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Uganda's free-visa policy: Will it lure more visitors?

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Uganda has granted visa‑free entry to 40. The move deepens ties with East African neighbours and 21 African nations, while extending perks to select Caribbean, Gulf and Asian states — yet notably excludes the US, EU and the UK. What does this shift say about Uganda’s strategy? Eddy Micah Jnr. speaks to Dr Sarah Bimbona a lecturer at Makerere University and DW correspondent in Kampala, Frank Yiga.
31 Mar English Germany News

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