Chad closes Sudan border following deadly clashes
The Chadian government has announced the indefinite closure of its eastern border with Sudan, effective Monday, following a surge in cross-border violence that claimed the lives of five Chadian soldiers…
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U.S. ends automatic work permit extensions for immigrants
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has introduced a new policy that ends the automatic extension of Employment Authorization Documents (EADs) for immigrants renewing their work permits in specific…
Sudan: Al-Fashir women share stories of survival
Thousands of Sudanese women displaced from the provincial capital of North Darfur have recounted harrowing ordeals as they fled intense fighting, airstrikes, and gunfire over the weekend. The city of…
Ethiopia seeks to restructure commercial debt into concessional loans
Ethiopia is in talks with its creditors to convert commercial loans into concessional financing, a move that could substantially reduce the nation’s debt servicing costs. Addressing parliament recently, Prime Minister…
Trump, Xi pledge to ease U.S.–China trade tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump returned to Washington on Thursday, October 29, 2025, after a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping, describing their talks as “a success” and unveiling new…
Tanzania erupts in protests after disputed election excludes key opposition
Police in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s largest city, fired gunshots and teargas on Thursday, October 30, 2025, to disperse protesters who defied a curfew and returned to the streets a…
Nigeria, South Africa exit global money-laundering watchlist
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has officially removed Nigeria, South Africa, Mozambique, and Burkina Faso from its global grey list, marking a significant milestone for the countries’ financial credibility…
Soyinka reacts to U.S. visa revocation
Nobel laureate and renowned playwright Professor Wole Soyinka has disclosed that the United States government has permanently revoked his visa. Speaking during a media parley at Freedom Park, Lagos, on Tuesday,…
PayPal partners with OpenAI to power payments inside ChatGPT
PayPal has announced a landmark partnership with OpenAI to integrate its digital wallet directly into ChatGPT, enabling users to make purchases and complete transactions within the AI platform. The fintech…
Gambia reaffirms no immunity for ex-President Jammeh
The Gambian government has issued a strong warning to former President Yahya Jammeh, cautioning that he will face legal action for alleged crimes committed during his 22-year rule if he…
Protests rock Cameroon over Biya’s re-election
Tensions are mounting across Cameroon following the declaration of 92-year-old President Paul Biya as the winner of the October presidential election, a result opposition leaders have fiercely rejected. The nation’s…
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Amazon restores cloud services after worldwide outage
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has restored operations after a major outage on Monday that disrupted access to some of the world’s most popular websites and applications. The disruption, which began…
Vogue World: Hollywood redefines glamour in a night of film and fashion magic
Los Angeles shimmered under the spotlight as Vogue World: Hollywood turned the city into a breathtaking stage where film, fashion, and fantasy converged. The star-studded affair paid tribute to the…
Tinubu targets greater local value from Africa’s $120bn oil investments
President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to retaining a greater share of value from Africa’s $120 billion investment in hydrocarbon resources through aggressive expansion of refining and distribution networks.…
Ivory Coast: Ouattara’s fourth term sparks leadership debate
Once again, Alassane Ouattara, the man who calls himself the guarantor of Ivory Coast’s stability, has secured another term as president, extending his leadership over the world’s top cocoa producer…
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