Diwali 2025 vacation: Indians can visit over 50 countries visa-free - check full list, key details

With days left for the Diwali 2025 holidays, several people across the country are gearing up to celebrate the festivities abroad. As a growing number of countries are offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival, travelling abroad has become easier with...

Which 57 countries can Indian passport holders travel visa-free to in 2025?

India has dropped to the 85th position in the 2025 Henley Passport Index, giving Indian passport holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 57 countries. This marks a decline of five spots from last year, when Indians could travel to 62...

Miss International Africa visits Tourism minister to strengthen cultural ties with Ghana  

By Hafsa Obeng Accra, Oct. 15, GNA – Ms Aky Sanna Veisa, Miss International Africa 2024, has paid a courtesy call on Madam Abla Dzifa Gomashie, Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, to reinforce Ghana-Cape Verde relations and explore...

NITDA boss urges regional cooperation to achieve digital sovereignty

The Director-General of the National Information Technology Development Agency, Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi, has called on West African nations to deepen collaboration toward building shared digital infrastructure and governance frameworks that will...

International student travel: What to know heading into the year about immigration policy shifts

Northwestern’s Office of International Student and Scholar Services has issued multiple warnings in the past academic year about heightened visa screening, visa application disruptions and travel risks regarding both new and returning...

Forever Young gets revenge, wards off defending champ

Let us read it for you. Listen now. Your browser does not support the audio element. DEL MAR, Calif. -- Forever Young beat defending champion Sierra Leone by a half-length to win the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday at Del Mar, giving...

STRC fall symposium: A day of exploring research and fostering community

Guest speakers and fellows presented research that explored the histories and cultures of marginalized communities at the Social Transformative Research Collaborative’s annual Fall Symposium at DePaul. Formed by several departments — African and...

Forever Young beats defending champ in Del Mar, wins marquee race at Breeders’ Cup

Ryusei Sakai (5) rides Forever Young to victory in the Breeders’ Cup Classic race on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2025, in Del Mar. (Photo by Gregory Bull/AP) Forever Young beat defending champion Sierra Leone by a half-length to win the $7 million Breeders’...

Andriy Klymenko, sanctions and security expert

Andriy Klymenko is a renowned expert on sanctions and security issues in Ukraine and beyond, and serves as editor-in-chief (and co-founder) of the Blackseanews.net internet portal. Ukrinform met and talked with Mr. Andriy about one of the key...

Ghana’s remarkable growth in travel, aviation sectors commendable- Amadeus   

By Morkporkpor Anku Accra, Oct. 10, GNA – Mr. Yann Gilbert, Regional Managing Director of Amadeus for Central and West Africa, has commended Ghana for its remarkable growth in the travel and aviation sectors. He described the country’s performance...

Ghana Leads West Africa in Travel and Tourism Growth — Amadeus Regional MD

This blog is managed by the content creator and not GhanaWeb, its affiliates, or employees. Advertising on this blog requires a minimum of GH₵50 a week. Contact the blog owner with any queries. Ghana’s travel and tourism sector is outpacing much...

Forever Young wins $7M Breeders' Cup Classic

DEL MAR, Calif. — Forever Young beat defending champion Sierra Leone by a half-length to win the $7 million Breeders' Cup Classic on Saturday at Del Mar, giving Japan a victory in North America's richest race. Ridden by Ryusei Sakai, Forever Young...

Talking Horses | Willie Mullins eyes Melbourne and Breeders’ Cup double after shock triumph

If five wins from the seven turf events, one short of the record, felt like a standard return for European runners at the 2025 Breeders’ Cup at Del Mar, then the identity of the biggest winner of all was a huge, and very refreshing, surprise....

RI Man Convicted in Freetown OUI Crash

FALL RIVER (WBSM) — A Providence, Rhode Island man will serve up to four years in Massachusetts State Prison after pleading guilty to operating under the influence in a 2024 crash that left the victim with significant injuries. According to...

“Radical Powers of Transformation”: On Worldwide Black Movie Theater

I t is nighttime. There are black-and-white shots of blurry lights, dark information of teams evasion. Versus these backgrounds, the 2022 movie I’ll Be Back! displays 5 intertitles, educating the tale of François Makandal: It’s 20 th January 1758...

Trump’s warning unsettles Nigeria, raises concerns over religion, sovereignty

• Gumi urges Nigeria to cut diplomatic ties with U.S. • Tinubu may meet Trump, says Presidency aide Bwala • Analysts: U.S. threat could disrupt terror fight, strain military cooperation • Trump’s move a ‘call for urgent action’ by Nigeria, says...

SLFA Provides 10 Free Buses for Leone Stars Fans Traveling to Liberia for World Cup Qualifier

The Sierra Leone Football Association (SLFA), under the leadership of its President, Babadi Kamara, has announced the provision of free transportation for fans traveling to Monrovia, Liberia, to support the Leone Stars in their crucial 2026 FIFA...

UAE Visa Ban: Tourist, Work Visas Suspended for 9 Countries

PNN Dubai [UAE], October 6: The UAE, i.e United Arab Emirates, has announced a stop on tourist and work visas for citizens from nine countries. This policy has gained significant attention as travelers and expatriates are closely watching the UAE...

UAE Visa Ban 2025: Tourist and Work Visas Suspended for 9 Countries. Is India Included? Check Here

The UAE has temporarily suspended tourist and work visas for citizens of nine African nations, including Nigeria, Ghana, and Sudan, citing security and migration policy concerns. Officials clarified the suspension is not a permanent blacklist....

Visa Barriers, Fading Landmarks Potential Setbacks to a Vibrant Tourism Industry

It’s already sunset, and the skies appear to be defying Monrovia's cloudy weather as Saah John leans over a canvas to paint Liberia’s intertwined stories of liberation and loss. In his 30s, John has painted his way through his adult life, with...