Chad to Scrap Entry Visas for all Africans From January 2027 in boost for Continental free Movement
The government of Chad has announced that it will abolish entry visa requirements for all African citizens beginning in January 2027, marking a significant step toward promoting regional integration and easier movement across the continent. The policy is expected to…
Ebola Spreads Faster in DR Congo as Uganda Nears End of Virus Outbreak
The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is accelerating, raising fresh concerns among health authorities as new infections continue to emerge in affected communities. The increase in confirmed cases has been linked to ongoing insecurity, population displacement,…
Chidimma Adetshina Challenges Deportation as South African Authorities Push for Her Removal
Beauty queen Chidimma Adetshina is reportedly fighting efforts by South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs to deport her from the country, following a prolonged legal and administrative dispute over her citizenship and immigration status. The case stems from an investigation…
Pretoria accuses Ghana and Nigeria of spreading false news over xenophobia to isolate SA
South Africa has accused Ghana and Nigeria of mounting a sustained campaign to isolate South Africa from the rest of Africa under the guise of criticising xenophobic attacks on its citizens. “This campaign has sought to create an impression that…
Ghana government to crack down on TV stations airing Nigerian movies
The Ghanaian government, through the National Film Authority (NFA), has announced plans to take tougher action against television stations accused of illegally broadcasting Nigerian movies without obtaining the required licenses or permission from copyright owners. The move follows complaints by…
Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, Cameroon form alliance to end raw cocoa exports
Nigeria, Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire, and Cameroon have signed the Abuja Declaration, forming an alliance that aims to end the exports of raw cocoa beans. Under the pact, the nations are aiming to negotiate with international cocoa buyers as a single…
Outspoken Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi arrested in Casablanca
Politically outspoken Moroccan artist, rapper, and filmmaker Mehdi El Youbi has been arrested in Casablanca, days after being barred from returning to France, where he has been based since 2017. El Youbi, better known by his stage name Mehdi Black…
Sudan’s paramilitary RSF chief sentenced to death over war crimes
A Sudanese court has sentenced the leader of the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo to death for war crimes, crimes against humanity and genocide over atrocities committed in the West Darfur region. The court in Port Sudan,…
South Africa Releases 2026 Visa-Free Entry List, Nigeria Among Eligible Countries
South Africa Unveils 2026 Visa-Free Entry List, Nigeria Among Eligible Countries South Africa has officially released its updated 2026 visa-free entry list, identifying countries whose citizens can visit the country without obtaining a visa in advance for approved short-term stays….
South African Rugby Player Luqobo Makwedini Dies After Collapsing During Training in France
South African rugby player Luqobo Makwedini has tragically died at the age of 20 after collapsing during a training session in France. Makwedini, who played as a prop for French rugby club AS Béziers, reportedly became unwell while training with…