An executive order went into effect September 21 placing restrictions on certain H-1B nonimmigrant workers. It may affect those outside the United States applying for entry, as well as impose additional fees. There is uncertainty over how the policy will be implemented and what exemptions will apply.
The United States has approved $32.5 million in humanitarian assistance to help Nigeria address acute food insecurity in conflict-affected areas. • The aid will cover over 764,000 internally displaced persons, including pregnant and breastfeeding women and many children. • The situation has been described as “unprecedented” in terms of urgency by the World Food Program.

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