Category: African Business
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๐ฑ๐ท Kickball: a unique fusion of football and baseball for girls in Liberia
July 18, 2025 by Dominic Wabwireh Just before the kick-off, the Girls of Aries energize the crowd with their team song. The Samuel Kanyon Doe Stadium in Monrovia buzzes with excitement. This is kickball, a blend of football and baseball.Itโs played with feet instead of bats like in baseball, and there are no men involved.As…
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๐น๐ฉChadian Government Launches Crackdown on Local Politicians with U.S. Passports
The Chadian government has launched a crackdown on politicians with dual citizenship. On July 14, Ndolembaye Njesada, Secretary General of the opposition party Les Transformateurs, was stopped at the airport and had both his Chadian and U.S. passports confiscated as he attempted to fly to the U.S. Njesadaโs allies called the incident a violation of…
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๐ธ๐ฟ Eswatini says it will repatriate immigrants deported by United States
Eswatini announced on Wednesday that it would repatriate the five immigrants deported there by the United States. In a late-night post on X Tuesday, US Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin said five men โ citizens of Vietnam, Jamaica, Cuba, Yemen and Laos โ had been deported to Eswatini. AGS: “As a responsible member of…
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๐ฌ๐ถ Equatorial Guinea Accuses France of Neocolonialism over Seized Paris Mansion
Equatorial Guinea has accused France of neocolonialism at a UN hearing in The Hague, following the confiscation of a โฌ100 million mansion in Paris. The property was seized after Vice President Teodorin Nguema Obiang โ son of President Teodoro Obiang โ was convicted by a French court on corruption and embezzlement charges in 2021. Obiang…
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๐ฑ๐ท Liberians Protest Against President Boakaiโs Government Over Corruption and Economic Mismanagement
Monrovia, Liberia โ Thousands of Liberians have taken to the streets in protest against President Joseph Boakaiโs administration, accusing it of widespread corruption and economic mismanagement. The demonstrations, which have grown in size over recent weeks, reflect growing frustration over rising living costs, unemployment, and allegations of graft within the government. Protesters in the capital,…
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๐บ๐ธ Entry to the US is getting more expensive
While the U.S. is trying to attract more global tourists, itโs also getting serious about fees that will impact border crossing for both travelers and migrants. What is the ‘visa integrity fee’ for nonโimmigrant visas?The visa integrity fee is a mandatory $250 fee to be paid by nonimmigrant visa applicants. It is applied in addition…
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๐ฑ๐ท Liberia: Teachers Distance From Planned Protest
Monrovia, Liberia; July 17, 2025 The National Teachers’ Association of Liberia (NTAL) distances itself from protest being organized by the Solidarity of Trust for a New Day (STAND) and the Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) Youth League. The NTAL, in a press statement, urged all its members to refrain from associating the Association with political…
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Beatriz, an immigrant lawyer fighting for noncitizen kids
In February 2025, a Venezuelan-American lawyer named Beatriz received an order from the Interior Department to the nonprofit where she worked: stop all work. Beatriz represents unaccompanied minors: children who are going through immigration proceedings without their parents. These youngsters can be quite vulnerable. They may be living with family members, placed in foster care,…
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๐ฒ๐ฆ Morocco Accelerates Military-Industrial Growth Under King Mohammed VIโs Sovereignty Vision
Introduction:Under the directives of King Mohammed VI to enhance Moroccoโs military sovereignty, the kingdom is aggressively expanding its defense industry, prioritizing partnerships with medium-sized manufacturers. The move aims to reduce reliance on foreign arms imports and position Morocco as a key player in Africaโs growing defense sector. Key Developments:Morocco has rolled out incentives, including tax…
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Analysts Predict GTA 6 Earning $7.6 Billion in the First Two Months After Launch
The game’s rumored $2 billion production cost is expected to be recouped in under 30 days. Grand Theft Auto 6 is guaranteed to be a success โ I doubt many would argue otherwise โ but the real question is just how successful it will be. Attempting to provide an answer is investment and analytics company Konvoy,…
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