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Trump administration considers banning Nigeria, 35 others from US travel
Nigeria is among 36 countries that could face new travel restrictions to the United States under a proposed expansion of the Trump administration’s travel ban, according to a State Department memo reported by The Washington Post. The extensive...

Trump administration considers adding 36 countries to travel ban list
The United States is considering restricting entry to citizens of an additional 36 countries in what would be a significant expansion of the travel ban announced by the Trump administration early this month, according to a State Department memo...

Runs galore as West Indies fall short against South Africa in 2nd ODI
CAVE HILL, Barbados, Jun 14, CMC – A dominant all-round display from South Africa Women secured a 40-run victory over West Indies Women in a high-scoring encounter at the 3WS Oval, yesterday, levelling the three-match ODI series at 1-1. West...

US memo flags four Caribbean countries for possible travel restrictions
WASHINGTON, Unites States (CMC) – Four of the five Eastern Caribbean nations offering citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes have found themselves on a new US State Department watchlist. Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St Kitts and Nevis, and...

Morocco-Spain Tunnel: Bridging Continents for Euro-African Integration
A tunnel between worlds In the bustling port of Tangier, ferries cross back and forth, carrying families, tourists, and goods between Morocco and Spain. This route has long been crucial to connecting Africa and Europe. Today, with the proposed...
Trump Admin Considering Adding 36 Countries to Travel Ban
The Trump administration is considering adding 36 countries to the U.S. travel ban announced earlier this month unless those nations conform with certain benchmarks and requirements established by the State Department, according to a memo viewed...

Scott Selwood continues brother Adam’s legacy with solo marathon as Isaac Smith takes on South Africa run
Scott Selwood has put his mind and body to the test to continue his late brother Adam’s legacy, completing a punishing solo marathon for charity. The 35-year-old Collingwood assistant coach was due to run in South Africa’s Big Five Marathon before...

US considers imposing visa ban on Nigeria, 24 other African countries
About one week after imposing a travel ban on seven African countries, the Donald Trump-led US administration is considering imposing a visa ban and other travel restrictions on citizens of Nigeria and 24 other African countries. The Washington...

US memo flags four C’bean CBI nations for possible travel restrictions
CMC – Four of the five Eastern Caribbean nations offering citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes have found themselves on a new US State Department watchlist. Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia are listed in a...

A Day Trip to Alexandria, Egypt: History, Culture, and Coastal Views
View from the citadel in Alexandria. Photo by Janna Graber We were nearing the end of our journey through Egypt — exhausted, sleep-deprived, and utterly captivated. Getting to Egypt from the United States isn’t exactly a casual hop: a long flight...

The holiday swaps that look just like your bucket list destinations but at a fraction of the price - 'it's a no-brainer'
Everyone has one - or many - holiday destinations on their bucket list, but booking a dream holiday is not always accessible. However, a travel expert has rounded up 10 alternatives that should not be missed if you want a similar experience...

Trump considering adding another 36 countries including Ghana to no travel list
The Trump administration is considering implementing travel restrictions to 36 more countries, including some major U.S. partners such as Egypt and Djibouti, according to an internal memo seen by the Washington Post. The memo, signed by Secretary...

Supreme Court Breaks Silence On Justice’s Trip To Edo
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has dismissed allegations circulating on social media that a justice of the apex court travelled to Benin City, Edo state capital for political case related to the recent governorship election in the state. In a press...

Trump Could Add Dozens Of Countries To Travel Ban, Report Says
The proposed expansion lists 36 nations, among them key US partners such as Egypt, with 25 in Africa, according to a State Department memo obtained by The Washington Post. A State Department spokesperson refrained from commenting on internal...

South Africa leads as 17 African companies make Forbes list of world’s largest firms
In 2025, a total of 17 African companies made the Forbes Global 2000 ranking, dominated by South Africa with 14 entries, followed by Morocco with 2 and Egypt with 1. Per Forbes, the 2025 Global 2000 companies collectively account for $52.9...

Trump considering adding Nigeria, 35 countries to travel ban list
United States President Donald Trump is considering imposing a travel ban on Nigeria and a host of other countries, mostly from Africa. According to the Washington Post, an internal memo signed by Marco Rubio, secretary of state, 36 more countries...

Trump considers extending travel ban to 25 African nations, including Nigeria, Ghana
The move, revealed in a leaked State Department memo reviewed by The Washington Post, would represent one of the most significant expansions of the controversial travel ban policy first introduced in 2017, potentially adding several African...

JUST IN: Nigeria among countries facing possible new US travel ban
The administration of United States President Donald Trump has commenced plans to place a general visa ban on Nigerians. According to a report by the Washington Post, an internal memo signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday outlines a...

Spanish police officer suspended over sexual exploitation of North African asylum seekers
Spain’s High Court of Justice in Madrid confirmed the punishment of a Spanish National Police officer facing a 90-day suspension without pay for demanding sex from several young North African migrants, including a minor, in hotels in Ceuta and the...

Saint Lucia Among Caribbean CBI Countries Listed in Leaked US Memo on Possible Travel Ban
The United States is considering a major expansion of its travel ban to include Saint Lucia and several other Caribbean nations that offer citizenship by investment (CBI), according to a leaked US State Department memo obtained by The Washington...