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New U.S. Visa Regulations for Nigerians: What You Need to Know The recent announcement from the U.S. State Department has created quite a buzz. Effective July 8, 2025, most nonimmigrant and non-official visas issued to Nigerian nationals will be limited to single-entry status and will only be valid for three months. Such a significant change prompts us to pause and reflect on its broader implications. Under these new guidelines, applicants for visas will encounter updated terms regarding validity and entry…

Escalation of Visa Scrutiny Towards Harvard: A New Directive from the U.S. State Department In a bold move that highlights the evolving dynamics of U.S. foreign policy, a diplomatic cable signed by U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been issued, significantly intensifying the Trump administration’s stance toward Harvard University. This directive calls for embassies around the world to impose heightened scrutiny on visa applications from individuals associated with this prestigious…

The Pathway to a Safer America: A Perspective on Immigration In striving to ensure that America remains a nation that is safe, strong, and prosperous, President Trump has emphasized the importance of adhering to U.S. immigration laws. Can you imagine the impact of attempting to enter America unlawfully, deceiving authorities for a visa, working without proper authorization, or staying beyond the validity of a visa? There are substantial consequences, involving heavy penalties such as imprisonment, deportation, and a…

In the bustling streets of Mogadishu, where the skyline is painted with vivid billboards and enticing signs, a new wave of regulatory rigor has swept over the city. Authorities have embarked on a comprehensive initiative targeting businesses that have skirted the city’s advertising tax laws. The focal point of this crackdown? Unregistered and unlawful advertising structures punctuating the city's busy thoroughfares. Has the vibrant chaos of unregulated displays become too…

At the Gisenyi border point of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), a scene rife with tension unfolds as rebels from the March 23 Movement (M23) assert their dominance. Supported by Rwanda, the M23 rebels are tightening their hold on Goma, the largest city in eastern DRC, marking a severe setback for the Congolese army and escalating a conflict that has, over the years, cost countless lives and displaced millions. The M23, infamous for their strategic maneuvers, made their entrance into Goma on a rather somber…

A checkpoint, weathered by time and sand, stands steadfast amidst the arid expanse of Somalia’s Northeastern State region. On a brisk March day in 2018, this sentinel of vigilance welcomed the world to Bossaso's bustling port city. Fast forwarding to today, Northeastern State's guardians are unfurling new strategies to unravel the tangled web of financial channels feeding the Islamic State's voracious appetite. In a bold maneuver, Northeastern State authorities have erected barriers against the clandestine incursion of…

With the presidential election in Tunisia approaching in October, there’s a palpable tightening of the reins on dissent, particularly within the media, warns Bassam Khawaja, Deputy Director for the Middle East and North Africa at Human Rights Watch. He pointed out that at least five journalists find themselves incarcerated, simply for expressing their viewpoints. “This crackdown is systematically erasing criticism and stifling diverse opinions across Tunisia’s media landscape,” Khawaja noted. He elaborated that meaningful…

South Africa on Monday tightened COVID-19 restrictions, banned alcohol sales and extended a nationwide curfew, as infections shot through a million marks due to a faster-spreading variant of the disease detected in the country. South Africa has recorded the highest number of coronavirus infections on the continent, with 1,044,413 cases reported and almost 27,000 deaths. Daily cases began to increase rapidly at the end of November to between 10,000 and 14,000. The new variant, called 501.V2, was…

Is Rwanda experiencing a second wave of Covid-19? In current days, the nation has registered a peak in contamination, with a few hundred circumstances detected per day. Figures have hardly ever been reached for the reason that pandemic started in Rwanda, which has to this point been comparatively sparse. The federal government, which in current weeks has reopened sure sectors of the economic system,…

In Ethiopia, the conflict in the province of Tigray continues, still cut off from the world since the fighting began on November 4. The federal army says it is advancing against the dissident regional capital Mekele and is preparing to invade it. Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed gave the TPLF, the party that runs the region, three days to give up, and the army warned residents of the city and caused a UN…