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President of Turkmenistan held talks with head of Sao Tome and Principe
Turkmenportal
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President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the President of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe Carlos Manuel Vila Nova, the news program "Watan" reported. The meeting took place in Avaza on the sidelines of the Third UN...
Meeting of Turkmenistan’s President with São Tomé and Príncipe’s President Opens New Prospects for Cooperation
News Central Asia
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August 7, 2025
President of Turkmenistan Serdar Berdimuhamedov held a meeting with President of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe Carlos Manuel Vila Nova, who arrived in Turkmenistan to participate in the Third United Nations Conference on...
The President of Turkmenistan and the President of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe discussed issues of bilateral cooperation
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan
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August 7, 2025
07 August 2025 38 The President of Turkmenistan and the President of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe discussed issues of bilateral cooperation On August 6, 2025, President Serdar Berdimuhamedov met with the President of the...
NFA rolls out buses to Botswana for Brave Warriors fans
Windhoek Observer
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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Namibia Football Association (NFA), together with the ministry of education, youth, sports, innovation and arts and culture, will provide buses for fans travelling to Francistown, Botswana, to watch the Brave Warriors’ World...
Number of tourists visiting Armenia in first half of year decreased by 4.1%, to 907.1 thousand people
ARKA
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The number of foreign tourists visiting Armenia in January-June 2025 amounted to 907,135 against 946,162 for the same period in 2024, decreasing by 4.1%. YEREVAN, August 7. /ARKA/. The number of foreign tourists visiting Armenia in January-June...
Swerve the obvious with these alternative ideas for your next adventure
The Times
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There are several great reasons to visit an under-the-radar destination on your next trip. With overtourism an increasing problem in some of the world’s travel hotspots, you’d be consciously helping the heaving likes of Amsterdam, Venice and...
Visa-Free Travel: 65 Countries Now Open To Philippine Passport Holders
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) For many Filipinos, the dream of exploring the world is becoming more accessible than ever. Whether it's wandering through the vibrant souks of Morocco, diving into the crystal-clear waters of Fiji, or strolling the buzzing...
Ghana Embraces Global South with Visa-Free Travel
Africa.com
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August 2, 2025
As US travel restrictions tighten, Ghana is enhancing its passport’s global mobility through visa-free access across the Global South. The West African nation recently signed visa waiver agreements with Colombia, Mozambique, Dominica, and São Tomé...
Countries Where Ghanaian Passport Holders Can Travel Without a Visa in August 2025
Ghlagatin
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August 2, 2025
The number of visa free countries for Ghanaian passport holders have increased. The ministry of Foreign Affairs recently added five new countries to this. This is according to a report by GhanaWeb. As of 1st August, 2025, Ghanaian passport holders...
Ghana expands visa-free travel with Global South as US borders tighten
Africanews
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July 31, 2025
Ghanaians can now travel visa-free to four countries in the Global South, a move aimed at strengthening passport power after the US imposed travel restrictions on several African nations. Ghana signed a visa waiver agreement with Colombia,...
Travel Bans Are Back – Are Exemptions Possible?
JD Supra - California
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July 21, 2025
Travel bans are back, with an initial list of 19 countries, and that list may be expanded to include an additional 36 nations. This latest round of travel restrictions find their basis in Presidential Proclamation 10949 “Restricting the Entry of...
The beautiful island in Africa that is 'heaven on Earth' but no one travels to
Daily Express
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July 28, 2025
A two-island country off Africa’s west coast is home to lush rainforests, stunning beaches, and a vibrant culture, yet it remains largely undiscovered by global travellers. In a 2020 interview with CNN, São Tomé tour guide Luís Miguel described it...
African Creators Boldly Redefine Global Travel
News Central TV
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July 28, 2025
A new generation of African content creators is shaping how Africans travel and navigate borders, while weaving narratives that transcend geographical boundaries. Intra-African travel is increasing as social media plays a significant role. Kimora...
Ghanaians can travel to these 4 countries without visas after Parliament’s ratification
GhanaWeb
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July 27, 2025
Ghanaian travelers will not need visas to some countries after Parliament ratified four visa waiver agreements. The countries include São Tomé and Príncipe, Colombia, the Commonwealth of Dominica and Mozambique. Announcing this in a post shared...
Ghanaians are now permitted to travel to four additional countries, including Colombia, without the need for a visa
Ghlagatin
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July 27, 2025
Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced a major boost for Ghanaian passport holders. In a Facebook post on Sunday, 26th July, 2025, he revealed that Parliament has unanimously approved four new visa waiver...
Ghana Secures Visa-Free Travel to Four Nations
News Ghana
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July 27, 2025
Ghana’s Parliament has unanimously ratified visa waiver agreements with four countries, eliminating travel visa requirements for Ghanaian passport holders. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced the ratification via social...
Book Review: Why No? – An Indian Woman’s Journey To The World’s Most Misunderstood Places
Free Press Journal
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August 16, 2025
To be stuck with wanderlust is a much-wanted illness. Travelling truly changes your view of the world. But what happens when those places are not your last choice or just too chaotic to visit? Meet Ankitha Rajendran, whose travel interests include...
Raymond Charles Penland, 77, of Virginia Beach
Williamsburg Yorktown Daily - Virginia
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July 25, 2025
Lieutenant Raymond C. Penland, a native of Opelika, Alabama, passed away on Saturday, July 19, 2025, of pulmonary fibrosis. He was born April 17, 1948, the son of the late Sara Penland and Sergeant First Class Raymond D. Penland. He graduated from...
Yes, cruises can be good for you — take these 10 wellness sailings
The Times
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Wellness is catching up with excess nowadays on cruise ships, although there’s still plenty of the latter if you want it. But if fitness, yoga, meditation and healthy eating is more your thing than calorific cocktails and bottomless buffets,...
CSOs on migration committed to ratifying freedom movement protocol
Graphic
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August 16, 2025
Civil society organisations (CSOs) on migration across Africa have reiterated their commitment to promote the ratification of the African Union (AU) Free Movement Protocol. The position was made known during a high-impact hybrid workshop and...