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In
a watershed moment for African mobility, the Republic of
Congo has confirmed that it will scrap visa requirements
for all African nationals from 1 January
2027. The announcement, made by President Denis Sassou
Nguesso during the African Development Bank's 2026 Annual Meetings in
Brazzaville, trans… read more
Ghana's tourism trade has taken a
confident step deeper into East Africa, with the Tour
Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) wrapping up a
successful first-ever appearance at the 2026 Karibu-Kilifair tourism
expo in Arusha, Tanzania. The debut marks a significant milestone for
the West African nation's private tourism sec… read more
Nigeria
has once again come under the spotlight as one of the
most expensive countries in the world to operate an
airline, according to fresh warnings issued by the
International Air Transport Association (IATA). The disclosure, made
during the IATA Annual General Meeting held in Brazil, has reignited a
long-running … read more
South
Africa's tourism sector has delivered one of its most remarkable
performances in recent memory, recording a 29 per cent
year-on-year surge in international arrivals during April
2026. This historic jump has placed visitor volumes 9.6
per cent above pre-pandemic levels, signalling a complete and resounding
recov… read more
The
Government of Ghana has formally advised
its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa, citing
growing concerns over what it described as escalating xenophobic attacks
targeting African nationals. The advisory, issued in Accra on 1 June
2026, marks a significant diplomatic development with potentially … read more
African
travel professionals seeking to sharpen their competitive edge in the
rapidly evolving business events sector will have a significant
opportunity later this month when the 9th Africa Business
Tourism and MICE Masterclass takes place in Johannesburg.
Scheduled for 25 to 26 June 2026 at the BDO Offices in Wandere… read more
The
Republic of Congo has announced a landmark
decision that will allow all African passport holders to enter the
country without a visa from 1 January 2027.
This bold move positions the Central African nation among a growing
number of countries championing the cause of borderless travel across
the c… read more
Ghana
has taken a bold step toward continental integration and modernised
travel facilitation with the official launch of its
electronic visa platform and the immediate
elimination of visa fees for all African passport holders. For travel
professionals across sub-Saharan Africa, this development represents a
signific… read more
Togo
has officially eliminated visa requirements for citizens of every
African nation, marking a significant milestone in the
continent's gradual movement toward greater mobility and integration.
The new policy, which came into force on May 18, permits passport
holders from across Africa to enter the West African natio… read more
Ghana
has introduced a centralised digital system that consolidates tourism
registration, licensing, inspections, levy payments and public
verification into a single online platform. The Ghana
Tourism Information System, unveiled at the Accra City
Hotel on 19 May 2026, represents a fundamental shift in… read more
Congo to Open Borders Visa-Free to All Africans from January 2027 in Landmark Integration Push
TOUGHA Debuts at Karibu-Kilifair 2026, Opening Fresh East Africa Pathways for Destination Ghana
Nigeria Flagged Among World's Costliest Aviation Markets as IATA Pushes for Tax Cuts
Zimbabwe Emerges as Top African Source Market Driving South Africa's Record Tourism Boom
Ghana Issues Travel Advisory Against South Africa Amid Rising Xenophobic Incidents
MICE Industry Leaders to Gather in Johannesburg for Flagship Continental Masterclass
Congo Embraces Visa-Free Travel for All Africans Starting January 2027
Ghana Scraps Visa Fees for African Travellers and Unveils Digital Entry System
Togo Opens Doors to All African Passport Holders With New Visa-Free Entry Policy
Ghana Launches Digital Platform to Streamline Tourism Licensing and Combat Fraud
