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‘I don’t even drink whisky’: Scotland reels in visitors as much of Europe swelters
More direct flights from North America and, say tourism chiefs, Highland warriors and Tartan Army have helped For the tourist industry, 2026 has been a rocky year, with war, EU border delays, climate and economic woes gnawing away at holiday plans. But while much of Britain is feeling the loss of visitors from the Midd...
Only 10 out of 300 Ghanaians cleared in South Africa evacuation check, officials say
South African immigration authorities have said only 10 out of about 300 Ghanaians who presented themselves for evacuation were found to be residing legally in the country, raising concerns over potential enforcement action as investigations continue. Home Affairs Immigration and Law Enforcement head Stephen van Neel s...
Delta Air Lines marks 20 years in Ghana, poised to offer travel options amid World Cup travel boom
Delta Air Lines says it is preparing to support increased travel demand ahead of the FIFA World Cup, unveiling multiple travel options for Ghanaian fans expected to travel to the United States and across North America for the tournament.
Mahama’s new e-Visa rollout faces legal minefield over existing 10-year deal
A fresh controversy is brewing over National Democratic Congress Government planned rollout of a new electronic visa (E-Visa) system, with existing contractor TGN Digital Security Ghana Limited warning President John Dramani Mahama that proceeding with the initiative could expose the state to significant financial liab...
U.S. to test $750 fee for faster visa interviews
The U.S. Department of State plans to launch a pilot program that would allow some visitor visa applicants to pay an additional $750 fee for a faster interview appointment. Under a temporary rule scheduled to take effect July 1, 2026, eligible applicants for B-1/B-2 visitor visas could secure an interview appointment w...
Lawyer sues KLM, Ethiopian Airlines for breach of contract
Lawyer in private practice and an associate of leading Ghanaian law firm, Sam Okudzeto and Associates, Esther Addai, together with his brother, Isaac Addai, have filed an action against KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines for a breach of a contract of Carriage to Canada they entered into with the two Airlin...
Foreign Affairs Ministry alerts travellers on EU’s new digital border system
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has notified Ghanaian travellers to the Schengen Area about the rollout of the European Union’s new Entry/Exit System (EES), a digital border management platform that replaces manual passport stamping with biometric checks. In a statement issued in Accra on April 9, 2026, the Ministry sa...
Update: Berekum Chelsea player Dominic Frimpong dies after gunmen attack team bus
Ghana Premier League side Berekum Chelsea said its team bus was attacked by armed robbers on a highway in the country’s western belt, leaving one player seriously injured. The club said in a statement that the incident occurred on Sunday (12 April) while the team was returning to Berekum from Samreboi, when a group of....
Gabby Otchere-Darko writes: Ubuntu, Afrophobia and Africa’s unfinished struggle for unity
This month the news about Africa continues to centre around the disturbing images from South Africa circulating worldwide on social media. Not even the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi could shift that. African migrants attacked, their shops looted, people chased, assaulted and blamed simply for being from another Afri...
Etihad Airways to launch direct Abu Dhabi-Accra flights in 2027
A delegation from Etihad Airways, led by its Senior Vice President for Aeropolitical, International and Government Affairs, Captain Khalid Humaid Al Ali, has informed the Government of Ghana of the airline's plans to begin direct flights between Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Accra in 2027. The move is...
Emirates expands operations in Ghana with additional weekly flights
Emirates Airlines has announced an expansion of its operations in Ghana with the introduction of four additional weekly services between Dubai and Accra from July 12, 2026. According to the airline, the move reaffirms its long-term commitment to Ghana and supports the country’s growing demand for travel and global conn...
US warns citizens to reconsider Nigeria travel over safety concerns
The US has urged its citizens to reconsider travelling to Nigeria, citing risks such as terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping. The state department’s travel update on Wednesday added that specific Nigerian states that pose an increased risk have been placed under the most severe warning that advises against all travel...