Author: Chukwu Godlove

After months of denial, the United Kingdom aviation authorities finally granted Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest carrier, approval to fly to Heathrow Airport. Air Peace Chairman, Mr. Allen Onyema, who disclosed this said the airline has concluded plans to commence direct flight operations from Abuja to Heathrow with effect from October 26, 2025. Daily Trust reports that there has been controversy over the refusal of the aviation authorities in the UK to grant Air Peace permit to fly to Heathrow, the number one and most prestigious airport in the UK. Since it commenced operations in March 2024 to the UK, the…

When people ask me when to visit Botswana, I smile and say, “April.” It’s not the obvious choice, and that’s precisely why I love it. There’s a certain magic to experiencing Botswana during this quiet shoulder month that I simply can’t get enough of. Here’s why visiting Botswana in April stole my heart and might just steal yours, too.Adorable young wildlife is just one of the reasons for visiting Botswana in April, Image Credit: Brad Mitchell1. Green Season Glory Without the CrowdsApril falls into a sweet spot known as the shoulder season when the landscapes are still lush from recent…

Holidaymakers heading to Mauritius later this year will need to budget a little extra: the island nation is introducing a nightly tourist tax aimed at boosting its public revenue from the flourishing tourism sector. Dan DY/Unsplash From 1 October 2025, all travellers aged 12 and up will be charged an additional €3 per night (approximately R62) for every night spent in hotels, guesthouses, tourist residences, and domaines (estate or vineyard accommodations), according to Travel News. ALSO READ: Kisawa Sanctuary: Sustainable luxury in Mozambique The fee will be collected directly by the establishment and paid monthly to the Mauritius Revenue Authority.…

US President Donald Trump’s administration is considering significantly expanding its travel restrictions by potentially banning citizens of 36 additional countries from entering the United States – 25 of which are on the African continent – according to an internal State Department cable issued over the weekend. Earlier this month, Trump signed a proclamation banning the entry of citizens from 12 countries, saying the move was needed to protect the United States against “foreign terrorists” and other national security threats. In an internal diplomatic cable signed by US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, the State Department proposed extending the restrictions to…

For the first time in six years, an elephant has been sighted in Senegal’s Niokolo-Koba National Park, rekindling hope for the survival of the species in this protected area. This marks the first confirmed sighting of Ousmane since 2019, when the park’s elephant population was believed to have dwindled to just five to ten individuals — a fraction of the hundreds that once roamed there. Grainy, black-and-white camera trap footage captured the moment a bull elephant — estimated to be between 35 and 40 years old — wandered into frame at night, pausing to look at the lens before disappearing…

Cape Town — The U.S. State Department confirmed that there is no cut-off date for countries to come up with an “action plan” to adhere to the Donald Trump administration’s expanded travel ban. When asked about many African countries being on the list of 36, U.S. State Department spokesperson Tammy Bruce said: “So noting where a country perhaps, as you did, is located, the geoposition – the actual location – of a country is not a factor, or what continent that country is on. These are about very specific aspects about whether or not the United States feels it can…

Across continents and cultures, people have perfected the art of the warm drink — something to cradle on cold mornings or long winter nights. From bustling bazaars to snow-laced villages, here are eight of the world’s cosiest drinks worth seeking out. Champurrado – Mexico’s ancient hot chocolate Picture/Esmeralda Cardenas/Masienda Hot chocolate in Mexico is anything but ordinary. Champurrado, a thick, indulgent variation, is made with masa harina (corn flour), cinnamon, piloncillo (raw cane sugar), and Mexican chocolate. With roots tracing back to the Aztecs, this drink has survived centuries of tradition and is especially popular during Día de los Muertos…

Ethiopian Airlines this week launched a new route to Hyderabad, India, as the airline solidifies its presence in India to serve growing travel demand. Africa’s largest carrier and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, launched the new passenger service on 16 June 2025 with thrice-weekly flights. The new route provides more choice and seamless connections to passengers to and through India and the region at large and underscores the airline’s commitment to strengthening connectivity between Africa and India. When launching the new route, Mesfin Tasew, group chief executive of Ethiopian Airlines, remarked, “We are pleased to commence this new…

Some bookshops are worth travelling for — not just for the titles they stock, but for the views they offer. From oceanfront terraces to churches-turned-libraries, these literary gems invite you to slow down, soak it all in, and maybe stay for just one more chapter. Atlantis Books – Oia, Santorini, Greece Picture/Friends of Friends/Yannis Drakoulidis On a sun-bleached cliff in Santorini’s postcard-perfect village of Oia, Atlantis Books has carved out a literary sanctuary overlooking the Aegean. The shop is built into the cliffside, with hand-lettered signs, books stacked to the rafters, and a terrace where you can read while watching…

Liberia is among 36 countries the Trump Administration is reportedly considering for new travel restrictions that could limit their citizens’ entry into the United States. According to an internal memo reviewed by The Washington Post, governments of the listed nations have been given 60 days to meet newly established benchmarks and requirements set by the U.S. State Department. The memo, as reported by The Washington Post, outlines a range of benchmarks that the Trump Administration claims these countries are currently failing to meet. Some countries, it notes, lack a competent or cooperative central government capable of producing reliable identity or…