Philip Boateng Kessie

Education: B.A Communication Studies, UCC (2014-2018) Google News Initiative, AFP Digital Investigation Techniques (2023) Lab Course In Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation (2024)

Experience: Reporter, Graphic Communication Group Limited (2018-2019), Scooper News (2020-2022), YEN.com.gh (since 2022)

Philip Boateng Kessie is the Head of the Diaspora Affairs Desk at YEN.com.gh, where he has worked since 2022. He has over eight years of journalism experience and holds a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies from the University of Cape Coast. Philip previously served as Head of the Human Interest Desk at YEN.com.gh and has also worked as a reporter for Graphic Communications Group Limited (GCGL) and a content writer for Scooper News. He also holds certificates in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. Email: philip.kessie@yen.com.gh

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Argentina lists only one African country whose citizens can enter without a visa

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Georgia publishes full list of African countries eligible for visa-free entry, sets stay limit

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Germany lists 5 steps foreign nationals need for a skilled visa

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South Sudan announces African countries eligible for visa-free entry

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Mozambique names 6 countries excluded from eVisa access in 2026

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Gabon lists African countries whose citizens can enter without a visa

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Rwanda confirms visa-on-arrival for travellers from all countries

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Rwanda now offers visa-on-arrival for all nationalities, with free entry for EAC members and Nigerians, enhancing its status as an accessible travel destination.

Benin confirms African countries eligible for visa-free entry in 2026

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Benin Republic's Ministry of Foreign Affairs lists 11 African nations eligible for visa-free entry, while Ghana and Nigeria remain exempt under ECOWAS rules.

Malta publishes list of countries whose citizens can enter without a visa

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Malta has published a list of around 60 countries with visa-free entry, including only Mauritius and Seychelles from Africa, excluding major nations like Ghana

Zambia Publishes List of 34 Countries Eligible for Visa on Arrival in 2026

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Zambia has updated its 2026 visa-on-arrival list, featuring eight African countries. Eligible travellers may obtain visas via eServices or upon arrival.

Botswana publishes full list of African nations eligible for visa-free entry in 2026

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Botswana has published a visa-free entry list, granting access to 15 African nations, including South Africa and Kenya, while others must apply for a visa.

Zimbabwe publishes African countries eligible for visa-free travel in 2026, excludes Nigeria

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Zimbabwe announces visa-free access for citizens of 17 African nations including South Africa and Ghana. Online entry declaration recommended for eligible travellers

Zimbabwe lists 9 African countries whose citizens qualify for visa on arrival

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Zimbabwe has released a full list of countries eligible for visa on arrival, featuring African nations. Multiple entry options available for UK, USA, and Canada.

Luxembourg names African countries eligible for visa-free entry

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Luxembourg has confirmed its visa exemption list, showing only Mauritius and Seychelles from Africa. Citizens of other African nations must secure a visa.

Ethiopia names over 100 countries whose citizens qualify for visa on arrival

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Ethiopia has launched a visa-on-arrival scheme for citizens of over 100 countries and boosting tourism from Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

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