Canada has moved to block thousands of travellers from three African countries as fears over a worsening Ebola outbreak trigger a fresh wave of global border restrictions ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
The Canadian government announced sweeping temporary immigration and quarantine measures targeting residents of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Uganda and South Sudan, signalling growing international concern over the outbreak spreading beyond Africa.
The restrictions place the three African nations at the centre of another global health emergency that is already reshaping travel policies, migration access and cross-border movement.
Beginning May 27, Canada will suspend temporary resident visas, electronic travel authorisations and permanent resident visas for residents of the affected countries for 90 days.
Even travellers with previously approved documents will not be allowed to enter while the suspension remains in effect.
