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Ghana's Africa
World Airlines Limited (AWA) is preparing to take a
significant leap forward in its operational capability, with ambitious
plans to expand and upgauge its fleet to as many as ten
Embraer E190 regional jets within the next 18 to 24
months. This forward-looking strategy was revealed by the… read more
Angola
is fast emerging as one of Africa's most exciting hospitality
frontiers, and global hotel giant Hilton
appears determined to play a leading role in shaping that future.
High-level discussions held this week in Luanda between Angolan Minister
of Tourism Marcio Daniel and
Guy Hutchinson… read more
Ghana's Ministry
of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has formally called
on Parliament to lend stronger support to the country's tourism,
cultural, and creative sectors, as the West African nation pushes to
cement its position as a premier destination and cultural powerhouse on
the continent. The appeal came during a… read more
A
high-profile visa refusal involving Ghanaian midfielder
Thomas Partey has triggered urgent diplomatic talks
between Accra and Ottawa, casting a spotlight on the complex
relationship between sovereign immigration laws and international
sporting events. The Villarreal star was blocked from entering Canada
for the Bla… read more
A
major shake-up is on the horizon for travellers seeking United States
visas across Africa. According to an internal State
Department memo revealed by the Associated Press,
Washington intends to slash the number of embassies and consulates
handling visa applications on the continent from approximately
50 loc… read more
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
Africa World Airlines Charts Bold Fleet Expansion with Embraer E190 Jets to Power Regional Growth
Hilton Eyes Bigger Footprint in Angola as Luanda Talks Open Door to New Hotel Pipeline
Ghana Targets 70% Rise in Tourist Arrivals by 2029 as Ministry Seeks Stronger Parliamentary Backing
US Visa Processing in Africa to Be Consolidated into 20 Strategic Hubs
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
