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African SIDS Blue Economy Project Showcased at the Africa Blue Economy Week in Addis Ababa
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GWP
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The USD 9 million initiative, which will be implemented over a period of 3 and a half years, is designed to transform livelihoods and ecosystems across six island nations, namely Cabo Verde, Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritius, São Tomé and...
Owner: The Global Water Partnership (GWP)
I sold my house to go travelling full time and I've visited 168 countries - here's why Iran and Iraq are two of my favourite places (and why I feel safer abroad than in the UK)
To say that Lynn Stephenson likes travelling would be an understatement. The 61-year-old's wanderlust is so powerful that she sold her house to go globetrotting full-time and has now visited 168 countries out of 195. She told MailOnline Travel...
Owner: Jonathan Harmsworth
Visa-free Travel for Bangladeshi Passport Holders in 2025: Top Destinations to Explore
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Traveling abroad is often an exciting dream, but for many, navigating visa requirements can make the process feel overwhelming. From embassy visits to lengthy approvals, securing a visa can turn a simple plan into a complicated ordeal. Thankfully,...
Owner: Enayetullah Khan
The 10 best new cruise ship holidays launching in 2025 - from Greece to Africa
It’s a cruiser’s favourite time of year: wave season! From now through until March is the chance for travellers to score major savings on cruises and explore the new routes and ships being launched in 2025. A raft of new itineraries and brand new...
Owner: Reach PLC
US adds seven countries to visa bond list
Washington: The United States has expanded its visa bond program, adding seven countries whose citizens will now be required to pay a refundable bond of up to $15,000 when applying for a B1/B2 (business or tourism) visa. Effective October 23,...
Owner: Salman Iqbal
Spain tops 2025 travel hotlist: Canary islands and Seville shine in Bloomberg’s rankings
A map of the Canary Islands, a sun-soaked Spanish archipelago renowned for its luxury, natural beauty, and vibrant culture, making it a top destination for 2025 Credit : Shutterstock, AustralianCamera If you’re already dreaming of your 2025...
Owner: Euesden Family
What the Madagascar Coup Means for Africa, Mining, and Competition in the Indian Ocean: Africa File Special Edition
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To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky. Key Takeaway: The Malagasy military took power in Madagascar in response to weeks of massive...
Owner: American Enterprise Institute For Public Policy Research
Incredible African island completely ignored by tourists is 'heaven on Earth'
Sao Tome and Principe is a hidden gem off West Africa's coast that remains off the radar for most ( Image: (Image: Getty)) Holiday-seekers looking beyond the well-trodden paths to Africa's beautiful islands often think of Mauritius, the...
Owner: Reach PLC
Thailand’s new e-visa system targets African tourists in travel boost
Picture courtesy of Toechok The Embassy of Thailand rolled out the e-visa carpet for nine African nations on January 1 in a further bid to boost tourism. The popular e-visa programme is designed to bolster security and streamline the application...
Owner: Paul Trayman & Brennan Campbell
The new £11k cruise holiday visiting 3 incredible counties tourists almost never visit
American cruise line Crystal Cruises has unveiled an incredible 31-night cruise holiday, new for 2025, that will explore the western coast of Africa and Europe, calling in nine countries. As an added bonus, many of the destinations on the...
Owner: Reach PLC
Extraordinary Travel Festival participants reveal dream…
Organisers of the Extraordinary Travel Festival held last year in Bangkok, Thailand just released a list of dream destinations for some of the world’s most travelled people. It will be recalled that around 250 of the world’s most intrepid...
Owner: Tim Charlton
How to make travel plans with Oman passport
Muscat: The Sultanate of Oman's Passport is ranked 59th in the world with a visa-free score of 86, confirming the fact that the country has been constantly improving its rankings from a rank of 71 in 2021 to 60 in 2024 and 59 in 2025. According to...
Owner: Omani Government
Where to take a cruise holiday in 2025
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An easy, stress-free way to see multiple destinations without having to repack suitcases dozens of times, cruise holidays are becoming a way of holiday life for many. According to industry body Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), 2.3...
Owner: Richard Clingen
Flames coach Pasuwa names squad without Babatunde in World Cup qualifiers matches
BLANTYRE-(MaraviPost)-Malawi National Football Team head coach, Kalisto Pasuwa, has announced a 26-man squad set to face Equatorial Guinea and São Tomé and Príncipe in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. The Flames will host Equatorial Guinea on 9...
Owner: Elwin Mandowa
Pasuwa Maintains Core Squad for October World Cup Qualifiers
Flames Head Coach Kalisto Pasuwa has maintained 24 of the 26 players who featured in last month’s FIFA World Cup Qualifiers against Namibia and Liberia, in his final 25-man squad for the upcoming encounters against Equatorial Guinea and São Tomé...
Owner: Piason Nkhoma
2025 getaways: where Wallpaper* editors will be travelling to this year
It’s not exactly easy to pinpoint where the Wallpaper* editors will be. From design festivals to fashion weeks and OOO adventures, there’s always something exciting on our team’s calendars. Keep reading to find out where the magazine’s staff...
Owner: Future PLC
It's quizmas! Pit your wits against our annual travel knowledge challenge
We wish you a Merry Quizmas and a travelling new year! The Mirror's annual travel quiz for 2024 awaits. Put the kettle on, put your feet up and put your global getaway knowledge to the test. No Googling! Answers can be found at the bottom of the...
Owner: Reach PLC
The 116 Travel Destinations That Are Visa-Free For U.S. Passport Holders
Credit: Canva. The winter holidays are here, and holiday travel is officially in full swing across the country. Whether you’re planning to visit family or plotting a little escape to rest and relax in the sun, there are so many travel destinations...
Owner: Ignacio Bachiller Ströhlein
WFF 2025: Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum Pitches $15.9 Billion In Agrifood Opportunities
ROME – The Hand-in-Hand (HIH) Investment Forum 2025 opened today at the headquarters of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) headquarters, showcasing more than $15.9 billion in investment cases that target improving...
Owner: The National Tribune Australia
Unfree movement — why can’t Africans travel around Africa?
Unlock the Editor’s Digest for free Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. The Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote and I don’t have much in common. While he oversees a sprawling empire worth...
Owner: Nikkei Inc. Employees