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Hotel launches Astro-tourism in Samburu
The Standard
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Sopa Lodge launches Astro tourism in Samburu. [File Courtesy] In an era where light pollution increasingly obscures the night sky, a hotel in Samburu is taking advantage of the clear skies in the region with an Astro-tourism package. Here, amidst...
Africa must build health sovereignty - AfCFTA urges African leaders
GhanaWeb
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June 21, 2025
The Secretary General of the AfCFTA Secretariat, Wamkele Mene, has highlighted the critical need for advanced medical facilities and quality health services in Africa. According to him, this will help retain monies that are currently funding...
African problems need African solutions, Don tells leaders
Business Day
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June 22, 2025
Adebayo Olukoshi, a Nigerian and professor at the Wits School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa Adebayo Olukoshi, a Nigerian and professor at the Wits School of Governance, University of the Witwatersrand, South Africa,...
NH man thought a decade-old misdemeanor was behind him. Then he took a vacation in Europe and was detained by ICE on his return.
Valley News - New Hampshire
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Fabian Schmidt had no control over the light. It stayed on overhead from 6:30 in the morning until 11:30 at night. Which was a surprise for the 34-year-old New Hampshire resident because he always thought of prison as a dark place, like in the...
Dazzling destination for Tanzanian tourists
Daily News Tanzania
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June 22, 2025
TANZANIA: AS the world counts down to Expo 2025 in Dubai, Tanzanians are being encouraged to view the UAE city not just as a land of skyscrapers and luxury shopping, but as a diverse, inclusive, and culturally rich travel destination. The Dubai...
Matawalle: Nigeria to Host West Africa’s International Centre for Electronic Navigational Charts
Equity Media
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June 22, 2025
The Honourable Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, MON, has announced the establishment of the International Centre for Electronic Navigational Charts (ENC) – West Africa Regional Office and Training Centre – to be hosted...
Editorial: Does APM have political stamina to win electorates confidence after return from secret RSA medical trip?
The Maravi Post
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June 22, 2025
As we at Maravipost reflect on the recent return of former President Arthur Peter Mutharika (APM) from his medical treatment in South Africa, it is essential to address the significant gap that has emerged in the public discourse surrounding his...
Football – New Destination for Coach Nassif Bayaoui
Tunisie Numerique
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June 22, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Oman’s Al-Nahda Club has announced the appointment of Tunisian coach Nassif Bayaoui as head of the first team. Mohamed Haj Ali will serve as assistant coach, a role he previously held at Club Africain. It is...
Africa's only Spanish-speaking country that's one of world's 'most corrupted'
Daily Express
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June 22, 2025
Africa is home to many beautiful countries, and the world’s second-largest continent is becoming increasingly popular with tourists. However, certain nations still face challenges, and one of the biggest is corruption. Article continues below...
I'm the first person to travel to every country in the world without getting on a plane — how I did it
AOL
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Clockwise from right: Selena Wright; Mike Douglas; Pavel Toropov Clockwise from right: Thor Pedersen in New Zealand, 2022; Sri Lanka in 2023 and Hong Kong in 2020.For Travel + Leisure’s column Traveling As, we’re talking to travelers about what...
We are repositioning Oyo as investment destination in Nigeria – Makinde
Blueprint Newspapers Limited
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June 22, 2025
Governor Seyi Makinde of Oyo state Friday said his administration is repositioning the state as investment destination in Nigeria. The governor who stated this while presenting a ‘State of the State Address,’ at the Oyo State House of Assembly in...
Here are the 'coolest' European destinations to visit in summer
Gulf Today
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June 22, 2025
Shade seekers can rejoice, holiday travel trends are changing and tan-refreshing, sunbed-stewing summer getaways are on the decline. In light of the ongoing climate crisis, Brits - habitually inclined to boil abroad - are redirecting their...
Arusha to host 100 global travel agents in major tourism forum
The Citizen
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Arusha. Tanzania’s safari capital, is set to host nearly 100 high-profile travel agents from across the globe in a prestigious tourism forum scheduled for September 24–26, 2025. The event, organised by the Association for the Promotion of Tourism...
EADB secures $40mn from OPEC fund to drive SME growth, infrastructure in East Africa
The Citizen
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Dar es Salaam. The East African Development Bank (EADB) has signed a $40 million (approximately Sh105.7 billion) loan agreement with the OPEC Fund for International Development to boost small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and key...
Photos of 1980s African-Caribbean life in Bradford to be displayed
Great British Life
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A selection of photos by a Bradford-based photographer are to go on display at a museum. Victor Wedderburn's photos, which capture 1980s African-Caribbean life in the city, will be shown at the National Science and Media Museum as part of Bradford...
Africa’s Power Revolution: Gas Turbine Leaders To Converge At Asset Management Confab
Daily Independent
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June 22, 2025
2 LAGOS – The Annual Gas Turbine Asset Management Conference 2025, an initiative of Thomassen Energy and PE Energy, is set to take place on June 23 – 24, 2025, at the Continental Hotel, Abuja. With the theme “Unleashing Value: Innovative Asset...
Ethiopian to Enhance Regional Operations with Two Twin Otter 300-G Aircraft Orders from De Havilland
Breaking Travel News
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June 23, 2025
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest fleet operating carrier in Africa, plans to enhance its domestic operations with the latest evolution of the renowned Twin Otter family, The Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft. Solidifying the vision, Ethiopian...
RETHABILE RADEBE | South Africa's post-apartheid far left has always been a figment of our imagination
Times LIVE
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According to these people, my decision not to vote meant that I was part of the problem. I have always been conflicted about voting and participating in politics in a way that would not cause a moral conflict. By choosing to be affiliated with a...
Underwater tourism: Mombasa's next multi-million frontier in job creation for...
TUKO
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June 22, 2025
The Mombasa county government is targeting untapped oceanic potential in a bid to uplift its locals’ livelihoods County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Tourism, Mohamed Osman, said the new venture is targeted at attracting visitors seeking...
Best regional airlines in Africa in 2025, according to latest ranking
Business Insider Africa
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June 22, 2025
While long-haul giants like Emirates and Qatar Airways often steal the spotlight, it’s the regional airlines that keep continents truly connected, especially in Africa, where local carriers bridge gaps between major cities, remote towns, and...