United States: Departed for the 2026 World Cup, they remain missing, a famous journalist among the list

Eight Senegalese media professionals, sent to cover the 2026 World Cup in the United States, have not returned to Senegal after the tournament, despite their visas expiring. These journalists, cameramen, and photographers, were sent by their news outlets who paid for their travel, but chose to stay in the US. The situation is worsened by the visa restrictions imposed by Donald Trump's December 2025 decree, which limited Senegalese entry, especially for supporters and journalists, to single-entry visas. Several media outlets are affected by this disappearance, which could hinder future access for Senegalese reporters to major international events.