Travel
The Cost of Uncertainty: Why Global Visa Reforms are Long Overdue
Across Africa, millions of hopeful travellers, students, tourists, job seekers, and professionals are coughing up large sums for visa applications, only to be...
US Suspends Visa Services in Niger as Africans Face Stricter Visa Scrutiny Under Trump’s Administration
The United States has suspended all visa services at its embassy in Niamey, amid unresolved diplomatic issues with the Niger government, according to...
Africa World Airlines Launches Direct Accra-Ouagadougou Flights, Boosts Connectivity with Sahel Region
Africa World Airlines (AWA) has officially launched its new direct flight route between Accra, Ghana and Ouagadougou, the capital of Burkina Faso. The...
Reactions as 100% Hike in Driver’s Licence, Number Plate Fees Takes Effect in Nigeria
The 100% hike in the cost of driver’s licences and vehicle number plates has officially taken effect across Nigeria, following a directive from...
Reactions as U.S. Embassy in Mali Demands Social Media Disclosure for Visa Applicants
The United States Embassy in Mali has issued a new directive, sparking reactions from Malian applicants. Recall that the U.S recently rolled out...
Chad Suspends Visas for US Citizens in Response to Trump’s Recent Travel Ban
Chad has announced the suspension of visa issuance to United States citizens, in a retaliatory move against a new U.S. travel ban signed...
Togo: Port of Lomé Records Modest Growth in 2024 Amid Regional Competition, Strengthens Position as West Africa’s Trade Hub
The Port of Lomé, Togo’s principal maritime gateway, reported a modest growth in total cargo throughput for 2024, reaching 30.64 million tonnes—up from...
NiMet Workers Protest Unmet Demands, Warn Nigerians: “Fly at Your Own Risk”
Operations at the Nigerian Meteorological Agency (NiMet) headquarters in Abuja were shut down for the second day on Thursday as staff continued their...
Air Chiefs of Sahel Confederation Hold First Strategic Meeting in Mali, Plan for Unified Regional Air Defence
The Chiefs of Staff of the Air Forces of the Confederation of Sahel States (CSS), comprising Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, convened their...
Trump Administration Considers Shutting Down Embassies in South Sudan, South Africa, 28 Others
The Donald Trump administration is weighing a reduction in America’s diplomatic footprint, with nearly 30 U.S. embassies and consulates around the globe—particularly in...
Saudi Arabia Suspends Visas for Nigeria, Egypt, and 12 Other Countries Ahead of 2025 Hajj Over Safety Concerns
Saudi Arabia has temporarily suspended Umrah, business, and family visit visas for citizens of 14 countries, including Nigeria, Egypt, and India, in preparation...
Amotekun Rescues 28 Ghanaians from Visa Scam Syndicate in Ondo
Operatives of the Ondo State Security Network, known as Amotekun Corps, have rescued 28 Ghanaians kidnapped in Akure under the pretence of securing...