Citizenship

It was a momentous occasion at the 2025 Trade Conference of PAAC, held in the vibrant city of Atlanta, Georgia. This annual gathering, orchestrated in collaboration with EXIM Bank and the African Union, serves as a platform to celebrate leaders who are not just influential but genuinely transformative in their contributions to trade, investment, and socio-economic development across Africa and its diaspora. Moments like these remind us of the powerful impact one individual can have when dedicated to a mission larger…

On a crisp Tuesday, March 11, 2025, a sign for new voter registration stood prominently outside Pinkerton Academy in Derry, New Hampshire. It marked yet another chapter in the unfolding narrative of American democracy. United States President Donald Trump recently issued a directive of great consequence. In a move that has sparked widespread debate, he signed an executive order mandating that Americans provide proof of citizenship to cast their vote. The President insists that this measure is…

Can you imagine holding a Nigerian passport as a foreigner simply because you made a significant economic contribution? This is not a far-fetched dream but soon could be a reality thanks to Nigeria’s bold new initiative: the citizenship by investment program. But what does this move really mean for the country and investors alike? It's fascinating to observe that countries across the globe are tapping into the potential of Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs, using it as a magnet to…

Former President Donald Trump recently made waves on his personal social media platform, Truth Social, with a proclamation that left many across the globe pondering its implications. His declaration, designed to appear altruistic, suggested a lifeline to farmers in distress, particularly those he claimed were victims of South Africa’s contentious land reform policies. But is there more to this offer than meets the eye?…

In a significant setback for Donald Trump’s administration, a federal judge has decisively thwarted the former president's attempt to limit birthright citizenship in the United States. The ruling marks a notable victory for more liberal states, standing against the backdrop of Trump’s rigorous policies that many have deemed controversial. The decision, issued by U.S. District Judge John Coughenour, puts a temporary 14-day pause on enforcing one of the more contentious executive orders the former president enacted shortly…