US cease visa processing for Nigeria, 74 others
The United States has paused visa processing for Nigeria, Russia, and at least 73 other countries as part of a broader review of its immigration screening procedures. The US Department…
US allows Nvidia to send advanced AI chips to China with restrictions
By AFP The US Commerce Department on Tuesday opened the door for Nvidia to sell advanced artificial intelligence chips in China with restrictions, following through on a policy shift announced…
UK govt retreats on mandatory digital ID to work
By AFP The UK no longer plans to make a new digital ID card mandatory to work in Britain, finance minister Rachel Reeves confirmed Wednesday, in the latest U-turn by…
France bans 10 British far-right activists over anti-migrant actions
By AFP France has banned ten British far-right activists for actions in France intended to stop migrants crossing to the United Kingdom on small boats, the French interior ministry said…
BBC fights $10b Trump lawsuit over 2021 Capitol speech documentary
By AFP The BBC has filed papers in a US federal court in Florida seeking to dismiss a $10 billion lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump over a documentary broadcast…
Taiwan, US reach preliminary agreement on trade terms amid semiconductor tensions
By AFP Taiwan has reached a “general consensus” with the United States on a trade deal, Taiwanese negotiators announced on Tuesday, following months of discussions aimed at easing tariffs on…
‘We are really a military state,’ Uganda opposition warns ahead of election
By AFP Members of Uganda’s opposition held a prayer gathering on Sunday at the home of an imprisoned politician, highlighting concerns over state repression ahead of Thursday’s presidential election. The…
AFCON 2025: CAF may penalizes players in to Algeria vs Nigeria quarter-final incidents
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) says it has opened investigation into incidents during two quarter-final matches at the ongoing 2025 African Cup of Nations (AFCON) in Morocco, including Algeria…
Trump warns of more imminent strikes in Nigeria if attacks on Christians continue
US President Donald Trump has warned that he could authorise additional military strikes in Nigeria if attacks against Christians continue, citing the security situation in the West African nation as…
How U.S.–Venezuela crisis undermines rules-based order
By Ngozi Egenuka Donald Trump and Nicolás Maduro As the crisis between America and Venezuela unfolds, legal scholars, diplomats and policy experts warn that the incident exposes the fragility of…