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More Countries Face U. S. Travel Limits

December 17, 2025

The U. S. government has added 20 more countries to its travel ban list. This means people from these countries will find it harder to visit or move to the U. S. The new rules start on January 1st. Five countries now face a complete ban. These are Burkina Faso, Mali, Niger, South Sudan, and Syria.

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Ukraine's Underwater Drones Take Aim at Russian Oil Ships

November 29, 2025

In a bold move, Ukraine has reportedly targeted two Russian oil tankers using underwater drones. These tankers are part of Russia's "shadow fleet, " a group of ships that help Russia bypass international sanctions. The attacks happened on Friday and Saturday, causing serious damage to both vessels.

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What's Really Happening to Deported Africans?

September 16, 2025

Ghana says it has sent back 14 African immigrants deported by the U. S. to their home countries. But lawyers for some of these immigrants say that's not true. They claim their clients are still being held in Ghana. This has caused a big disagreement between the Ghanaian government and the lawyers.

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U. S. Judge Questions Government's Role in Risky Deportations

September 14, 2025

A federal judge has raised serious concerns about the U. S. government's recent deportation actions. Judge Tanya Chutkan accused the administration of trying to bypass legal protections for individuals fleeing persecution. This came after a group of African migrants, including those from Gambia and

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36 Countries on the Brink of a New Travel Ban

June 15, 2025

The Trump administration is thinking about making its travel ban even bigger. They might add 36 more countries to the list. This news comes from a memo that was seen by The Washington Post. The memo was sent by the State Department and signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio. It was sent to U. S. d

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Nigeria's Hidden Mosquito Menace: The Overlooked Spread of Secondary Vectors

April 22, 2025

Nigeria is usually in the spotlight for its primary malaria vectors, but there's another side to the story. Secondary mosquito species have been quietly gaining ground. These lesser-known mosquitoes have been flying under the radar, but their role in spreading malaria is becoming more significant. T

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Trump's Appointments Face Uncertainty as Embassy Closures Loom

April 21, 2025

Some high-profile individuals, chosen by President Trump for ambassador roles, might soon be without a place to work. The administration is considering shutting down several embassies and consulates. This move could leave these appointees in a tricky situation. One of these appointees is Some

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Student Activist's U. S. Departure: A Stand for Free Speech

April 2, 2025

A graduate student from Cornell University has decided to leave the United States. This student is Momodou Taal. He is a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Gambia. He is leaving the country after his visa was revoked. This happened after he took legal action against the Trump administration.

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Student Activist Faces Deportation Threat

March 23, 2025

A student activist, Momodou Taal, is in a tough spot. He is a Ph. D. student at a well-known university. He is also a dual citizen of the United Kingdom and Gambia. Taal has been living in the U. S. with a visa. He has been admitted into the country multiple times without any issues. However, things

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Student's Stand Against Trump's Orders Leads to Deportation Fears

March 22, 2025

Momodou Taal is a PhD student at Cornell University, studying Africana Studies. He is originally from the UK and Gambia, and he is in the US on a student visa. He has been vocal in his support for pro-Palestinian protests, which has landed him in hot water. In 2024, Taal was suspended twice from Co