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A total of 16 flights connecting Dublin Airport with Paris, Biarritz, Nice, and Murcia in Spain have been canceled due to a nationwide air traffic controller strike in France, set to affect operations today and tomorrow. Graeme McQueen, a spokesperson for DAA, confirmed, "The cancellations include eight departures and eight arrivals." It's worth noting that, as of now, there are no reported cancellations for flights arriving at or departing from Cork Airport today. For travelers flying to or over mainland Europe, McQueen…

The Complex Landscape of Heineken's Operations in Eastern DRC In a move highlighting the stark realities of operating in a conflict zone, Heineken has officially withdrawn its staff from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Dutch brewing giant announced this decision on Friday, effectively relinquishing operational control of its facilities in a region beleaguered by strife. Back in February, Heineken had already taken precautionary measures by suspending operations in three key cities following…

Egypt's Urgent Quest for Alternative Fuel Supplies Amid Regional Tensions In the midst of escalating regional conflicts, Egypt finds itself on the brink of a pressing energy crisis. As military tensions mounted between Iran and Israel, the disruption of natural gas flows has left Egypt scrambling to secure alternative fuel supplies. The urgency of this situation can hardly be overstated, especially when considering how intertwined such geopolitical dynamics are with a nation’s day-to-day energy needs. According to…

The U.S. Embassy in Nigeria Faces Visa Service Delays: Navigating Through System Glitches In a world where global mobility hinges on efficient visa processing, any disruption can feel monumental. The recent travails of the U.S. Embassy in Nigeria, grappling with a partial system outage, leave many asking, "What next?" Imagine you're a hopeful traveler, suitcase packed with dreams of America, only to hear that the system facilitating your journey has hit a snag. This reality has been the experience of numerous…

In the last two weeks, students have been demonstrating in South Africa against the lack of funding for higher education and too high tuition fees. The crisis is about the issue of student debt. Those who are unable to pay their tuition fees are prevented from enrolling or threatened with exclusion. .

In Uganda, less than a month before the January 14 presidential election, the Electoral Commission announced this Saturday, December 26, the suspension of political meetings in several districts of the country, including the capital Kampala. A decision justified by the authorities' desire to avoid the spread of Covid-19, while the epidemic is accelerating in the country, which has more than 35,000 cases…