Russia, China Expand Visa Free Travel In Africa As Trump Tightens Rules| Firstpost Africa | N18G

Russia is expanding visa-free travel for African countries, negotiating agreements with Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Eswatini, while the U.S. is tightening entry rules and imposing visa bonds of up to $15,000. Russia aims to enhance tourism and increase influence in Southern Africa, rich in minerals and trade opportunities, already having visa-free agreements with 11 African nations. In contrast, 36 out of 54 African countries face U.S. travel bans or visa bonds, seen as barriers reflecting a decline in U.S. priorities. As the U.S. restricts access, Russia and China step in to strengthen ties with African nations, prompting a realignment of relationships on the continent. Firstpost Africa | Alyson Le Grange | Africa | Global South | Geopolitics | Military Coup | Environment | Climate Change | Firstpost | News Live | World News | Latest News | Global News | International News | News | Trending News #firstpostafrica #africa #alysonlegrange #globalsouth #militarycoup #firstpost #newslive #worldnews #latestnews #globalnews #news #internationalnews #trendingnews Firstpost is an Indian news and media website. Get all the incisive opinions, in-depth analyses and other visual stories that matter to you and the world right here on this channel. Subscribe to Firstpost channel and press the bell icon to get notified when we go live. https://www.youtube.com/@Firstpost Follow Firstpost on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/firstpost/ Follow Firstpost on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/firstpostin/ Follow Firstpost on X: https://twitter.com/firstpost Follow Firstpost on WhatsApp: https://www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va6zOIrEQIamseyg762V