Bujumbura, August 4, 2025 – The United States Embassy in Burundi announced on Monday that the issuance of U.S. visas to Burundian citizens is temporarily suspended “due to repeated violations.” The statement reiterated that each traveler represents the hopes of their family and community, and that non-compliance with visa regulations affects the image of the […]
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Taylor Swift is filling a ‘blank space’ in academic research. In academic settings, like universities, scholars are trained to hone their focus over many years, engaging in niche discussions with other experts who often share similar disciplinary methods and perspectives. But what happens when the focus of analysis resists such containment – when it is
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A SpaceX Falcon Nine rocket lifts off from Launch Complex 39A carrying NASA’s Crew-11 mission to the International Space Station, in Cape Canaveral, Florida, US, on Friday. Reuters SpaceX delivered a fresh crew to the In SpaceX delivered a fresh crew to the International Space Station on Saturday, making the trip in a quick
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An aerial view of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi County. Photo/KAA The Kenya Airports Authority has issued an advisory to passengers travelling to the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) and the Wilson Airport on Sunday, August 3. In a notice, the authority revealed that several roads leading to the two airports had
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Members of the Public Accounts Committee (PAC-Central) have urged government to prioritise funding for Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital, citing its inadequate medical equipment and infrastructure. The call comes after a review of the Auditor General’s report for the financial year 2023/2024, which highlights critical deficiencies at the hospital serving a population of over four million
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The excitement is building! With each passing day, anticipation grows for the TotalEnergies CHAN 2024, an international football tournament proudly hosted in our region and beloved Uganda. As we finalise preparations, we would like to extend the following opportunities to sports media to facilitate coverage and support our team’s journey during CHAN. Niger treated to
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Continuous monitoring of domestic worker recruitment offices’ operations in the UAE forms part of MoHRE’s efforts to sustain labour market regulations. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has fined 40 domestic worker recruitment offices in the UAE in the first half of 2025 after confirming 140 violations committed by them. Administrative and financial
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Man United head coach Ruben Amorim has plenty of options available to him when it comes to naming his starting XI for the pre-season tour opener against West Ham United. George is a Senior Football Writer for the Manchester Evening News, mostly covering Manchester United. He previously worked for football.london before joining the MEN team
A passenger plane carrying nearly 50 people crashed in a remote area of Russia’s far eastern Amur region yesterday, killing everyone on board, authorities said. The aircraft, a Soviet-made twin-propeller Antonov-24, went down in thickly forested terrain, leaving a column of smoke rising from the crash site and no signs of survivors, according to state
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TORONTO, ON – July 12, 2025 – The 8th annual Uganda Canadian Diaspora Business Expo and Convention, held recently in Toronto, Ontario, marked a significant milestone, drawing attendees both in-person at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Toronto and virtually through live streaming on Uganda’s BBS Television. The highly anticipated event served as a crucial platform
