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Photo credit: Nigerian Eye The US Mission in Nigeria has declared that all non-immigrant visa applicants will provide details of their social media accounts for the last five years. The Nation reports that the policy mandates the disclosure of usernames or handles on all platforms within the period.  The embassy said, “Visa applicants are required to list social…

Photo credit: ABC News Senegal now has “schools for husbands”, a United Nations-backed initiative where respected male community  members learn about “positive masculinity” in health and social issues and promote them in their communities. ABC News reports that in Senegal, as in many other West African countries with large rural or conservative populations, men often have the final…

Photo credit: Los Angeles Times The Newark Immigration Court in the Peter W. Rodino Jr. Federal Building on Broad Street is a place where child cases are heard. NJ Spotlight News reports that most of the children show up in court when their case is being heard. But the rate is greater for those who are represented by…

Photo credit: South China Morning China is doing a great job by offering returning Afghans humanitarian and educational supports. People’s Daily Line reports that across Afghanistan, stories of returnees and students alike paint a picture of resilience and renewal. But the process has been strengthened by China’s timely humanitarian aid and far-reaching educational cooperation. A returnee,…

Photo credit: Azer News Dozens were arrested in Israel as protesters gathered outside politicians’ homes, military headquarters and on major highways to demand the Israeli government strike a deal for the release of hostages held in Gaza. Euro News reports that the police arrested 38 people on Sunday during the demonstrations. Protesters gathered at dozens of points across the nation, including outside politicians’ homes,…

Photo credit: The Guardian A US mother and her 6-year-old son were released this week after spending over three weeks in US immigration detention. The Times of India reports that Sarah Shaw and her son were detained after a brief trip to Canada. Sha has lived legally in the US since 2021 and was detained with her…

Photo credit: SBS In a community centre in suburban Perth, a group of women from Karen, Myanmar and Thailand, sit side by side, chatting in their native language as they weave traditional cloth. The craft has passed down through generations. SBS News reports that it is more than a weekly gathering for the women. Rather, it is a…