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Canada Doubles Financial Requirement for International Students
In a significant policy shift, the Canadian government has declared an upward revision of the financial requirement for international students applying for study permits, effective January 1, 2024. Read More:...
Read moreZimbabwe and Botswana introduce visa-free travel deal
The announcement comes as part of a broader trend across the African continent, where countries are progressively easing entry restrictions for fellow Africans. Read More: Dreams Talks: Aiivon’s Impactful Journey in...
Read moreUK Publishes Emergency Bill to Greenlight Deportation Plan to Rwanda
The United Kingdom's Conservative Party faces internal turmoil as the government unveils emergency laws to advance a controversial deportation plan to Rwanda. Reports suggest UK Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has...
Read moreGhana’s 46-Day Visa-on-Arrival Boost for ‘Beyond The Return’ Campaign
In a significant move to bolster its 'Beyond The Return' initiative, Ghana has announced a 46-day visa-on-arrival window for visitors, spanning from December 1, 2023, to January 15, 2024. This...
Read morePilot hopes to inspire Liberians with solo flight
A US-based Liberian pilot, Abner Yonly, is due to arrive back in the country of his birth after becoming the first black person to complete a solo transatlantic flight in...
Read moreKenyan President William Ruto Recognized Among Time’s 100 Climate Leaders
Kenya's President William Ruto has earned a spot on Time Magazine's prestigious list of the world's 100 most influential leaders actively shaping global climate action. This recognition coincides with President...
Read moreEU Approves Online Application Procedure for Schengen Visas
The European Union's foreign affairs ministers have endorsed a significant change, paving the way for individuals applying for Schengen visas to do so through an online platform. This development, announced...
Read moreGoogle Maps Alters Routes in South Africa Amid Safety Concerns
In response to escalating security concerns, Google has announced that its navigation apps, Waze and Google Maps, will no longer guide users through Cape Town's Nyanga township and adjacent areas....
Read moreNegotiations Resume in Kenya to Combat Plastic Pollution
Representatives from 175 countries have convened in Nairobi, Kenya, to resume negotiations aimed at crafting a binding global treaty to address the escalating issue of plastic pollution. The meeting, hosted...
Read moreNigeria, Kenya, Cote d’Ivoire, and Tanzania Lead Africa in Aviation Safety
In a recent assessment conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in May 2023, four African countries have emerged as leaders in aviation safety. The rankings reveal the significant...
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