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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Mauritius lists 8 countries whose citizens can enter without a visa

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UK lists steps to apply for a student visa without the help of a travel agent

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UAE publishes 3 required documents for family residence visa, details application process and costs

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Egypt names countries eligible for visa-free travel and visa on arrival in 2026

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India names countries whose citizens can enter without a visa and stay indefinitely

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Bahamas lists 19 African countries whose citizens are eligible for visa-free entry in 2026

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Seychelles publishes visa-free entry rules for international travellers

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Seychelles offers visa-free entry for citizens of most recognised nations, with online immigration procedures required. Exceptions apply to Kosovo passport holders.

Mexico names countries whose permanent residents are eligible for visa-free travel

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Mexico allows permanent residents of Canada, the US, Japan, the UK, Schengen Area, and Pacific Alliance countries to enter without a visa if they valid documents

Cape Verde announces 67 countries whose citizens can enter without a visa

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Cape Verde has released a list of 67 countries whose citizens can enter the archipelago without a visa for varying durations, including stays of up to 60 or 90 days.

Turkey publishes documents eligible foreigners require for its eVisa application

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The Turkish government has published the official list of required documents for foreign nationals applying for an electronic visa to be enter the country

Turkey publishes list of 9 African countries eligible for eVisa in 2026

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Turkey has confirmed only nine African nations qualify for its 2026 eVisa programme, leaving the majority of the continent to pursue traditional visa applications.

Turkey publishes list of 48 countries eligible to apply for its eVisa in 2026

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Turkey has released its eVisa eligibility list for people seeking to enter the country. Eligible citizens can apply online through this streamlined process.

Ireland publishes list of countries allowed 90-day visa-free entry

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Ireland has released a list of 22 countries eligible for visa-free entry for up to 90 days. Notably, no African nation has made the country's official list.

UK explains how migrants can stay permanently after spouse's death

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The UK government details how foreign nationals on family visas can apply for Indefinite Leave to Remain after their partner's death including fee waivers

France announces list of 29 countries granted visa-free entry

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France has listed visa-free entry for 25 of 27 EU states and 4 non-EU nations. Updated visa policies announced, reflecting a global trend in border access.

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