Tag: Passport
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๐ฎ๐ท Iran War Jolts Global Aviation: African Travelers Face Fresh Disruptions and Rising Costs
When tensions erupted into open conflict between Iran and its rivals this week, the shockwaves were immediate โ but not only across battlefields. Global aviation, one of the most interconnected networks in modern trade and mobility, has been thrown into turmoil. For Africa, the effects could be felt even more acutely, as many of the…
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๐ฑ๐ท Fula Community Want National Recognition; Calls for Legislating Fula As An Official Ethnic Group in Liberia
MONROVIA โ Fulanis in Liberia are seeking legislation that will make the tribe legitimately recognized as one of the official tribes in Liberia. The group said its contributions to national development and politics, including the economy as compared to other tribes, are outstanding and therefore should warrant full recognition. The Fulanis under the banner โFalanis…
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๐บ๐ธ Some tourists may need to provide five year social-media history for US entry
In a new proposal unveiled on Wednesday, the US government said that travellers from certain countries could be asked to provide their social media history of the past five years in order to be allowed into the country. Tourists who need to fill out an Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) form to visit the…
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๐บ๐ธ Beyond the Boarding Pass: Appleโs Digital ID and the Global March Towards a Wallet-Free Future
For years, the smartphone has been steadily absorbing the contents of our pockets. First, it replaced the camera, then the map, and most significantly for many in Africa, it began replacing the physical wallet through mobile money platforms. Now, the next frontier is upon us: your national identity, digitised and living securely in your device.…
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๐ช๐ฌ Shanghai Museum opens for 168 hours for a final look at ancient Egypt
The Shanghai Museum will be open for 168 hours straight from Monday to Sunday during the last week of its grand exhibition, “On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt.” The museum has introduced half-price tickets for late-night visitors during the final week. A promotion offering nearly 500 cultural and creative products at…
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Visa denied: African travellers hit hard by soaring Schengen rejections
Each Schengen visa application costs โฌ90 (around $100), regardless of the outcome. Thatโs a non-refundable fee that must be paid even when the application is rejected, often with minimal explanation. According to analysis by the LAGO Collective, Africans lost an estimated โฌ60 million ($67.5 million) in 2024 alone through rejected applications. Thatโs money spent not on travel, but on bureaucracy and silence.…
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Beninese anti-activist Kemi Seba arrested in Paris
Beninese activist Kรฉmi Sรฉba 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. Itโs unclear why he travelled to France, and there has been no official comment on his arrest yet. Recently, Sรฉba was appointed as an advisor…
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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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Algeria introduces visa for Moroccans as mistrust grows between the neighbors
The Algerian Foreign ministry announced on Thursday (Sep. 26) the reintroduction with immediate effect of a visa for holders of a Moroccan passport. The ministry notably cites โdestabilization actionsโ and the organization of โhuman and drug-trafficking, espionage and the deployment of Zionist agents.โ The end of the visa exemption regime for Moroccans is the latest…
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Namibia introduces visa requirement for western travellers
Namibia will soon require visas for visitors from countries that mandate visas for Namibians, including Canada, the US, the UK, and Germany. This new policy, effective April next year, aims to ensure fairness in diplomatic relations, as stated by Namibiaโs immigration ministry. Michelle Nehoya, a Namibian who spent nearly $500 on a yet-to-be-approved visa to…
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