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JUST IN: Nigeria among countries facing possible new US travel ban
The administration of United States President Donald Trump has commenced plans to place a general visa ban on Nigerians. According to a report by the Washington Post, an internal memo signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Saturday outlines a...

Spanish police officer suspended over sexual exploitation of North African asylum seekers
Spain’s High Court of Justice in Madrid confirmed the punishment of a Spanish National Police officer facing a 90-day suspension without pay for demanding sex from several young North African migrants, including a minor, in hotels in Ceuta and the...

The beautiful African country with 17m tourists a year - and it wants even more
Africa is becoming ever more popular with globetrotters, with visitor numbers surging in recent years. The continent welcomed a whopping 74 million travellers last year, a 12% rise from 2023.Among the perennial favourite destinations are countries...

Saint Lucia Among Caribbean CBI Countries Listed in Leaked US Memo on Possible Travel Ban
The United States is considering a major expansion of its travel ban to include Saint Lucia and several other Caribbean nations that offer citizenship by investment (CBI), according to a leaked US State Department memo obtained by The Washington...

Make these aquariums part of your next family vacation
Noreen Kompanik | TravelPulse With summer on the horizon, families are no doubt already deep in their vacation planning modes. While theme parks, water parks, national parks and beaches are top draws, why not consider adding in an aquarium visit?...

Trump considering adding another 36 countries to his no travel list including African and Caribbean nations: report
Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

S'Court debunks allegations of justice’s political trip
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has refuted allegations circulating on social media and certain online platforms that a Justice of the apex court travelled to Benin City for reasons related to a political case. In a press statement signed by the...

Herald Heroes: Lana Lynn passes love of reading to people in Africa
Editor’s note – We invited readers to send in their nominations for “Herald Heroes,” an effort to recognize the heroics of people doing great things behind the scenes. We then pursued the nearly impossible task of winnowing the list to five...

Top 10 export destinations for Nigeria in Q1 2025: India takes the lead
Nigeria’s export trade saw a notable boost in Q1 2025, reaching N20.598 trillion, a 2.92% increase from N20.01 trillion recorded in the previous quarter. Year-on-year, this represents a 7.42% jump from N19.17 trillion posted in Q1 2024, according...

Tourism, not Oil, will power Africa’s future — FG
Laraba MUREY The Federal Government has said that Africa’s future prosperity lies not in oil or other natural resources but in tourism, culture, and the creative economy. The Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism and the Creative Economy, made this...

Pat Cummins' honest unfiltered take on WTC format after loss vs South Africa: ‘Didn’t end on right side but…'
Australia suffered a rare loss in an ICC final, something that the country’s cricket ethos isn’t used to happening to them often. Ultimately, they were outlasted in the ICC World Test Championship final by South Africa, who turned up when it...

‘Everyone’s back in the picture’: Aussies on notice as Cummins hints at Ashes ‘reset’
Captain Pat Cummins has foreshadowed a significant reset is in order for Australia after it surrendered the World Test Championship when beaten by five wickets by South Africa at Lord’s on Saturday. While Australia had its chances to defend the...

Blue Origin reveals passengers for 13th space tourism launch
Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin has revealed who will fly on its next space tourism mission. That six-passenger suborbital flight will lift off from the company's West Texas launch site, on a date that hasn't been announced yet. The upcoming mission is...

CT Tourism hopes to attract more visitors to Mother City after scooping awards at international tourism film festival
CAPE TOWN - Cape Town Tourism is hopeful that its recent international recognition will attract more visitors and deliver real benefits to local communities. The organisation scooped three silver awards at the 2025 International Tourism Film...

WTC final: South Africa celebrate first world title at Lord's
Aiden Markram scored one of the most significant centuries of the modern era as South Africa defeated Australia to win the World Test Championship final at Lord's on Saturday. Markram hit a majestic 136 as the Proteas chased down the 282-run...
Zanzibar’s AviaDev platform hits resounding success for aviation, tourism
ZANZIBAR: THE continental aviation and tourism sectors head for a new dawn after the climax of the AviaDev Africa 2025 Conference, a two-day event that gave airlines and airports a platform to share their responsibilities in serving the growing...

Ethiopia’s Cultural Wealth, Tourism Potential Draws Praise from American Journalist
Addis Ababa, June 14, 2025 (ENA)— Mychal Sargent, a journalist and Multimedia Manager at the U.S.-based emergency response company—Deployed Logix, has praised Ethiopia’s rich cultural heritage and diversity." In his recent trip to Addis Ababa, he...

Tourist Attractions in Texas
Written by Lana Law Updated Jun 13, 2025 Whether you're interested in a city getaway, a nature escape, a beach vacation, or finding an authentic off-the-beaten-path small town, Texas has everything you're looking for and more. This state is...

Is it safe to travel to the Middle East right now?
Iran continued its retaliatory missile and drone strikes on Israel early on Saturday, June 14, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, after a series of Israeli attacks on the heart of Iran’s nuclear programme and its armed...

Travel bans upset Arab Americans all over again
A Haraz Coffee House employee makes a drink on Monday in Dearborn in this image captured from video. (AP photo) DEARBORN — The ban on travel from certain countries that took effect Monday — reminiscent of President Donald Trump’s first-term...