The United States said Monday that it is adding South Africa to the list of countries subject to travel restrictions because of the coronavirus pandemic and the emergence of a new strain of COVID in the African nation. Jen Psaki, the White House press secretary for the new Biden administration,…
The UK government has issued a travel warning for Egypt that coincides with the announcement Saturday that British Airways has canceled all flights to and from Cairo for a week. The airline said the decision was made as a security precaution that would allow time for a thorough assessment of…
The United States has added a “risk of kidnapping” metric to travel advisories issued by its Department of State, just days after a U.S. tourist and her driver were abducted and then safely released in Uganda. The new “K” indicator is meant to more clearly communicate the risk of hostage…
Ethiopia’s rapid reforms under Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed appear to be paying dividends in tourism and international travel, with Addis Ababa becoming the new “gateway to Africa.” That’s according to data from industry analysts at Forward Keys, who found an “extraordinary rise” for Ethiopia as a destination and transfer hub…
A budget crisis in Namibia has forced the suspension of all international travel for ministers and elected officials through the end of February. It’s the latest announcement from President Hage Geingob as the southwestern African nation tightens up on government spending. “This directive is specifically in the interest of curtailing…
The African Union (AU) launched Sunday its Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) initiative, an ambitious effort to connect countries and streamline transportation and trade. The plan, first adopted at the AU Summit in Addis Ababa three years ago, includes 23 nations with the expectation that others will later come…