By Rafiyat Sadiq The Federal Government has vowed to impose reciprocal measures on United States citizens seeking entry into Nigeria, following the U.S. government’s new visa requirements mandating Nigerian applicants to disclose details of their social media activity over the past five years. The U.S. Mission in Nigeria announced the policy in a statement on …
US president pushes for direct talks, says security guarantees for Kyiv will involve Europe with Washington’s coordination By Rafiyat Sadiq United States President Donald Trump has unveiled plans to convene a summit between Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as part of renewed efforts to end the war in Ukraine. The proposal …
By Rafiyat Sadiq French President Emmanuel Macron has formally acknowledged the violent repression carried out by French forces in Cameroon during and after the country’s fight for independence. The admission follows a joint investigation by French and Cameroonian historians into France’s suppression of independence movements between 1945 and 1971. READ ALSO: Israel Intensifies Gaza City Bombing …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A British Army investigation has found that some soldiers stationed in Kenya continue to use sex workers, despite a ban introduced in 2022. The inquiry focused on the British Army Training Unit Kenya (Batuk), located near Nanyuki, about 200 km north of Nairobi. It examined conduct at the base from July 2022 …
By Rafiyat Sadiq A new directive by the Tanzanian government prohibiting foreign nationals from owning and operating businesses in 15 small-scale sectors has triggered backlash in neighbouring Kenya and renewed concerns over regional trade relations. The sweeping ban affects activities such as mobile money transfers, tour guiding, small-scale mining, crop buying on farms, beauty salons, …
By Rafiyat Sadiq United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says ongoing trade negotiations with China are progressing well but have yet to be fully concluded. Speaking to journalists during a media appearance on Thursday, Bessent expressed optimism about finalising a trade agreement with China but noted that “a few technical details” remain unresolved on Beijing’s …
By Rafiyat Sadiq President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day extension to the current trade arrangement with Mexico, delaying the imposition of steep new tariffs. The announcement came on his social media platform, Truth Social, following talks with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum. Under the proposed terms, the revised agreement includes a 25% tariff on fentanyl-related …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Widespread criticism has trailed Kenya’s latest attempt to tighten control over the sale and consumption of alcohol, following the unveiling of a far-reaching draft policy that proposes raising the legal drinking age from 18 to 21 and banning alcohol sales in supermarkets, restaurants, and public transport. The policy, presented Wednesday by the …
By Rafiyat Sadiq Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an immediate and unconditional ceasefire following five days of deadly clashes along their shared border. The violence has claimed at least 33 lives and forced tens of thousands to flee their homes. The ceasefire was announced Monday night in Kuala Lumpur by Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar …
By Rafiyat Sadiq An infant was among at least 15 Palestinians who died of hunger-related complications within 24 hours across the Gaza Strip as the humanitarian crisis in the besieged territory worsens. Health officials at al-Shifa Hospital confirmed the deaths on Monday, bringing the total number of starvation-related fatalities to 147 since Israel launched its …
