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Russian Foreign Ministry announced that a system to issue short-stay, single entry electronic visas (e-visas) to foreign visitors has been set up and is ready to be launched, but its launch date will depend on the situation with COVID-19 in the country and in the world.
Russian electronic visa project initially started in 2017 but e… read more
Qatar Airways announce it has increased Sao Paulo services to 10 weekly flights and expanded codeshare cooperation with LATAM Airlines Brasil optimising connectivity for both airline’s passengers to and from destinations in Asia, the Middle East and South America. The new codeshare agreement will further strengthen the two a… read more
Ethiopian Airlines, the leading aviation group in Africa, has
upgraded its website enabling tourists to extend their visas online.
In an email statement, the airline said” The new feature allows
visitors to apply and secure an extension of their Ethiopian visa. This
is good news for our customers who wish to continue their v… read more
The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has appointed Raphael Kuuchi as director government, legal and industry affairs in consulting capacity effective January 01, 2021.
Kuuchi joins AFRAA from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) where he served as the special envoy to Africa on aero-political affairs for 2 years an… read more
Kenya Railways Corporation has begun rehabilitation of the old meter-gauge railway from Longonot to the Western side of the country; Malaba and Nakuru to Kisumu. Upon completion of repairs on the old line, a process that will take 8 months will then link to the Standard Gauge Railway (… read more
Seychelles authorities announced new safety measures on Sunday, January 3, 2020, with the aim to curb the spread of COVID-19 within the community.
The Seychelles International Airport will remain open for visitors.
As part of the new measures enforced and effective immediately, visitors already in Seychelles will be requ… read more
Tewolde GebreMariam has for the second time been named as one of the 100 most influential people in Africa. Image: Ethiopian Airlines
A statement by the airline said: “ On behalf of the entire 17,000 employees of Ethiopian Airlines Group, we would like to Congratulate our Group CEO for being selected as one of the 100 most influent… read more
EgyptAir has announced the operation of a daily flight from Cairo to
Addis Ababa starting January 6th and to Lagos, starting February 1,
2021. EgyptAir operates its flights to the two cities with a number of aircraft models, such as Boeing B737-800NG.
AS Tanzania goes unwavering in its quest to attain massive economic development, it is on a pole position to scoop more tourists.
After defeating Covid-19 in style last year and retain trust by tourists and governments in almost all parts of the world, Tanzania is again on high, receiving tourists as one of the most preferred destinations … read more
Most conservation books set in Africa are written by white authors and often (unintentionally) for a white audience. Jacob Dlamini uses the park as a microcosm of South Africa's wider history in the 20th century.
As a black South African, Jacob Dlamini, an assistant professor of history at Princeton University, has brought an important per… read more
Russia to launch e-visas as soon as COVID-19 situation allows
Qatar Airways expands South America connectivity
Ethiopian adds Visa Extension Feature on its website
Raphael Kuuchi takes charge within AFRAA
Kenya: Rehabilitation of old rail-link to Western Region
Seychelles new safety measures announced
EgyptAir operates a daily flight to Lagos and Addis Ababa
Why Dar remains unrivaled in tourism
A Safari Into the Social History of the Kruger National Park
