US CBP intercepts $150K stolen vehicles at Port of Virginia headed for Ghana, part of $6.5M crackdown on smuggling syndicates in 2025.
TSA scraps shoe removal rule after 20 years, citing advanced scanners. Move aims to cut wait times, but random shoe checks continue for safety.
185 Ghanaian students at University of Memphis risk expulsion, visa loss over $3.2M unpaid scholarship fees by Ghana’s Scholarships Secretariat.
Ablakwa meets US officials to prevent Ghana’s visa ban due to 21% student overstay rate. Diplomatic talks aim to protect Ghana’s travel ties.
Ghana risks US visa ban as 21% of students overstay visas, says Foreign Minister Ablakwa. Talks ongoing to address high overstay rates and avoid sanctions.
The Trump administration plans social media vetting for all foreign student visas, has paused new interviews, and delays are expected.
Ramaphosa calls White House visit a success despite Trump’s false genocide claims against Afrikaner farmers.
Trump says China has agreed to open its market to American businesses, easing tariffs temporarily. A new U.S.-China trade relations ahead.
The US will cut $50 million in aid to Zambia due to the theft of donated drugs. An investigation revealed nearly half of pharmacies sold US-funded medicines.
US and Chinese officials will meet in Switzerland on May 9-10, 2025, to de-escalate a trade war, amidst high tariffs and global economic tensions.