Visa-free travel is on the rise in Africa, with Malawi the latest country to ease restrictions. Earlier this year, Kenya took an even bigger step, going visa-free for all visitors. But the move left Kenyans asking if this will lead to more accessible travel. Travel restrictions have been labeled by some as a ‘new apartheid’ rooted in racism. But if more countries follow suit, could that change?
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Parselelo ole Kantai, Politics & Society Editor at African Arguments

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