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  • Beninese anti-activist Kemi Seba arrested in Paris

    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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  • 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 “destabilization actions” and the organization of “human and drug-trafficking, espionage and the deployment of Zionist agents.” 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 Namibia’s immigration ministry. Michelle Nehoya, a Namibian who spent nearly $500 on a yet-to-be-approved visa to…

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  • Travelers to EU may be subjected to AI lie detector

    British travelers to Europe may soon have to pass scrutiny from the European Union’s controversial artificial intelligence lie detector iBorderCtrl or similar behavior analysis software. The software analyzes facial movements and body gestures in order to flag suspicious behavior to immigration officers. The system could be incorporated at border checks at airports and ferry terminals…

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