visas Stories

Somalia e-visa breach exposes personal data of 35,000 applicants, including US and UK citizens
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 16, 2025

The US embassy could not confirm whether any specific applicant's information was compromised, but urged all e-visa users to stay vigilant for signs o...

Visa war: Mali hits back at US with Sh1.3 million bond for American travellers
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 12, 2025

Despite these reciprocal measures, Mali reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining constructive relations with Washington.

2026 UAE visa ban: List of affected countries
Charity Pancras  |  Sep 18, 2025

Although the bans affect many seeking work or travel opportunities, they underscore the importance of compliance with visa rules and legal requirement...

Uganda, Sudan, Somalia among countries hit by UAE tourist and work visa ban
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 18, 2025

Although the UAE government has not publicly outlined the specific reasons, multiple reports link the restrictions to security concerns, strained dipl...

Explainer: What the end of broad US visa waivers means for applicants
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Sep 02, 2025

The changes mark a sharp shift from past processes, when children under 14, applicants over 79, and those renewing recently expired visas were automat...

US to screen social media for all student visa applicants
XINHUA  |  Jun 19, 2025

The screening will apply to both new and returning student visa applicants, and applicants who refuse to set their social media accounts' privacy sett...

Uganda activates emergency evacuation plan for citizens in Iran, Israel amid escalating conflict
Mwangi Maina  |  Jun 18, 2025

The ministry confirmed that 48 Ugandan students are currently being safely evacuated from Tehran and emphasised that efforts are ongoing to ensure the...

US cancels all South Sudan visas due to country's failure to repatriate its citizens
Reuters  |  Apr 06, 2025

US President Donald Trump's administration has taken aggressive measures to ramp up immigration enforcement, including the repatriation of people deem...

Italian embassy suspends issuance of Schengen visas from Mogadishu
Mwangi Maina  |  Sep 25, 2024

This decision highlights growing global attention on visa policies, migration, and security concerns.

Sudanese students find solace in Rwanda after war disrupts learning at home
Gahigi Moses  |  Aug 19, 2024

The Sudanese community in Rwanda has been growing, with students joining universities in the East African country.

Ethiopia offers free visa extensions to over 15,000 Sudanese refugees
Bashir Mohammed  |  May 25, 2024

This comes amid a surge in the number of Sudanese refugees arriving in Ethiopia, with over 50,000 residing in camps across the country, predominantly...

US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman clarifies visa denial reasons
Abdirahman Khalif  |  May 16, 2024

The Ambassador said they have to be cautious with visa issuing as they may give it to individuals likely to harm the United States.

Ethiopia criticises EU visa suspension for its nationals
Foreign Reporter  |  May 01, 2024

While the council has indicated that these suspensions are temporary, no specific end date has been provided.

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