Nigeria, Nov. 1 -- Saudi Arabia has suspended travel by its citizens to Kenya and halted the issuance of visas to travellers arriving from the East African country as concerns grow over the spread of the Ebola virus across parts of Africa.

The restrictions also prohibit entry into the Kingdom for travellers arriving directly from Kenya or through third countries if they have stayed in Kenya or any other country experiencing an active Ebola outbreak within the 21 days preceding their arrival.

The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) announced the measures in a statement published on its official X account, saying they followed epidemiological assessments by the country's health authorities.

According to the agency, the measures are intended to miti...