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U.S. expands H-1B visa vetting to target censorship
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, that it would impose stricter scrutiny on H-1B visa…
FBI arrests suspect in January 6 pipe bomb plot
U.S. authorities have apprehended a man suspected of planting pipe bombs in Washington, D.C., on the night before…
U.S. federal grand jury reviews new charges against New York attorney general
A federal grand jury convened on Thursday, December 4, 2025, to consider a second set of criminal charges…
UN condemns crackdown on Uganda opposition ahead of election
The United Nations has raised serious concerns over an escalating crackdown on opposition parties and the media in…
Libya accelerates repatriation of irregular migrants
Tripoli, Libya — The Libyan government has announced a significant expansion of its migrant deportation programme, targeting thousands…
Can Trump broker peace in DR Congo’s endless war as Kagame and Tshisekedi meet in Washington?
Washington, D.C. — Rwandan President Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) President Félix Tshisekedi arrived in…
Nigerian Federal Executive Council approves deployment of 4,000 telecom towers to boost digital access nationwide
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the deployment of 4,000 telecommunications towers across Nigeria to boost digital…
Nigeria: Senate summons ministers over failed safe school initiative
The Nigerian Senate has summoned the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, and…
U.S. imposes visa restrictions on religious persecutors in Nigeria
The United States announced it will enforce visa restrictions on individuals involved in religious persecution in Nigeria and…
Senegalese students clash with security forces over financial aid
Dakar, Senegal — Clashes between students and security forces at Cheikh Anta Diop University (UCAD) in Dakar intensified…
Sudanese forces accused of holding Darfur survivors for ransom
The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Sudan’s powerful paramilitary group, are allegedly detaining and extorting residents in and around…
Senate confirms Christopher Musa as Nigeria’s new defence minister
The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday, December 3, 2025, confirmed General Christopher Musa, former Chief of Defence Staff (CDS),…
Trump’s Venezuela boat strikes raise war crimes concerns
Washington, D.C. — The Trump administration’s strikes against suspected drug-smuggling vessels have come under intense scrutiny following reports…
Gunman hijacks aid plane in South Sudan
A gunman hijacked a small aid plane in South Sudan on Tuesday, forcing the pilot to fly for…
Mauritius to introduce electronic travel Authorization System
Mauritius is preparing to implement a new Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system that could transform how visitors enter…