Nigerian make-up artist jailed for throwing cash at his wedding
Amuscap is the latest Nigerian to be imprisoned for six months for abusing the currency.
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South Sudan to accept man deported from US in bid to defuse visa row
The government initially denied entry to the man, saying he was Congolese, not South Sudanese.
AGOA’s Collapse: A Blow to African Economies or a Catalyst for Self-Reliance?
Trump’s Policies and Africa’s Path to Economic Sovereignty Introduction: A Wake-Up Call for African Independence On April 6, 2025, a seismic shift in global trade dynamics reverberated across the African continent as experts declared the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA)—a framework that enabled African countries to export duty-free to the U.S.—“as good as dead.” … Read more
South Africa’s Ambassador Expelled by U.S.: A Diplomatic Crisis or a Stand for African Dignity?
Tensions Rise as Trump Administration Targets South Africa in a Clash of Values Introduction: Africa’s Voice Under Fire On March 17, 2025, a diplomatic rift shook the foundations of U.S.-South Africa relations as the Trump administration declared South Africa’s ambassador to the U.S., Ebrahim Rasool, “persona non grata,” demanding his departure by March 21, 2025. … Read more
U.S. Visa Revocation for South Sudanese: A Clash of Sovereignty and Global Power Dynamics
South Sudan Faces U.S. Pressure Over Deportation Dispute—What Does This Mean for Africa? Introduction: A Test of African Resilience On April 5, 2025, a diplomatic storm erupted as the U.S. announced the immediate revocation of visas for all South Sudanese passport holders, a move that underscores the fragile balance between African sovereignty and global power … Read more
Algeria blocks flights from Mali after drone shot down
The statement escalates regional tensions after Mali accused Algeria of backing terrorism.
Dozens die after torrential rain hammers Congolese capital
Kinshasa is prone to soil erosion and the president warned the climate crisis is making flooding worse.