Tanzania, June 6 -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended the issuance of new visas and barred travellers from Uganda, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan as part of measures aimed at preventing the spread of Ebola.

In a joint statement, the UAE's National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) said the restrictions took effect at 1pm on Saturday, June 6, 2026.

The suspension applies to all new visas, including visit visas, for nationals of the three countries. Under the new regulations, travellers arriving directly from Uganda, the DRC and South Sudan, or those who have transited through the countries, will...