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Libya’s Eastern Government Bans Entry for Citizens of Sudan, Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia
The eastern-based government of Libya has imposed a ban on the entry of nationals from four African countries, a decision officials say is...
Abia Governor Otti Bans Commercial Motorcycles in Umuahia, Aba and Ohafia Metropolises from August 1
Abia State Governor Alex Otti has banned the operation of commercial motorcycles, commonly known as okada, and tricycles in the state’s three major...
Ivory Coast to Play World Cup Without Home-Based Fans as US Visa Restrictions Bite
Ivory Coast will compete in the 2026 FIFA World Cup without several hundred of its home-based supporters after they were denied US visitor...
Japan Raises Visa Fees by 400 Percent for Nigerians and Other Foreign Nationals
The Japanese government has approved a significant increase in visa fees for Nigerians and other foreign nationals, marking the first revision of visa...
Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique Agree to Fix Border Delays and Cut Transport Costs Across Southern Africa
Representatives from Zimbabwe, Malawi and Mozambique have launched a new initiative to remove persistent bottlenecks on regional transport corridors, acknowledging that border delays,...
The 2026 World Cup Is Becoming a Cruel Joke, Thanks to U.S. Border Policy
The United States’ co‑hosting of the 2026 FIFA World Cup has descended into a diplomatic and humanitarian crisis, as a cascade of travel...
Ghana and South Korea Sign First Visa Waiver Agreement in Nearly 50 Years of Diplomatic Relations
Ghana and South Korea have signed a historic visa waiver agreement for holders of diplomatic and service passports, marking a major milestone in...
Togo Becomes Sixth African Country to Grant Visa Free Access to All Africans
Togo has announced the immediate removal of visa requirements for nationals of all African countries entering the country for short stays of up...
Russia and Mali Sign New Agreements in Transport, Industry, and Trade
Russia and Mali have strengthened their cooperation following the second session of their intergovernmental commission held in Kazan. Three memorandums of understanding were...
Ghana World Cup Dreams Dashed as US Embassy Denies Over 400 Visa Applications
A cloud of disappointment has settled over Ghanaian football as the United States Embassy in Accra has rejected visa applications for an estimated...
ECOWAS Confronts Ghana Over New Airport Taxes, Warns Of Regional Aviation Damage
A sharp dispute has broken out between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and Ghana after the regional bloc accused Accra...
International Airlines Routinely Deploy Older Aircraft to African Routes, Data Confirms
A user on X has pointed out what many frequent flyers across Africa have long suspected but rarely proven. The user wrote, “International...