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Ghana Hails US Visa U-Turn But Faces Deportee Debate

Ghana has welcomed the United States’ reversal of recent visa restrictions, a move described as a diplomatic success after months of negotiations. The US Embassy confirmed the decision, restoring maximum validity periods for all categories of non-immigrant visas. The policy…

Togo Bishops Call For Month Of Prayer Amid Tensions

Togo’s Catholic bishops have declared October a month of prayer as the country navigates heightened political tensions. The decision, announced by the Conference of Bishops of Togo, comes at a moment of growing unease in the nation’s socio-political climate. Church…

Liberia Lecturers Warned Over Nationwide Strike

Liberia’s Civil Service Agency (CSA) has warned lecturers at rural universities and colleges to return to work as a nationwide “go-slow” strike intensifies. The protest, led by the Rural Universities and Colleges Faculty Association, highlights frustrations over poor living conditions,…

Benin Restricts Heavy Trucks To Night Routes

Benin has introduced a new rule limiting heavy trucks exceeding ten tonnes to specific routes in the Greater Nokoué area during the night. The restriction applies between 11 p.m. and 6 a.m. and will take effect on January 1, 2026.…

Mali PM Accuses Algeria Of Backing Terrorism At UN

Tensions between Mali and Algeria have escalated as Prime Minister Abdulaye Maiga used his UN General Assembly address to accuse Algiers of supporting terrorism and undermining Mali’s sovereignty. The dispute follows a drone incident that Mali says occurred inside its…

Mali Hosts Regional Talks On Road Infrastructure

Bamako is hosting more than 90 African and international experts for a major conference on road infrastructure sustainability, seen as critical for connectivity and integration across the continent. The 17th meeting of the Association of African Road Managers and Partners…

Burkina Faso Uncovers Nearly 100 Corruption Cases

Burkina Faso’s anti-corruption body, KORAG, has uncovered widespread embezzlement and misconduct within the public administration after nine months of investigations. Nearly 100 cases were identified between December 2024 and August 2025. The probe revealed corruption, abuse of power, forgery, and…