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Morocco and Togo sign visa waiver agreement
The decades-old diplomatic relations between Morocco and Togo have reached a new milestone with the opening of the Togo Consulate General in Dakhla in the southern part of the country.
Since 21 July 2022, all holders of ordinary Togolese passports can enter and leave Morocco without a visa, and vice versa. This is provided for in the ag… read more
Swan Hellenic discusses challenges with cruising on West African coast
The boutique cultural expedition cruise line Swan Hellenic has several cruise itineraries planned for Cape Town in South Africa and ports on the east and west coasts of Africa for 2023.
In an interview with Seatrade Cruise News, however, the CEO of the company has revealed some of the challenges associated with operating West… read more
Asky Airlines to establish an aviation academy in Lomé in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines
In Africa, the development of the aviation industry is hampered, in part, by the lack of professionals in quantity and quality. It is to meet this challenge that Asky Airlines, in partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, aims to make Lomé an African hub for aviation training.
Asky Airlines, the pan-African carrier has initiated dis… read more
Cape Town cruises for 2022/23 season
While 2021/22 was a disappointment for the South African cruise sector thanks to the Omicron variant, 2022/23 is looking to be much better, with 48 roundtrip itineraries scheduled.
The emergence of the Omicron variant in late 2021 forced many cruise lines to cancel their planned homeporting seasons in Cape Town, and when MSC Cruises pushed… read more
Air Côte d'Ivoire opens new route to SA
Air Côte d'Ivoire will be launching a new route between Johannesburg and Abidjan, in Côte d'Ivoire. The Johannesburg-Abidjan via Kinshasa route will launch on 29 June 2022. The airline will be introducing four flights per week between Johannesburg and Abidjan. Bookings opened on 1 June 2022.
The new route also offers… read more
Ethiopian Airlines launches new flight connecting Lomé, Togo, with Washington DC
Ethiopian Airlines commenced thrice–weekly passenger service to Washington DC via Lomé, Togo as of 01 June 2022. The new flight increases the frequency of Ethiopian Airlines’ flights to Washington DC to 10 from the existing seven weekly flights it operates via Dublin.
The new flight is operated with B787–800.Commenting on the… read more
Goge Africa and Walk For Love Africa launch 'Destination West Africa' project
West African countries have several tourist destinations, which are not sufficiently promoted. Goge Africa television, which specialises in promoting African tourist destinations and culture, and its partner "Walk For Love Africa" have identified these shortcomings and want to remedy them.
To promote tourism, culture and economic activi… read more
ASKY Airlines returns to Cape Verde
ASKY Airlines inaugurated its service from Praia to Cape Verde in April 2019. The service was subsequently disrupted due to the health crisis.
ASKY Airlines announces the resumption of its flights to Cape Verde. From 2 June, the Togolese carrier will offer three weekly rotations between its Lomé hub and Praia.
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Ethiopian Airlines to add D.C. service
Ethiopian Airlines on June 1 will add three weekly direct flights between Washington Dulles and Lomé, Togo.
The flights will begin and end in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The new route will supplement the carrier's current D.C. connection to Addis Ababa via Dublin.
"With the three flights starting in June, that will increase our wee… read more
UK start-up Sentra Airways makes Accra its first African destination
Sentra Airways has signed a contract with Air Lease Corporation for the lease of an Airbus A330-200. This commercial transaction is part of the future launch of the young British airline's activities.
"From winter 2022 (December), fly direct from Manchester in the UK to Accra in Ghana. That's the gist of the message, which stems … read more
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