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Chad Still Not Issuing Tourist Visas to US Citizens in 2026

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Chad Still Not Issuing Tourist Visas to US Citizens in 2026

Chad's president ordered a suspension of visas for US citizens in June 2025, and the country is not routinely issuing them. Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso have since imposed their own reciprocal visa bans on Americans.

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Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger keep visa-free ECOWAS travel after Dakar talks

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Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger keep visa-free ECOWAS travel after Dakar talks

ECOWAS and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) held their first formal ministerial dialogue since their split and agreed to set up joint working group…

6 d ago

Travel to Central African Republic discouraged by US over crime and kidnapping risks

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Travel to Central African Republic discouraged by US over crime and kidnapping risks

The US Department of State has placed the Central African Republic and 10 other African countries on its Level 4 'Do Not Travel' advisory as of Octob…

19 Oct

Significant Decrease in Sea Arrivals from West Africa to Europe

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Significant Decrease in Sea Arrivals from West Africa to Europe

Sea arrivals from Mali, Senegal, Guinea, and The Gambia to Europe have dropped by 59%, indicating a shift in migration patterns amid tighter border c…

15 Oct

Malian Woman Detained for Attempting to Use Cousin's Passport to Enter Poland

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Malian Woman Detained for Attempting to Use Cousin's Passport to Enter Poland

A Malian woman was detained in Belarus after trying to leave for Poland using her cousin's passport, as she lacked a visa for her own. She now faces …

14 Oct

Malian Woman Detained for Attempting to Leave Belarus with Cousin's Passport

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Malian Woman Detained for Attempting to Leave Belarus with Cousin's Passport

A Malian woman was detained in Belarus for trying to enter Poland using her cousin's passport due to lacking a visa. She faces legal consequences for…

14 Oct

Israel Imposes Flight Crew Restrictions on Several Countries

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Israel Imposes Flight Crew Restrictions on Several Countries

Israel has banned pilots and cabin crew from Mali and 29 other countries from operating flights into its airspace, tightening security measures for i…

13 Oct

Mali Travel Off-Limits for French Nationals as Visa Approvals Dry Up in 2026

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Mali Travel Off-Limits for French Nationals as Visa Approvals Dry Up in 2026

French nationals are effectively barred from entering Mali, Niger and Burkina Faso as visa approvals dry up and diplomatic ties collapse. Travellers …

12 Oct

Ethiopia Flights Cancelled as Rebels Seize Three Tigray Airports

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Ethiopia Flights Cancelled as Rebels Seize Three Tigray Airports

Ethiopian Airlines cancelled flights to Axum, Shire and Mekele after rebel forces seized the three Tigray airports on 23 September 2026. Lalibela air…

24 Sep

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