Trans Africa Campaign calls for visa-free travel across the continent

A journey of 40 000 kilometres is underway to reshape the future of travel in Africa. The Trans Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign is more than a road trip, it’s a call for open borders across the continent and a vision for seamless African travel....

Nigerian among US deportees stranded in Togo after ‘secret transfer’ from Ghana

A Nigerian man, who was among West African migrants deported from the United States to Ghana, says he has been left stranded in a hotel in Togo. In a Wednesday report, the man, who craved anonymity, said Ghanaian authorities secretly transferred...

Exploring Ghana’s Hidden Jewel In Tourism — Journey Through ...

There is a saying that “to truly know Ghana, you must travel east.” It is in the Volta Region — with its green mountains, sacred grottos, thundering waterfalls, and centuries-old traditions — that one discovers the Ghana that remains both...

Nigerian US deportee accuses Ghana of 'dumping' him, five others in Togo

One of the many African deportees from the United States who were received by Ghana to be sent back to their home countries has claimed that they have been abandoned in Togo. According to a report by the BBC on October 1, 2025, the US deportee,...

Nigerian deported from US alleges Ghana dumped him, others in Togo

A Nigerian man deported from the United States has claimed that he and five other West African nationals were secretly transferred from Ghana to Togo, where they now remain stranded. The man, who requested anonymity for safety reasons, according...

Nigerian Man Deported From US Cries Out, Says Ghanaian Authorities Secretly ‘Dumped’ Him, Others In Togo

A Nigerian man deported from the United States has raised the alarm after alleging that Ghanaian immigration officials forcibly moved him and five others across the border and abandoned them in Togo. According to a BBC report on Wednesday, the...

Faith, floods, and a miracle: Rodriguezes return from Togo

GRANGEVILLE — Joe and Kitty Rodriguez, longtime residents of Grangeville, returned in July to their large family, their house, and many friends after two years in Lomé, Togo. Devotion to their faith led the Rodriguezes to go to Togo as a Senior...

Lomé Hosts Inaugural Tourism Week to Promote Local Sites and Culture

(Togo First) - • Togo launched its first National Tourism Week (Sept. 29–Oct. 3, 2025) to promote domestic tourism and cultural heritage. • The country recorded CFA49.9 billion in tourism revenues from WAEMU travelers in 2023, according to the...

Togolese driver arrested for reckless driving in Lagos

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority, LASTMA, has confirmed the arrest of a Togolese driver who caused a high-speed accident that left a pedestrian critically injured at the Adeniji Adele intersection, inward Ilubirin on Lagos Island. In a...

Pedestrian Injured As Togolese Driver Arrested For Reckless Driving In Lagos

The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has confirmed the arrest of a Togolese driver responsible for a high-speed crash that critically injured a pedestrian at the Adeniji Adele intersection, inward Ilubirin, on Lagos Island. In a...

Tourism must transform lives – Dzifa Gomashie at Somètutuza Festival 2025

Agbozume, Volta Region – Ghana’s Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Abla Dzifa Gomashie, has emphasised that tourism must go beyond generating revenue to become a tool for empowering communities, protecting the environment, and...

Tourism in Ghana: Exploring From Accra, the Gateway to West Africa (2025 Edition)

Introduction – Accra as the Heart of Tourism Ghana has long been celebrated as the “Gateway to Africa,” and nowhere is this truer than in its capital city, Accra. For travelers arriving in Ghana, whether by air at Kotoka International Airport or...

A Triumph for Botswana, A Victory for Africa: The Trans Africa Tourism and Unity Campaign Celebrates in Gaborone

As Botswana prepares to mark its 59th Independence Anniversary on September 30, 2025, the nation is already awash in jubilation. The streets may be quiet, with Batswana retreating to their villages to celebrate with kith and kin, but the air hums...

December 2025 Travel Guide – What Every Tourist Should Know ...

When tourists arrive in Ghana, their first stop is usually Accra, the bustling capital. Accra is more than just a gateway—it is a city that offers a glimpse into Ghana’s culture, commerce, and lifestyle. But for many visitors, the real journey...

Nigeria @ 65: Still flying on clipped wings

By Chinelo Obogo [email protected] After 65 years of independence, experts are unanimous in their submission that the Nigerian aviation sector should have soared far above the altitude it currently is. According to them, the nation, by now, should...

Cross-Border Tourism in West Africa: Why Accra is the Gateway (2025 Edition)

Introduction – Accra Beyond Ghana Ghana’s capital city, Accra, has long been celebrated as a center of culture, politics, and business in West Africa. But in recent years, it has also emerged as a powerful hub for cross-border tourism, serving as...

We won’t be dumpsite for deportees – Pres assures

GHANA will not become the dump­ing ground for United States de­portees, neither will it become home for persons with criminal records, President John Dramani Mahama has assured. He said Ghana’s third-party deportee agreement with the US was...

Civil society initiative fights for equal education opportunities in Togo

In Togo, a national initiative built on civic solidarity helps relieve parents’ yearly back-to-school expenses. Education is free and compulsory throughout the country, with a population of over 9.5 million. Following a two-month break (from...

Mapping the continent by foot, lens, willpower: How three Nigerian women are rewriting Africa’s travel story

BY MABEL ECHEWUNE From Omotoke Fatoki backpacking across Africa by road, to Amarachi Ekekwe blending travel with her 9-to-5 job, and to Pelumi Nubi’s solo drive across West Africa, this is the story of three Nigerian women remapping what it means...

Kemi Ariyo of 'Honey Sure' Travel Takes N1m From Lagos Woman, Evades Her for 2 Years

Kemi Ariyo, the owner of Honey Sure Travel Agency, has stopped contacting Lagos resident Laura Ifeoma (not real name) after taking her N1 million to process a Canadian travel visa in 2022. In 2022, Ifeoma wanted to travel to either the United...