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Visa-Free policy would double Africa’s US$190 billion tourism revenue — Julius Debrah
The Herald Ghana
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August 20, 2025
The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has stressed the urgent need to dismantle barriers that prevent the free movement of people, goods, and services across the African continent. He insisted that the over US$190 billion generated annually from...
Full list of 72 'do not travel' countries as Foreign Office warns UK tourists
Chronicle Live
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August 19, 2025
The Foreign Office has put a series of countries on a "do not travel" list in advance of the summer holiday season. Out of 226 countries or territories with foreign travel advice pages, 72 are presently marked as having no-go areas owing to...
Death toll rises to 27 in Benin bus accident
Xinhua News Agency
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COTONOU, Aug. 19 (Xinhua) -- A total of 27 people have been confirmed dead and 16 remained missing after a bus plunged into a river in central Benin early Sunday, authorities said. There were 52 people on the bus when tragedy struck, Abdel Aziz...
Bus Plunges Into River In Benin Rep., One Dead, 44 Missing
Information Nigeria
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August 18, 2025
One person has died and forty-four others remain missing following a tragic bus accident in central Benin Republic, authorities confirmed Sunday. The incident occurred overnight when a bus fell from a bridge into the Oueme River. According to...
I Spent ₦10 Million Travelling the World in 7 Months. Here’s How I Made It Work.
Zikoko!
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August 18, 2025
At 24, Maryama* has travelled to 12 countries and 45 cities. This year alone, she’s been to four countries, spending approximately ₦10 million. In this story, she shares how she juggles her 9–5 banking job, side gigs, travel fund, and investments...
Africa perfected the safari. Now travellers want to go deeper
The Age
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August 19, 2025
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Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign launches from Accra, championing a visa-free Africa by 2030
The Herald Ghana
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August 18, 2025
The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign will embark on a historic 40,000-kilometer road journey across 39 African countries, starting from Accra from today, August 18, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative is a 163-day road journey across Africa...
1 dead, 44 missing as bus plunges into river in Benin
CGTN
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A bus carrying 54 people plunged into a river in central Benin early Sunday, leaving one dead and 44 missing, the country's Ministry of the Interior and Public Security said. The bus, traveling from Togo's capital Lome to Niger's capital Niamey,...
One dead, 44 missing in Benin after bus plunges into river: govt
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 17, 2025
One person died and forty-four are missing after a bus plunged from a bridge into the Oueme River in central Benin overnight, the interior minister said Sunday. The driver of the bus, travelling from Lome to Niamey, lost control after hitting the...
1 dead, 44 missing after bus plunges into river in central Benin
Xinhua News Agency
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COTONOU, Aug. 17 (Xinhua) -- A bus carrying 54 people plunged into a river in central Benin early Sunday, leaving one dead and 44 missing, the country's Ministry of the Interior and Public Security said. The bus, traveling from Togo's capital Lome...
One dead, 44 missing in Benin after bus plunges into river - Official
Punch
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August 17, 2025
One person died and forty-four are missing after a bus plunged from a bridge into the Oueme River in central Benin overnight, the interior minister said Sunday. The driver of the bus, travelling from Lome to Niamey, lost control after hitting the...
Historic road trip across Africa to push for visa-free travel by 2030
Business Day
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August 17, 2025
A bold campaign to break down visa barriers and unite Africa will set off from Accra on Monday, August 18, 2025, embarking on a record 40,000-kilometre journey across 39 African countries. The initiative—called the Trans African Tourism & Unity...
Foreign Office puts 72 countries on 'do not travel' list with UK tourists warned
Birmingham Live
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August 17, 2025
Of 226 countries or territories with foreign travel advice pages, 72 are currently flagged as having no-go zones due to security issues, health risks and legal differences with the UK. The Foreign Office has placed a string of countries on a "do...
Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign launches in Accra to champion visa-free Africa by 2030
CNR Citi Newsroom
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August 17, 2025
The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign will embark on a historic 40,000-kilometer road journey across 39 African countries, starting from Accra on Monday, August 18, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative is a 163 day road journey across Africa...
Develop Domestic Tourism, Akwaaba Founder, Uko Charges African Countries
This Day
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August 16, 2025
Charles Ajunwa The Founder and organiser of Akwaaba African Travel Market, Ikechi Uko, has called on African countries to develop their respective domestic tourism. According to him, with 1.4 billion people from 54 countries, Africa gets less than...
2025 Akwaaba Travel Market to strategise tourism growth in Africa
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 15, 2025
With a population of 1.4 billion across 54 nations, Africa receives fewer than 100 million tourists annually. Yet, the potential for growth is immense. If each African country could generate between 10% and 20% of its population as domestic...
Africa travel is booming - but here's how to do it the right way
Nine
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August 15, 2025
"I hate the term bucket list, it implies a checklist. And Africa is so much more than that," Jacques Smit from Sabi Sabi Collection tells me. And yet, when it comes to an African holiday, the term bucket list is almost unavoidable. Right now,...
Grenadian Cory Zufelt expands Digital Growth vision at IATF2025
Now Grenada
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September 12, 2025
by Curlan Campbell Removal of visa barriers between Grenada and parts of Africa creating new opportunities for trade and expansion Beyond digital marketing and AI, Zufelt sees wider opportunities for Grenadian and Caribbean companies Grenadian...
F1 superstar Alex Albon enjoys a beachside vacation with girlfriend Lily Muni He in France
Sportskeeda
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August 14, 2025
With Formula 1 on its midseason break, Alex Albon has opted to spend his time away from the world of racing with partner Lily Muni He. The 29-year-old offered a glimpse into his holiday as he took to social media to share snapshots of them. The...
Edo agency rescues minors from Libya route as 18-year-old narrates survival in Mali
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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September 11, 2025
The Edo State Migration Agency has intercepted two teenage girls, aged 14 and 13, who were being trafficked to Libya by a human trafficking syndicate. One of the victims is a sickle cell sufferer. Parading the girls before journalists yesterday in...