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US visa ban targets Palestinian leaders ahead of UN assembly

The United States has announced visa restrictions on Palestinian officials from the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and Palestinian Authority (PA) ahead of the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. The move is being criticized as an attempt to punish Palestinians for seeking......

Morocco confronts Schengen visa rejections as financial losses mount

Moroccans spent nearly MAD 1 billion ($100 million) on rejected Schengen visa applications in 2024, sparking outrage over the financial and emotional toll of the process. Parliamentary debates have intensified, with lawmakers denouncing excessive fees, opaque procedures, and systemic barriers that disproportionately......

France suspends visa exemption deal with Algeria for diplomatic passports

France has formally suspended a bilateral agreement with Algeria that allowed visa-free travel for holders of diplomatic and service passports. The suspension, published in France’s official gazette on August 19, follows Algeria’s earlier decision to halt the accord. The agreement, signed......

Moroccans received 606,000 Schengen visas in 2024 amid 20% refusal rate

Morocco secured over 606,000 Schengen visas from European Union countries in 2024, with a refusal rate of approximately 20%, according to Minister of Foreign Affairs Nasser Bourita. This marks a significant milestone in visa issuance, reflecting improved Morocco-EU relations. France leads in visa issuance France......

Moroccan visa lottery winners face delays as US interviews stall

Moroccan winners of the DV-2025 Diversity Visa lottery are facing prolonged delays in securing interview appointments at the US Consulate in Casablanca, with the program’s strict September 30 deadline fast approaching. These delays have left hundreds of applicants in bureaucratic limbo, raising......

Australia under scrutiny for denying visas to bat researchers from Asia and Africa

Australia is facing criticism from the international scientific community after its government denied visas to eight bat researchers from Asia and Africa who were scheduled to attend the 20th International Bat Research Conference in Cairns, Queensland. Professor Justin Welbergen, chair of the event,......

Macron enforces tougher stance on Algeria amid worsening diplomatic ties

France takes decisive measures to safeguard national interests French President Emmanuel Macron has unveiled a firm policy shift towards Algeria, citing its lack of cooperation and escalating diplomatic tensions. In an exclusive letter published by Le Figaro, Macron instructed Prime Minister François......

Algeria ends visa deal with France, deepening diplomatic rift

Algeria retaliates against France’s suspension of visa exemption Algeria announced on Thursday the termination of a bilateral agreement on visa exemptions for holders of diplomatic and service passports, escalating tensions with France. The decision follows France’s move to suspend the same......

Morocco leads African retirement destinations with affordable living and streamlined visas

Morocco shines in global retirement rankings Morocco has been ranked among the world’s top retirement destinations, securing 24th place out of 44 countries in the 2025 Global Retirement Report by Global Citizen Solutions. The North African nation also stands out as one of the top five retirement......

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