Mauritius is Planning the full reopening of borders in October 2021
The Republic of Mauritius is looking ahead to the full reopening of its borders on 1st October when vaccinated international travellers shall be welcomed in without restrictions. Visitors who present a negative PCR test taken 72 hours earlier than their departure will be able to explore the island free from the moment they arrive. will […]
Covid-19: Morocco to extend night curfew
Rabat – Morocco will lengthen its night curfew, starting two hours earlier at 9 p.m. (2000 GMT) from Tuesday, as it tightens restrictions to curb a surge in coronavirus infections, the government said on Monday. The business and tourist hubs of Casablanca, Agadir and Marakech will be closed except to holders of the vaccine pass […]
Covid-19: Algeria reimposes restrictions on gatherings
Algiers – Algeria will reimpose restrictions from Monday on gatherings to curb the latest surge in Covid-19 infection rate, the prime minister’s office said. The measures, which will apply to 35 out of 58 provinces, including mainly closing gyms, cultural centres, leisure venues, beaches and used car markets, as well as an 8 p.m.-6 a.m. […]
Covid-19: South Africa lifts some restrictions
Johannesburg: South Africa on Sunday (July 25) lifted restrictions on the sale of alcohol on weekdays and the movement of people between provinces as President Cyril Ramaphosa said a third wave of the coronavirus may have peaked. Africa’s most industrialised country, which accounts for over a third of total COVID-19 infections and 40 per cent of […]
Covid-19: South Africa extends restrictions for another 14 days
Johannesburg – South Africa, the worst-hit on the African continent in terms of recorded cases and deaths, is in the grip of the third wave of infections driven by the more infectious Delta coronavirus variant, has on Sunday announced to extend tight COVID-19 rules for another 14 days, maintaining restrictions that include a ban on […]
Mauritius to allow non-vaccinated Travelers with mandatory quarantine from 15 July 2021
Port Louis, Mauritius – Mauritius will allow international travelers without Covid-19 vaccinations to enter Mauritius, subject to undertaking a mandatory 14-day in hotel room quarantine, from 15 July 2021. Travelers from Réunion are also able to enter Mauritius. Mauritius is opening in phases during 2021 with the first phase from 15 July to 30 September 2021 now being […]
Covid-19: Nigeria include South Africa on its ‘red list’ for arriving travelers
Abuja – Nigeria is adding South Africa to its “red list” of nations for which there are stringent restrictions for arriving passengers, officials mentioned during a briefing on Monday. Nigeria is introducing the restrictions due to the spread of the Delta variant in South Africa, Chikwe Ihekweazu, the head of the Nigeria Centre for Disease […]
Covid-19: South Africa to tighten restrictions for 14 days
JOHANNESBURG – South Africa will toughen COVID-19 restrictions for 14 days as current containment measures are insufficient to cope with the speed and scale of new infections, President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Sunday. The country, the worst-hit on the African continent in terms of recorded cases and deaths, is in the grip of a “third […]
Unwto Supports Zimbabwe To Measure Value Of Tourism
UNWTO commits to work with the Government of Zimbabwe to measure the importance of tourism for the country’s economy. Zimbabwe has identified tourism as a central pillar of its National Development Strategy. To reflect this, UNWTO is now working with the government on the development of the country’s first Tourism Satellite Account (TSA). The TSA […]
Qatar Airways Touches Down in Abidjan, Marking the Start of Regular Services from Doha
The airline now operates three weekly flights to Côte d’Ivoire, via Accra, our eighth new destination since the start of the global pandemic via the most connected and Best Airport in the Middle East and ‘Third Best Airport in the World’, Hamad International Airport Qatar Airways travelers from Africa can enjoy baggage allowances ranging from […]
