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9 African Nations Affected As Trump Signs Travel Ban, Restrictions On Nationals From 19 Countries

Global UpfrontJun 5, 2025June 5, 20250

President Trump on Wednesday signed a proclamation barring travelers and immigrants from a dozen countries and restricting the entry of nationals of another seven nations,

Rwanda Ready To Accept Non-citizen Deportees From U.S.

Global UpfrontMay 1, 2025May 1, 20250

The Trump administration has discussed transferring migrants with criminal records held in the United States to two African countries, Libya and Rwanda, multiple sources familiar

An Egyptian Air Force F-16 fighter jet is displayed at the first Egypt International Airshow in September. AFP/GETTY IMAGES

Report Ranks African Nations Investing in Air Power With Egypt Topping List, Nigeria Is 7th

Global UpfrontFeb 17, 2025February 17, 20250

An Egyptian Air Force F-16 fighter jet is displayed at the first Egypt International Airshow in September. AFP/GETTY IMAGES

Why Were Africa’s Violence Levels Up In 2024?

Global UpfrontJan 9, 2025January 9, 20250

By Jakkie Cilliers 2024 was a bleak year for Africa. Libya and Sudan were partitioned. Ethiopia struggled to contain insurgencies in Tigray, Amhara and Oromia,

Weapons from Libyan Stockpiles Flow to Terror Groups in Nigeria

Global UpfrontNov 20, 2024November 20, 20240

By ADF Terrorists that plague northern Nigeria are arming themselves with weapons that originated in Libya, according to Nigerian defense officials. Weapons traffickers in Nigeria

Nigeria: How Lakurawa From Libya, Mali, Niger Republic Were Invited, Terrorises Sokoto Residents, Imposes Laws, Fines

Global UpfrontNov 8, 2024November 8, 20240

Residents and officials of government in Sokoto State have cried out over the presence of members of the Lakurawa sect in the state, saying they

Kudos to CAF

Global UpfrontOct 28, 2024October 28, 20240

Daily Trust Editorial of Monday October 28, 2024 The Confederation of African Football (CAF) on Saturday took steps to maintain sportsmanship and fair treatment in

CAF Awards Three Points, Three Goals To Nigeria For Botched Libya Game

Global UpfrontOct 26, 2024October 26, 20240

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has awarded three points, and three goals to Nigeria for the missed Libya game. The development comes after the

Arrests Of Mercenaries in South Africa: In Libya, Everything Comes Down To Military Muscle

Global UpfrontAug 2, 2024August 2, 20240

The arrest of Libyans who allegedly received military training in South Africa hints at the nature of power in the north African country. Were 95

Insecurity: Defence Minister Seeks Partnership With Libya To Stop Proliferation Of Small Arms And Light Weapons, Drugs To Nigeria

Global UpfrontApr 23, 2024April 23, 20240

Minister of Defence, Muhammed Badaru Abubakar, has called on Libyan Government to join hands with the Nigerian Government to tackle the proliferation of small arms