Africa’s Military Alliances Struggling with Multitude of Security Challenges

Given the persistent complex nature of conflicts in Africa and within the context of local conditions, African leaders are feverishly in search for sustainable solutions. Ethiopian Prime Minister, Abiy Ahmed, has suggested that dealing with...

President Mahama congratulates Black Stars for 2026 World Cup qualification

Accra, Oct 12, GNA – President John Dramani Mahama has, in a message on Sunday, congratulated the senior national team, the Black Stars of Ghana for qualifying for the 2026 World Cup. The Black Stars finished their 2026 World Cup qualification...

Mali President Assimi Goïta Bans Teaching of French in Schools

Mali President Assimi Goïta Bans Teaching of French in Schools Mali’s President, General Assimi Goïta, has announced a major educational reform by banning the teaching of French and France his or in all schools. Grade 9 students will no longer...

Mali Imposes Reciprocal Visa Bond on U.S. Citizens After Trump’s $10,000 Visa Requirement for Malians

WHILE ZAMBIA WAS GIVEN AND KEPT QUIET🫵🏿🫵🏿 Mali Strikes Back: Mali Imposes Reciprocal Visa Bond on U.S. Citizens After Trump’s $10,000 Visa Requirement for Malians The U.S. Embassy in Mali announced that, effective October 23, 2025, they’re rolling...

Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors

News / National by Staff reporter 13 mins ago | 26 Views Mali has announced that US nationals visiting the West African country will be required to post a bond of up to $10,000 (£7,500) for business and tourist visas, in response to a similar...

Mali Slaps Visa Bond on US Travellers in Retaliation to US Policy

In a tit-for-tat move, Mali has imposed the same visa bond requirements on United States citizens that Washington placed on Malian travelers. Mali’s government condemned the initial US action as a violation of bilateral agreements. The Foreign...

‘Give Otto Addo peace to work’: Ghana President Mahama urges support for coach after World Cup return – Ghana Latest Football News, Live Scores, Results

Ghana’s President John Mahama has called on the country to rally behind head coach Otto Addo and his staff after the Black Stars clinched a place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Addo, who faced heavy criticism earlier in the campaign, led Ghana to...

Germany: After adopted daughter is accused of torturing her SPD mayor mother for hours, Spiegel promotes questionable legal claims to ‘explain’ why there is no arrest

Since more details have emerged about the hours-long torture of SPD mayor-elect Iris Stalzer, in which the chief prosecutor himself said the adopted daughter appeared to be responsible, the case has become highly politicized. Now, the fact that...

Presidential monologue (77): Campaign against insecurity, not 2027 power game

Good morning, Mr President. I have had cause to congratulate our gallant men and women under the leadership of General Christopher Musa, Chief of Defence Staff, who are engaging with the insurgents and terrorists in a firefight. This credit...

Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in reponse to Trump

Mali has imposed a $10,000 bond on United States travellers for business and tourist visas in response to a similar requirement that President Donald Trump’s administration imposed on Malian travellers. Mali’s foreign ministry said on Sunday the...

Mali Imposes $10,000 Visa Bond On US Citizens In Retaliation For Trump Administration’s Policy

Mali has announced that American citizens visiting the country will now be required to post a refundable bond of up to $10,000 (₦15 million) before being granted business or tourist visas, a direct retaliation against a similar visa policy...

Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on U.S. citizens in response to Trump's visa policy

The move, confirmed by Mali’s foreign ministry on Sunday, marks the latest flashpoint in the shifting relationship between Washington and Bamako. The BBC reports that the Malian government said the decision to implement an “identical visa...

Fears after Tottenham midfielder is stretchered off with injury on international duty

Tottenham midfielder Yves Bissouma was taken off with an injury just moments into his first game of the season on Sunday night. The 29-year-old missed the start to Spurs' season with a knee injury but had got himself back into a position of...

Mali imposes $10,000 visa bond on US visitors in tit-for-tat move

Mali has announced that US nationals visiting the West African country will be required to post a bond of up to $10,000 (£7,500) for business and tourist visas, in response to a similar requirement the Trump administration has imposed on its...

Mali imposes retaliatory visa bond fees on US travellers

The measure comes after the US added Mali to its list of African countries required to post bonds of $5,000 and $10,000. Published On 12 Oct 202512 Oct 2025 Mali has imposed visa bond requirements on United States citizens identical to those...

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to Attend Aqaba Process Summit in Rome to Address West Africa’s Security Crisis

Abuja, Nigeria – October 12, 2025 – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to depart Abuja on Sunday for Rome, Italy, to participate in the Aqaba Process Heads of State and Government Meeting, a high-level summit focused on addressing West Africa’s...

Mali to require reciprocal visa bond from US nationals

ISTANBUL The West African country of Mali will require a reciprocal visa bond on US nationals seeking business or tourist visas, its Foreign Ministry said. The news comes in the runup to Oct. 23, when Washington is set to start implementing a...

West Africa’s Military Junta Past We Don’t Need It, but We Should Not Forget It

In recent decades, many West African countries have transitioned from military dictatorships to democratic governance. Citizens now speak openly, vote freely, and demand accountability. For the generation born after 2000 the indomitable children...

Ukraine liberates village in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, military claims

Ukrainian troops have liberated the village of Mali Shcherbaky in Zaporizhzhia Oblast, Ukraine's 24th Separate Assault Battalion "Aidar" announced on Oct. 12. According to the statement, units of the Aidar Battalion, together with the 33rd...

Ghana, Burkina Faso pledge to strengthen trade ties at international investment forum

Accra, Oct. 12, GNA – Ghana and Burkina Faso have pledged to strengthen trade and investment ties in key sectors of the economy to generate revenue and create jobs. This and other commitments were highlighted at the maiden edition of the “Invest...