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US flags 16 African nations as high-risk destinations

The US Department of State has released its updated global travel advisory for September 2025, highlighting a growing number of countries deemed unsafe for American travelers. The advisory system ranks destinations from Level 1 to Level 4 based on security and health risks. Level 1 indicates countries where travelers should exercise normal precautions, while Level […]

Slovakia’s Jan Kubis, next UN Special Envoy to Libya?

The UN Secretary General informed the members of the Security Council on Thursday 14 January of his intention to appoint Slovakia’s Jan Kubis as special envoy to Libya. The members of the Council will have until Friday evening to give their agreement or not to this candidacy. The post of UN Special Envoy has been […]

Mauritania Consumer Group Decries Fuel Price Hikes as Additional Burden on Citizens

Mauritania’s consumer protection body has criticized recent increases in fuel prices, warning that the adjustments will deepen the economic hardship faced by citizens. The Forum of Consumers in Mauritania said the price hikes were not implemented progressively, raising concerns over their sudden impact on households already grappling with rising living costs. The group noted that […]