Taiwan Cancels Africa Trip

The cancellation marks the first time a Taiwanese leader has been prevented from completing a state visit due to overflight restrictions.

Seychelles, Mauritius, and Madagascar reportedly withdrew their permits just hours before President Lai was scheduled to depart.

Eswatini remains Taiwan's only diplomatic ally on the African continent, and the incident highlights Beijing's continued efforts to isolate the island globally.

Taiwanese officials have condemned the move as a violation of international aviation norms and a 'blatant act of intimidation.'