Author: Chukwu Godlove

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…

Kisawa Sanctuary on Benguerra Island, just off the coast of Southern Mozambique, blends wild beauty with quiet elegance. Set between dunes, forest, and the Indian Ocean, this eco-resort offers more than beachside bliss — it’s a model for how luxury travel can protect what it celebrates. This resort isn’t just a place to relax; it’s a place to regenerate — for the planet, for local communities, and travellers seeking deeper meaning in their journeys. Built to blend in, not take over Picture/Mozambique Travel From its very foundations, Kisawa was designed to tread lightly. Using pioneering 3D-printing technology that combines sand…

<a Href=”https — //www.express.co.uk/latest/africa”>Africa’s most “underrated” country is home to amazing experiences featuring beautiful scenery and majestic wildlife. One YouTuber, who makes travel videos based on the wide range of destinations he has visited across the globe, featured Zimbabwe in a recent video and explained exactly why it is Africa’s most underrated spot. In fact, he went as far as to call it the most underrated country in the world. Tayo Aina showed off what the country has to offer visitors, from the wildlife experiences to the iconic Victoria Falls. Zimbabwe is located in southern Africa and is landlocked by…

Indie music is often associated with familiar cultural capitals—think Berlin, London or New York. But if you scratch beneath the surface, you’ll find thriving underground scenes in cities many travellers overlook. Across parts of the Middle East and North Africa, young artists are blending local traditions with global genres, shaping fresh musical identities in places where creative expression often exists against the odds. Whether you’re a crate digger, concertgoer or cultural explorer, discovering a city through its indie music scene offers a visceral way to connect with its people and pulse. Beirut, Lebanon: Beauty in the breakdown Picture/Postcards Music Beirut’s…

Liberia is among 36 countries that could soon face sweeping travel restrictions to the United States, as the Trump administration moves to enforce tougher immigration and vetting policies. An internal memo from the U.S. State Department — signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and obtained by The Washington Post — outlines a 60-day ultimatum for affected nations, including 25 in Africa, to meet new American benchmarks on civil documentation, governance, and cooperation on deportation matters. Liberia’s inclusion on the list has already triggered widespread anxiety among her citizens who frequently travel to the United States for education, business, family…