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Egypt’s tourism push puts pristine Red Sea beach at risk, say environmentalists

Umbrellas at Ras Hankorab beach, home to one of the country’s last untouched marine ecosystems, with crystal clear waters and white sands, at southern Egypt’s Red Sea coast in Marsa Alam, Egypt March 23, 2025. Reuters Stringer/File Photo By Reuters Ras Hankorab Beach, a pristine spot on southern Egypt’s Red Sea coast with crystal clear

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Top 10 African countries redefining tourism for the world in 2025

Africa has some of world`s beautiful places/File Photo By The African Exponent Tourism is a major economic force in Africa, generating billions of dollars in revenue and providing livelihoods for millions of people. With its unparalleled landscapes, vibrant cultures, and abundant wildlife, Africa has positioned itself as a premier destination for global travelers. In 2022,

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American Airlines plane catches fire after landing at Denver airport

By Anadolu Agency An American Airlines plane caught fire on the ground at Denver International Airport on Thursday evening, according to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Flight 1006, a Boeing 737-800, departed from Colorado Springs Airport en route to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport but diverted to Denver after the crew reported engine vibrations, the

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Many feared dead after passenger jet and helicopter collide, crash into Washington river

Emergency personnel work near the site of the crash after American Eagle flight 5342 collided with a Black Hawk helicopter while approaching Reagan Washington National Airport and crashed into the Potomac River, outside Washington, U.S., January 30, 2025. Photographer Carlos Barria By Reuters Scores of people were feared dead after an American Airlines regional passenger

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Kenya waives visa requirements for Africans, except Somalia and Libya

By Capitalfm Kenya The Kenyan government has announced the removal of eTA and visa requirements for all African nationals, excluding those from Somalia and Libya, citing security concerns. The move aims to bolster regional integration and promote tourism growth across the continent. African visitors will now enjoy a two-month stay, while East African Community (EAC)

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179 passengers ‘presumed’ dead in South Korea plane crash

By Anadolu Agency Jeju Air flight, carrying 181 passengers from Bangkok, veered off runway and caught fire on landing, reports media. Control tower warned of a bird strike just 1 minute before plane made crash landing, say local authorities. Despite South Korean authorities saying on Sunday that 179 people were “presumed” dead in a plane

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Azerbaijani passenger plane crashes near Kazakh city of Aktau

By Anadolu Agency An Azerbaijan Airlines flight with 67 people on board, traveling from the Azerbaijani capital Baku to Grozny in Russia’s Chechnya region, crashed near the Kazakh Caspian city of Aktau on Wednesday, the Kazakh Emergency Ministry said, adding that there were 25 survivors. According to the ministry, 62 passengers and five crew members

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Top 10 African Beaches to Visit in 2024

File Photo/Somali Times By The African Exponent Planning your next coastal escape? Discover Africa’s top beaches for 2024, offering natural beauty, marine life, and unforgettable experiences. Summary Africa’s beaches continue to captivate travelers in 2024, offering diverse experiences from pristine white sands to bustling coastal hubs. Top beaches include Anse Georgette in Seychelles, Nungwi Beach

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European airlines suspend flights amid escalating Israel-Hezbollah conflict

Stranded passengers wait at Ben Gurion International Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, Aug. 25, 2024. Photographer Chen Junqing By Xinhua News Agency Several major airlines in European countries announced the suspension of flights to and from Israel and Lebanon Sunday following escalating hostilities between the two Mideast countries. According to French news channel BFMTV, Air

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Kenya-Uganda tourism benefits from relaxed border restrictions

Kenya and Uganda have an arrangement where tourists arriving in Kenya can go on to visit Uganda on the same visa while using Uganda Airlines as a connecting carrier By The East African Relaxed border restrictions have been credited for the near double growth in tourism numbers between Kenya and Uganda in the past two

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