Liberia: U.S. Embassy Debunks Myths About Diversity Visa Process, Warns Against Fraudulent Practices

[ad_1] Monrovia — Amid the ongoing 2026 Diversity Visa (DV) Lottery, the United States Embassy in Monrovia has issued a clarification on common misconceptions surrounding the program, warning that misinformation from unscrupulous visa vendors is leading to the denial of many Liberian applicants each year. The Diversity Visa Lottery, often referred to as the "Green Card Lottery," is the only official lottery program for U.S. immigrant visas. The DV-2026 registration opened on October 2, 2024, and will close on November […]

October 9, 2024

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Namibia: Moore Doubles Down On Visa Requirement

[ad_1] United Kingdom High Commissioner to Namibia Charles Moore sympathises with Namibians who are genuinely affected by his government's decision to impose visa requirements. In an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, he said the UK government's decision in 2023 to withdraw visa exemptions for Namibians has impacted genuine travellers, as it has become more difficult and expensive for them. He said his government's decision to withdraw the agreement to exempt Namibians from needing a visa was due to Namibians going […]

October 9, 2024

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Ghana: GSS Sensitises Stakeholders to Accommodation Unit Survey

[ad_1] The Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) at the weekend organised a consultative stakeholders meeting in Tamale, the Northern Regional capital to sensitise members of hoteliers association, tourism industry, staff of GSS and other actors in the industry to the upcoming Accommodation Unit Survey (AUS). The meeting was meant to collect an essential baseline data to assess the supply and demand for commercial accommodation facilities in the country. The stakeholders were drawn from the Upper East, Upper West, North East, Savannah […]

October 9, 2024

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Rwanda Intensifies Efforts to Prevent Marburg Virus ‘Export’

[ad_1] Rwanda is intensifying efforts including contact tracing as well as screening travelers at Kigali International Airport (KIA) to prevent potential export of Marburg virus disease cases, health minister Dr. Sabin Nsanzimana said on Thursday, October 3. He made the observation during a press briefing, on the Marburg outbreak, co-hosted by the Director-General of Africa Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC), Dr Jean Kaseya. Nsanzimana was commenting on surveillance to address international spread of the virus, and policy regarding international […]

October 9, 2024

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Africa: Statement Against Travel Restrictions Inresponse to Mpox and Marburg Virus Outbreaks

[ad_1] 8 October 2024 — In light of the ongoing Mpox and Marburg virus outbreaks, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) urges all countries to refrain from implementing travel bans or movement restrictions targeting African nations. Such measures are inconsistent with international health guidelines and risk undermining public health responses, deepening economic challenges, and reigniting the inequities and mistrust that surfaced during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly between the Global North and the Global South. Under the […]

October 9, 2024

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Zimbabwe: Zim Sees 19pc Jump in Q2 Tourist Arrivals

[ad_1] Oliver Kazunga — Zimbabwe"s tourist arrivals grew by 19 percent to 381 293 in the second quarter of this year from 320 592 in the same period last year on the back of the ongoing global tourism recovery. Following the Covid-19 pandemic, countries imposed travel restrictions and national lockdowns to contain the viral respiratory infection, which killed millions of people across the globe. Countries across the globe gradually lifted the travel restrictions and national lockdowns in 2022 after containing […]

October 9, 2024

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Liberia: ‘It’s Not Personal’ – U.S. Envoy On High Visa Refusal Rates

[ad_1] Paynesville — The United States Ambassador to Liberia, Mark C. Toner, has disclosed that many Liberians are denied American visas due to their insincerity. He revealed that over 50 percent of Liberians who travel to the United States on a visit refuse to return home after their stipulated time elapses. It can be recalled that Liberia ranked fourth on the U.S. Department of State's list of countries with the highest visa rejection rates for the 2023/2024 period, with a […]

October 8, 2024

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Liberia: U.S. Ambassador Addresses Mass Visa Rejections of Liberians

[ad_1] United States Ambassador to Liberia, Mark C. Toner, has clarified that the high rate of American visa denials for Liberians is primarily due to concerns regarding individuals overstaying their permitted visit duration in the United States. Ambassador Toner explained that over 50% of Liberians traveling to the U.S. on tourist visas do not adhere to the stipulated return timeline, which has led to the visa denial trend. He emphasized that this issue is not a targeted action against Liberia […]

October 8, 2024

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Uganda: India Issues Yellow Fever Certificate Requirement for Ugandans

[ad_1] Ugandans travelling to India will going forward be required to present valid Yellow Fever Certificates before entering the country, the Ministry of Internal has announced. Addressing journalists on Monday, Internal Affairs spokesperson, Simon Mundeyi said India has implemented strict yellow fever vaccine entry requirements for travelers aged 9 months and above from any of the 42 yellow fever endemic countries, including Uganda. "This means that travelers from Uganda to India must have a valid Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate issued […]

October 7, 2024

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