Category: Travel
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Mogadishu (HOL) — Germany has become the first country to formally recognize Somaliland’s separate visa procedures, instructing its citizens to comply with rules set by authorities in Hargeisa rather than the federal government’s new electronic visa system. The German Federal Office for Migration issued the guidance this week, bluntly distinguishing between Somalia proper where the…
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Once known for its security challenges, Somalia is now turning into a new center of attraction for locals and tourists alike, thanks to growing stability. Early in the morning, the markets and bazaars of the capital Mogadishu come alive with vibrant displays of fruits, spices, and handicrafts. Visitors to the country enjoy not only…
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India-US Airports in Turmoil: Flight Fares Surge for H-1B Holders New Delhi/Washington D.C— Chaos has gripped major airports across India and the United States after a sudden and controversial directive from U.S. President Donald Trump has thrown the travel plans of thousands of H-1B visa holders into disarray. The turmoil at India-US airports has led…
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H-1B Visa Clarification: $100,000 Fee Applies to New Petitions Washington, D.C. On Saturday evening, September 20th, 2025, the White House issued a formal clarification regarding the newly proposed $100,000 H-1B visa fee. They confirmed that the fee is a one-time charge applicable only to new H-1B petitions. The statement came amid mounting confusion and concern…
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced a 2026 visa ban affecting nine African and European nations, barring their citizens from applying for tourist and work visas. According to an immigration circular, Uganda, Sudan, Somalia, Cameroon, and Libya are among those currently barred from applying for the visas. The ban also affects applicants from Afghanistan,…
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Forest Cottages has rolled out a new range of special accommodation packages designed to give guests more value the longer they stay. The offer will run until end of October, 2025. Tucked away in the lush greenery of Naguru, this peaceful urban retreat is perfect for romantic getaways, solo escapes, or laid-back holidays—and now, visitors…
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My name is Robert, and I come from Entebbe, a lakeside town in Uganda. I had always been known as a hardworking man who cared deeply for his loved ones. For many years, I worked tirelessly to make money, not just for myself but also for the woman I loved. I believed in building a…
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UK government warns its citizens against traveling to certain parts of Kenya The United Kingdom’s Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) has issued a fresh travel advisory cautioning British citizens against traveling to certain parts of Kenya. In a statement on Thursday, September 18, the FCDO warned against travelling to areas in the east of…
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The new Ksh13Million (USD100,000) fee for H-1B visa petitions will not affect existing visa holders, the White House has clarified. The new Ksh13Million (USD100,000) fee for H-1B visa petitions will not affect existing visa holders, the White House has clarified. In a statement issued on the evening of Saturday, September 20, White House Spokesperson Karoline…
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The Kenyan tourism sector, which is reeling from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, over the weekend received a major boost. This was after nearly 200 foreign tourists landed at Moi International Airport (MIA) in Mombasa on Saturday aboard a chartered flight. The Boeing 737-800 plane arrived at MIA from Warsaw, Poland carrying 175 polish…