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Nation could miss World Cup after being listed in Trump’s travel ban amid SA, US govt controversy
Briefly
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March 28, 2025
Donald Trump has proposed a travel ban targeting certain countries and the ban could potentially impact nations participating in the 2026 FIFA World Cup The ban has raised concerns regarding international sports relations and the global nature of...
Cameroon among countries likely to face US visa restrictions
The Guardian Post
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The list was made published by the New York Times. It includes a list of three levels of countries whose citizens may face restrictions on entering the United States According to the New York Times, the list of recommendations developed by...
The Jews of Senegal, West Africa
Aish
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March 16, 2025
After the Portuguese King Manuel forcibly converted the Jews who didn’t manage to leave Portugal in 1497, he issued an order forbidding the “New Christians” to leave the country. Though some Jews managed to escape through the extensive escape...
When Tumsah challenged our collective conscience
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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March 26, 2025
Kashim Musa Tumsah, MFR, an oil and gas lawyer, diplomat and a farmer, is challenging our collective conscience in Yobe state, North-east Nigeria, by investing in human capital and infrastructural development as well as silently empowering the...
Top 10 African countries with the weakest currencies in March 2025
Business Insider Africa
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March 28, 2025
For many African countries, currency value decline is a recurring problem that reflects underlying economic weaknesses including excessive reliance on imports, high inflation, unstable political environments, and unmanageable debt levels....
Why Nigeria is a moderate income-inequality economy, By ‘Tope Fasua
Premium Times
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March 17, 2025
It could be argued that Nigeria has not clearly gone after income inequality since its creation. We have instead gone after wealth creation, oftentimes in a haphazard way. Some of the times, we react to high levels of poverty by creating or going...
Lusófona Group evaluates creating vocational training in Angola
Ver Angola
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Founder and director of Grupo Lusófona, Teresa Damásio highlights that those two countries need qualified labor for industry and services. The Angolan and Cape Verdean authorities "have, in fact, shown a lot of interest in this type of education....
Community development: When Tumsah challenges our collective conscience
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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March 25, 2025
Kashim Musa Tumsah, MFR, an oil and gas lawyer, diplomat, and farmer, is challenging our collective conscience in Yobe State, Northeast Nigeria, by investing in human capital and infrastructural development, as well as silently empowering the...
Top 10 African countries the United States has promised the least money in 2025
Business Insider Africa
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March 27, 2025
On January 20, 2025, shortly after his inauguration, Donald Trump halted funding from USAID, a key source of aid for Africa. Considering the United States is one of the world’s largest aid providers, this decision raises critical questions about...
Africa’s Remote Príncipe Island Is Reinventing Soulful Luxury Travel
Forbes
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The bridge at Bom Bom Henrique Seruca By some estimations, the tiny island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe is at the center of the world. Its geographical coordinates are 1°N, 7°E. It’s also the second-least populated country in Africa and one of...
Bem Vindos, Judeus! (Welcome, Jews!): My Journey Back to Portugal and Spain
The Times of Israel
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My mother had a deep love for all things Spanish and was determined to pass that passion on to her children. Every morning at 5 a.m., as she prepared for work, her cassette player filled our home with the music of Julio Iglesias, Enrico Macias,...
GNCCI endorses AfCFTA’s business visa initiative, promotes trade efficiency
Ghana News Agency
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March 26, 2025
Accra, March 26, GNA – Mr. Stephane Miezan, President, Ghana National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GNCCI) has established a renewed commitment and strategic collaboration to overcome longstanding trade challenges and accelerate economic...
This Is One of the Least-visited Countries in the World—and It's Called the 'Galápagos of Africa
Travel + Leisure
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I’m a morning person, so when the gray parrots started chirping and the mona monkeys started rustling in the banana trees at daybreak, I was ready with my binoculars. Soon enough, more birds joined in the chorus: the daily “alarm clock” at Sundy...
FBI task force probing ‘Tesla Takedown’ anarchist blog amid ‘domestic terrorism’ fears
Sky News Australia
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March 25, 2025
The FBI launched a task force on Monday to try to nail the criminals setting fire to Tesla vehicles and charging stations — calling the acts “domestic terrorism” and eyeing an anarchy blog calling for more. The bureau has received reports of 48...
Spain tops 2025 travel hotlist: Canary islands and Seville shine in Bloomberg’s rankings
Euro Weekly News
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January 24, 2025
A map of the Canary Islands, a sun-soaked Spanish archipelago renowned for its luxury, natural beauty, and vibrant culture, making it a top destination for 2025 Credit : Shutterstock, AustralianCamera If you’re already dreaming of your 2025...
31 Indonesian Ambassadors Sworn In, Including PDIP Politician and Ex-Constitutional Court Judge
Tempo.co
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March 24, 2025
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - President Prabowo Subianto officially inaugurated 31 Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassadors of the Republic of Indonesia at the State Palace in Central Jakarta on Monday, March 24, 2025. These ambassadors will represent...
FBI launches task force to nail criminals behind fiery Tesla attacks: ‘Domestic terrorism’
New York Post
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March 24, 2025
The FBI launched a task force Monday to try to nail the criminals setting fire to Tesla vehicles and charging stations — calling the acts “domestic terrorism” and eyeing an anarchy blog calling for more. The bureau has received reports of 48...
College Issues Travel Warning Amid ICE Crackdown
Newsweek
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March 19, 2025
Brown University issued a travel warning to international students and faculty after a staff member was deported to Lebanon by the Trump administration. Newsweek reached out to Brown University for comment. Why It Matters President Donald Trump,...
Incredible map shows every country that's been invaded by Britain - only 20 never were
Daily Express
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March 23, 2025
An astonishing map shows every country that has been invaded by Britain throughout history, with only 20 not having been. The map depicts Britain’s power throughout history. During its history, Britain invaded the territory of more than 170...
Zimbabwe among 43 countries on Trump’s draft list for new U.S travel ban
New Zimbabwe
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March 15, 2025
By The New York Times A DRAFT circulating inside the administration lists three tiers of countries whose citizens may face restrictions on entering the United States. The most stringent restriction level would flatly bar citizens from 11 countries...