12+ hour, 36+ min ago  (311+ words) The U.S. Department of State has expanded its visa bond programme, adding 12 new countries to the list of nations whose citizens must post a $15,000 bond before receiving B1 or B2 visas for business or tourism. The expansion, which takes effect April 2, 2026, includes several…...

9+ hour, 46+ min ago  (396+ words) Thousands of South Africans took to the streets across the country on Saturday, calling for respect for the country's sovereignty despite ongoing tensions with the administration of United States President Donald Trump. The rally, organised by the African National Congress…...

5+ day, 19+ hour ago  (176+ words) Randrianirina, who took office in October 2025 and has pledged sweeping reforms, said the new prime minister would lead the government "on a clean path" and help restore public confidence. "That integrity you have is what I expect from you as…...

6+ day, 22+ hour ago  (156+ words) The death toll from devastating floods and torrential rains in Kenya has climbed to 62, including eight children, according to a Saturday update from the national police. Nairobi has emerged as the hardest-hit region, accounting for 33 of the fatalities. Beyond the…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (286+ words) Some communities in Lekki will experience a scheduled power outage for three days as Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) begins network upgrade works in the region. The EKEDC, in a statement shared on X on Wednesday, disclosed that the power…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (365+ words) Amnesty International has called on authorities in the Ivory Coast to immediately release dozens of individuals detained following protests linked to the country's October presidential election, warning that many of those behind bars were unjustly arrested. Among those detained are…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (181+ words) The Eko Electricity Distribution Company (EKEDC) has informed customers of a scheduled power outage across parts of Lagos on Saturday, March 14, to allow maintenance work on the electricity network. The company disclosed this in a power update released to customers…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago  (204+ words) Zimbabwe began releasing nearly 4,000 prisoners on Monday as part of a presidential amnesty aimed at addressing the country's growing prison overcrowding. This move, announced by the cabinet in February, comes amid broader constitutional changes aimed at extending President Emmerson Mnangagwa's…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (354+ words) A powerful cyclone struck Madagascar's east coast on Tuesday, killing at least 20 people and causing massive destruction, authorities said. Cyclone Gezani made landfall in the city of Toamasina with winds reaching 250 kilometres (155 miles) per hour, according to the country's disaster…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (184+ words) Zimbabwe Approves Presidential Extension Plan'newscentraltv.com Zimbabwe Approves Presidential Extension Plan Zimbabwe's cabinet has approved sweeping constitutional amendments that critics warn are designed to keep President Emmerson Mnangagwa in power until 2030. The proposed changes would extend the presidential term from…...