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Why the U.S. Is Imposing New Visa Restrictions on South Africa

The Trump administration announced new visa restrictions on the country days after receiving a letter that South African officials had hoped would bring down the temperature. ​The Trump administration announced new visa restrictions on the country days after receiving a letter that South African officials had hoped would bring down the temperature. Read More

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Denée Benton and Patina Miller Help Give ‘School Girls’ a Broadway Glow-Up

Jocelyn Bioh’s breakthrough 2017 play about cliques and colorism is just as funny — and devastating — with a sharp ensemble and direction by Whitney White. ​Jocelyn Bioh’s breakthrough 2017 play about cliques and colorism is just as funny — and devastating — with a sharp ensemble and direction by Whitney White. Read More

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Congo/Gabon : Oligui Nguema dispatches envoys to Brazzaville over ill-gotten gains crisis

A Gabonese delegation dispatched by Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema was received in Brazzaville in complete secrecy by Congolese President Denis […] ​A Gabonese delegation dispatched by Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema was received in Brazzaville in complete secrecy by Congolese President Denis […] Read More

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Cameroon : Yaoundé in talks with French Development Agency over €40m sovereign loan for Sodecoton

At the request of the economy ministry, the French Development Agency has agreed to examine the proposal, which could allow Sodecoton to preserve the EU’s €10m grant. ​At the request of the economy ministry, the French Development Agency has agreed to examine the proposal, which could allow Sodecoton to preserve the EU’s €10m grant. Read More

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South Africa : Auditor general’s report criticises former UNESCO leadership and HR practices

In mid-September, the Auditor-General of South Africa submitted a report to the UNESCO Executive Board, chaired by Nasser bin Hamad Al Hinzab of Qatar, on the organisation’s management in 2024–2025, particularly with regard to recruitment. ​In mid-September, the Auditor-General of South Africa submitted a report to the UNESCO Executive Board, chaired by Nasser bin Hamad

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Angola/Gabon/Namibia : Norway’s BW Energy ups ante as it eyes more offshore deals

Owned by Singapore-based Norwegian billionaire Andreas Sohmen-Pao, BW Group – which operates one of the world’s largest oil and gas fleets, with 450 vessels – and its subsidiary BW Energy are expanding rapidly across Africa. BW Energy CEO Carl Krogh […] ​Owned by Singapore-based Norwegian billionaire Andreas Sohmen-Pao, BW Group – which operates one of

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