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Why is travel more difficult on an African passport?
African travellers are more likely to need a visa
Travelers from African countries are more likely to need a visa to travel overseas.
Lengthy applications asking for bank statements and marriage certificates can make planning a trip more difficult.
But even with a visa in your hand, making it to your destination might not go smoothly.
Recently high profile officials have complained of being treated poorly while trying to pass through immigration at airports.
So, what鈥檚 the reality of trying to travel on an African passport?
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