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It's quizmas! Pit your wits against our annual travel knowledge challenge
The Mirror
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December 23, 2024
We wish you a Merry Quizmas and a travelling new year! The Mirror's annual travel quiz for 2024 awaits. Put the kettle on, put your feet up and put your global getaway knowledge to the test. No Googling! Answers can be found at the bottom of the...
Trump promises West African leaders a pivot to trade as the region reels from sweeping aid cuts
KPRC - Texas
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July 9, 2025
DAKAR – President Donald Trump promised West African leaders a pivot from aid to trade during a White House meeting Wednesday as the region reels from the impact of sweeping U.S. aid cuts. Trump said he sees “great economic potential in Africa” as...
Trump hosts West African leaders as region reels from US aid cuts
Naharnet
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U.S. President Donald Trump is hosting five West African leaders on Wednesday for a "multilateral lunch" at the White House as the region reels from the impact of U.S. aid cuts. The leaders of Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau...
Dangote Refinery Cuts PMS Price To N899.50 Per Litre, Introduces Credit Purchase Offer For The Holidays
Biz Watch Nigeria
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December 19, 2024
Dangote Petroleum Refinery reduces the price of its Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N899.50 per litre, down from N970, in a holiday promotion aimed at easing transport costs during the festive season. In addition to the price reduction, the refinery...
African leaders meet Trump at White House for trade and security talks
The Sun Daily
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July 9, 2025
WASHINGTON DC: US President Donald Trump will host five African leaders for a White House lunch, with discussions expected to focus on trade, investment, and regional security. The presidents of Senegal, Liberia, Guinea-Bissau, Mauritania, and...
Gabon Launches New National Airline
Airline Geeks
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September 4, 2024
The country's last national airline went defunct in 2005. [ News ]September 4, 2024 11:34 am ET By Victor Shalton On Aug. 31, 2024, Gabon’s newly established national airline, Fly Gabon, officially launched operations with its inaugural flight...
Gabon reports first mpox case as WHO details spread in other newly affected nations
CIDRAP
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August 23, 2024
Gabon's health ministry today announced the nation's first mpox case, which involves a resident who had recently spent 2 weeks in Uganda, another country recently affected by expanding outbreaks in Africa. Meanwhile, the World Health Organization...
Prosperity and power: Trump’s selective US-Africa summit and the race with China
The Brookings Institution
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Introduction In his first major diplomatic move with Africa during his return to the White House, President Trump is set to welcome the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal at a three-day summit in Washington, D.C....
Gabon Bans Foreign Travel for Government Officials
eTurboNews
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August 22, 2024
Gabon’s government spokesperson explained that the objective of the measure is to promote a re-connection with cultural roots and foster closer relationships with local communities. During the latest national television broadcast, Gabon’s...
Top 10 African countries with the highest international air ticket charges
Business Insider Africa
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July 7, 2025
Africa’s tourism sector is showing strong recovery and promise, with 66.3 million international tourists visiting the continent in 2024 and generating $38 billion in total receipts, according to the United Nations World Tourism Organization...
Holidaymakers with red passports issued urgent warning over travel rules
Stoke-on-Trent Live
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August 20, 2024
Holidaymakers holding onto their old 'red' passports have been warned that they could face delays at the border or even be denied entry, potentially disrupting their holiday plans. Those with the red or burgundy passport are particularly at risk...
Gabon's interim president imposes strict holiday restrictions on officials
The Guardian (Nigeria)
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August 20, 2024
Gabon’s interim president, Gen. Oligui Nguema, has banned members of his transitional government from taking holidays abroad. The new restrictions, announced on state television, also limit government officials to a maximum of one week’s holiday...
Leaders of five African countries head to Washington to meet Trump
Africanews
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July 8, 2025
Five West African leaders are travelling to Washington this week for a somewhat surprise meeting: US president Donald Trump announced in late June that he would host the heads of state of Liberia, Senegal, Gabon, Mauritania and Guinea-Bissau for a...
Traveller Information Services Association (TISA)
PreventionWeb
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August 28, 2024
Themes - Any - Advocacy and media Capacity development Children and Youth Civil Society/NGOs Climate change Community-based DRR Critical infrastructure Cultural heritage Disaster risk management Early warning Economics of DRR Education and school...
New travel warning as three diseases spread and one comes to UK
Bristol Post
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December 2, 2024
Travellers have been warned about three potentially deadly viruses after new cases saw the diseases spread to 17 countries - with cases in the UK. Marburg, Mpox and Oropouche continue to spread with the UK Health Security Agency reporting a fifth...
Gabon Independence Day: 9 interesting facts about the Central African country
News9 Live
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August 17, 2024
Gabon, located in West Africa, is known for being one of the wealthiest countries on the continent in terms of per capita GDP. This is mainly due to its significant oil revenues and the relatively small population of 2.3 million people. Gabon Flag...
First Trump Africa Summit; DRC Tensions; Shabaab Momentum: Africa File, July 10, 2025
Critical Threats - Washington D.C.
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To receive the weekly Africa File or tri-weekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and BlueSky. Contributors: Ellery White and Edie Tesfaye Key Takeaways: US-Africa Summit. The United States will...
Which countries can you travel to without a visa with a Haitian passport?
Haiti Libre
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Haiti - FLASH : Which countries can you travel to without a visa with a Haitian passport? 04/12/2024 07:27:05 According to the information available on the visa policies and requirements of each destination, these for Haitian passports are...
Mixed review for three-decade EU programme in Gabon’s Lopé National Park
Forests News
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December 9, 2024
Since 1992, the European Union (EU)’s flagship conservation initiative, Support Program for the Preservation of Biodiversity and Fragile Ecosystems in Central Africa (ECOFAC), has made a large number of interventions to save the forests of Central...
'Bleeding eye' virus sparks global fear: Urgent warning issued to UK, Africa travelers over 'deadliest' disease. Check symptoms
Hoops Rumors
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An urgent warning has been issued after the widespread and continuing spread of Marburg, Mpox and Oropouche in at least 17 countries now. Travellers have been advised to exercise extra caution against the spread of a new virus, also called the...