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Clearly stung by the sudden influx of new #COVID19 cases, brought into the country by a group of West African sailors who flew into Mahe from two points in West Africa for a Spanish tuna seiner fleet crew exchange, has the Seychelles government reportedly changed tack, not allowing another crew exchange any time soon. Having been all but out of the… read more
Seychelles externalises fishing crew exchanges
Istanbul; Hagia Sophia to be converted into a mosque
Dating back to the 6th century, the Hagia Sophia is one of the most visited cultural sites in Turkey, as well as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
UNESCO has expressed concern over Erdogan’s vision for the historic structure, noting in a statement on Friday that the building has a“strong symbolic and universal value.” It called on Turke… read more
South Sudan: Aviation Authorities allow international flights
After nearly four months since closing down its air space in efforts to curb the spread of COVID-19, South Sudan has greenlighted the resumption of international flights. The country’s civil aviation authority said flights had already begun landing in Juba as the country continues its recovery from the impacts of the pandemic.
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Uganda’s hospitality industry hopeful of stimulus package from gov’t
Uganda is gradually easing Covid-19 restrictions after several weeks of mandatory lockdown. But among others, the country’s airport remains closed to international travellers forcing hotels into hibernation. 400,000 workers within the sector have been sent home without pay for the past three months.
“...And the majority of these are… read more
Kenya; No quarantine for tourists having nNo COVID-19 Symptoms
The government now says only passengers who will exhibit coronavirus-like symptoms will be subjected to a mandatory 14-day quarantine once their airspace is open for international passenger flights on August 1.
Transport Cabinet Secretary James Macharia said anybody who will come to Kenya with no symptoms of coronaviru… read more
Zimbabwe going towards full Reopening of Tourism Sector
Like many countries around the world, the Zimbabwe Tourism Authority has welcomed the easing of national lockdown. This is a positive step toward a full reopening of Zimbabwe’s tourism sector.
Zimbabwe was under lockdown as part of measures to curb the spread of the deadly Covid-19 pandemic. The lockdown has negatively affected the … read more
Nigeria not in Top 5 most powerful countries in Africa
Nigeria is conspicuously missing in the latest global ranking of the most powerful nations in the world with Egypt topping the list in Africa. According to a US News and World Report, published on pulse.ng, Egypt retained its position as the most powerful nation in Africa for 2020, as South Africa, Kenya, Ghana and Morocco made the… read more
Namibia's Tourism Revival Puzzle
Players in the tourism industry and the government are at loggerheads over the introduction of a mandatory quarantine period for tourists when borders open. The Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) says the move will frustrate the industry's efforts at recovery. The tug of war has sucked in minister of health and social services Kalumbi Shan… read more
Angola: resumption of international flights subject to specific restrictions
The reopening of the air borders of Angola could be done under special conditions. According to the aeronautical information circular of the National Institute of Civil Aviation, dated July 3, 2020, and consulted by Lusa, flights to and from the country will only be 75% filled, for the sake of respecting social distancing on board. The Portuguese n… read more
Eastern Sudan - Transport Drivers Strike for Higher Tariffs
Drivers of public transport vehicles in Kassala in Eastern Sudan have called-out a strike demanding higher tariffs. They complain that their business is not profitable under current conditions
A driver told Radio Dabanga that the continuing fuel crisis compels driver to buy petrol at the commercial price or from the parallel market.… read more
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