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Ramaphosa still optimistic on U.S. trade deal
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Friday, August 1, 2025, that he remains cautiously optimistic about reaching…
Switzerland enforces rigid Schengen visa document limits
Switzerland’s visa outsourcing partner, VFS Global, has introduced a stringent new document-only policy for Schengen visa applications submitted…
Kuwait tightens work‑permit oversight for expatriate employees
In a bid to streamline approvals and curb fraud in the labour market, the Public Authority for Manpower…
Nigeria: FG approves ₦712bn revamp of MMIA
The Federal Government has unveiled detailed plans for a N712.26 billion redevelopment of Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA)…
Awujale and the danger of dogmatism. By Abdu Rafiu
Abdu Rafiu is the contributor of the Ram Column Predictably, there have been torrents of reactions to this…
Tanzania restricts foreign involvement in certain business operations
In a bid to protect its domestic market and support indigenous entrepreneurs, Tanzania has officially prohibited foreigners from…
Angola fuel hike sparks deadly protests
Despite being one of Africa’s leading oil producers, Angola continues to rely heavily on costly imports of refined…
South Africa seeks last-minute U.S. trade deal
South Africa is making a last-minute effort to submit an improved trade proposal to the United States in…
U.S.: Court weighs legality of Trump’s tariff orders
A pivotal legal battle over President Donald Trump’s expansive use of emergency powers to impose tariffs is set…
Nigeria: Banks reopen naira card payments for international transactions
Nigerian banks have resumed processing international tuition payments from customers’ Naira accounts through the Central Bank of Nigeria’s…
U.S.: Kamala Harris says she won’t run for California governor
Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced Wednesday, July 31, 2025, that she will not pursue a gubernatorial campaign…
Nigerian Breweries posts N43.87bn Q2 profit, reverses previous year’s loss
Nigerian Breweries Plc has announced a robust financial recovery for the second quarter ended June 30, 2025, reporting…
Militant attack in northern Burkina Faso leaves 50 soldiers dead
Approximately 50 soldiers have been killed following a violent assault on a military base in northern Burkina Faso,…
Trump may skip G20 summit over disputes with South Africa
A potential diplomatic rift is unfolding as U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated he may not attend the…
Ouattara to seek fourth term in Ivory Coast election
President Alassane Ouattara of Ivory Coast has confirmed his candidacy for re-election in October, postponing once again…