… and potentially disadvantage African teams in major competitions … Africa: Sudan, Libya, Eritrea, Somalia, Chad, and the Republic … participating nations. However, African Olympic hopefuls still face questions … This potentially places African teams at a …

… countries on the continent. African nations made up seven of … Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia and Sudan. SPONSOR AD The African Union (AU … want them.”   World Cup, Olympics not affected by ban The … war-torn Libya, Sudan, Somalia and Yemen lacked “competent” …

… constructive dialogue with the affected African countries; however, that … , Libya, Somalia, and Chad are the six African countries with … ongoing terrorism threats, while Eritrea is accused of refusing to … host for the 2028 Olympics. Exceptions also apply to …

13:31 ET, 05 Jun 2025 An exemption in U.S. President Donald Trump’s newly signed travel ban will allow Olympic athletes from banned countries to enter the United States for the 2028 Summer Olympics. The 78-year-old is set to ban travel from 12 countries …

… nations — including Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Haiti — and restricts … a shot through the African playoff route. Venezuela, … top concern, particularly for African and Latin American countries. … president of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has …

… Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and … longstanding relations with African countries, leaders warn … Wasserman told International Olympic Committee officials in … For the 2012 London Olympics, Belarus President Alexander Lukashenko …

… of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Somalia, and Sudan, among others. … the underlying issues. “African Union Commission respectfully calls … include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, and … the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Stay informed. Subscribe …

… World Cup or the 2028 Olympics. The US president has … Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen … for the World Cup, Olympics, or other major sporting event … mathematically still alive in African qualifying but unlikely to …

… targets 12 nations, including several African countries, with a focus on … , Yemen, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, and Somalia. Entry to the … host the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. The US President also announced …

… exemptions are made for diplomats, Olympic athletes, and those holding dual … travel ban but later removed. Eritrea Region: Horn of Africa/;East Asia U.S … : No significant prior travel bans. Somalia Region: Horn of Africa/;East Africa U.S. …