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Is Trump planning an ‘Africa visa ban’?
Al Jazeera
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June 20, 2025
United States President Donald Trump could significantly expand his travel ban list in the next few weeks to include 36 more countries, 26 of which are in Africa, US media reports say, citing internal government documents. With 10 countries...
A raggedy ferry ride into forgotten, dark history
The Economic Times
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June 21, 2025
I recently spent an entire week in the country where I live. Didn't go anywhere, didn't even fly. Flying less than once a week always struck me as somewhat improbable. Now that I am back on the road again, I realise that there is no avoiding home...
AFRICA-EUROPE PARTNERSHIPS' new forms
Business Ghana
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The Sub-Saharan Component of the AFRICA-EUROPE PARTNERSHIPS FOR CULTURE programme represents an ambitious cultural cooperation initiative between Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. With an €8 million budget over 42 months, this Component forms part of...
US warns of expanded travel ban that could affect key African markets
ICEF Monitor
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June 19, 2025
"The United States is considering restricting entry to citizens of an additional 36 countries in what would be a significant expansion of the travel ban announced by the Trump administration early this month," reports The Washington Post. The...
Angola proposes former minister Fátima Jardim as new Executive Secretary of the CPLP
Ver Angola
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Maria de Fátima Monteiro Jardim, a graduate in biology from the Faculty of Sciences of the University of Lisbon, who was vice-president of the Council of the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), representing Africa, a position...
TUI Hotels & Resorts contributes to growth
Business Ghana
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TUI Blue and TUI Suneo extend their portfolio in North Africa New openings planned in The Gambia and Côte d'Ivoire New luxury brand The Mora celebrates its first anniversary Together with our long-standing JV partners, we have more than 20 hotels...
FIFA once again deals with New World TV for World Cup and WWC rights
Sportcal
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June 19, 2025
New World TV (NWTV), the Togo-based satellite television network operating across sub-Saharan Africa, has snapped up rights to soccer's next two FIFA World Cups – one men's edition and one women's. Both the men's 2026 World Cup (to be held across...
Marriott International announces to add more than 50 properties and over 9,000 rooms to its Africa portfolio by end of 2027
Sierra Leone Telegraph
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June 19, 2025
Sierra Leone Telegraph: 19 June 2025: From the Future Hospitality Summit Africa in Cape Town, South Africa, Marriott International, Inc. (Nasdaq: MAR) yesterday announced plans to expand its operations in Africa with the anticipated addition of...
U.S. visa restrictions on West African countries threaten regional prosperity – ECOWAS
Daily Trust
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June 19, 2025
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has condemned the U.S.’s attempt to impose visa restrictions on its member states, warning it will threaten regional prosperity. Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS...
TUI to launch first ever hotel in lesser-visited African country known for its beach resorts
The Sun
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June 19, 2025
TUI is opening its very first hotel in Côte d'Ivoire - an African country with beautiful beach resorts and rainforests. In fact, more than 20 hotels are set to open in Africa in the coming months and years. 4 Côte d'Ivoire in West Africa has...
Marriott International: 50+ properties and over 9,000 rooms to its Africa portfolio by the end of 2027
Travel Daily News
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June 19, 2025
Continent expansion plans of Marriott International include entry into five new markets and the debut of Aloft Hotels in the continent. Marriott International, Inc. nnounced plans to expand its operations in Africa with the anticipated addition of...
VINCI Autoroutes And VINCI Airports Traffic In May 2025
MENAFN
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June 17, 2025
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) Nanterre, 17 June 2025 VINCI Autoroutes and VINCI Airports traffic in May 2025 I- Change in VINCI Autoroutes' intercity networks traffic May YTD at the end of May (5 months) % change 2025/2024 % change 2025/2024...
FG worried about planned US visa ban- Amb. Tuggar
New National Star
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June 18, 2025
The federal government has expressed concern over the move by the United States government to place a visa ban on Nigeria and other West African countries. This was even as the government said it would be unfortunate if it comes to pass, saying...
ECOWAS Reacts To US Visa Restrictions, Says It’s A Blow To Regional Prosperity
Leadership
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June 18, 2025
Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the ECOWAS Mediation and Security Council, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has expressed deep concern over reports suggesting that all ECOWAS member-states may be affected by a new wave of United States...
Nigerian Foreign Minister Woos US Govt With Mineral Resources In Exchange For Visa Access For Government Officials, Businessmen
Sahara Reporters
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Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has signalled a strategic offer to the United States: access to critical earth minerals in exchange for easing visa restrictions on government officials. Speaking during the 54th...
Gender Gaps Narrowing in Key Sectors Across Africa
News Central TV
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June 19, 2025
A new report shows many African countries are setting their own priorities on gender equality, especially in political inclusion and legal reform, and in some cases are progressing faster than global averages. The 2025 Global Gender Gap Report by...
BREAKING: US visa restrictions on ECOWAS countries threaten regional prosperity — Minister
Punch
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June 18, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs and Chair of the Economic Community of West African States Mediation and Security Council, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, has raised concerns over the apparent inclusion of all ECOWAS member states in a new wave of United...
Looking for great value fine dining? Try Lisbon
National Geographic
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This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The story of Lisbon’s culinary evolution over the past decade is one of homecomings. Portuguese chefs, having sought their fortunes in the great kitchens of Europe, were drawn home...
Where to eat in Lisbon, from modern tascas to fine-dining restaurants
AOL
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Michelin finally granted Portugal its own Guide in 2024, after years of sharing with Spain. Photograph by AWL Images, Davide CamesascaThis article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK). The story of Lisbon’s culinary evolution over...
Is Sierra Leone the escape plan for Black Americans?
Amsterdam News - New York
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June 19, 2025
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