Congo to Grant Visa-free Entry to Africans From 2027

President Denis Nguesso of the Republic of Congo has announced that African nationals will no longer require visas to enter the country from Jan. 1, 2027. Mr Nguesso made the announcement during the celebration of Africa Day at the 2026 Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group in Brazzaville. The Congolese leader said the decision was aimed…

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Arsenal Crowned Champions, Lift Premier League Trophy

The Gunners lifted the Premier League trophy after celebrating their first match as champions with a 2-1 win against Crystal Palace.Mikel Arteta’s side had clinched their first English title for 22 years on Tuesday, when second-placed Manchester City could only draw away at Bournemouth.Taking to the pitch for the first time since the celebrations of their long-awaited triumph, Arsenal…

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Iran Executes Man Over Links to Nationwide Protests

Iran on Monday executed a man convicted of carrying out armed attacks during the nationwide anti-government protests that peaked in January, the judiciary said. Abbas Akbari’s is the latest in a string of executions by the Islamic republic after it ramped up hangings in security-related cases after the outbreak of war with Israel and the United States on February…

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Government Denies Connection to €812 Million Cocaine Seizure, Says No Illegal Cargo Left Sierra Leone

The Government of Sierra Leone has denied any connection to the massive cocaine seizure involving the vessel MV Arconian, insisting that no illegal cargo departed the country’s shores. Speaking during the Sierra Leone Police weekly press briefing, head of the Transnational Organised Crime Unit (TOCU), CSP Michael J.K. Laggah, confirmed that the vessel intercepted by Spanish authorities last month…

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FTL Opens Modern Primary School in Karene District to Boost Rural Education

Freetown Terminal Limited (FTL) has officially inaugurated a newly constructed modern primary school in Menthagba Village, Sanda Taindaren Chiefdom, Karene District, in what community leaders and education stakeholders described as a major milestone for rural education development. The newly commissioned Freetown Terminal Limited Primary School, unveiled on Friday, May 15, 2026, consists of six fully equipped classrooms and is…

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