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…As more than 40 new eligible countries and policy updates emerge Among other African countries, Nigeria, South Africa and Ghana have implemented policy updates to the new US (US) visa waiver program in 2025, including permit privilege eligibility. The US Department of State recently announced the 2025 Visa Waiver Program (VWP) update. This update simplifies visa-free entry to the US for millions of people around the world, making business, tourism and transport travel more accessible. However, some others regret new developments as the new VWP presents exciting opportunities for international travelers from many countries. The 2025 Visa Waiver Program includes…

Malawi has become the 38th country to participate in the African Air Transport Market (SAATM), a key African Union initiative aimed at liberalizing atmospheric travel across the continent. The signature formalized the commitment with Dr. Amani Abu Zeid, chairman of Infrastructure and Energy, at the 38th African Union Summit held at Addis Ababa of Malawi Foreign Minister Nancy Tembo. The move is expected to increase regional connectivity, lower airfares and stimulate trade and tourism. SAATM, part of the African Union Agenda 2063, is attempting to create a seamless air transport sector by removing restrictions on airline operations between member states.…

Afrijet Business Service (J7), one of the leading airlines in Central Africa, has expanded its network by adding Port Harcourt in Nigeria and Bangui in Central Africa, to promote regional travel. It brought total destinations to 16 cities. Afrijet officially launched the Port Harcourt route on January 21, 2025, providing a direct air link between Ribbleville, Gabon and Port Harcourt International Airport. Afrijet general director Nyl Moret-Mba said the service is currently operating twice weekly on Tuesdays and Fridays, departing from Libreville at 9:15am and 3:30pm, and on Wednesdays and Fridays. On the way home, we arrived and went to…

Video from the scene shows Mitsubishi CRJ-900LR upside down on a snowy runway as emergency workers hose it down. WASHINGTON – Delta Air Lines jets flipped the roof over Monday while landing at Toronto's Pearson Airport, but all 80 people on board survived, with those injuries suffering relatively minor injuries, the airport's finest The management officer said. Snow protrudes to 40 mph (65 kph) when a flight from Minneapolis attempted to communicate between the tower and the pilot, with 76 passengers and four crew members attempting to land around 2:15pm. It was snowing. When the plane lands, it's very dramatically…

More and more questions from readers are in this version. How should the increased risk from climate change affect my decision to buy a home? Or, where should you buy a house, and what should you keep in mind?Insurance costs in some parts of the country are far above inflation, so it seems particularly urgent now. This is advice from experts.What are your concerns?When considering your home buying decision, it is useful to think in terms of risk in two categories, according to Jesse Keenan, a professor at Tulane University who studies the impact of climate change on real estate.The…

This article was written by National Geographic Traveler (UK).Holding aloft pair of dried coca leaves, the dancers paused, the drums beating faster and exploded into the song. “Yeah! Yeah! They play melody on Quena (Andese flute), and passengers gather and squint their eyes with smoke from the burning offerings on the platform at Poloi station. Colored with vegetable dyes. The welcoming theatre skirt hops from one foot to the other to flare, setting the tone for the next four hours: a journey filled with music, colours and indigenous Quechua culture.From the Cusco district in southeastern Peru to the town of…

The South African hotel industry introduced a mix of resilience and growth in January 2025, as revealed in CoSTar Group's latest STR report. This comprehensive analysis is based on data collected from a sample of 432 census properties and 240 properties nationwide, with occupancy rate (OCC%), average daily rate (ADR), and available rooms. Provides insights about revenue per (RevPar), and annual revenue per year. Annual performance shift. Measured on the South African Rand (ZAR), the report highlights trends at national, regional and star rating levels for January 2025 compared to January 2024. National Overview: Grow steadily with moderate profits The…

If you often suffer from stomach problems such as bloating and nausea, you find it difficult to fly, and your diet may be partially responsible. Changes in airplane cabin pressure and oxygen levels can inhibit food digestion and contribute to bloating, gaseous, or nausea.Furthermore, low humidity in aircraft cabins can further increase dehydration and digestive issues.However, you don't have to be at the mercy of the plane's condition while traveling, and by being careful about what you eat before you fly, you can minimize the risk of gastrointestinal problems on board. Jamie Fraser, travel expert at Summer Camp Wild Packs,…

The Italian government has pledged to support Tanzania's efforts to maintain Mount Kilimanjaro and enhance the attraction of tourism. The pledge, released during discussions with Italians and Tanzanian officials, strengthens conservation efforts around Africa's highest peak, an important attraction for international visitors, and improves infrastructure. I aim to do that. Italy's support is expected to focus on environmental protection, sustainable tourism initiatives and capacity building for local stakeholders. As Kilimanjaro is one of Tanzania's most visited attractions, this collaboration helps maintain ecological integrity while increasing the visitor's experience and accessibility. This initiative is consistent with broader efforts to promote responsible…

Greenpeace is scheduled to go to trial Monday before a North Dakota ju judge goes bankrupt if successful in a bomb case.Dallas-based company Energy Transfer sued Greenpeace in 2017, accusing him of accusing a noisy protest nearly a decade ago over the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline near Standing Rocksoo Booking. Activists say the lawsuit is a thinly veiled tactic to curb freedom of speech and set a horrifying precedent for protest groups, with Greenpeace playing a supportive role only in Native American-led demonstrations. I say it.”This trial is a key test of the future of the First Amendment,…