Author: overtheborders

Ghana has implemented a visa-free policy for all African passport holders. This decision took effect on January 1, 2025. He positions Ghana as the leader in pan-Africa unification. Furthermore, this move is a major step towards realizing long-standing dreams of seamless travel across the continent. In his final national speech, resigning President Nana Akufo Addo proudly announced the implementation of this transformational policy, the BBC reports. “We are proud to have approved a visa-free trip to Ghana for all African passport holders. The president emphasized that the policy is “the logical next step in the African Continental Free Trade Area…

Delta Air Lines will begin its first service to Marrakech, Morocco from October 25th, 2025. The three routes from Atlanta to Menara Airport in Marrakech will operate on the Boeing 767-400ER. It features Delta Premium Cabin products such as Delta One, Delta Premium Select, Delta Comfort+ and main cabin. To showcase this route is a victory for the airline and a game changer for the traveller. Its souk, architecture and culture make Marrakech more accessible than ever for American tourists and business travelers. Paul Bardoni, Delta's Senior Vice President of Network Planning, highlighted the importance of the expansion, saying, “We…

As commercial aviation enters second half of 2024, passenger and air freight traffic volumes exceeded 2019 levels, highlighting the industry's resilience over the past decades. In the long term, both market segments are projected to continue to outperform economic growth. Consumers prioritize travel in an increasingly connected world, aviation development is accelerating in emerging markets, supply chains and e-commerce growth support the demand for air freight. Just like air traffic, airlines are showing resilience. The global airline network is back to 2019 levels and adapting to new market trends. The competition on the route remains high. Additionally, airlines are managing…

As Ethiopia’s financial ecosystem evolves into a predominantly digital landscape, payment technology providers like Visa are positioned to play a powerful role. Yared Endale, a veteran in Ethiopia’s digital financial ecosystem, was recently assigned the responsibility of General Manager of Eastern Africa at Visa, covering Ethiopia, Djibouti, and the Indian Ocean Islands. A few weeks into his new role, he sat down with Shega’s Munir Shemsu to discuss the new role and emerging trends across Ethiopia’s financial ecosystem.The following interview has been edited for context and clarity.Shega: Ethiopia’s financial ecosystem has undergone a comprehensive transformation over the past few years. The…

Hydrogen could play a key role in aviation decarburization in the long term, and could revolutionize air transport on par with electric vehicles in the automotive sector. To that end, Airbus' ambition is to bring hydrogen-powered commercial aircraft to the market. The Zeroe project was launched in 2020 and investigated the feasibility of two major hydrogen propulsion technologies: hydrogen combustion and hydrogen fuel cells.In 2025, Airbus announced that hydrogen fuel cell technology has been chosen as a way to propel this future aircraft. The results of fuel cell prototypes and powertrain tests, as well as research into complementary technologies such…

Tarek Beeiry has been appointed Innside's new general manager by Meliá Bangkok Sukhumvit and is responsible for the 208-room hotel in Bangkok, Nut Neighborder. With over 20 years of hospitality experience in Asia, Africa and Australia, Beeiry brings a wealth of expertise to this role.This marks Behiley's first position at Melia Hotels International, which is expanding its Asian presence. Prior to this appointment, Beeiry served as Regional General Manager of Ennismore New Zealand and General Manager of SO/Auckland. He also holds the position of General Manager at Mondrian Seoul Itaewon.Beeyiry's experience in Thailand includes leadership roles at W Koh Samui,…

American Airlines Flight 587 crashed Airbus A300-605R passenger airplane flying Bell Harbor, New York, USA on November 12th, 2001. All 251 passengers and nine crew members were killed, and five individuals were killed on the ground.Most of the passengers on Flight 587 flew to the Dominican Republic from John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York and joined friends and relatives who waited to arrive at Las Americas International Airport in Santo Domingo. Ta. Then came the shocking news. Shortly after takeoff, American Airlines Airbus A300 crashed, killing everyone.The crash took place just two months after the September 11 attack,…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…

To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken. “Few worry about catching Covid anymore, as it’s just a matter of time before they do,” says Tea, a teacher at a school for…