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UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has reportedly warned that she is prepared to implement Trump-style visa bans on several countries as part of a sweeping overhaul of Britain’s immigration system. Mahmood has told officials in Angola, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo that citizens from these nations could be barred from entering the UK unless their governments significantly improve cooperation in taking back illegal migrants and convicted criminals. The Home Office has identified these three countries as the least cooperative when it comes to accepting the return of their nationals. The proposed measures come alongside Mahmood’s announcement that she…

London, UK – 11 July 2025 – The 15th edition of the African Achievers Awards (AAA) took centre stage at the iconic Peers Dining Hall, House of Lords, UK Parliament, uniting a constellation of influential voices from royalty and government to entrepreneurship, philanthropy, and global leadership in a landmark celebration of African excellence, vision, and transformative change. Graciously hosted by Baroness Sandip Verma, Chancellor of the University of Roehampton and respected member of the House of Lords, the event honoured individuals and institutions that are actively shaping Africa’s future through courage, innovation, and service to humanity. The evening opened with…

Reputable Poll International (RPI), in collaboration with the Global Reputation Forum (GRF), has unveiled the prestigious list of the 100 Most Reputable Africans for 2025. The highly anticipated annual announcement celebrates African leaders, innovators, and changemakers who have made exceptional contributions across diverse sectors, including Business, Governance, Arts, Education, and humanitarian efforts. The 2025 honorees represent the best of Africa, embodying excellence, leadership, and integrity while inspiring progress and positive transformation across the continent. Highlights of the 2025 list include: Sectoral Excellence and Influence and Impact. Sectoral Excellence list includes trailblazers in technology, creative industries, sports, public service, academia, and…

Congratulations are pouring in for Rihanna and A$AP Rocky, who have officially welcomed their third child, a baby girl named Rocki Irish Mayers. The news was confirmed through an Instagram post earlier today. Born on September 13, 2025, Rocki continues the couple’s adorable family naming tradition — every member’s name begins with the letter “R.” The pair are already parents to two sons: RZA, aged three, and Riot, aged two. Rihanna first revealed her pregnancy in spectacular fashion during the 2025 Met Gala, themed “Superfine: Tailoring Black Style.” The music and fashion icon turned heads in a black cropped wool…

Manchester City marked Pep Guardiola’s 1,000th game as a manager in style with a 3-0 victory over Liverpool, reigniting their Premier League title challenge on Sunday. Meanwhile, Nottingham Forest earned a crucial 3-1 win over Leeds United to boost their survival bid. At the Etihad Stadium, City dominated from start to finish despite an early setback. Erling Haaland missed a penalty in the 12th minute after VAR ruled that Jeremy Doku had been fouled by Liverpool goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili. The keeper redeemed himself by saving Haaland’s spot-kick, but the Norwegian striker quickly bounced back to open the scoring in the…

GasMeth Energy Ltd has announced an additional investment of Rwf230 billion in its ongoing methane gas extraction and processing project on Lake Kivu, bringing the total investment to more than Rwf810 billion. The first phase of the project, valued at Rwf521 billion, focuses on extracting and processing methane gas for both domestic and industrial use. According to Stephen Tierney, GasMeth’s Chief Executive Officer, the overall project budget is projected at $560 million, with the first phase accounting for approximately $360 million. “At this stage, most of the lake and onshore infrastructure is complete, and offshore construction has already begun,” Tierney…

At the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Compliance Forum (ACF) held in Kigali on Wednesday, November 12, policymakers, central bankers, and financial experts emphasized that artificial intelligence (AI) could revolutionize how African nations manage compliance, detect financial crimes, and facilitate smooth cross-border trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). “For decades, compliance was seen as a burden — a necessary cost of doing business,” said Carine Umutoni, Managing Director of Ecobank Rwanda. “But today, it’s viewed as a growth enabler. Despite progress in building digital payment systems and trade platforms, intra-African trade still represents only 15% of the continent’s…

Former U.S. Vice President Dick Cheney has passed away at the age of 84, his family confirmed in a statement reported by CNN on Tuesday. Cheney died from complications related to pneumonia and cardiac and vascular disease, surrounded by his wife of 61 years, Lynne Cheney, and their daughters, Liz and Mary. “Dick Cheney was a great and good man who taught his children and grandchildren to love our country, and to live lives of courage, honor, love, kindness, and fly fishing,” the family said. “We are grateful beyond measure for all Dick Cheney did for our country, and we…

MTN Rwanda has confirmed that its internet services experienced disruptions on Wednesday, November 12, leaving many users unable to connect. In a public statement, the telecom operator explained that the issue stemmed from an outage affecting international links through Uganda and Tanzania. “Our technical teams are working diligently to restore full connectivity as soon as possible. We sincerely apologise for the inconvenience caused,” the company said. The disruptions reportedly began around 10 a.m. This incident comes just months after MTN Rwanda was fined several tens of millions of Rwandan francs by the Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) in July for…

Luke Humphries has revealed that he came close to pulling out of the Grand Slam of Darts due to a severe back and shoulder problem — but managed to push through the pain to reach the quarter-finals. The world No. 1 said he woke up on Wednesday barely able to lift his head off the pillow because of what he believed was a back spasm. “For about 15 minutes, I couldn’t pick my head up,” he told Sky Sports. “I honestly thought I’d have to withdraw today — my back and shoulder were in terrible shape.” Humphries credited his physio,…