Author: Chukwu Godlove
Washington D.C. / Port Sudan — Sudan has been added to a list of countries whose nationals are barred from entering the US under a new travel ban signed by President Donald Trump, yesterday. The measure, citing national security concerns, will come into effect on June 9. Sudan joins 11 other countries facing full restrictions: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, and Yemen. Nationals from seven additional countries will face partial limitations. According to the recent proclamation by President Trump, the US government says Sudan lacks a reliable system for issuing…
Akagera National Park projects to make some $4.9 million in tourism revenue in 2025, according to a report by African Parks, the organisation that manages the protected area. The projection follows a 3 per cent decline to $4.7 million in 2024, despite recording some 2,000 more visitors than in the previous year. The decrease was mainly attributed to reduction in average spending per visitor, impacted by health concerns and temporary facility closure. ALSO READ: Plan underway to boost Akagera National Park’s rhino population The outbreaks of Marburg and Monkeypox diseases in the last quarter of 2024 led to cautious visitor…
The African Union has expressed deep concern over President Donald Trump’s sweeping travel ban on citizens from seven African countries, warning that the restrictions will damage decades of carefully nurtured diplomatic and commercial ties between the United States and the continent. Seven of the 12 countries targeted by Trump’s travel ban, announced on Wednesday, are on the African continent. As of Monday, 9 June, citizens of Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Libya, Somalia and Sudan will no longer be allowed entry to the US. Burundi, Sierra Leone and Togo are among seven further nations subjected to partial…
Girls and young women across Buganda have been called upon to build confidence and actively participate in cultural matters, challenging the long-standing dominance of men in spaces where women can also lead and contribute meaningfully to the development of society. The powerful message was delivered during a colorful showcase of cultural pride at the Miss Tourism Buganda 2025 regional event, held at the Buganda Heritage and Tourism Board headquarters in Mengo. The event served as a prelude to the highly anticipated grand finale, scheduled for June 13, 2025, at Hotel Africana. The competition brought together contestants from various counties within…
Monrovia — Liberia has been exempted from U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s latest visa ban, which targets countries deemed security risks to the United States under a new executive order issued in January 2025. The controversial action, part of Executive Order 14161 titled “Protecting the United States From Foreign Terrorists and Other National Security and Public Safety Threats,” affects 12 countries, banning their citizens from obtaining U.S. visas. Notably, Liberia, previously placed on a State Department watch list in March, was spared from the final ban. Countries facing full visa bans include Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo-Brazzaville, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti,…
Image: Unsplash Wine tastings can feel daunting. The colours, the smells, the tasting notes. If you’re new to wine or simply enjoy a relaxed glass over the weekend, it’s easy to get a little lost. But don’t worry, that’s about to change. Here’s the only guide you’ll ever need to start tasting wine like a pro, or at least fake it till you make it. ALSO READ: Sip, Shake, Travel – The origins of 10 famous cocktails The method 1. Read the label, your first clue We all love a pretty label, but it serves more purpose than just great…
The African Medical Centre of Excellence (AMCE) would help Nigeria retain the billions of dollars lost annually to outbound medical tourism and also provide care for diseases in Nigeria and the continent, Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Afreximbank, has said. He stated this Thursday in Abuja during the commissioning and grand opening of the hospital. AMCE is a 500-bed medical health facility developed by the Africa Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with King’s College Hospital, London (KCH). The construction of the medical centre commenced in Apo-Kabusa, Abuja, in 2021. Oramah said his personal…
Image: Unsplash The National Council of Societies for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (NSPCA) has called for the establishment of specialised courts to fast-track wildlife crime cases and improve legal outcomes for captive animals in South Africa. ALSO READ: Zimbabwe to cull and distribute meat of 50 elephants During a recent presentation to the Portfolio Committee on Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Douglas Wolhuter, National Chief Inspector and manager of the NSPCA’s Wildlife Protection Unit, addressed significant delays and lenient sentencing as key obstacles in tackling animal cruelty and illegal wildlife practices. As per Cape Argus, Wolhuter described sentences…
Chad Suspends U.S. Visas in Retaliation for Trump Travel Ban Chad’s President Mahamat Deby suspended all visas to U.S. citizens as a matter of “reciprocity”, after learning that it is one of a dozen countries whose nationals are prohibited from entering. In the new U.S. travel ban announced by President Donald Trump, seven of the 12 countries on the list are in Africa, while visa restrictions were placed on seven others. Trump claimed the measure was necessary to protect the U.S. from foreign terrorists and security threats. Meanwhile, the African Union Commission has warned that the arbitrary travel restrictions imposed on…
Image: Unsplash A light aircraft crashed shortly after takeoff from Lanseria International Airport on Thursday morning, killing the pilot and leaving a passenger seriously injured. ALSO READ: Swimming at these KZN beaches is prohibited until further notice The South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA) confirmed that the incident involved a Cessna 210 aircraft, which went down within the perimeter of the Rhino and Lion Nature Reserve, located near Lanseria airport north-west of Johannesburg. Emergency services responded to the scene around 10am. The passenger, who sustained serious injuries, was airlifted to hospital for urgent medical treatment. “There were two on board…