Tag: Tourism
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Kidnapping of foreigners soars in Africa’s lawless Sahel region
When Marin Petrović arrived in Bamako in early September last year, he was elated. The Bosnian national had spent years applying for tourist visas to Mali, only to be repeatedly denied on security grounds. The West African country has long been afflicted by civil war, foreign military interventions, and Islamist insurgencies. “Now it was finally…
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🇪🇬 Egypt: Luxor festival sees Tahtib take centre stage
At a cultural festival in the Egyptian city of Luxor last week, the spotlight was primarily on tahtib, which is part sport, part traditional dance. With its moves drawn from a martial art, tahtib has its origins back in ancient Egypt, as the director of the festival’s opening ceremony explained. “Many tahtib players are participating…
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🇰🇪 Groundings and Growth: Kenya Airways Navigates Turbulence Amid Fleet Expansion Plans
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), finds itself in a period of contrasting fortunes, grappling with severe operational disruptions while simultaneously charting an ambitious course for future growth. The airline is currently contending with significant maintenance delays that have sidelined a third of its wide-body fleet, casting a shadow over its recovery…
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🇱🇷 Birth tourism: US go deny visa to foreign nationals wey wan go America to born for citizenship
The visa wahala continues. The United States Embassy in Monrovia has issued a reminder to Liberians and other travelers that apply for a U.S. visa with the intent of giving birth in America—so that the child can obtain U.S. citizenship—is strictly prohibited under U.S. immigration law. In its social media post on Wednesday, August 27,…
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🇪🇬 Shanghai Museum opens for 168 hours for a final look at ancient Egypt
The Shanghai Museum will be open for 168 hours straight from Monday to Sunday during the last week of its grand exhibition, “On Top of the Pyramid: The Civilization of Ancient Egypt.” The museum has introduced half-price tickets for late-night visitors during the final week. A promotion offering nearly 500 cultural and creative products at…
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🇱🇷 NASSCORP Announces Plans for New Hotel Project in Ganta
In a move to expand its asset base and support regional development, the National Social Security and Welfare Corporation (NASSCORP) has unveiled plans to construct a modern hotel complex in Ganta City, one of Liberia’s fastest-growing urban hubs. According to Mikerwon Zuu, NASSCORP’s Regional Director for Region Six, the development will not only enhance the…
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War in Gaza Deepens Economic Woes in Egypt
Egypt’s economy, already grappling with years of instability, faces even greater challenges as the ongoing war in Gaza adds new layers of strain. The escalation of violence between Israel and Palestinian forces—alongside heightened tensions with regional neighbors—has further complicated Egypt’s path to economic recovery and reform. Economic Pressures Before the Conflict Egypt has been wrestling…
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Egypt revokes the operating licenses of 16 tourism companies and reports them to the public prosecutor following Haj-related fatalities, reports say
🇪🇬 Egypt revokes the operating licenses of 16 tourism companies and reports them to the public prosecutor following Haj-related fatalities, reports say According to the country’s medical and security sources, a total of 530 Egyptians lost their lives during the annual Haj pilgrimage to Mecca this year due to extreme heat. On Thursday, with a…
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