Why Can’t Africans Travel in Africa?
08/27/24 • 22 min
Because of inequities in passport and visa systems, Europeans and westerners can visit Africa with ease — but Africans themselves face hurdle after hurdle when trying to explore their own continent.
SHOW NOTES:
- Why Traveling Around Africa is Difficult for Africans
- “The Popi Show” on Instagram
- Southern African countries plan to expand special tourist visa
- Would a visa-free Africa break down colonial-era borders?
- Emmanuel Iduma author page
Because of inequities in passport and visa systems, Europeans and westerners can visit Africa with ease — but Africans themselves face hurdle after hurdle when trying to explore their own continent.
SHOW NOTES:
- Why Traveling Around Africa is Difficult for Africans
- “The Popi Show” on Instagram
- Southern African countries plan to expand special tourist visa
- Would a visa-free Africa break down colonial-era borders?
- Emmanuel Iduma author page
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