Trans Africa Campaign calls for visa-free travel across the continent

A journey of 40 000 kilometres is underway to reshape the future of travel in Africa. The Trans Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign is more than a road trip, it’s a call for open borders across the continent and a vision for seamless African travel....

These countries require a 6-month passport validity for travellers

The rules are in place so that foreign travellers do not stay beyond the period specified on their visas, unintentionally due to sudden passport expiration. Sudden expiration results in unnecessary complications if they get stranded in a foreign...

Africa's least visited country that's also the only Spanish-speaking on the continent

Africa is home to many wonderful and breathtaking countries. Some of tourists’ favourites include South Africa, Mauritius, Madagascar, Morocco and Egypt. But there are some nations on the world’s second largest continent that are often overlooked...

Import-reliant Gabon gets taste for local beef

The rib eye steak that Matthieu Msellati was tucking into at a restaurant in Tchibanga in southwestern Gabon unusually came from a cattle ranch less than 50 kilometres (30 miles) away. Eating locally sourced food is still a rarity in the oil-rich...

Gabon Holds Final Post-Coup Elections

Gabon held local and legislative elections on Saturday, marking the final stage of the political transition that began with the August 2023 coup, which ended the Bongo family’s 55-year rule. Approximately 900,000 registered voters cast ballots to...

A Triumph for Botswana, A Victory for Africa: The Trans Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign Celebrates in Gaborone

As Botswana prepares to mark its 59th Independence Anniversary on September 30, 2025, the nation is already awash in jubilation. The streets may be quiet, with Batswana retreating to their villages to celebrate with kith and kin, but the air hums...

Prince William's powerful tribute to 'heroes of our time' as he prepares for overseas visit

The Prince of Wales has announced the finalists of this year's Earthshot Prize, describing them as "heroes of our time". And as he prepares to take the Prize to Rio de Janeiro next month, five years into the ambitious 10-year, £50million...

LONG READ: The GEMIs, the Global Emerging Markets' interlocking institutions

The international order is breaking up as the Global Emerging Markets (GEMs) build a raft of new non-Western interlocking international institutions to run their vision of a new multipolar world order. At the same time the incumbent...

Morocco rolls out temporary travel authorization for AFCON 2025

Morocco is tightening its entry rules ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025, introducing a temporary electronic travel authorization for citizens of eight African countries. From September 25, 2025, until January 25, 2026, travelers from...

A panic attack made me confront my post-pandemic travel anxiety

Earlier this year, I found myself sobbing uncontrollably in a hotel lobby in Yokohama during my first trip to Japan. I was having a full-blown panic attack after checkout, utterly paralysed at the thought of navigating a train to Tokyo. As a...

Morocco to require temporary electronic travel authorization for 8 African nations ahead of 2025 Africa Cup of Nations

Morocco will require citizens of eight African countries to obtain a temporary electronic travel authorization before entering the country during the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations, authorities announced. The measure, effective from Sept. 25, 2025, to...

Dear Editor: Diversification, not the Dragon, is key for T&T’s economic survival—but here’s why it has eluded us

“[…] The Ministry of Finance website provides budget statements from 2002 onwards. Diversification is mentioned in each budget statement. All 23 years. Undoubtedly, diversification will feature in Budget 2026 when it is read in the coming weeks....

Morocco Requires Electronic Travel Pass for AFCON 2025 Fans, Including Tunisians

Rabat – In preparation for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON 2025), Morocco has introduced a temporary electronic travel authorization (AEVM) requirement for supporters traveling to the country. The measure applies even to citizens of visa-exempt...

Gabon is a revelation: Africa needs a continent-wide ban on the display of foreign flags in public spaces 

We have so far covered 4,118 kilometres - from the bustling streets of Accra in Ghana, through the vibrant cities and towns of Lomé and Cotonou, the megapolis of Lagos, the political hub of Abuja, the coastal charm of Calabar in Nigeria; onward to...

How to watch Arsenal vs West Ham: live stream Premier League 2025/26 game, TV channels, preview, team news

The Arsenal vs West Ham live stream sees the home side out to win three points and keep the pressure on Premier League leaders Liverpool. Two late goals at St. James’ Park last weekend ensured that Arsenal took full advantage of Liverpool’s defeat...

Gabon vs Cote d'Ivoire Prediction and Betting Tips | September 9th 2025 

Gabon will invite Cote d'Ivoire to Franceville Stadium in the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers on Tuesday. Both teams have won six of their seven qualifiers thus far, with the visitors having a one-point lead at the top of the Group F standings. The...

Libreville, 15th September 2025: H.E Farid Kaliisa, Ambassador of Uganda to the Gabonese Republic Presents Credentials to H.E. Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of Gabon

H.E Farid Kaliisa, Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda to the Gabonese Republic presented credentials as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to His Excellency Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema, President of the Gabonese Republic, on 15th...

Current U.S. Travel Rules and Restrictions for September 2025

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Welcoming September, the details on current U.S. travel restrictions are necessary to keep many international travelers on loop. While some of these advisories don’t require trip cancellation, it’s also important to understand...

The countries with the most vacation days in the world

How much you travel depends on how much you’re allowed to—and, as it turns out, some countries are far more generous with time off than others. According to the Global Paid Leave Report for 2025 by Moorepay, a UK organisation that provides HR...

2026 FIFA WC: Super Eagles, Bafana Bafana clash gets Gabonese match officials

World football-governing body, FIFA, has appointed Gabonese official Pierre Ghislain Atcho as referee for next Tuesday’s 2026 FIFA World Cup Matchday 8 qualifying match between Nigeria and South Africa, slated for Toyota Stadium, Bloemfontein....