Nigerian poet, human rights activist, and Pan-Africanist, Maryam Bukar Hassan (aka Alhanislam), has been appointed the United Nations’ first ever Global Advocate for Peace.
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US To Charge Visitors Security Deposit Of Up To $15k
The Trump administration is moving towards tightening entry restrictions, with a new measure that could make it more burdensome for citizens of certain countries to obtain a visa.
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TANZANIA: Foreign Nationals Barred From Owning Small Businesses
Tanzania has barred foreign nationals from owning and operating mainly small-scale businesses, sparking concern and a backlash from neighbouring Kenya.
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WAFCON 2024: Morocco Petition CAF To Upturn Nigeria’s Victory
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has received a formal complaint from Morocco’s Football Federation (FRMF) on what it called “refereeing injustices” during the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) final versus Nigeria’s Super Falcons.
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BENIN: US Singer Ciara Granted Citizenship Under New Slave Descendant Law
American Grammy award winning singer Ciara is one of the first public figures to be granted citizenship of Benin under a recent law granting citizenship to descendants of enslaved people.
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RUSSIA: Moscow Launches Nonstop Commercial Flights To North Korea
In the face of growing isolation by Russia over its war in Ukraine, Putin is strengthening ties with North Koreawith the launch of a new nonstop service between Moscow Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) and the North Korean capital Pyongyang (FNJ) on July 27, 2025.
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SOUTH AFRICA: Canal+ Acquires MultiChoice In Landmark $3b Deal
French media giant Canal+ Group has completed a $3 billion deal to acquire the remaining 55% of MultiChoice Group, securing full ownership of the continent’s largest pay-tv operator and its popular platforms, DStv and GOtv.
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OUTLANDISH: President Macron, Wife Sues YouTuber For Defamation
French president, Emmanuel Macron, and his wife, Brigitte, are suing the right-wing YouTuber Candace Owens for defamation.
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DEATH PACT: Daughter Denies Sharon Had Assisted Suicide Pact With Ozzy
Sharon Osbourne’s declaration that she and husband Ozzy Osbourne had a suicide pact is receiving new interest after the legendary rocker’s death at age 76.
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HACKED: Microsoft Confirms Global Hack Of SharePoint Server
Microsoft software is once again under attack globally, the threat involves a browser-based security bypass, and unlike the recent Windows authentication relay attack vulnerability and so far, there is no patch or magic update to remedy it.
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