Hong Kong Visa-Free Entry: African Countries Eligible for 90-Day Visits

Hong Kong allows citizens of several African countries to visit without obtaining a visa in advance, with some eligible travellers permitted to stay for up to 90 days. The arrangement offers opportunities for tourism, family visits and short business trips, although the applicable conditions depend on the traveller’s nationality and passport. According to the Hong … Read more

Ireland Names 16 Countries Exempt From Visa Fees

Ireland has published the names of 16 countries whose citizens are exempt from paying visa application fees, but the exemption does not mean those travellers can enter the country without a visa. Ireland’s Immigration Service Delivery (ISD), under the Department of Justice, Home Affairs and Migration, lists the nationalities that qualify for visa-fee exemptions on … Read more

Who gets to bury a president? The fight over Edgar Lungu’s remains

Edgar Lungu - Former President of Zambia

What happens when a former president dies abroad, and both family and state want control? Edgar Lungu’s legacy is now on trial.

Super Falcons trumps Zambia 5-0 in 2025 WAFCON quarterfinals

Super Falcons in celebration. Photo Credit- Super Sports

Nigeria’s Super Falcons delivered a commanding 5-0 victory against Zambia in the quarterfinals of the 2025 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) on July 18, 2025, at Larbi Zaouli Stadium, advancing to the semifinals in their pursuit of a 10th continental title. The match saw Nigeria take control early, with Osinachi Ohale opening the scoring … Read more

Paris 2024: All details as Super Falcons battle South Africa, Zambia face Morroco

Four African countries will be competing for the final two spots in the women’s football Olympic competition in Paris 2024 which will be contested for by 25 countries. The Confederation of African Football (CAF) Olympic Qualification Tournament got underway in July 2023. The remaining four teams were Africa’s four representatives from the FIFA Women’s World … Read more