French Army Withdraws Forces From Senegal
France will on Thursday formally hand back its last military bases in Senegal, leaving the French army with no permanent camps in west and central Africa. Ending the French army’s 65 years in Senegal, the pull-out comes after similar withdrawals across the continent, with former colonies increasingly turning their backs on their former ruler. Around 350 French soldiers, primarily tasked with...
New IVF Method Reduces Risk Of Babies Inheriting Genetic Diseases
Eight healthy babies have been born in the UK using a new IVF technique that successfully reduced their risk of inheriting genetic diseases from their mothers, the results of a world-first trial said Wednesday. The findings were hailed as a breakthrough, which raises hopes that women with mutations in their mitochondrial DNA could one day have children without passing debilitating...
Israel Warns Syria To Withdraw Forces In Druze
Israel on Wednesday threatened to increase its attacks on Syria unless the government withdrew its forces from the country’s south, where there have been deadly clashes between Druze and Bedouin tribes. Defence Minister Israel Katz called on Damascus to “leave the Druze in Sweida alone” after troops were sent to the region to quell the several days of unrest. “As we...
US National Who Spied On Ukraine Obtains Russian Passport
An American who spied on Ukrainian troops to aid Moscow’s military offensive in Ukraine has been granted Russian citizenship, according to Moscow-installed authorities. Daniel Martindale reportedly spent two years inside Ukraine after Russia launched its offensive, providing coordinates of military facilities to Russian intelligence, as reported by Russian state media. “By decree of our president Vladimir Putin, a passport of a...
China Records 5.2% Economic Growth In Second Quarter Of 2025
China’s economy expanded by more than five percent in the second quarter of 2025, buoyed by strong export activity, according to official figures released Tuesday. However, analysts caution that the country still faces significant challenges, particularly in stimulating consumer demand. The 5.2 percent growth from April to June, reported by Beijing’s National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), “matched a prediction by...
Quebec Halts Partners, Dependent Sponsorships Till 2026
The Quebec government, one of the 10 provinces in Canada, has suspended new applications under its family reunification program for spouses, common-law partners, conjugal partners, and dependent children aged 18 or over until June 25, 2026. According to a statement by the Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) on July 10, the province has reached its annual cap of...
Kenya Officially Removes Visa Requirement For Nigeria, All African Countries
Kenya has officially waived visa requirements for Nigeria, all African, and most Caribbean countries. This is according to a Kenya Times report on Sunday. The implication is that Nigerians, along with citizens from all African and most Caribbean countries, will no longer require an Electronic Travel Authorisation to enter Kenya. However, the privilege does not extend to Libya and Somalia, as...
UK Launches eVisas For Nigerian Study, Work Visa Applicants
The British High Commission in Abuja on Wednesday announced a change to the United Kingdom’s immigration process for Nigerians applying for study and work visas. Starting from 15 July 2025, most applicants in these categories will begin receiving digital eVisas instead of the traditional visa stickers in their passports, a statement from the BHC revealed. The new policy will only apply...
UK Economy Shrinks Again For Second Consecutive Month
Britain’s economy unexpectedly contracted for a second consecutive month in May, dealing an early setback to Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour government as it attempts to spur growth. Gross domestic product (GDP) fell by 0.1% in May, following a sharper 0.3% decline in April, according to data released Friday by the Office for National Statistics (ONS). Economists had forecast a...
Trump Announces 35% Tariff On Canadian Exports Amid Escalating Trade Tensions
U.S. President Donald Trump said Thursday in a letter to Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney that a 35% tariff would be applied to Canadian exports to the United States beginning August 1. This marks the latest in a series of over 20 similar letters issued by Trump since Monday, as part of his continued push to reshape global trade terms. The...
