South Africa is set to launch an AI-powered Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) aimed at streamlining entry for visitors and shaking off the country’s reputation for slow visa processing. Officials say the system will be phased in from late 2025, beginning with select markets, before a full rollout in 2026. A shift to predictive tech For […]
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Burkina Faso has announced that citizens of every African country can now enter the nation without paying visa fees. The decision, unveiled in early September 2025 by the government led by Captain Ibrahim Traoré, scraps the charges previously levied on visitors from outside West Africa. While travellers must still complete an online visa application, they
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In a historic move that signals closer ties between Africa and the Caribbean, Nigeria now grants visa-free entry to citizens of Saint Kitts and Nevis. The decision, which has already taken effect, resulted from months of diplomatic engagement between Prime Minister Dr. Terrance M. Drew and President Bola Ahmed Tinubu. For Saint Kitts and Nevis,
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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is set to host the inaugural UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit on October 27, 2025, in Dubai. The event will be held as part of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS World 2025), one of the most influential gatherings for the hospitality and investment sectors worldwide. What to expect at the 2025
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