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(Getty Images)Outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo has said all African passport holders can now visit Ghana without a visa.He announced the plan last month, but said in his final State of the Nation address on Friday that the policy took effect at the beginning of the year.Visa-free travel within the African continent is a long-standing aspiration of those who promote Pan-African values ​​and is seen as essential for economic cooperation.Ghana is currently the fifth African country to offer this service to travelers from other parts of the continent.The others are Rwanda, Seychelles, Gambia and Benin.”I am proud to have approved visa-free…

Angola is being attacked after denied entry to several senior African politicians who are scheduled to attend meetings hosted by the country's major opposition parties.Unita said it has invited politicians, including Tanzania's opposition leader Tundu Lis, Mozambique's Venancio Mondrane and former Botswana president Ian Kama, to the top of democracy.”The actions to prevent the Angola government from entering Angola are inexplicable and unacceptable,” Lis said in X.The BBC has requested the Angolan government for comment.However, according to sources from the Migration and Aliens Service (SME), “the expulsion was due to irregularities in the visa procedure, preventing Mondraine and the other…

Kenya will be open to citizens of almost all African countries to visit without needing prior permission, according to a new cabinet directive.Last year, Kenya introduced a “visa-free” policy that requires most visitors to apply for a permit online before leaving the country.However, the introduction of an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to replace visa requirements for all visitors was criticized as a “visa in alias”.A cabinet statement on Tuesday said the ETA would no longer apply to “all African countries except Somalia and Libya due to security concerns”.The move is part of “open skies policies and efforts to support tourism…

VISA has joined the African FinTech Monie Point as a new investor. Business Banking and Payment Platform are confirmed by Techniccrunch that both companies are promoting financial envelopes and trying to support the growth of small and medium -sized enterprises (SME) throughout Africa. I did. According to sources close to transactions, Fintech, which announced $ 110 million in October last year, received more than $ 10 million from VISA. Fintech, now Series C, is currently over $ 120 million, is in consultation with other investors and is reportedly likely to attract more money in the next few months. The Mony…

new york , February 12, 2025 /prnewswire/ – Report on the impact of AI on market trends – The market size of global commercial airlines is 43.02 billion US$ According to Technavio, from 2025 to 2029. The market is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.7% during the forecast period. Increased air traffic is driving market growth and tends to increase preferences for smart airports. However, increasing operating expenses is a challenge. Key market players include Air China Limited, Air France KLM SA, Air Transport Services Group Inc., American Airlines Group Inc., ANA Holdings Co. Ltd., China Southern Airlines…

The US has released an updated list of eligible countries for the 2025 Visa Waiver Program (VWP), with one notable omission highlighting. African countries are not included. The Visa Waiver Program (VWP) is a special initiative that allows citizens of choice countries to travel to the United States for tourism and business without obtaining a visa. The program, managed by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), coordinated with the State Department, allows travelers to stay for up to 90 days, provided they ensure pre-approval through the Electronic System for Travel Authorization (ESTA) and meet all required requirements. Those who prefer…

Early on Thursday morning, the boat washed the Potomac River near the fatal aircraft collision on Wednesday in Washington. | Alex Brandon/AP The worst tragedy in the United States for over 20 years has followed the long -term alarm on the sacred air system of the country. COVID PANDEMIC worsened the nationwide shortage of air control officers only in the demand for empty journey to fly after passengers returned. Politically motivated government financing confrontation has made new workers training and rewaring outdated safety devices. The Federal Aviation Bureau, all center, spent extended stretches without permanent leaders. The authorities will probably…

image: Vanessa Caldui. The painted woman is the most widespread butterfly and has begun a journey that straddles multiple generations. View more Credit: © Niclasbackström Painted lady butter -free is a world traveler. What we encounter in Europe will fly from Africa to Sweden and eventually return north and south of Sahara. But what are the long distances while some butterflies are traveling long distances? Scientists from the Austrian Science and Technology Research Institute (ISTA) indicate that different moving strategies are not encoded on butterfly DNA, but are formed by environmental conditions. It's a warm summer day in June. SUNHATS…

image: Vanessa Caldui. The painted woman is the most widespread butterfly and has begun a journey that straddles multiple generations. View more Credit: © Niclasbackström Painted lady butter -free is a world traveler. What we encounter in Europe will fly from Africa to Sweden and eventually return north and south of Sahara. But what are the long distances while some butterflies are traveling long distances? Scientists from the Austrian Science and Technology Research Institute (ISTA) indicate that different moving strategies are not encoded on butterfly DNA, but are formed by environmental conditions. It's a warm summer day in June. SUNHATS…

Flying is the most secure transport mode in US commercial airlines. The aviation industry gives priority to safety and continues to learn to improve protocols and technology from past cases. For potential skill gaps.Last week, the aftermath of the CRASH accident of the two consecutive consecutive airplanes, Americans are wondering if the flight is the safest way to travel. A traveler heading to the airport can be comforted by the fact that it is absolutely so, even if it doesn't feel like that.Last week, 67 people on both aircraft died due to an aerial conflict between American Airlines Passenger Filler…