Category: Passports
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Russia to Open New Embassy in Liberia: Strengthening Ties and Potential Impacts on West Africa
Monrovia, Liberia — In a significant move to deepen diplomatic and economic ties in Africa, Russia is set to open an embassy in Liberia, with projections pointing toward completion within the next two years. The establishment of a full-fledged diplomatic mission signals a renewed focus by Russia on West Africa, a region of growing geopolitical…
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US announces visa restriction policy for Ghana
The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting individuals deemed responsible for undermining democracy in Ghana. This move comes as Ghana prepares for its presidential and parliamentary elections in December 2024. According to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the policy aims to deter anti-democratic behavior and will only apply to specific individuals—not the…
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Idris Elba: Why I’m planning a move to Africa
British actor Idris Elba has told the BBC that he will relocate to Africa within the next decade as part of his plans to support the continent’s movie industry. The 52-year-old star of the hit series The Wire is behind nascent projects to build a film studio on the Tanzanian islands of Zanzibar as well…
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Beninese anti-activist Kemi Seba arrested in Paris
Beninese activist Kémi Séba was arrested by French police in Paris, according to news reports. He is known for speaking out against France’s strong influence in French-speaking West African countries. It’s unclear why he travelled to France, and there has been no official comment on his arrest yet. Recently, Séba was appointed as an advisor…
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Nigeria, Brazil intensify flight connectivity talks, media report
Discussions started between Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Garcete, to activate the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) and commence direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil. The talks are a follow-up to a 2018 Memorandum of Understanding between the countries, aimed at boosting air connections…
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Russia is considering cancelling visas for several African countries
Russia is considering cancelling visas for several African countries. Moscow is preparing agreements on a visa-free regime with nine countries in Africa and the Middle East, according to Alexei Klimov, head of the Consular Department of Russian diplomacy. Previously, the Russian Foreign Ministry announced that Russia was in talks to simplify visa regimes with several…
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Kenya’s Ruto announces digital nomad work permit for remote workers
Kenya has announced the introduction of a Digital Nomad Work Permit, a significant step aimed at welcoming global digital professionals to live and work within the country. The Digital Nomad Work Permit will be specifically tailored to cater to remote workers, offering them the opportunity to make Kenya their base while serving clients globally. This…
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A visa-free travel agreement between Russia and Zimbabwe can be signed in November
A visa-free travel agreement between Russia and Zimbabwe, aiming at boosting passenger traffic between the two countries, is being considered, with a potential signing on the sidelines of the fifth meeting of the bilateral Intergovernmental Commission in Moscow on November 5-7, Russian Ambassador to Zimbabwe Nikolay Krasilnikov told Russian media. Currently, a single entry visa…
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Seychelles is seeking to expand direct flights to Russia
“We are exploring ways to improve and increase direct flights to Russia, with the aim of attracting more Russian tourists and fostering greater people-to-people connections,” Seychelles Minister of Youth, Sports and Family Marie-Celine Zialor told panafrican.email The minister added that despite the current political landscape, relations between the two states remained positive and enjoyed a…
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Air Algerie suspends flights to Lebanon “until further notice”
The decision, which came into effect immediately after the corresponding statement was published on Thursday, is motivated by unspecified reasons. Air Algerie invites its “customers affected by this announcement to contact their agencies or the call center” to inquire about possible developments. With the intensification of warfare in southern Lebanon, several airlines have already suspended…
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