Kenya banking on marketing campaigns, visa-free access to hit 5.5m tourism target

Tourism CS Rebecca Miano The government is banking on renewed marketing campaigns and the visa-free access for African and Caribbean nations to drive international arrivals towards its 5.5 million international arrivals target by 2027. This...

"Where is Somalia?": Passport holders lose some privileges, but South Africans aren't interested

A South African content creator explained that Somalia has scrapped its visa-on-arrival system and replaced it with mandatory eVisas The TikToker revealed that the UAE has also introduced new requirements for visa applicants, including submitting...

Meet the Travelers Who Visit the World’s Most Dangerous Places

On the U.S. State Department’s Travel Advisories Map , the cobblestone lanes of Damascus, the gold-domed cathedrals of southern Ukraine and the lively fish markets of Mogadishu, Somalia, all carry the most severe warning: a red Level-4 “Do Not...

These countries require a 6-month passport validity for travellers

The rules are in place so that foreign travellers do not stay beyond the period specified on their visas, unintentionally due to sudden passport expiration. Sudden expiration results in unnecessary complications if they get stranded in a foreign...

Albayrak Group’s investments anchor Somalia’s recovery

The Chairman of the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DE?K) Somalia Business Council and the Somali Representative of Albayrak Group, Ahmet Sami ??ler, along with the Director of Mogadishu Port, Umut Yurdakul, shared their assessments on the...

US national pleads guilty for links to ISIS branch in Somalia

US national pleads guilty for links to ISIS branch in Somalia WASHINGTON - A US national from Minnesota has pleaded guilty for having direct links to IS-Somalia fighters with evidence submitted in court showcasing how he attempted to travel to the...

Minneapolis man pleads guilty to supporting terrorist group after twice trying to join ISIS in Somalia

Abdisatar Ahmed Hassan pleaded guilty on Oct. 1, 2025, in Minnesota to one count of attempting to provide material support and resources to a designated foreign terrorist organization, according to a statement from the Justice Department. (File) A...

Algeria Qualifies for 2026 World Cup for First Time Since 2014

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Algeria has become the fourth African country to qualify for the 2026 World Cup — and all of them are from the north of the continent. A 3-0 win over Somalia on Thursday guaranteed Algeria first place in...

Canada Updated Travel Advisory for Citizens

Canada has updated its travel guidelines asking citizens not to travel countries like Russian, North Korea, Ukraine, Mali, Afghanistan, Syria, Iran, Mali, Haiti, Sudan, Central African Republic, Burkina Faso, Yemen, Niger, Somalia, South, Sudan,...

New £185 travel fee starts today for people heading to US - but most Brits won’t pay

One travel expert has offered handy advice for all visitors to the US Brits have been warned of a new fee that is aimed at visitors to the US and comes into force today(Image: Alphotographic via Getty Images) Travellers to the Unites States face...

Expert's warning to Brits over new £185 US travel fee starting today

Foreign Office guidance on travelling to the United States The UK Foreign Office provides specific advice on the entry requirements to visit the US. The government guidance on. The government guidance on ESTA states: "ESTA is an automated system...

Algeria qualifies for World Cup for first time since 2014 after Mahrez inspires

BIR EL DJIR, Algeria — Algeria has become the fourth African country to qualify for the 2026 World Cup — and all of them are from the north of the continent. A 3-0 win over Somalia on Thursday guaranteed Algeria first place in Group G in African...

Mahrez inspires Algeria to 1st World Cup since '14

BIR EL DJIR, Algeria -- Algeria has become the fourth African country to qualify for the 2026 World Cup -- and all of them are from the north of the continent. A 3-0 win over Somalia on Thursday guaranteed Algeria first place in Group G in African...

Oct. 4 Mogadishu Mile at ‘Bama

Oct. 4 Mogadishu Mile at ‘Bama The Flora-Bama wMogadaisu Mile Run (MOG Mile), a 1-mile free informal run/walk open to the community in support of Army Ranger veterans, will be held on Saturday, October 4 at noon on the Florda-Bama beach as part of...

UAE Adds Somalia to Temporary Tourist and Work Visa Ban List for 2026

Abu Dhabi — The United Arab Emirates has placed Somalia on its list of countries whose nationals will be temporarily banned from obtaining tourist and work visas in 2026, according to a new directive issued by the UAE’s immigration authorities....

Amoura scores twice as Algeria qualify for 2026 World Cup

Mohamed Amoura scored twice as Algeria beat Somalia 3-0 on Thursday to become the fourth qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup from Africa after Morocco, Tunisia and Egypt. The Wolfsburg striker volleyed a Riyad Mahrez cross into the net on six...

Somalia hails Türkiye’s transformative role in strengthening ties

Somali ministers and the governor of Mogadishu praised the deepening friendship with Türkiye and Ankara’s enduring support. Speaking to Anadolu Agency (AA), Somalia's Information, Culture and Tourism Minister Daud Aweis Jama said Turkish...

Mali Negotiates Amid JNIM Blockade; M23 Numbers Swell: Africa File, October 9, 2025

To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Key Takeaways: Mali. The Malian junta has supported select local negotiations with al Qaeda’s...

Albayrak’s Transformative Role in Modernizing Mogadishu Port and Bolstering Somalia’s Economic Revival

In the heart of Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, a critical lifeline to global trade thrives under the stewardship of Turkish conglomerate Albayrak. Mogadishu Port, the country’s principal gateway for goods, has undergone a remarkable transformation...

The Longest Serving U.S. Army Aircraft Still Flying Today

Key Points The Army’s longest-serving aircraft still fly because they do jobs newer platforms sometimes can’t do as cheaply or reliably The battle-tested and proven aircraft of the Army have reliably performed for decades–some for over...