What I went through in Libya – Rescued illegal migrant

A rescued Nigerian-Libyan migrant, Mercy Olugbenga, has recounted her ordeal in the Arab country. Speaking in an interview on Arise Television on Wednesday, Mercy said she was being locked up for one year at her place of work, and her blood was...

Commerce Minister Proposes Joint Fair with Algeria, Libya, and Mauritania

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Samir Abid, the Minister of Commerce and Export Development, proposed the creation of a trade fair showcasing products from Tunisia, Algeria, Mauritania, and Libya during his visit to Algeria, with the goal of...

Africa Fintech Summit Accra 2025 Welcomes Binance as a Platinum Sponsor

The Africa Fintech Summit has welcomed back MDP, a long-time AFTS partner and a leading card issuing and payments technology provider across the Middle East and Africa, as sponsor for the 14th edition of Africa Fintech Summit (AFTS) 2025, held at...

British government exploits Manchester synagogue killings to attack anti-genocide protesters

Within hours of the killing of two Jewish worshippers at a synagogue in Manchester on Thursday, the Labour government and police—backed by a frothing right-wing media—leapt on the tragedy to intensify their crackdown on protests against the Gaza...

Peace activists expose glorification of war at Oregon Air Show

A member of the Communist Party USA flashes a message to passing motorists outside the Oregon Air Show. | Photo via Resist U.S.-Led War Portland McMINNVILLE, Ore.—Predatory recruiting practices, the normalization and glorification of war, the...

RCCI honors outgoing Ethiopian Ambassador

- Advertisement - RAWALPINDI, Oct 03 (APP):The Rawalpindi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (RCCI) on the sidelines of the Business Africa Trade Forum 2025, organized a special commemoration ceremony to honor the outgoing Ambassador of Ethiopia to...

UAE bans visas for 9 countries. Is Pakistan among them?

The United Arab Emirates has enforced a visa ban for 2026 that impacts nine nations across Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. Citizens of these countries are temporarily barred from applying for both tourist and work visas, according to an...

South Africa and Nigeria lead Africa’s top 10 countries with highest crime index in mid-2025

While not a replacement for official statistics, the Crime Index offers valuable insights into public perceptions of safety, which can influence business decisions, travel planning, and everyday routines. These countries fall into the “High Crime”...

Large number of Ukrainian mercenaries killed in Sudan: Army

The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) said they have killed a “large number” of Ukrainian mercenaries during clashes with the rebel forces in the south. A multitude of foreign fighters backing the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF), including “a...

Cape Verde just one win away from World Cup. Next chance is Monday

The Cape Verdean men's soccer team is just one win away from history. If the "Tubarões Azuis" (Blue Sharks) win just one of their remaining two qualification matches in October, Cape Verde will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA Men's World...

Opinion: Medical care in the new age of technology

In 1966, after two years of living and working in Libya, my wife and I, with two young children and a Siamese cat, returned to the United States. We decided to pause for an extended holiday in Europe and, at the factory outside of Stuttgart,...

How growth markets are redefining the global economy

For decades, development has been measured almost exclusively through gross domestic product and other macroeconomic indicators. Using these metrics, the world economy delivered rising growth rates, expanding infrastructure and global integration....

Canada issues alert: US border entry crackdown puts PR, green card status at risk

Ottawa alerts travellers to stricter US immigration enforcement, possible deportations, and increased scrutiny of LGBTQI+ identities under new federal rules and state-level laws The Canadian government has revised its official travel advice for...

Manchester’s Jews and Muslims have long lived side by side in peace. That has been shattered

For decades, the large communities of both Jews and Muslims in the suburb of Crumpsall have lived side by side in peace in the diverse Manchester neighbourhood. But, Thursday’s attack at the Heaton Park synagogue in Crumpsall, three miles north of...

How Brand Nigeria suffers for misdeeds of few abroad

As Nigeria continues its pursuit of Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), its efforts are severely hampered by the actions of some citizens who aim to tarnish the country’s image. While the political class has played a significant role in damaging...

UAE “Visa Ban” On Select Nationalities: What’s Verified, What’s Speculative, And How To Check Your Status

This article has been reviewed and fact-checked by Wego’s editorial team. What’s being claimed on social media Social media posts and some news sites report that the UAE has suspended new tourist and/or work visas for citizens of nine or more...

Press Conference By Security Council President On Work Programme For October

Members of the Security Council will travel to Ethiopia to meet with the African Union in mid-October, the organ’s President for the month told reporters at a United Nations Headquarters press conference today, also spotlighting signature debates...

The Future of U.S.-Africa Trade

Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: A U.S.-Africa trade agreement expires, the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda begin implementing a peace agreement, and Gen Z protests rattle Morocco. Sign up to receive...

Global Sumud Flotilla: Latest Bid To Break Gaza Blockade Drew Activists From Across the World

Israeli forces have intercepted an international flotilla carrying activists seeking to break Israel’s blockade of the Palestinian territory, and have detained dozens of people. The Global Sumud Flotilla, which was carrying a symbolic amount of...

Sudan’s War Is the Shape of Things to Come

On September 12, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, and the United States announced a joint road map for ending Sudan’s devastating two-and-a-half-year civil war. The announcement, on its own terms, was a breakthrough. Soon after its...