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Africa: Announcement of New Visa Restriction Policy Targeting Foreign Nationals Involved in Race-Based Discrimination and Incitement of Imminent Violence, As Well As Uncompensated Land Seizures in South Africa

eriinfo.com1 week ago03 mins

As stated in President Trump’s Executive Order (EO) 14204, “Addressing Egregious Actions of the Republic of South Africa,” the United States remains gravely concerned about racially motivated crime and government-sponsored discrimination occurring against the Afrikaners and other minority populations in South Africa, including race-based discriminatory legislation, threats of land expropriation without compensation, and incitement of…

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Africa: Foreign Nationals Targeted in S/Africa’s Extortion Explosion

eriinfo.com1 week ago07 mins

A South African and his two sons, one a police officer, appeared before a Cape Town magistrate last month accused of extorting around 50 convenience stores run by Ethiopians and Somalis. Also in the dock was a Somali alleged to have collected “protection fees” from the shopkeepers outside Stellenbosch, the winelands capital 40 kilometres (25…

Africa: Zimbabwe Says Over 78,000 Nationals Have Returned From South Africa Amid Xenophobia Fears

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

The government says 78,112 Zimbabwean nationals have returned from South Africa since May amid fears of xenophobic attacks following threats by anti-migrant pressure groups. The returnees comprise 21,291 people repatriated through government-assisted arrangements and 56,832 who funded their own journeys home, Information Minister Zhemu Soda said on Tuesday. The repatriation exercise was launched on May…

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Africa: Cambodia Did Not Order African Nationals to Leave the Country – Viral Notice Fake

eriinfo.com4 months ago06 mins

Cambodia did not order African nationals to leave the country – viral notice fake IN SHORT: A notice circulating on social media claims that the Asian country of Cambodia has ordered all African nationals to leave the country or face arrest and a hefty fine. However, the notice is fabricated. A notice appearing to be…

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Africa: Togo Scraps Visa Requirement for African Nationals

eriinfo.com4 months ago04 mins

Togo has removed visa requirements for all African nationals, allowing passport holders from the continent to enter the country for stays of up to 30 days. The measure, announced by the Ministry of Security, took effect on May 18 and places Togo among African countries moving toward open travel for citizens of the continent. Benin,…

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Africa: Togo Grants Visa-Free Entry to African Nationals for 30-Day Stays

eriinfo.com4 months ago03 mins

The government of Togo has announced the removal of visa requirements for citizens of all African countries visiting the country for short stays of up to 30 days. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement issued by Togo’s Ministry of Security through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. According to the ministry, the…

Africa: Togo Removes Visa Requirement for African Nationals

eriinfo.com4 months ago06 mins

Mr Batossie linked the new directive, which took effect on Sunday, to Togo’s commitment to regional integration and Pan-African cooperation. The Togolese government has removed visa requirements for citizens of all African countries. It will now allow holders of valid African passports to enter the country without a visa for stays of up to 30…

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Africa: South Africa’s Minister of Police Condemns Attack On Ghanaians and Other Nationals

eriinfo.com5 months ago02 mins

South Africa’s Minister of Police Professor Firoz Cachalia, has strongly condemned the recent xenophobic acts of violence and intimidation directed at Ghanaians and other foreign nationals within the Republic of South Africa. “These actions are not only unlawful, but they stand in direct opposition to the values of dignity, equality, and human rights upon which…

Zimbabwe says 15 nationals killed after being lured to fight for Russia

eriinfo.com6 months ago01 mins

Zimbabwe says it is engaging the Russian government to repatriate bodies and bring home those still alive.

Four shot dead on US-registered speedboat were Cuban nationals, Cuba says

eriinfo.com7 months ago01 mins

The passengers were armed and intended to “carry out an infiltration for terrorist purposes”, the Cuban government said.