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Mali to open air borders today
Qatar to open borders for tourists
Qatar has decided to commence the reopening of its borders to international travellers starting August 1. Citizens and permanent residents will also be allowed to travel in and out of the country from the same date. The decision comes following the gradual lifting of restrictions that was imposed in light of the COVID-19 pan… read more
Kano govt. suspends all Eid-el-Kabir traditional festivals
To stop the spread of coronavirus in Kano, the State Government on Wednesday suspended all traditional festivities in the forthcoming Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The gathering for Hawan Daushe -the paying of visit on the Governor by Emirs and massing of Emirs at Shettima House, among other … read more
Coronavirus pandemic: Lesotho reverted to a “hard lockdown”
The Kingdom of Lesotho reverted to a “hard lockdown” by introducing new regulations as a measure to curb the spread of the coronavirus. The new restrictions already became effective on 20 July 2020.
The regulations as elaborated by the Lesotho’s Prime Minister Dr Moeketsi Majoro include the following: only five people are allo… read more
DRC reopens borders on August 15
Tourism Recovery Plan talks in cabinet next month
Tourism Minister Mmamokolo Kubayi-Ngubane says the department is finalizing the country's tourism recovery plan with a view of submitting it to Cabinet next month.
She said this when she outlined the department's priorities for the year ahead during a National Assembly virtual mini-plenary on Wednesday.
She said this as the tourism s… read more
No Specific Date for Resumption of International Flights - NAMA
The Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA) has described as untrue, insinuations in some quarters that Nigerian airports would reopen for international flights in October. Khalid Emele, General Manager, Public Affairs, NAMA, made this known in a statement in Lagos on Tuesday.
He said: "Following the receipt of an All Operators L… read more
Botswana: Visa system goes digital
Travellers to Botswana will soon be able to complete visa applications online.
Israel’s Pangea has been selected by the government of Botswana to integrate its eVisa solution as part of the southern African country’s efforts to expand its digital and online services.
This will enable visitors to Botswana to obtain a visa onlin… read more
Tanzania fees for COVID-19 clearance certificates
Tanzania has today July 20 issued new guidelines for obtaining Covid-19 clearance certificate for both nationals and foreigners living in the country with plans to travel to countries where such certificates are required.
According to a statement issued by the Minister for Health, Social Development, Gender, elderly and Children, Um… read more
Sudan: Travel Ban Extended
The Higher Committee for Health Emergencies issued a decision, Monday, extending the travel ban to and from Khartoum state, whether for public or private vehicles, until Eid al-Adha holiday ended.
The decree which excluded the previously issued permissions came within the decisions taken earlier by the committee.
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