Speaking to journalists at Freedom Park in Lagos, Soyinka said he was shocked by the decision and unaware of any reason for it.

“I have no visa; I’m obviously banned from the United States. If anyone wants to see me, they know where to find me,” he said.

According to Soyinka, the U.S. Consulate informed him in an official letter that his B1/B2 visa had been revoked. The letter did not give any reason.

Soyinka said he was puzzled by the move, insisting he has no criminal record and has never acted against U.S. laws.

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He recalled earlier receiving a letter from the Consulate inviting him for a visa re-interview, which he declined, thinking it might be a scam.

The writer added that he had always maintained a respectful relationship with U.S. diplomats and was still trying to understand why his visa was cancelled.

Source: Punch

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Ghana joins Rwanda, Seychelles, Gambia and Benin in offering visa-free entry to African travellers.

Ghana had previously allowed visa-free access to citizens of 26 African nations and visas on arrival for travellers from 25 others, while only two African countries — Eritrea and Morocco — required a visa before entry.

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The visa-free policy builds on Ghana’s efforts to strengthen its international reputation, particularly through initiatives like the 2019 Year of Return, which celebrated the African diaspora and commemorated 400 years since the transatlantic slave trade.

The campaign attracted thousands of visitors, including celebrities, to Ghana and led to some receiving citizenship, bolstering the country’s global profile as a cultural and tourism hub.

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