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Focus Biodiversity Forum: An Opportunity to Scale Up Conservation Efforts
Liberian Observer
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Often referred to as 'the Galapagos of Africa', the Island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe (STP) is big on biodiversity, with an incredible number of flora and fauna found nowhere else. Despite being the continent’s second smallest country...
Nigerian Foreign Minister Woos US Govt With Mineral Resources In Exchange For Visa Access For Government Officials, Businessmen
Sahara Reporters
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Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has signalled a strategic offer to the United States: access to critical earth minerals in exchange for easing visa restrictions on government officials. Speaking during the 54th...
Trump Admin Gives 36 Countries New Deadline to Avoid Travel Ban
Newsweek
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June 17, 2025
The Trump administration has given 36 countries—most of them in Africa—a deadline of Wednesday to commit to strengthening travel vetting procedures or face the possibility of a travel ban on their citizens entering the United States. A diplomatic...
UCCLA marks 40 years with a program of celebrations until 2026
Portugal Pulse
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June 18, 2025
At a press conference, UCCLA Deputy Secretary-General Paula Leal da Silva emphasized the importance of June 28, the foundational date of the organization, which marks the beginning of a year of celebrations with an official ceremony in Lisbon. The...
Mapped: Countries With the Highest Share of International Migrants
Visual Capitalist
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June 18, 2025
Countries With Highest Proportion of International Migrants 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. The number of...
Pope Francis Leaves “unforgettable, impactful legacy of reform”: Catholic Bishops in Lusophone Africa
ACI Africa
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April 21, 2025
In a statement issued April 21, CEM members say, “As a true brother to the Church in Mozambique, Pope Francis taught us to be a Church that ‘goes forth,’ committed to healing and unity.” “Rest in peace, Pope Francis. Your witness will remain alive...
Zimbabwe Among 36 Nations Facing Possible U.S. Travel Ban Over Visa and ID Fraud Concerns
The Zimbabwe Newslive
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June 16, 2025
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 10, 2025 — The United States has named Zimbabwe among 36 countries at risk of facing travel restrictions, visa bans, or other penalties due to alleged identity document fraud and widespread visa violations, according to a...
South Sudan among 36 countries to face U.S. partial or full travel ban
The City Review
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June 17, 2025
The move comes just days after US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation that banned the entry of citizens from 12 countries, saying the move was needed to protect the US from national security threat By James Chatim President Donald Trump’s...
Angola among new countries Trump considers banning entry to
Ver Angola
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The new list of countries that could face visa bans or other restrictions includes 25 African nations, as well as countries in the Caribbean, Central Asia and several Pacific island nations, according to a State Department memo obtained by The...
Trump Considers Adding Another 36 Countries to Divisive Travel Ban
Mediaite - New York
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June 17, 2025
Screenshot President Donald Trump is considering expanding his travel ban on foreign countries by 36, according to a State Department cable that gives countries a deadline to avoid the bans. The Washington Post first reported that based on a June...
Trump Administration Eyes New Visa Limits
FTN News
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June 17, 2025
The Trump administration is reportedly considering expanding U.S. travel restrictions to 36 additional countries. Following the early June announcement of a travel ban affecting 12 nations, most of which are in Africa and the Middle East, internal...
Gambia, 35 other countries face potential U.S. travel ban
The Point
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Earlier this month, the Republican president signed a proclamation that banned the entry of citizens from 12 countries, saying the move was needed to protect the United States against "foreign terrorists" and other national security threats. The...
36 more countries may be added to Trump’s travel ban
West Hawaii Today - Hawaii
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June 17, 2025
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is considering expanding President Donald Trump’s new travel ban to as many as 36 additional countries, most of which are in Africa, according to a June 14 cable reviewed by The New York Times. This month,...
Ghana faces expanded US travel ban despite cooperation
The Herald Ghana
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June 16, 2025
Despite Ghana’s continued alignment with United States policies, including allowing access to its military facilities and hosting former Guantanamo Bay detainees, President Donald J. Trump, is reportedly considering imposing travel restrictions on...
Nigeria, 35 other countries at risk as U.S. plans major expansion of travel ban list
Nairametrics
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June 16, 2025
The Trump administration is reportedly planning a major expansion of its travel ban policy that could block or restrict entry for Nigeria and 35 other countries, according to a confidential U.S. State Department cable. If implemented, the...
Here are the reasons for potential travel restrictions to the United States
Antigua News Room
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June 16, 2025
Reuters) – U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration is considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions by potentially banning citizens of 36 additional countries from entering the United States, according to an internal State...
Dominica among 36 countries being considered for US travel ban, Washington Post reports
Dominica News Online
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June 15, 2025
Dominica News Online - Sunday, June 15th, 2025 at 6:17 PM Dominica is among countries that are under consideration for travel restrictions by the Trump administration, an internal memo seen by the Washington Post has revealed. The memo was signed...
The beautiful island in Africa that is 'heaven on earth' but there's hardly any tourists
Daily Express
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May 16, 2025
While São Tomé tour guide Luís Miguel described the island as 'heaven on Earth' in an interview with CNN in 2020, São Tomé and Príncipe remains one of the world’s best-kept travel secrets, welcoming only around 15,000 visitors a year. Often also...
Over 30 More Countries Could Be Put on Travel Ban by US—Reports
Newsweek
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June 15, 2025
The Trump administration is floating the idea of adding 36 more countries to its travel ban that began earlier this month, according to an internal State Department cable reviewed by The Washington Post and Reuters. A spokesperson for the State...
Why is Trump mulling to expand travel ban?
The Economic Times
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June 16, 2025
The United States is considering restricting entry to citizens of an additional 36 countries. This is seen as a significant expansion of the travel ban announced by the Trump administration early this month, The Washington Post reports citing a...