US Visa Shift for Sierra Leone: The U.S. Embassy in Freetown will stop routine visa processing from 1 Aug 2026, sending applicants to regional hubs in Monrovia, Accra, or Dakar (with ACS still available). Senegal Travel Access: Turkey’s e-Visa list for 2026 includes Senegal, while Somalia is excluded—good news for Senegalese travellers planning onward trips. Mozambique e-Visa List: Mozambique published its 2026 e-Visa eligibility list, featuring many African countries including Senegal, with longer-stay and other visa categories also handled via the portal. Senegal Football & Travel: Senegal’s FA says Pape Thiaw’s salary demands contributed to the World Cup exit, while Iliman Ndiaye’s Everton future remains a hot topic as he returns from the tournament. World Cup Travel Surge: Cape Verde’s World Cup run is reported to have triggered a major tourism spike, a reminder of how football can reshape West African travel demand. Mauritania Spotlight: A travel feature highlights Mauritania’s low-traffic, high-desert-and-coast appeal—an alternative itinerary for Senegal-based travellers. Migration Routes Watch: Reports say smugglers are using new routes that can involve Mauritania and Senegal before boats reach Spain’s Canary Islands.