Somali Passport Bearers Affected by Italy’s Halt on Schengen Visa Issuance
Over the last ten years, the Somali passport has clawed back some of its lost prestige, moving up the ranks from a dismal 128th to a more respectable 95th on the Passport Power Index. However, challenges linger around how this document is distributed and its perception on the global stage.
Recently, the Italian Embassy threw a curveball by halting the issuance of Schengen visas to holders of Somali passports within Somalia.
No explicit explanation was given by the Italian representatives, yet whispers to The EastAfrican…