The United Kingdom has lifted travel restrictions on Kaduna State, moving it from the “Red” to the “Amber” category in its travel advisory. The change now allows British citizens to travel freely to the state. The announcement was made on Wednesday by Cynthia Rowe, Development Director of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO), during…
Today’s ESG Updates China Drives Global Renewable Shift: China is leading the global clean energy push with affordable solar, wind, and battery technologies, while still being the largest consumer of coal. Africa’s Largest Hydroelectric Dam Launches: Ethiopia inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam, a $5 billion project producing 5,150 MW of electricity output. Development Banks…
Ethiopia will inaugurate Africa’s biggest hydroelectric dam on Tuesday, which could power homes and industries across East Africa. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam’s operation has deepened tensions with downstream nations Egypt and Sudan over how to manage the Nile — the main source of fresh water for more than 100 million people. Bloomberg’s Jennifer Zabasajja…
Home » TOURISM NEWS » Hong Kong Joins Vietnam, France, Spain, Qatar, Costa Rica, Sweden, South Africa In Travel Advisory As Canada Issues New Alert Published on September 8, 2025 In a new travel advisory issued by the Government of Canada, Hong Kong has joined Vietnam, France, Spain, Qatar, Costa Rica, Sweden, and South Africa…
LAGOS – Its modern architecture complemented by latticework inspired by local Yoruba textiles, Alara, West Africa’s first fashion and design “concept store,” is an imposing sight in Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling economic capital. Founder Reni Folawiyo is now 10 years into forging what she calls “Afro-lux,” Alara serving as a homebase for designs that “play between…
Reports and other media articles over the past month detail the ways in which the technology and norms underpinning China’s surveillance industry are proliferating in other countries around the world. This week, Emily Baker-White at Forbes published an investigation finding that Intel, which recently agreed to give the U.S. government a ten-percent stake in the…
Abrego Garcia’s case remains a flashpoint in US President Donald Trump’s anti-immigration crackdown. Immigration officials in the United States say they intend to deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Uganda, according to a court filing, in what the man’s legal team describes as an act of “vindictiveness” by US President Donald Trump’s administration. The court filing…
Uganda said on Thursday that it had reached a deal with the U.S. government to accept migrants deported from the United States, stipulating that those sent must not have criminal records or be unaccompanied minors. The East African country will accept “third country nationals who may not be granted asylum in the United States but…
WASHINGTON (AP) — Giraffes are a majestic sight in Africa with their long necks and distinctive spots. Now it turns out there are four different giraffe species on the continent, according to a new scientific analysis released Thursday. Researchers previously considered all giraffes across Africa to belong to a single species. New data and genetic…
Home » CRUISE NEWS » Viking’s Luxury World Cruise: A Journey Across Continents And Cultures Published on August 14, 2025 Viking has officially released the staggering 2027–2028 World Cruise itineraries, allowing travelers to explore 31 countries in 142 days. Guests on this global adventure set to commence on December 28, 2027, will travel…