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UAE slams visa ban on some African countries

 In the United Arab Emirates (UAE), authorities have announced a visa ban on Ugandans and some other 20 African countries seeking to visit Dubai with immediate effect. In a notice issued to trade partners including travel agents, authorities indicate that…

Senegal joins global gas cartel

Senegal  joins the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) as an observer awaiting the production phase of the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim. Considered to be a marker of prestige and progress, Senegal will become the 20th member of the organization and the…

Guinea-Bissau president meets Russian leader

The current chairman of Ecowas, Umaro Sissoco Embalo has been meeting with Russia’s President Vladimir Putin in Moscow. During discussions which largely focused on grain exports, Embalo on behalf of ECOWAS, urged the Russian leader to find a peaceful resolution…

Thai hostage freed in Mali after ransom payment

After 25 days of captivity in Mali, a plastic surgeon of Thai nationality was released against payment of a ransom. The plastic surgeon and YouTuber, Dr. Nopparat Rattananawaraha was kidnapped in the Malian town of Kemparana, in the circle of…

Nigeria expresses disapproval at US, UK terror alert

Nigeria’s government has expressed strong disapproval at the unverified security alert recently issued by certain embassies in the country. The Minister of Information and Culture, Lai Mohammed, condemned the act on Tuesday in Abuja at a ministerial panel of the…