7 African Countries On the U.S. Govt's 'Do Not Travel' List
Vanguard
As of December 2024, the U.S. Department of State has categorised 21 nations under its Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory, including seven African countries. Read more »
Nigeria Warns Citizens Against Travelling to Australia
Premium Times
According to the ministry, there has been a recent surge in antisemitic and Islamophobic hate crimes in Australia that has heightened the risk of violence. Read more »
Ghana Scraps Visas for African Passport Holders in Landmark Shift
RFI
Ghana will allow visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries starting in early 2025. The move, approved by President Nana Akufo-Addo in December, makes Ghana the fifth… Read more »
Govt Issues Security Alert to Nigerians Planning to Travel to Australia
Vanguard
The Federal Government has advised Nigerian citizens planning to travel to Australia to take into consideration the prevailing security situation in some cities. Read more »
Nigerian Govt Retaliates, Cautions Nigerians Against Trip to Australia
Leadership
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has advised Nigerian citizens with intentions to visit Australia to exercise caution due to a rise in reported incidents of harassment and… Read more »
Ethiopia's Conference Tourism - Facing Rosy Future
Ethiopian Herald
Despite its abundant tourism potential, Ethiopia has not fully utilized its resources due to insufficient infrastructure and inadequate site management Recognizing the economic… Read more »
Somalia's Ministry of Information Calls for Responsible Use of Social Media to Avert Clan Hostilities
Radio Dalsan
The Ministry of Information, Culture, and Tourism of the Federal Government of Somalia says it is deeply concerned by ongoing conflicts in various parts of the country. Read more »
14 Killed in Eastern Cape Road Crash - South African News Briefs - December 17, 2024
allAfrica
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Air Tanzania Banned From EU Airspace Due to Safety Concerns
Nile Post
Several airports have since locked Air Tanzania, dealing a severe blow to the Tanzanian national carrier that must now work overtime to regain its certification or go the wet lease… Read more »
Home Affairs Extends Its Operating Period by Two Hours from 10 to 20 December 2024 [press release]
Department of Home Affairs
The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) is extending its operating hours from today, 10 December to 20 December 2024 by two hours daily for all services. Read more »
Man Arrested At Abuja Airport for Ingesting 74 Wraps of Heroin, Cocaine
Premium Times
In another development, in Katsina, a suspect, Ibrahim Shaibu, 35, was arrested in possession of 40 album-size parcels of compressed cannabis sativa. Read more »
'Don't Touch My Pocket!' South African Passengers Say Airlines Must Pay for Reducing Their Carbon Footprint, Not Them [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Airline travel is a major contributor to anthropogenic climate change, amounting to about 4% of all global greenhouse gas emissions every year. Airlines must take specific measures… Read more »
Ethiopia Revives Heritage Sites to Boost Tourism, Economy
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA-Ethiopia is making significant efforts in preserving and reopening its heritage sites that would bring notable outcomes in boosting its tourism and economy and… Read more »
Closing of the International Kreol Festival in Mahébourg - Embracing Our Anchors
Mauritius Tourism
Over two centuries ago, cannon fire echoed across the Grand Port bay, marking the island's tumultuous history. Today, the vibrant sound of the Kreol Festival transforms the… Read more »
SGR, Flights Fully Booked Ahead of Christmas Celebration
Capital FM
The Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) passenger service between Nairobi and Mombasa is fully booked until December 24, 2024, as Kenyans travel home and for tourism during the Christmas… Read more »
