France has signed a bilateral agreement with Ghana to provide debt relief under the country’s ongoing external debt restructuring programme, marking a major milestone in Ghana’s efforts to recover from unsustainable debt levels following the COVID-19 pandemic. France signed a debt relief agreement with Ghana as part of an external debt restructuring program. This makes…
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A sweeping immigration policy shift in the United States could significantly impact thousands of African skilled workers who rely on the H-1B visa programme as a pathway to employment and eventual citizenship. The United States plans to reform the H-1B visa program under Joseph Edlow, the new USCIS director. The H-1B visa is a key…
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Africa continues to stand out as the world’s youngest continent, with children under 18 making up more than half of the population in ten African countries, according to the latest 2025 population data. Africa is the youngest continent globally, with children under 18 composing over half of the population in several countries. The Central African…
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The United States has suspended all routine visa services at its embassy in Niamey, Niger’s capital, until further notice. The United States has suspended routine visa services at its embassy in Niamey, Niger. The suspension applies to all immigrant and non-immigrant visa categories but exempts diplomatic and official visas. The decision is part of broader…
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Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, has confirmed that the country remains firmly aligned with the military forces of Mali, Burkina Faso, and the Niger Republic in a joint effort to confront shared security threats across West Africa. Nigeria aligns collaboratively with Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger to address regional security concerns. Chief…
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Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced the arrival of 4,000 brand-new compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks, a significant move aimed at enhancing the company’s fuel distribution capabilities across Nigeria. Dangote Petroleum Refinery has introduced 4,000 compressed natural gas (CNG) trucks to enhance fuel distribution efficiency in Nigeria. This initiative aims to reduce carbon emissions, operational costs,…
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