South Africa Joins Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, Ethiopia, Algeria, and Others in Africa Facing Stricter US Visa Scrutiny as Government Takes New Measures to Prevent Birth Tourism in 2026: Everything You N
South Africa Joins Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, Ethiopia, Algeria, and Others in Africa Facing Stricter US Visa Scrutiny as Government Takes New Measures to Prevent Birth Tourism in 2026: Everything You Need to KnowIn 2026, South Africa joins Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, Ethiopia, Algeria, and other African nations in facing heightened US visa scrutiny as the U.S. government enforces stricter measures aimed at preventing birth tourism. These measures amplify the Biden‑era policy to prevent misuse of B visas for purposes like birth tourism. In 2026, South Africa joins Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, Ethiopia, Algeria, and others facing stricter U.S. visa scrutiny. New measures aim to prevent birth tourism, leading to longer processing times and more documentation. ConclusionSouth Africa’s inclusion alongside Nigeria, Ghana, Morocco, Ethiopia, Algeria, and others in Africa facing stricter U.S. visa scrutiny underscores a significant shift in U.S. immigration policy.
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January 06, 2026 23:10 UTC
Truck crash in Ethiopia kills 22 people, dozens hurt
The road accident injured 65 people after the truck carrying migrants and asylum seekers overturned in town of Semera, according to local authorities. At least 22 people were killed, and 65 others were injured after a cargo truck packed with Ethiopian asylum seekers and migrants overturned on a highway. “The accident happened when a truck overturned, which had crowded in citizens who were misled by illegal brokers and didn’t understand the travel route’s danger,” the Afar communications bureau wrote in a statement on Facebook. Between January and September 2025, there were 890 deaths and disappearances along the Eastern Route, the International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported. According to the IOM, it is the “busiest and riskiest migration route in the world”.
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January 06, 2026 22:56 UTC
22 migrants killed in traffic accident in NE Ethiopia
ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- At least 22 Ethiopian migrants were killed and about 65 others injured in a traffic accident in the northeastern Afar regional state on Tuesday, according to local authorities. The accident happened at dawn when a lorry carrying migrants overturned, the Afar Regional Government Communication Office said in a statement. The injured are currently receiving medical treatment at nearby health facilities, many of them in critical condition, according to the statement. "The lorry was crowded with migrants, who were deceived by illegal brokers and had no understanding of the dangers related to the travel route," the statement said. In recent years, desperate Ethiopian migrants have attempted to cross the Red Sea from Djibouti to reach the Middle East via Yemen, with many aiming to travel onward to Saudi Arabia for job opportunities.
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January 06, 2026 21:48 UTC
Ethiopia Marburg virus outbreak update
The Ministry of Health announced that no new cases of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) have been detected in Ethiopia over the past 21 days, signaling progress in containing the outbreak, though authorities warned that the outbreak will only be officially declared over after 42 consecutive days without new infections. In a statement released on 5 January 2026, the Ministry said that since the outbreak was confirmed in the South Ethiopia Region on 14 November 2025, laboratory tests have been conducted for 3,800 people. Among these, 14 tested positive for the virus, resulting in nine deaths and five recoveries, according to the Ethiopian Public Health Institute. Subscribe to Outbreak News TV on YouTubeThe Ministry also noted that public awareness campaigns reached over 20 million households by integrating information on Marburg virus prevention with the national polio campaign. Following World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines, an outbreak is declared officially over only after 42 days without new cases.
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January 06, 2026 21:47 UTC
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January 06, 2026 20:17 UTC
Kefi confirms Tulu Kapi on track for late-2027 commissioning
(Alliance News) - Kefi Gold & Copper PLC on Tuesday said its Tulu Kapi gold project in Ethiopia remains on track for commissioning in late 2027 and full production in 2028, as the company confirmed the formal launch of development and progress on key contracting and financing milestones. Kefi shares were down 4.8% at 1.20 pence in London on Tuesday afternoon. The company said the development finance package for Tulu Kapi now totals USD340 million, comprising USD240 million in debt and USD100 million in equity, alongside USD60 million for the mining fleet funded via a mining services agreement. A further USD30 million of non-dilutive capital has been arranged for contingencies and growth opportunities in Ethiopia and Saudi Arabia. Executive Chair Harry Anagnostaras-Adams said: "Our successful funding of the high-grade and high-recovery Tulu Kapi gold development took many years of intense effort as the first-mover, against a changing, and at times challenging, geopolitical landscape."
