The African Visa Openness Index (AVOI) 2024 reveals disparities in visa policies across African countries, with Benin, Rwanda, Seychelles, and The Gambia ranking highest by offering visa-free access to all Africans. Ghana, Cape Verde, and Nigeria follow with mixed policies, while lower-income nations are generally more open than higher-income countries. The report underscores how restrictive visa policies impede free movement and hamper regional integration efforts, calling for greater cooperation to achieve a seamless and integrated Africa.
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Kenyan author prosecuted for writing a book about president’s daughter
Kenyan free-speech advocates have criticized the arrest of author Webster Ochora Elijah for publishing an unauthorized biography of Charlene Ruto, daughter of President William Ruto. Accused of impersonation for "misusing" her name without permission, he pleaded not guilty and was released on bail. Critics argue that the prosecution undermines free expression, as the book's contents were not challenged, and emphasize that public figures should expect scrutiny; similar instances in the past have raised concerns about...
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