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Trump Drafts Travel Ban Targeting 43 Countries — Nearly Half In Africa
Several Caribbean are also on the list. A draft list from within the Trump administration shows that Trump 2.0 is building on the 2017 version of its travel ban, which restricted entry to the U.S. from citizens of certain countries. Initially...

Trump set to ban people from 43 countries from travelling to the US including Russia and Belarus - with nations warned they will stay on banned list 'if governments do not address deficiencies within 60 days'
Donald Trump is set to ban people from 43 countries from travelling to the US - with visas from Russia being 'sharply restricted'. The dramatic memo also sees key allies of Moscow placed under heavy sanctions as Belarusian travellers could see...

Germany Updates Travel Advice for Its Citizens Headed to US
The German Foreign Ministry has advised its citizens regarding travel to the United States, warning them about the reasons why they could be denied entry. This travel advice followed reports of three German nationals being denied entry and were...

Boris Becker admits he 'couldn't stop crying' while marrying his third wife Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro in Portofino and reveals his stint in prison made their relationship stronger
Boris Becker has admitted he 'couldn't stop crying' during his wedding to his third wife Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro, after the couple tied the knot in a 'unique' ceremony. The former tennis player, 56, married the political risk manager, 33,...

Ghana amplifies Africa’s visa-free push as continental integration efforts grow
Ghana’s visa-free entry for African passport holders is the latest boost to efforts to integrate the continent and boost cross-border trade, cultural exchange, and regional unity. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Ghana’s introduction of visa-free...

Newly-married Boris Becker, 56, is joined by his stunning wife Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro, 33, at Laver Cup after lavish Portofino wedding
Boris Becker was joined by his stunning wife Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro at the Laver Cup opening night on Thursday after their lavish wedding. The former tennis player, 56, married the political risk manager, 33, last week during a three-day...

The 10 most spoken languages in Africa other than English
From the bustling markets of West Africa to the serene landscapes of Southern Africa, the continent boasts an extraordinary variety of linguistic diversity with thousands of languages spoken across its regions. The linguistic richness reflects...
INDEPENDENT AWARD 2024: Celebrating Landmark Achievers
Get ready for a night full of pomp and excitement! Independent Newspapers Limited (INL) is honouring over 30 of its landmark achievers at the prestigious Independent Awards 2024, which takes place today. The event promises to honour outstanding...

The crisis of African liberators
Leia em português aqui. On the eve of celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence on June 25, 1975, Mozambique is going through a political and human rights crisis that is unprecedented in its young history as a nation. The anniversary...

Launch of The Project To Develop A National Strategy For Mobilising The Diaspora: A New Drive For The Socio-economic Development Of Cameroon
Yaoundé – The Ministry of External Relations (MINREX), in partnership with the International Organization for Migration (IOM) Mission in Cameroon, has officially launched the “Diaspora engagement strategy for the socio-economic development of...

Boris Becker, 56, and Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro, 33, are married! Couple show off their rings at Milan Fashion Week as they are seen for the first time after three day lavish wedding in Portofino
Boris Becker has married Lilian de Carvalho Monteiro. The couple, who began dating in 2022, were seen for the first time since their three-day lavish Portofino wedding as they joined his sons for the Boss show at Milan Fashion Week on Wednesday....

'Nigeria Not Included': What Trump's Tentative Travel Restriction List Shows
President Donald Trump of the United States is considering 40 countries for a new travel restriction list. Contrary to some posts circulating on X, Nigeria is not a part of the proposed travel suspension. A memo Reuters obtained on Friday shows...

Full list of 43 countries who could be barred under US travel ban as Donald Trump set to update restrictions
Look, I’ll be honest, it seems hard to keep up with what Donald Trump is spouting out at the moment. From issuing World War III warnings to sending scathing messages to the ‘entire world’ as he hikes up tariffs, he’s also set to update...

US mulls travel ban on citizens from 43 countries, including Russia
US President Donald Trump's administration is considering banning all travel to the country from 11 countries, the so-called "red list". The other countries are in the "yellow and orange" lists, US domestic media reported. The Trump administration...

US mulls travel ban on citizens from 43 countries, including Russia — reports
US President Donald Trump's administration is considering banning all travel to the country from 11 countries, the so-called "red list". The other countries are in the "yellow and orange" lists, US domestic media reported. The Trump administration...
The end of an old era and the re-birth/re-surrection of a new era; Founding President Nujoma, the quintessential pan-africanist
P T SHIPALE I. PROLOGUE Once again, let me repeat here that it is as if the departure of the Founding President was well-orchestrated by the ancients of days for his burial to take place on the 1st of March 2025 coinciding with the day on which he...

Trump administration mulls travel ban on 41 nations: report
Listen to article The Trump administration is weighing a significant expansion of travel restrictions that would impact citizens from dozens of countries, according to an internal memo and sources familiar with the discussions. The memo, which was...

US mulls travel ban on citizens from 43 countries, including Russia
US President Donald Trump's administration is considering banning all travel to the country from 11 countries, the so-called "red list". The other countries are in the "yellow and orange" lists, US domestic media reported. The Trump administration...

Trump’s Travel Ban Proposal Sparks Global Concern: 43 Nations Targeted With Tiered Restrictions
The Trump administration is contemplating a new travel ban affecting citizens from up to 43 countries, categorized into three tiers: “red,” “orange,” and “yellow.” The “red list” includes 11 countries like Afghanistan, Iran, and North Korea, whose...

Draft List for New Travel Ban Proposes Trump Target 43 Countries including Antigua and Barbuda
SOURCE- THE NEW YORK TIMES: The Trump administration is considering targeting the citizens of as many as 43 countries as part of a new ban on travel to the United States that would be broader than the restrictions imposed during President Trump’s...