(3 mins read) The Ghanian government has now issued a press release of their new COVID-19 Protocols for international travellers. On the 9th December the Ghanian government issued a press release which will restrict international travellers from entering Ghana as of the 12th December. The press release reads; ” In November 2020, 168 cases…
(3 mins read) The number of countries on the UK Covid travel red list will be cut from 54 to 7, the government says. As of Thursday the 7th October 2021 confirmed that from 4am Monday 11 October, 47 countries and territories will be removed from its red list, making it easier for more people…
(5 mins read) Travel is a truly life changing experience and though we recognise it is a luxury that not all can afford, it’s something that now thanks to modern day technology can be explored through screens! In honor of Black History Month, we dove into understanding who these new age African travel pioneers are…
(5 mins read) Homophobia: Africa’s Colonial Burden “God made Adam and Eve not Adam and Steve”, “Gay people are possessed by demons” “Why would you choose to be gay? It’s unnatural”, “Being Gay is for white people, Africans aren’t gay”. These are some of the things Gay Africans have to hear throughout their lives on…
(3 mins read) What the UK’s new travel list means to travel in Africa As the UK is now easing its lockdown restrictions, travel has now been included in this area. As of May the 7th, the UK has now issued its green, amber, and red list countries. Travel to the green list countries is…
(4 mins read) Kenyan Government Fights Back Over UK Travel Ban The British government has now added Kenya to its travel ban list starting April 4th. The Department for Transport said Friday the number of countries on its “red list” will reach 39 when the latest restrictions take effect in England beginning April 9. The…
(2 mins read) The UK have now added more African countries to their travel ban list From Friday the 19th March, Ethiopia and Somalia are the latest African countries to enter the red list of countries from where travel to England is banned. The reason for these countries being added to the list is to…
(3 mins read) Rwanda’s economy is in a recession. Why? Restrictions imposed due to the coronavirus has created a lot of pressure on the economy. Thousands of Rwandans face unemployment and there’s a risk of more Rwandans falling into poverty. Analysts are urging the government to take additional measures to spur growth in this East…
(3 mins read) Riots sparks as students of Wits University are demanding registry for 2021 Students at the Wits university are rioting to allow all students with outstanding debt to register for the 2021 academic year. The students have vowed to continue protesting against the financial exclusion of students. The school authorities say that if…
(3 mins read) Right now Senegal is going through a political wake. People are storming the streets of Dakar in protests against the government. Senegalese staged a widespread demonstration against Macky Sall‘s administration, which kidnapped opposition leader Ousman Sonko on his way to a court hearing two days ago. The Pastef party leader was arrested for…