Headlines for Travel and Tourism News 10/03/25
Canada and Ghana Sign Historic Air Transport Agreement to Boost Trade and Tourism
Ghana Issues Advisory on Russia’s Biometric
France Transfers Military Bases to Senegal
As parts of efforts to enhance international travel,Canada and Ghana have signed their first-ever air transport agreement.Allowing airlines from both nations to operate scheduled passenger and cargo flights. Announced by Canada’s Minister of Transport, Anita Anand, the deal permits 14 weekly passenger flights and 10 weekly cargo flights, enhancing trade, tourism, and connectivity.
The agreement fosters airline competition and affordability, aligning with Canada’s Blue Sky policy to expand global aviation partnerships.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration has advised Ghanaians traveling to and from Russia about a biometric data collection experiment at entry and exit points.
Running from December 1, 2024, to June 30, 2026, the program targets foreign nationals and stateless persons.
The initial phase is underway at select Moscow airports and a road checkpoint, with a nationwide rollout planned for June 30, 2025
Diplomatic staff, international organization employees, and children under six are exempt. The Ministry urged travelers to take note of this development.
United Airlines has announced an expansion of its African routes, adding new direct flights from Washington D.C. to Lagos, Nigeria, and increasing frequency on its existing Newark to Accra and Johannesburg routes.
The move is part of the airline’s broader strategy to enhance connectivity between North America and key African markets, catering to growing demand for business and leisure travel.
The new services will provide more travel options, improve trade links, and boost tourism between the regions.
International
In a significant move, France has transferred several military bases to Senegal as part of its strategic withdrawal from its former colonies in Africa. This shift is seen as part of a broader reconfiguration of France’s military presence in the region, which has been ongoing for decades.
The handover of these bases to Senegal is expected to bolster the country’s defense capabilities and increase cooperation between the two nations.It is also part of France’s efforts to address growing anti-colonial sentiment across Africa.
Source : Joycen Marigold – African Travel & Tourism News