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January 06, 2026 16:37 UTC
Sudan civil war: Children among 13 killed after drone hits home in el-Obeid city, medics say
Children killed after drone hits home in Sudan, medics say17 hours ago Share Save Natasha Booty Share SaveAFP via Getty Images The RSF has not responded to claims by medics that it is to blame for the attackAt least 13 people have been killed - eight of them children - after a drone strike on a house in the Sudanese city of el-Obeid, says the Sudan Doctors' Network. Witnesses say Monday's drone attack on the house in el-Obeid happened in a residential neighbourhood. The Sudan Doctors' Network says it "reflects a dangerous escalation of the policy of indiscriminate killing and systematic bombing of safe residential areas". The city of el-Obeid remains under army control despite the RSF's advance elsewhere in the wider state of North Kordofan. The attack comes days after the RSF hit a power plant in el-Obeid, and also follows what the army claims was an attempted RSF drone attack on the country's largest hydro-electric dam near the northern town of Merowe.
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January 06, 2026 16:26 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines and Nucore Technologies Sign New Strategic Agreement to Enhance their B2B Distribution with NDC, Improving the Integrations and Data Transparency
Ethiopian Airlines and Nucore Technologies Sign New Strategic Agreement to Enhance their B2B Distribution with NDC, Improving the Integrations and Data TransparencyThe Ethiopian Airlines Group has recently entered into a strategic deal with Nucore Technologies to speed up its digital makeover in the B2B distribution sector. The focal point of this plan is the Ethiopian Airlines Agency Portal, currently serving over 2,000 active customers in over 100+ stations worldwide. Through NDC technology, Ethiopian Airlines can provide real-time data, enhanced transparency, and a seamless experience for partners, increasing the speed and accuracy of bookings and transactions. This data-driven approach will allow both Ethiopian Airlines and its partners to make more informed, strategic decisions, improving overall service and profitability. A New Era for Ethiopian Airlines in Digital Transformation and Tourism GrowthThe partnership between Ethiopian Airlines and Nucore Technologies symbolizes the start of a new chapter in the digital evolution of Ethiopian Airlines.
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January 06, 2026 15:00 UTC
Ethiopian Airlines Plans Lyon July 2026 Launch — AeroRoutes
Published at 1800PST 05JAN26 / 0200GMT 06JAN26Ethiopian Airlines has filed initial service changes to Europe for Northern summer 2026 season, including new service to launch to Lyon by July 2026. Planned service to Lyon and other routing adjustments as of 05JAN26 includes the following. Addis Ababa – Geneva – Manchester eff 06JUL26 Increase from 3 to 4 weekly, A350-900ET728 ADD0010 – 0630GVA0730 – 0815MAN 350 x246ET729 MAN1830 – 2115GVA2215 – 0605+1ADD 350 x246Addis Ababa – Geneva – Lyon eff 02JUL26 3 weekly A350-900, Lyon is a new destinationET738 ADD0010 – 0630GVA0730 – 0815LYS 350 246ET739 LYS1920 – 2005GVA2105 – 0455+1ADD 350 246Addis Ababa – Marseille – Manchester eff 06JUL26 Reduce from 4 to 3 weekly, A350-900ET726 ADD0005 – 0620MRS0720 – 0830MAN 350 246ET727 MAN1830 – 2140MRS2240 – 0605+1ADD 350 246
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January 06, 2026 14:42 UTC
Ethiopia unveils digital system for upcoming general elections
ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- The National Election Board of Ethiopia (NEBE) has launched a digital platform to modernize voter and candidate registration for the country's upcoming general elections, scheduled for mid-2026. Addressing the launching event, NEBE Chairperson Melatwork Hailu said that the digital registration system will improve efficiency and data accuracy, and enhance inclusivity in compliance with international electoral standards, while also reducing operational expenses. According to the NEBE, candidate registration will be fully digital, while voter registration will combine technological and traditional methods. Ethiopia's seventh general election, scheduled for June 1, will mainly elect members of the Ethiopian House of Peoples' Representatives, the lower chamber of the parliament. Ethiopia holds general elections every five years.
