Martha Karua, former Justice Minister, has criticized Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu over visa restrictions, linking her comments to a call by Mia Mottley, Prime Minister of Barbados, for easier travel among African and Caribbean nations.

• All visa requirements should be abolished to enhance regional mobility, according to Mottley's statement.
• Karua was previously denied entry into Tanzania on May 18, 2025, despite being a member of the East African Community.
• She raised concerns about her experience at Julius Nyerere International Airport, where she was held for over an hour.