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Inauguration of the Grandlito Railway project
The Governor of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, recently officiated the commencement of a significant railway project aimed at linking the southern and northern regions of the state. This ambitious initiative, which spans 365 kilometers, is being developed through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model, with Messers Reinho… read more
Ethiopian Airlines operated flight overruns runway at Malabo Airport
Equatorial Guinea’s governmental information office, citing a representative of air navigation authority ASECNA at the capital Malabo airport, states that the aircraft encountered low-visibility conditions during its approach.
“As visibility was poor, the pilot asked for the intensity of the lights on the runway to be increased,” says the … read more
TransGuinéen after two years - summary
The Compagnie du TransGuinéen (CTG), a joint venture uniting the Guinean State, Winning Consortium Simandou (WCS), Baowu, Rio Tinto-SimFer, and Chinalco, commemorated its second anniversary on Monday, July 29, and Tuesday, July 30, 2024.
The first day of the vibrant and symbolically rich ceremony to… read more
Culture and Tourism: A protest unending?
I had an early Saturday morning meeting with my residents’ association. It is difficult to escape the reality of Nigeria’s difficult moments and the efforts by the government to find solutions.
We run a different government at this level, and everyone is concerned and conscious of the fact that we are the government, I mean, we eith… read more
Liberia is booming with new visa-free entry for 16 countries
Liberia offers a rich blend of culture, history, and natural beauty, making it a fascinating travel destination. Citizens from 16 countries, including South Korea, Senegal, and Nigeria, can travel to Liberia visa-free, simplifying and easing their entry. From pristine beaches and lush rainforests to vibrant cities and historic sites, Liberia has… read more
Google Translate empowers 614 Million more voices with 110 new languages
Google has announced a major expansion of Google Translate, adding 110 new languages to the platform. This update, part of Google’s 1,000 Languages Initiative, which uses AI models to support the 1,000 most spoken languages around the world, represents a significant step towards breaking down language barriers and fostering communication … read more
Nigeria's new visa policy to drive Tourism
Nigeria, located on the Gulf of Guinea in Africa, has relaxed its visa-free entry policies for 23 countries to promote both tourism and business travel. The country is home to numerous natural landmarks and wildlife reserves. Notable sites include Cross River National Park and Yankari National Park, which feature waterfalls, dense rainfor… read more
Travel Indaba ends with great success
The 2024 edition of Africa’s Tourism Indaba (ATI) has ended with many exhibitors showing gratitude to the organisers, South Africa Tourism for the opportunity created and the connections achieved over the three days that continental trade show took place.
Held at Durban’s Nkosi Albert Lithuli International Convention Center (Durb… read more
Over 26 countries confirm participation at Africa’s Travel Indaba
With a fully sold-out floor space, Africa’s Travel Indaba has reached a ground-breaking achievement as it will see an unprecedented partici… read more
Oceania offers pre-cruise hotel stays on South African
Oceania Cruises is offering guests a complimentary pre-cruise hotel stay on a range of sailings throughout late 2024 and 2025.
The offer gives guests the option of arriving a day before their cruise embarks to explore departure ports such as Cape Town, as well as others in Brazil, the Canary Islands, Japan, Singapore, … read more
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