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US cuts visa validity for applicants from three African countries
The United States has announced sweeping changes to its non-immigrant visa policy for Cameroon, Ethiopia and Nigeria, cutting the duration and conditions under which most travellers from those countries can enter. The US Department of State says nearly all non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas issued to citizens of the three countries will now be single-entry and valid for only three months.…
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Why Trump invited five African leaders to the White House
US President Donald Trump began a three-day summit in Washington DC with the leaders of five African states, an event the White House sees as an “incredible” commercial opportunity. Trump’s guests include the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal — all countries with small populations and economies. The meetings are expected to focus on Trump’s “trade, not aid”…
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Imposter used AI to pose as Marco Rubio and contact foreign ministers
The US State Department said it is investigating an imposter who used artificial intelligence to impersonate Secretary of State Marco Rubio and contact three foreign ministers. The “unknown actor” is alleged to have used an artificially-generated voice of Rubio to contact officials via the Signal messaging app, according to a State Department cable obtained by BBC’s US partner CBS News.…
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Trump praises ‘good English’ of Liberian president, prompting criticism across Africa
US President Donald Trump praised Liberian President Joseph Boakai for his strong grasp of the English language on Wednesday. But the African leader was educated in Liberia, where English is the official language. As he hosted five African leaders at the White House, Trump asked Boakai: “Such good English, it’s beautiful. Where did you learn to speak so beautifully?” Boakai…
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US tightens visa rules on Nigerians
By Olaolu Bilau in Abuja The United States Government has introduced stricter visa rules for Nigerians and nationals of several other countries. The new measures now limits most non-immigrant visas (like tourist or business) to single-entry with 3 months validity. A statement posted on the website of the United States Mission in Nigeria on Tuesday, said, “Effective immediately, most non-immigrant…
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Goldman Sachs names former British PM Sunak as senior adviser
Goldman Sachs on Tuesday named former UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak its senior adviser, adding a veteran policymaker to its roster as banks navigate rising geopolitical and regulatory uncertainty. For Sunak, the appointment marks a return to the bank where he first worked as a summer intern in investment banking in 2000 and later as an analyst between 2001 and…
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French President greeted by King Charles as state visit begins
Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte have been greeted by King Charles and Queen Camilla as the French president begins a three-day state visit to the UK. The Macrons were first received by the Prince and Princess of Wales at RAF Northolt in west London on Tuesday, before meeting the King and Queen in Windsor town centre. This marks the…
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Ramaphosa opposes Trump’s 30% tariff on South Africa
South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has opposed what he calls the “unilateral” higher trade tariffs imposed on his country by the US. US President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would subject imports from South Africa to a new 30% tariff from 1 August. It is the only country from sub-Saharan Africa that Trump singled out in his announcement,…
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Netanyahu surprises Trump with formal Nobel Peace Prize nomination during historic White House meeting
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Monday that he had sent a letter to the Nobel Prize Committee to nominate President Donald Trump for the peace prize. Trump and Netanyahu met at the White House on Monday to discuss developments in the Middle East. While speaking to reporters, Netanyahu spoke about the relationship between Israel and the U.S. “I want…
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Trump threatens new tariffs on nations supporting ‘anti-American’ policies of BRICS group
President Donald Trump has threatened new tariffs on any nation supporting “anti-American” policies of the BRICS group of emerging economies, as he announced tariff letters would be sent out to scores of countries from Monday, ahead of a key deadline. In a Truth Social post on Sunday, Trump said the US would impose an additional 10% tariff on “any country…
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