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US Embassy: Visa Validity Cut Due to Global Security Review, Not Nigeria’s Policies
On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria announced a major shift in visa policy: most Nigerian applicants for non-immigrant, non-diplomatic visas—including business...
“VISIT CONGO” ALONE WON’T WORK: Why DRC Must First End Conflict if Tourism Is to Rise
DR Congo’s recent high-profile sponsorship deals—featuring the slogan “Visit Congo” on AC Milan and AS Monaco jerseys—have been widely mocked as tone-deaf and premature...
AU Urges U.S. to Rethink ‘Disproportionate’ Travel Ban on African Nations
In early June 2025, the United States issued a sweeping new travel ban restricting entry from twelve countries—including seven African nations (Chad, Republic of...
Uganda Eyes 29% Surge in Cocoa Output Amid Global Cocoa Tightness
In a remarkable development for Uganda’s agriculture sector, the government expects cocoa production to rise by 29% in 2025, building on solid export performance...
SENEGAL’S HIDDEN DEBT CRISIS: A Major Test for the IMF and National Credibility
Senegal is grappling with the fallout from billions of dollars in undisclosed debt uncovered in a government audit, a revelation that has thrown its...
