Germany has temporarily withdrawn its diplomatic personnel from Niger, citing a deteriorating security environment and heightened risks to foreign nationals. Officials in Berlin pointed to growing concerns that Western citizens are increasingly being targeted for kidnappings by terrorist groups and organized criminal networks operating across the Sahel region. Western Missions…
Johannesburg, South Africa – Hundreds of demonstrators marched to the American consulate in Sandton on Saturday to protest US intervention in Venezuela and the capture of former president Nicolas Maduro. Organized by Trade Unions and Communist Party The protest was led by members of the South African Communist Party and…
Ugandan nationals applying for business and tourist visas (B1/B2) to the United States will now be required to pay a visa bond of at least Ksh640,000 ($5,000), following Uganda’s inclusion in the US visa bond pilot program. Embassy Statement In a statement posted on Friday, January 23, 2026, the Ugandan…
The United States Embassy in Nairobi has confirmed a temporary suspension of certain services following the ongoing US government shutdown. In a notice issued on October 1, 2025, through its official social media channels, the embassy announced that regular updates will be paused until full operations resume. Only urgent safety…