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Farrell says debate over Australia as Lions destination 'insulting'
Eye Witness News
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SYDNEY - British and Irish Lions coach Andy Farrell has dismissed talk that the Wallabies are not worthy opponents as "insulting" and said it would be "tragic" if Australia was axed as a tour host. The Lions are seeking a series whitewash when...
10 Most Beautiful Places in Africa with Beaches
Daily Trust
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July 31, 2025
So I’ve been going down this massive rabbit hole researching the most beautiful places in Africa with beaches, and honestly? I started this project thinking I knew what I was talking about. Two months and probably 200+ Instagram accounts later,...
JICA supports IFNA, ECOWAS to strengthen food security and nutrition in West Africa
Joy FM
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July 31, 2025
The Initiative for Food and Nutrition Security in Africa (IFNA), in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), has announced a pivotal regional training designed to bolster national technical capacities for food...
UfarmX Founder Alexander Zanders Turns 100 Acres Into Fintech, Leads African Agriculture
Black Enterprise
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July 31, 2025
By operating in Nigeria, Senegal, and Liberia -- and plans to expand into Ivory Coast and Kenya -- more than 1,000 farmers use the UfarmX platform. Fintech entrepreneur and founder Alexander Zanders decided to be proactive when the world shut down...
IATA Urges African Governments to Reduce Aviation Taxes
This Day
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August 1, 2025
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has called on African states to reduce taxes and charges on air travel in Africa. The global body complained that taxes and charges in air travel in the region were 15 per cent higher than the...
Vacationing abroad with an embarrassment in the White House
Washington Blade - Washington D.C.
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July 31, 2025
By SCOTT BERTANI Pride is all about celebrating who we are as an LGBTQ+ community. As people. And part of that celebration is making sure we’re taking care of ourselves and looking out for one another. While Pride month may be over, the spirit...
African and Caribbean countries in prep stages for GB trade center
The Nassau Guardian
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ST. GEORGE’S, Grenada – African and Caribbean countries are in the process of designing their spaces for Grand Bahama’s Afro-Caribbean Trade and Expo Center, being developed by the Ministry for Grand Bahama and the African Export-Import Bank...
DeRoy family enjoys global enrichment, travel together
Viera Voice - Florida
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For many Florida residents, summer vacations often include trips to theme parks or an island getaway cruise. But for the DeRoy family, vacations are more about exploration and exposure to different cultures. Some of the destinations they have been...
High School District 230 official says travel bans could delay returning students
Chicago Tribune - Illinois
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July 31, 2025
With the start of the school year around the corner, Orland High School District 230 Superintendent Robert Nolting said there are concerns U.S. travel bans could delay some students’ return to school. Nolting said several student families recently...
12 National Parks That Redefine “Extreme Adventure”
Travelbinger
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August 1, 2025
Some national parks offer gentle hiking trails and scenic picnic spots. Others deliver experiences so intense they’ll test every limit you thought you had. These aren’t just protected landscapes, they’re nature’s proving grounds, where searing...
Cowbellpedia 2025: Peace Adewole and Kenechukwu Azuike emerge Winners with N5m each, all expense paid trip to Kenya
Nairametrics
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July 31, 2025
Cowbellpedia 2025, themed “The Mega Minds”, crowned Peace Adewole of Welkins International School and Kenechukwu Azuike of St. Gregory’s College as champions of the Junior and Senior categories, respectively. Both winners received N5 million each...
BBC broke TV’s golden rule with boring new series Destination X – no wonder a contestant got up and left
The Scottish Sun
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July 31, 2025
SOMETHING odd happened about halfway through episode one of BBC1’s heavily trailed new reality show, Destination X. One of the contestants, Mahdi, simply got up and left. 6 Destination X is hosted by Rob Brydon who takes an eternity to explain...
Ongoing sewage spills flagged as threat to Nelson Mandela Bay tourism
Herald (South Africa)
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July 31, 2025
Ward 2 councillor Sean Tappan said a section of the 600mm underground burst pipe has been identified in the harbour. “This is why the sewage spill occurred in the parking lot of Kings Beach. “If there’s a power failure in the Roedolf pump station,...
Tourism shift in Azerbaijan: sharp drop in Indian and Russian visitors, rise from Africa and Central Asia
AzerNews
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July 31, 2025
Tourism shift in Azerbaijan: sharp drop in Indian and Russian visitors, rise from Africa and Central Asia 31 July 2025 12:24 (UTC+04:00) The evolving trends highlight Azerbaijan’s increasing diversification in tourism sources, with growing...
Africa falls behind on air safety rules
Windhoek Observer
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Justicia Shipena Sub-Saharan Africa is falling behind global standards in aviation safety. The region has only implemented 59.49% of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and recommended practices (SARPS) across 46 of 48...
Air travel growth slows as global conflicts hit traffic, but load factors stay sky-high
WIT
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July 31, 2025
Air travel growth slows as global conflicts hit traffic, but load factors stay sky-high The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for June 2025 global passenger demand with the following highlights: Total demand, measured in...
Abu Dhabi’s hotel sector hit Dhs682 million in revenues during May
Gulf Today
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July 31, 2025
Hotel establishments in Abu Dhabi continued their positive performance in May 2025, driven by higher occupancy rates and an increasing number of international guests. The sector recorded total revenues of Dhs682 million, reflecting the sustained...
Lions and hyenas change behavior when tourists are nearby
Earth.com
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Every year, thousands of tourists head to Africa in search of wildlife encounters. For many, the chance to see lions and hyenas ranks high on their bucket list. National parks like Etosha in Namibia offer one of the best opportunities to witness...
Australia v British and Irish Lions preview: Tourists denied ‘greatness’ as third time’s the charm for Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies
Planet Rugby
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July 31, 2025
It all comes to an end at the Accor Stadium in Sydney as the Wallabies and British & Irish Lions collide one final time in 2025. There has been so much noise about this potentially being the last tour to Australia, with the Lions urged to explore...
Cool Off in Oregon’s Most Magical Indoor Forest at This “Treerific” Portland Museum
Only In Your State
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Legend has it that trees can talk—if you know how to listen. From towering redwoods to ancient bristlecone pines, forests are full of stories waiting to be heard and uncovered, and there’s no better place to start listening than at the World...