombardier Inc. has endorsed the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria, calling it a world-class project and a vital source of cleaner jet fuel for the aviation industry. Bombardier Inc. endorsed the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria for its world-class operations and production of cleaner jet fuel. The refinery, marked as the world’s…
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Switzerland’s mining and commodities giant, Glencore Plc (GLEN.L), is in talks to divest a majority stake in the Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) in the DRC, one of its largest African mining operations, amid cobalt export uncertainty, Bloomberg reported. Glencore Plc is negotiating the sale of a controlling interest in its Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) operation…
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Ajayi Joshua Oluwatobi could have stayed in the comfort of Mercedes-Benz, where he rose fast and racked up awards. Instead, a recession pushed him to take a gamble: build an African car brand. Today, Nord is assembling vehicles for a market long dominated by Toyotas and Hyundais, and daring to imagine a road lined with…
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The Trump administration said on Friday it would ask companies to pay $100,000 annually for each H-1B visa. The move could have a significant impact on the technology sector, which relies heavily on skilled workers from India and China. The Trump administration proposes charging $100,000 annually for each H-1B visa. This marks a significant shift…
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