Seychelles reopens to several African countries
Seychelles has so far, recorded low numbers of Covid-19… read more
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Seychelles has so far, recorded low numbers of Covid-19… read more
The Gambia reopens borders after COVID-19 closure
In The Gambia, international flights will resume on October 31 as the renovation of the main terminal at Banjul International Airport is nearing completion. The country's land and sea borders have been reopened since Friday, October 16.In a statement released Friday, October 16, Ebrima Sillah, Minister of Information and gov… read more
Uganda Tourism Minister Unveils Wildlife Street Kampala
The Uganda Minister Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities (MTWA) Col. Tom Butime, unveiled eleven Uganda wildlife sculptures along the … read more
Cape Verde to reopen in time for tourist season
Cape Verde is set to reopen its borders on Monday, the government said, after the coronavirus pandemic forced the archipelago state to close to visitors for months. Visitors to the West African country will have to provide proof of a negative coronavirus result from a high-precision molecular test, known as a PCR test.
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Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast
As many parts of the world tentatively emerge from travel restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, there has never been a better time to explore our own country — and the Eastern Cape’s Sunshine Coast is a perfect starting point. The Eastern Cape, having earned a solid reputation as South Africa’s “Adventure Province”, offers a p… read more
DXB: New entry rules - min Dh 2,000 in customer pockets
Indian and Pakistani airlines have started flying back Dubai tourists who were stranded at the Dubai International Airport after being denied entry for not following immigration requirements. Airlines and travel agents have also begun to strictly implement the entry requirements for passengers flying on tourist visas to Dubai… read more
Kilimanjaro Fire
A camp of international mountaineers had to be evacuated after strong winds reignited a massive blaze on Africa's highest mountain. Germans, Swiss and Austrians are among those who had to leave the slope. Tanzanian authorities have announced plans to deploy helicopters and planes to help put out an out of control blaze on Mo… read more
Mount Kilimanjaro fire
On Sunday night, the Tanzanian Parks Authority tweeted out a grainy picture of one of the most iconic natural wonders in the world: Mount Kilimanjaro. But the dark photograph did not show the famous outline of the grand, pristine peak rising out of the east African savannah. Instead, it showed an enormous fire raging halfway up … read more
Nigeria plans to double airports before 2023 end
FEDERAL Government through the Minister of Aviation, Senator Hadi Sirika says it will double the number of airports in the country before the end of 2023 to enhance air connectivity and boost the nation’s economy.Sirika made this known while responding to questions during the Public Presentation of the 2021 Budget Proposal organised by the Minis… read more
Namibia: four border posts re-opened
THE Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced that four of Namibia's border posts will be open for travel with immediate effect.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, home affairs minister Frans Kapofi said the Katima Mulilo, Ariamsvlei and Noordoewer border posts, as well as the Walvis Bay har… read more
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