African nations featured in global livability and passport rankings

An international index by Nomad Capitalist has identified four African nations as highly attractive destinations for relocation in 2026. The Seychelles, Mauritius, Cape Verde, and Botswana ranked ahead of several Western powers, including the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States.

The Seychelles secured the highest African ranking at 12th globally, driven by strong scores in taxation, security, and climate. Mauritius followed in 17th place, noted for its financial services sector and investor appeal. Cape Verde ranked 36th, while Botswana placed 44th.

Separately, data regarding passport mobility shows the Senegalese passport ranked 154th out of 196. It provides access to 92 destinations without prior consular procedures, including 43 via e-visa, 28 visa-free, and 21 upon arrival. Much of the visa-free travel for Senegal is facilitated by the ECOWAS protocol on the free movement of persons.