July 10, 2025 | Dakar — The Senegalese government has officially scrapped singer Akon’s grandiose plan to build a $6 billion Wakanda-inspired smart city at Mbodiène, citing a lack of progress and unresolved financing. Instead, authorities are pivoting toward a more grounded $1.2 billion resort and tourism development on the same coastal land . Officials from SAPCO,
July 10, 2025 — Tehran, Iran — Iran’s media-affiliated Basij paramilitary reported that at least 12 journalists and media workers were killed in Israeli airstrikes during the recent 12-day conflict between Iran and Israel, according to the IRNA news agency . The report accused Israel of deliberately targeting media sites, aiming to “silence the voice
July 10, 2025 | San Francisco / New York — Linda Yaccarino, the CEO of X (formerly Twitter), has stepped down after two years leading the platform under Elon Musk, marking the end of a challenging era in social media management . Yaccarino, a veteran advertising executive from NBCUniversal, took over in May 2023 to
July 10, 2025 | Seoul — A Seoul court has approved a second arrest warrant for former President Yoon Suk Yeol, citing serious concerns that he may attempt to destroy critical evidence linked to his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024 . Yoon, who was impeached and removed from office in April by South
In response to the recent announcement by former US President Donald Trump imposing new tariffs, Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has urged member countries of the BRICS bloc to consider imposing retaliatory tariffs against the United States. Speaking at a recent economic forum, President Lula emphasized the need for a unified stance among
Riyadh, July 9, 2025 — In a historic shift poised to redefine the Kingdom’s real estate landscape, the Saudi Arabian government has approved a policy allowing foreign nationals and companies to own property—including in the holy cities of Makkah and Madinah—starting January 2026. The decision was reached during a Cabinet meeting chaired by Crown Prince
July 9, 2025 — U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has made clear that certain individuals will be denied entry into the United States under tightened visa restrictions targeting foreign nationals deemed “troublemakers.” Speaking before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Rubio emphasized that U.S. visas are privileges, not rights, stating, “They will not be allowed
Canada has announced a major update to its immigration requirements, raising the minimum proof of funds needed for Express Entry applicants to over ₦17 million. This adjustment, which takes effect from July 7, 2025, was confirmed by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Single applicants must now show they have at least CAD 15,263 in their
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has introduced a fresh set of visa restrictions targeting Nigerian travellers, including a ban on the issuance of transit visas to citizens of the West African nation. The latest development marks a renewed tightening of immigration controls by the Gulf state, with implications for thousands of Nigerians seeking entry for
Copenhagen, July 9, 2025 Denmark is set to become the first European country to grant citizens copyright ownership of their face, voice, and physical likeness in response to growing concerns over AI-generated deepfakes. The proposed law, backed by a broad parliamentary majority, is expected to be finalized this autumn and submitted for EU-wide support during Denmark’s upcoming
