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Graduation Week Celebrates African Talent at UIBE

“I’ve just graduated with an International Executive MBA, and I’m immensely grateful to the government of the Republic of China for the invaluable experience at UIBE. I’m eagerly looking forward to my next educational adventure, whether here in China or abroad. Graduating from China is truly an honor, and I can’t wait to see what the future holds!”


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Tchiyiwe Chihana Tchiyiwe Chihana

Locked Out: African Nations Navigate Diplomatic Rift and Humanitarian Fallout Following United States Visa Ban

On 4 June, President Donald Trump signed a proclamation barring entry into the United States from twelve countries – seven of which are African: Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia and Sudan. Effective from 9 June, the restrictions cover tourist and student visas as well as numerous green card renewals, with only narrow exemptions granted for dual nationals, immediate family members and elite athletes. The measure has prompted diplomatic retaliation, disrupted life-changing academic and medical journeys, and jeopardised critical security-co-operation just as several nations face severe humanitarian crises.


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Lesotho Faces Economic Headwinds After US Imposes Steep Tariffs

Lesotho's economy is facing significant challenges after the United States imposed 50% tariffs on its goods, the highest such levy on any African nation. This drastic measure has sparked concerns about job losses and broader economic consequences for the small, landlocked country.

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Baillor Jalloh Baillor Jalloh

Sierra Leoneans in Ireland Unite to Celebrate 63rd Independence Anniversary

On Saturday, 27th April 2024, Sierra Leoneans across Ireland gathered in Dublin's Lucan area to celebrate their country's 63rd years of independence. The event which was organised by the Sierra Leone Community in Ireland in collaboration with Sierra Leone Ireland Partnership (SLIP) attracted hundreds of people including many from the Irish community and other Africans living in the country

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Baillor Jalloh Baillor Jalloh

65 Years of Independence: Guinea Marks Its Freedom from France

On October 2nd, 1958, Guinea made history as the first French-speaking sub-Saharan African country to regain its independence from France. Today, the West African nation celebrates 65 years of freedom since it voted for independence on September 28th, 1958.

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Baillor Jalloh Baillor Jalloh

Guinea: Hundreds of families affected by devastating flood

On Sunday, 6th August 2023, hundreds of people including women and children were woken up to a devastating flood in Maneah, in the Prefecture of Coyah, just 20km out of Guinea’s capital Conakry. Many victims lost all their belongings including their food, clothes, and other materials that they had acquired for years.

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