Somalia
Somali rickshaw driver killed in Mogadishu weeks after U.S. visa lottery win
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A young rickshaw driver who had recently won the U.S. Diversity Visa Lottery was shot and killed late Sunday…
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visa
East-Africa
U.S. Visa Lottery–Winning Rickshaw Driver Fatally Shot in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU, Somalia — A rickshaw operator was shot dead late Sunday in Mogadishu’s Dayniile district by an armed man believed to be…
West-Africa
U.S. to Impose Visa Restrictions on Nigeria Amidst Christian Violence Allegations
US Government Unveils Visa Ban for Those Targeting Nigerian Christians The US government has introduced a new policy allowing it to impose…
Somalia
Denmark rejects Somali student’s visa over passport issues despite EU scholarship
When a diploma isn’t the barrier — a passport is Mustaf Mohamed Takoy had done everything right. He won a full scholarship…
West-Africa
U.S. Eases Visa Limits for Ghana Following Acceptance of Deportees
Turnabout in U.S. Visa Policy: A New Chapter for Ghana In a significant diplomatic shift, the Ghanaian government joyously announced the reversal…
West-Africa
U.S. Considers Visa Restrictions for Corrupt Officials in Nigeria
The U.S. Takes a Stand Against Corruption in Nigeria In a bold move signaling its commitment to tackling global corruption, the U.S.…
East-Africa
Burkina Faso Eliminates Visa Fees for Travelers Across Africa
Burkina Faso’s Bold Move: Visa-Free Travel for African Citizens In a significant stride towards Pan-African integration, Burkina Faso has announced the elimination…
East-Africa
U.S. Halts Visa Processing in Zimbabwe Due to Overstay Issues
Embassy Shift: The Implications of the U.S. Visa Suspension in Zimbabwe In a poignant reminder of the intricacies of international diplomacy and…
Somalia
Italy Justifies Halting Visa Processing in Somalia
Italy Justifies Visa Suspension in Somalia MOGADISHU, Somalia – Italy has staunchly defended its recent decision to cease issuing visas in Somalia,…
West-Africa
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…
Somalia
UNDP and Visa Collaborate to Advance Digital Financial Access in Somalia
Aida Diarra, the bigwig behind Visa’s Sub-Saharan Africa division, couldn’t contain her excitement about the business tie-up. “Teaming up with UNDP Somalia…
