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Trump Considers Inclusion of Nigeria, 35 Other Countries on Travel Ban List
*African nations constitute nearly 70% of new line-up*US gives affected countries 60 days to meet new benchmarks Emmanuel Addeh in Abuja The United States is currently weighing the restriction of entry to citizens of an additional 36 countries,...

US memo flags four Caribbean countries for possible travel restrictions
WASHINGTON, Unites States (CMC) – Four of the five Eastern Caribbean nations offering citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes have found themselves on a new US State Department watchlist. Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St Kitts and Nevis, and...

US memo flags four C’bean CBI nations for possible travel restrictions
CMC – Four of the five Eastern Caribbean nations offering citizenship by investment (CBI) programmes have found themselves on a new US State Department watchlist. Antigua and Barbuda, Dominica, St. Kitts and Nevis, and Saint Lucia are listed in a...

JUST IN: Nigeria among countries facing possible new US travel ban
The administration of United States President Donald Trump has commenced plans to place a general visa ban on Nigerians. According to a report by the Washington Post, an internal memo signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday outlines a...

Trump considering adding another 36 countries to his no travel list including African and Caribbean nations: report
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UN Tourism Commission for Africa Meets to Boost Social Impact, Innovation, and Youth Empowerment
The UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF), brought together tourism leaders, government officials, and creative-sector stakeholders to chart a future where tourism drives lasting, inclusive development across the region. The event...

British tourists ditching Spain and Portugal for even cheaper destinations - here's where they're headed
British holidaymakers are ditching bargain breaks in European hotspots for affordable high-quality vacations in an entirely new continent, travel companies report. Many UK tourists are flocking to north Africa for holidays due to its year-round...

United Nations (UN) Tourism Commission For Africa Meets To Boost Social Impact, Innovation, And Youth Empowerment
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) MADRID, Spain, June 13, 2025/APO Group/ -- The UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF), brought together tourism leaders, government officials, and creative-sector stakeholders to chart a future where...

Spain, Greece and other holidaymakers may need extra document
Kieran Isgin Money & Lifestyle writer 13:52, 13 Jun 2025 Holidaymakers heading to Spain, Greece and other countries may need to obtain an extra document if they want to drive while abroad. And if you fail to apply for a permit, you could land...

Veronic Aisha Malack: The Gambian Trailblazer Redefining Women’s Football
- Advertisement - By: Muhammed Lamin Drammeh In the sun-drenched streets of Abuko, The Gambia, a young Veronic Aisha Malack chased a football with a defiance that would define her life. Surrounded by brothers and sisters, she kicked up dust on...

Thousands of Brits are ditching Europe for these three cheap African holiday destinations
WITH expensive hotels and overcrowded attractions, thousands of Brits are ditching Europe for more affordable destinations in Africa. Recent research by TUI has seen a boom in demand for North African holidays. 3 North Africa is becoming a much...

74 visa-free destinations Filipinos can visit
Ready to trade your screens for skylines? If your passport's feeling neglected and your feet are itching for an adventure, we’ve got just the ticket — or rather, 74 of them, as per Henley & Partners (H&P) and latest updates (as of July 8, 2025)....

Brits are ditching traditional Europe holiday hotspots for three 'perfect choice' destinations
11:58, 11 Jun 2025Updated 12:00, 11 Jun 2025 Thousands of British tourists are swapping traditional European hotspots for destinations in north Africa, according to recent reports from travel companies. Travel experts have reported that people are...

Great Seamanship: Tales from the Golden Globe Race
Solo round the world skipper Tapio Lehtinen has a narrow-miss when sleep deprived on the Golden Globe Race. Tom Cunliffe introduces this extract from The Last Voyage of Asteria Ten years or so ago I was contacted by a Finnish yachtsman, Tapio...
58 Visa-Free Destinations For Indian Passport Holders This Summer
Looking to travel this summer as an Indian passport holder? Good news, Indian travelers can visit up to 58 destinations visa-free. The top destinations are placed throughout Asia, Africa, and the Caribbean and Pacific Islands. Aside from these...

Hidden history on the SouthCoast: Explore these fun walking tours
Walking tours allow you to see hidden gems of history and learn local lore about your hometown that you never knew. They give you the opportunity to wander down memory lane, learn quirky tales, and discover the unique character of your city....

The sounds of summer
{child_byline}By LUZJENNIFER MARTINEZ, LISE BARNETT, and SOFIA BARR, Valley Breeze Staff Writers{/child_byline} If summer days are for sunshine, sand, and splashing around, then summer nights should be dedicated to enjoying the music of some of...

This African Island Nation Is Betting Big on Becoming The Next Global Tech Hub
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Trinidad and Tobago nationals to pay an extra US$250 for US visa
News Sean Douglas 11 Minutes Ago The US Embassy in Port of Spain. FILE PHOTO - TT nationals, along with other "aliens" under US immigration law, will soon have to pay an extra US$250 (roughly $1,750) on top of their visa fee of US$185, to enter...

The beautiful African country that's 'heaven on Earth' and a 'literal paradise'
If you are looking for you next holiday destination, then look no further. This African country has an abundance of stunning locations for you to choose from. Cape Verde is an island country and archipelagic state of West Africa, located in the...