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January 06, 2026 14:00 UTC
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January 06, 2026 13:42 UTC
International retailer enters Ethiopia through franchise partnership
Carrefour has announced a franchise and supply partnership with Queens Supermarket PLC, a subsidiary of Midroc Investment Group, to roll out Carrefour retail banners, systems, and product ranges in Ethiopia. Under the agreement, Carrefour will support Midroc teams in converting the existing store network to the Carrefour format and implementing an expansion programme. Patrick Lasfargues, CEO of Carrefour International Partnership, said, "We are delighted to initiate this collaboration with a leading retail player in Ethiopia. Beyond the rapid transformation of the 13 existing stores, the Midroc and Carrefour International Partnership teams are already working hand-in-hand on the future growth of our activities in the country: by 2028, we project the opening of 17 additional stores." From the local partner side, Jemal Ahmed, CEO of Midroc Investment Group, said, "I am very proud to announce, along with the entire Midroc team, our integration into Carrefour's international franchise network."
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January 06, 2026 13:13 UTC
Migrants killed in road accident in Ethiopia's Semera town in Afar region
About 85 Ethiopian migrants were travelling along the eastern migration route when the lorry overturned in the town of Semera on Tuesday morning, a senior Afar official Mohammed Ali Biedo said in a statement. Yemen is a major pathway for migrants from the Horn of Africa travelling to Gulf states in search of work. "The accident occurred when a lorry transporting migrants, misled by illegal brokers and unaware of the dangers of their journey, overturned," Biedo said in the statement. The Afar regional government said it was "doing all the necessary life saving operations" on the injured migrants following the "horrific" accident. Despite the risks, more than 60,000 migrants arrived in Yemen in 2024 alone, many ultimately bound for Saudi Arabia, according to IOM.
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January 06, 2026 12:49 UTC
Ethiopia accuses unnamed countries of blocking access to sea
ADDIS ABABA, Jan. 6, 2026 — Ethiopia has accused unnamed countries of obstructing its efforts to secure sea access through a mutually beneficial cooperative arrangement, according to a recent statement from the ruling Prosperity Party. “Countries view Ethiopia as a source of revenue they depend on, imposing unnecessary economic burdens,” the party said, accusing neighboring states of deliberately hampering Addis Ababa’s efforts to gain direct access to the sea. The ruling party emphasized the strategic importance of sea access for Ethiopia, citing its role in trade and economic growth. The statement affirmed that Addis Ababa will continue pursuing regional cooperation and seek independent control over a maritime route. The dispute reflects ongoing tensions in the region, as landlocked Ethiopia has long sought access through neighbouring countries such as Eritrea and Somalia, which have resisted proposals for military bases and control of their ports.
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January 06, 2026 11:12 UTC
Carrefour to enter Ethiopia via franchise and supply agreement
French supermarket group Carrefour has announced plans to enter the Ethiopian market through a franchise and supply partnership. The group will partner with Queens Supermarket, a subsidiary of Midroc Investment Group. Carrefour’s international partnerships CEO Patrick Lasfargues said: “We are delighted to initiate this collaboration with a leading retail player in Ethiopia. Midroc Investment Group CEO Jemal Ahmed commented: “I am very proud to announce, along with the entire Midroc team, our integration into Carrefour’s international franchise network. Last September, Carrefour officially ceased operations in Kuwait, completing its strategic withdrawal from four Middle Eastern markets over ten months.
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January 06, 2026 10:42 UTC