Travellers, Trucks left stranded in 15-hour traffic jam

…On abandoned Ofankor-Nsawam road The Ofankor-Nsawam road, especially the Amasaman-Medie section, was blocked for more than 15 hours, from Thursday evening, until late Friday, leaving thousands of commuters, long-distance travellers and heavy-duty...

Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign launches from Accra, championing a visa-free Africa by 2030

The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign will embark on a historic 40,000-kilometer road journey across 39 African countries, starting from Accra from today, August 18, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative is a 163-day road journey across Africa...

New ECOWAS Chairman initiates moves to bring Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger back to the bloc

In his address during a courtesy visit from Dr. Omar Alieu Touray, President of the ECOWAS Commission, at Sierra Leone’s State House, President Bio stressed the importance of building robust partnerships with the Alliance of Sahel States (AES)...

Historic road trip across Africa to push for visa-free travel by 2030

A bold campaign to break down visa barriers and unite Africa will set off from Accra on Monday, August 18, 2025, embarking on a record 40,000-kilometre journey across 39 African countries. The initiative—called the Trans African Tourism & Unity...

Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign launches in Accra to champion visa-free Africa by 2030

The Trans African Tourism & Unity Campaign will embark on a historic 40,000-kilometer road journey across 39 African countries, starting from Accra on Monday, August 18, 2025. This groundbreaking initiative is a 163 day road journey across Africa...

Foreign Office puts 72 countries on 'do not travel' list with UK tourists warned

Of 226 countries or territories with foreign travel advice pages, 72 are currently flagged as having no-go zones due to security issues, health risks and legal differences with the UK. The Foreign Office has placed a string of countries on a "do...

Climate crisis harming world heritage painted houses in Burkina Faso, say residents

A world heritage site that was once a famous tourist destination is suffering from signs of disintegration, as climate change affects weather patterns. The wavy-walled houses covered with singular geometric lines of the Royal Court of Tiébélé in...

Bio’s ECOWAS job: It is travel, not leadership

By Alpha Amadu Jalloh Sierra Leoneans are paying the price while their president flies first class across West Africa. Julius Maada Bio’s ECOWAS chairmanship has become less about leadership and more about a tax-funded joyride. While citizens...

15 hours of ‘hell’ on Ofankor-Nsawam road …Commuters, travellers, trucks stranded in massive gridlock

The Amasaman–Medie section of the Ofankor–Nsawam road was blocked for more than 15 hours from Thursday evening to late Friday, leaving thousands of commuters, long-distance travellers and heavy-duty trucks stranded in a massive gridlock. Vehicles...

Caribbean Increasingly Looks to Africa.

- Advertisement - Across the Caribbean, pride in African heritage is becoming stronger. People are showing it through food, clothing, music, and travel. At the same time, leaders in Africa and the Caribbean are creating new trade and cultural...

Travelling to these countries can put you at risk: CDC issues Level 2 alert for Germany, UK, and others amid rising poliovirus concerns

Federal health officials have issued an urgent warning about polio, a potentially crippling and deadly disease. The US Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued a Level 2 travel advisory for the United Kingdom, Germany, Finland,...

U.S. issues travel warning for 5 countries: ‘Practice enhanced precautions’

The United States has issued a travel warning for Americans traveling to five countries. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said in an update to its global travel alert that polio is circulating in Finland, Germany, Spain, the...

Improving Access To Maternal Health Care In Burkina Faso

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) OUAGADOUGOU, Burkina Faso, August 9, 2025/APO Group/ -- "During my first pregnancy three years ago, I had to travel 45 km just to have get an ultrasound. I had to pay for transport, wait for an appointment and...

Americans Issued New Urgent Travel Warning for Mexico

The State Department updated an advisory for Americans traveling to Mexico, warning of "terrorism, crime, and kidnapping." Newsweek reached out to the department via online form Tuesday night for additional information. Why It Matters The update...

How Burkina Faso’s strongman became the Indo-Pacific’s unlikely hero – and other tales of disinformation

The Indo-Pacific region has witnessed a case of travelling disinformation from Africa that has been adapted to suit the local context. Africa is a known hotbed for information warfare. The western African nation of Burkina Faso is especially...

CHAN 2024: Burkina Faso vs Central African Republic – Preview & Score Prediction

Central African Republic (CAR) face Burkina Faso today at 3pm Morocco time (GMT+1 ) in their second Group B match at CHAN 2024, with both sides seeking their first points of the tournament. Fans can catch the action live on BeIN Sports and...

Moroccan Truck Drivers and Spanish Tourists Freed After Kidnapping in Burkina Faso and Southern Algeria

Terrorists Kill Dozens in Burkina Faso

Two deadly terrorist assaults in northeastern Burkina Faso earlier this week claimed the lives of “several dozens” of soldiers and civilians, according to two security officials and a local source who spoke to AFP on Friday. The first, described...

CHAN 2024: Tanzania vs Burkina Faso – Match Preview & Predicted Score

Tanzania will open the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN) with a Group B fixture against Burkina Faso today. Kick-off is at 06:00 pm Moroccan time (GMT+1) at the Benjamin Mkapa Stadium in Dar es Salaam, and fans can catch the action live on...

GPRTU wants Maripoma Enterprise back on Pokuase-Nsawam road

…To rescind Thursday’s strike decision The Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU) states that it will only call off its planned sit-down strike, if the government resumes repair work on the severely deteriorated Pokuase–Nsawam road, an...