Visa Updates for African Travelers: Hong Kong has published its 2026 visa-free list for African countries, with stay periods varying by nationality (some up to three months, others for one month or 14 days). Entry Rules Across the Region: Ethiopia says only Kenya and Djibouti qualify for visa-free entry in 2026, while many others can use visa-on-arrival for tourism if eligible; Bahrain also released an online visa eligibility list that includes Djibouti. More eVisa Lists: India’s 2026 e-Visa programme now covers 32 African countries including Djibouti, and DR Congo has released its 2026 eVisa list (valid 90 days after approval). Red Sea Travel Risk: With renewed US-Iran tensions, reports say the Bab el-Mandeb Strait could face disruption, raising concerns for shipping and travel-linked supply chains. Djibouti in the Spotlight: A Djibouti-linked note appears in multiple visa lists, including Ethiopia’s visa-free exemption and Bahrain’s online visa eligibility. Sports & Tourism Angle: A bar in Philadelphia is tracking World Cup visitors from 165 countries and 48 US states, including Djibouti, as a fun travel tie-in.