US travellers to deposit up to $10,000 visa bond to enter THIS nation

Following the Trump administration’s announcement that the West African country would be included in its visa bond program, Mali has announced that it will ask U.S. nationals to deposit bonds of up to $10,000 for business and tourist visas,...

UN names four new World Restoration Flagships to heal degraded ecosystems

The World Restoration Flagships, spanning 18 countries, showcase large-scale efforts to revive forests, grasslands, farms and coastlines, restore biodiversity and secure sustainable livelihoods The UN has announced four new World Restoration...

Why Is Ghana’s WACA ResIP 2 Delaying?

“Our lives begin to end the day we become silent about the things that matter (most).” – Martin Luther King Jr. When the World Bank approved Ghana’s participation in the West Africa Coastal Areas Resilience Investment Project Phase 2 (WACA ResIP...

Africa: Visa Bonds Up to $15,000 From October 23: New U.S. Policy Targets Travelers from Africa

Beginning October 23, 2025, citizens of seven African countries seeking business or tourist visas to the United States will face a new hurdle: the requirement to post refundable bonds of $5,000, $10,000, or $15,000, with the exact amount...

Sam stresses Macau’s judicial independence conferred by Basic Law

The opening ceremony of the two-day 13th Conference of the Forum of Presidents of the Supreme Courts of Portuguese-speaking Countries and Territories was held in Macau yesterday, where Chief Executive Sam Hou Fai said in a speech that thanks to...

Africa and the Birth of the Modern World

Introduction: The World Built on Africa We often tell the story of the modern world — the Renaissance, the Age of Exploration, the Enlightenment, the Industrial Revolution — as though it was written only in Europe. Yet beneath Europe’s rise lay...

These Countries Let You Become a Citizen by Donating Money—No Property Purchase Needed

Citizenship by donation lets you get a second passport through a one-time payment to a government-approved fund. It’s popular among Caribbean nations like St. Lucia, Grenada, and more. Countries offer this route to quickly fund public projects and...

Ten preps for one-party rule

MAHMUD JEGA: VIEW FROM THE GALLERY With the Biblical-scale Exodus in recent weeks of governors, senators and other high-profile politicians from opposition parties to the ruling All Peoples Congress [APC], this country is set to have a one party...

Mali retaliates against US visa fees

US nationals visiting Mali will be required to post a $10,000 bond for tourist and business visas in a tit-for-tat response to the Trump administration’s imposition on the West African country. Mali has become the latest African nation to be hit...

Tinubu Seeks House Approval for $2.8bn Foreign Loans, Eurobond Refinancing, Sukuk

•AfDB to lend Nigeria $500m in budget support before year-end •World Bank raises Sub-Sahara Africa growth forecast Emmanuel Addeh, Sunday Aborisade and Juliet Akoje in Abuja President Bola Tinubu yesterday formally wrote to the House of...

17 African countries commit to scale up electricity access

Seventeen African governments have committed to reforms and actionable plans to expand electricity access as part of Mission 300—an ambitious partnership led by the World Bank Group and African Development Bank Group that aims to connect 300...

Mali to require reciprocal visa bond from US nationals

ISTANBUL The West African country of Mali will require a reciprocal visa bond on US nationals seeking business or tourist visas, its Foreign Ministry said. The news comes in the runup to Oct. 23, when Washington is set to start implementing a...

DRC-M23 Ceasefire Mechanism; Cameroonian Elections: Africa File, October 16, 2025

To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaways: Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Congolese government and M23 rebels signed a...

Ranked: The World’s Oldest People in History

Mapped: Life Expectancy Around the World (2025) This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways Monaco has the...

What the Madagascar Coup Means for Africa, Mining, and Competition in the Indian Ocean: Africa File Special Edition

To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky. Key Takeaway: The Malagasy military took power in Madagascar in response to weeks of massive...

WFF 2025: Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum Pitches $15.9 Billion In Agrifood Opportunities

ROME – The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Investment Forum 2025 opened today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters, showcasing more than $15.9 billion in investment cases that target improving...

‘Psychological torture’ inflicted on oil tanker crew after vessel seized in West Africa

Seafarers detained for nearly 10 months after their oil tanker was seized by the navy of Equatorial Guinea were victims of “psychological torture” with lifelong implications for their health, a maritime court has heard. A report by an experienced...

Tanzania engages US over new visa bond requirement

Dar es Salaam. The Government of Tanzania has confirmed that it is engaging the United States through diplomatic channels following Washington’s decision to impose a visa bond requirement on Tanzanian nationals applying for short-term business and...

African governments urged to prioritise health, education of their people 

Accra, Oct. 17, GNA – The 12th Edition of the Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary has been held in Banjul, The Gambia, with a call on African governments to strengthen partnerships and commitments to advance the health and education of their...

Tanzania engages U.S over new visa bond requirement

Dar es Salaam. The Government of Tanzania has confirmed that it is engaging the United States through diplomatic channels following Washington’s decision to impose a visa bond requirement on Tanzanian nationals applying for short-term business and...