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Trump restricts travel from Cuba, 12 other countries
The Militant
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June 27, 2025
President Donald Trump issued an executive order that took effect June 9 banning residents of 12 countries from entering the United States and placing harsh visa restrictions on those from another seven, including Cuba, along with Venezuela,...
Lomé Airport Sees Slight 1.2% Rise in Passenger Traffic in Q1 2025
Togo First
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(Togo First) - Gnassingbé Eyadema International Airport (AIGE) in Lomé handled 329,618 passengers in the first quarter of 2025, according to figures released on June 18 in the quarterly budget execution report. The marks a 1.2% increase from the...
FIBA Africa Zone 3 U-16 Afrobasket Qualifiers To Dunk Off Thursday
Daily Independent
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July 9, 2025
1 •Qualifiers To Take Place in Monrovia The FIBA Africa Zone 3 U-16 Afrobasket Qualifiers dunks off on Thursday at the Samuel Kanyon Doe Indoor Sports Hall, Monrovia, the Liberian capital. Three countries, Cote D’Ivoire, Benin and host Liberia,...
2025 Africa Seniors Beach Volleyball championship opens in Morocco
Ghana News Agency
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June 26, 2025
Accra, June 26, GNA – Over 25 countries have gathered at Martil, Morocco for the 2025 Africa Seniors Beach Volleyball Championships. The Championships, which is scheduled for June 23-30, is serving as the qualifiers for the 2025 World Cup in...
Travel bans and global sport
Trinidad Express
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It is probably too late to consider removing the United States as a host of next year’s football World Cup. And in any event, it is unlikely that Gianni Infantino, the president of FIFA, the governing body of world football, would even contemplate...
Deconstructing Trump’s possible travel ban - Rodney Nkrumah-Boateng writes
Graphic
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June 24, 2025
Rodney Nkrumah-Boateng. Opinion Jun - 24 - 2025 , 06:54 5 minutes read A recent news report that the USA’s Trump administration has listed Ghana and 24 other African countries for possible travel ban sent some jitters across the continent, with...
Volta Region set to host Trade and Investment Fair
Graphic
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July 9, 2025
The Volta Region is set to take centre stage in Ghana’s economic transformation journey as it prepares to host the seventh Volta Trade and Investment Fair from November 26 to December 8, 2025. The fair is organised by the Association of Ghana...
What is the worldwide caution alert? See travel advisories for US
Treasure Coast Palm - Florida
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Following U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, tensions escalate between the two nations and their allies. The U.S. State Department issued a worldwide cautionary advisory for U.S. citizens abroad. President Trump's travel ban remains in...
Jamaican travellers reminded to get Yellow Fever vaccine
Loop News
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The Ministry of Health & Wellness is reminding Jamaicans of the importance of getting vaccinated and showing proof of Yellow Fever vaccination when travelling to and from affected countries. All persons older than one year, who are travelling from...
General International Travel Advisory
JD Supra - California
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June 23, 2025
If you are not a U.S. citizen, travel outside the United States entails some chance that you will not be allowed to re-enter. This chance is quite small for permanent residents and, keeping in mind that about 100,000 foreign nationals enter the...
Marco Rubio imposter: experts say AI deepfakes of voice and writing styles are 'dangerous escalation'
The National News
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Artificial intelligence was used to impersonate the voice of US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and place calls to foreign ministers and American officials, the State Department confirmed on Tuesday, raising further concerns over the growing use of...
Travel ban confirms Trump’s long term agenda
OurWeekly LA - California
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June 12, 2025
In the latest preoccupation for Making America Great Again, the question of immigration has never been off the table for the Trump administration. Now that tensions have mounted to the point where this polarization has spilled out onto the streets...
ITTOG Bags Champions of West Africa Balafon Travel Awards
The Voice Gambia
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June 20, 2025
By: Yunus .S. Saliu The African Travel Quarterly (ATQ) has named the Institute of Travel and Tourism of The Gambia (ITTOG) for the Balafon Travel Awards – Champions of West Africa in recognition of its outstanding contributions to capacity...
Here Are The Countries With The Highest Rabies Risk As Doctors Warn UK Holidaymakers
HuffPost UK
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June 20, 2025
Plane window Speaking on This Morning, Dr Zoe Williams recently advised holiday makers to “check which countries you’re at risk for rabies.” Whether you’ll be going for a long period of time, expecting to work with animals, or hoping to try some...
Nigeria ready for US deals but travel ban a challenge -Minister
The Chronicle News Online
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June 20, 2025
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, says Nigeria is ready for business deals with the United States but travel restrictions remain a challenge. Tuggar stated this during the 54th ordinary session of the mediation and security council at...
Tanzania seeks travel truce with US to avoid visa ban
Zawya
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Tanzania has opened negotiations with Washington in an attempt to circumvent the latest restrictions imposed by the Donald Trump administration on citizens of African countries planning to travel to the US. This followed the State Department’s...
Travel ban ‘making things tougher’ for North Texas immigrant communities
KERA - Texas
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June 10, 2025
The Trump administration’s travel ban on 12 countries that went into effect Monday has North Texas immigrant groups wondering how it will affect the future of their communities. Included in the ban are Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of Congo,...
Travel ban begins with few delays
Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette
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June 10, 2025
MIAMI -- President Donald Trump's new ban on travel to the U.S. by citizens from a dozen countries took effect Monday with relative calm, though some travelers with valid visas reported extra scrutiny at American airports before being allowed...
Op-Ed | To Travel or Not to Travel: Navigating U.S. Border During Heightened Immigration Enforcement
AM New York Metro
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June 19, 2025
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Headquarters building in downtown Washington, DC. John M. Chase / Getty Images With increased border scrutiny, many foreign nationals are anxious about traveling to and from the United States. Harris Beach...
GTBoard Named West Africa’s Tourism Marketing Agency of the Year
The Voice Gambia
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June 19, 2025
By :Yunus .S. Saliu In recognition of its outstanding efforts in promoting The Gambia as one of the top travel destinations in West Africa, the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) has been named Tourism Marketing Agency of the Year – West Africa by...