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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...
What the Madagascar Coup Means for Africa, Mining, and Competition in the Indian Ocean: Africa File Special Edition
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To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky. Key Takeaway: The Malagasy military took power in Madagascar in response to weeks of massive...
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Tanzania engages US over new visa bond requirement
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Dar es Salaam. The Government of Tanzania has confirmed that it is engaging the United States through diplomatic channels following Washington’s decision to impose a visa bond requirement on Tanzanian nationals applying for short-term business and...
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Abercrombie & Kent Reveals 2027 Lineup of Private Jet Journeys
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Abercrombie & Kent (A&K) has announced the 2027 collection of Private Jet Journeys. Following the success of A&K’s 2026 Private Jet collection, which is almost sold out, the luxury adventure travel company has unveiled the four itineraries being...
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Tanzania engages U.S over new visa bond requirement
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Dar es Salaam. The Government of Tanzania has confirmed that it is engaging the United States through diplomatic channels following Washington’s decision to impose a visa bond requirement on Tanzanian nationals applying for short-term business and...
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US adds seven countries to visa bond list
Washington: The United States has expanded its visa bond program, adding seven countries whose citizens will now be required to pay a refundable bond of up to $15,000 when applying for a B1/B2 (business or tourism) visa. Effective October 23,...
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WFF 2025: Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum Pitches $15.9 Billion In Agrifood Opportunities
ROME – The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Investment Forum 2025 opened today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters, showcasing more than $15.9 billion in investment cases that target improving...
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Cape Verde makes World Cup debut with 3-0 win over Eswatini
Cape Verde will make its World Cup debut after cruising to a 3-0 victory over Eswatini on Monday, clinching first place in its African qualifying group for the 2026 tournament. The volcanic island nation off Africa’s west coast secured one of the...
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African SIDS Blue Economy Project Showcased at the Africa Blue Economy Week in Addis Ababa
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The USD 9 million initiative, which will be implemented over a period of 3 and a half years, is designed to transform livelihoods and ecosystems across six island nations, namely Cabo Verde, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritius, São Tomé and...
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Highlights and Goals Equatorial Guinea vs Liberia (1-1) in 2026 World Cup African Qualifiers
⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️⚠️ End of Match Friends, the excitement is over in Africa. Equatorial Guinea and Liberia drew 1-1 in the African 2026 World Cup Qualifiers. It was a tangled match with few scoring opportunities. Both teams weren't sufficiently prominent...
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Soccer-Tunisia finish World Cup qualifiers without conceding a goal
CAPE TOWN (Reuters) -Tunisia completed their World Cup qualifying campaign without conceding a goal as they beat Namibia 3-0 in their final Group H game on Monday. They ended the campaign unbeaten with nine wins from their 10 games, scoring 22...
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Tiny Cape Verde clinch first ever World Cup spot
Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win their group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday. The archipelago of volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa secured one of the...
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Thinking a little too hard about the Dodgers’ massive payroll
In an article published yesterday, MLB.com Brewers beat writer Adam McCalvy wrote that the Dodgers “outspend the Brewers by the GDP of a developing nation.” That line was no doubt intended simply as a humorous remark, but thinking about how...
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Alison Hammond's furious response when I asked her if she was using Mounjaro... and the method she says she actually used to lose 13st: RICHARD EDEN'S DIARY
People who lose a lot of weight used to be congratulated for hitting the treadmill and working hard on their diet. Now, they face questions about weight-loss drugs – and presenter Alison Hammond has had her fill. The Great British Bake Off star...
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Tunisia wrap up successful World Cup qualifying campaign without conceding a goal
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Tunisia completed their World Cup qualifying campaign without conceding a goal as they beat Namibia 3-0 in their final Group H game on Monday. They ended the campaign unbeaten with nine wins from their 10 games, scoring 22 goals to reach next...
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Cape Verde seal historic WC spot
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Cape Verde qualified for the World Cup on Monday, beating Eswatini 3-0 in their last group match to top the standings ahead of Cameroon and complete a fairytale campaign. The wind-swept West African archipelago overcame first-half nerves to win in...
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Tunisia finish World Cup qualifiers without conceding a goal
CAPE TOWN :Tunisia completed their World Cup qualifying campaign without conceding a goal as they beat Namibia 3-0 in their final Group H game on Monday. They ended the campaign unbeaten with nine wins from their 10 games, scoring 22 goals to...
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Tiny island, giant leap: Cape Verde at FIFA World Cup
Cape Verde completed a footballing fairytale on Monday, qualifying for the FIFA World Cup for the first time in their history with a commanding 3-0 victory over Eswatini in Praia. Second-half goals from Dailon Livramento, Willy Semedo, and veteran...
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Cape Verde to play in World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini
PRAIA, Cape Verde — Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday. The archipelago of volcanic islands off the western coast of Africa...
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Cape Verde qualifies for the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini
Associated PressCape Verde players stand for the national anthem during the World Cup 2026 African qualifier Group D soccer match between Libya and Cape Verde in Tripoli, Libya, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Yousef Murad) PRAIA, Cape Verde...
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