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The Tanzania-Zambia railway is an endurance test for travelers
Christian Science Monitor
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July 17, 2025
Catalina Mutale rides the Tanzania-Zambia railway from her home in Zambia’s Central province at least once a week, hauling six baskets containing 50 kilograms (110 pounds) of bananas. Seated in third class, just behind the roaring engine car, Ms....
It’s dusty peace, warm encounters when an old biker crosses Tanzania
Daily News Tanzania
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July 17, 2025
DAR ES SALAAM: IN an age dominated by speed and instant access, more travelers are turning away from air travel’s convenience in favor of the slow, uncertain adventure of driving across continents. These journeys, often measured in thousands of...
WAFCON 2024: ‘We believed in ourselves’ – Chantelle on Black Queens’ big win over Tanzania
MyJoyOnline
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July 17, 2025
Black Queens forward Chantelle Boye-Hlorkah says the team never lost belief, even after a frustrating first half, as Ghana powered to a 4-1 victory over Tanzania in their final Group C clash at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON). After a...
Even More Travel Tips I Actually Use And You Should Too
Cambridge Today
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July 16, 2025
Stay flexible, think ahead, and always—always—trust your instincts. After last week's article about my favourite travel tips, I realised there were still so many helpful ideas I had not yet shared. From the messages I received, it was clear that...
Delray Beach Sister Cities is hosting a Youth Leadership & Cultural Exchange Program
The Westside Gazette - Florida
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July 16, 2025
Submitted by Lori J. Durante DELRAY BEACH, FL – – – Sister Cities of Delray Beach, Florida is hosting a two-week Youth Leadership & Cultural Exchange Program between July 7 – 18, 2025. The dynamic two-week experience is designed to empower local...
Malawi Beach Soccer squad arrives in Kenya for postponed Cecafa tourney
The Times Group Malawi
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July 16, 2025
The Malawi National Beach Soccer Team endured an embarrassing moment after arriving in Mombasa, Kenya, for the Council of East and Central Africa Football Association (Cecafa) Beach Soccer Tournament which had been postponed. The team was caught...
What makes Tanzania European Union’s strategic ally in Africa
The Citizen
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Cyprus Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr Constantinos Kombos, offers perspective on the European Union’s evolving partnership with Tanzania and the broader East African region. In this exclusive interview hosted by The Citizen Managing Editor, Mpoki...
How spark of Chinese Juncao ignites ‘open-source’ transformation for Tanzanian youth
Borneo Post
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July 15, 2025
Bisoma checks the growth of Lingzhi, or Ganoderma lucidum, cultivated with Juncao technology at his farm in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania on June 5, 2025. – Xinhua photo DAR ES SALAAM (July 16): In a quiet suburb north of Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam,...
Saint-Martin nominated for World Travel Award category
The Daily Herald
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MARIGOT--Saint-Martin is honoured to have been nominated for the World Travel Awards (WTA) in the category “Caribbean's Leading Destination 2025”, Saint-Martin Tourism Office announced. The population has until August 10 to show support and help...
A Giant Leap for African Unity: Kenya’s historic Visa-Free policy and the Trans African tourism and unity campaign
MyJoyOnline
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July 15, 2025
Today, July 13, 2025, marks a historic milestone in Africa’s journey toward unity and free movement. Kenya has taken a bold and transformative step by eliminating all visa requirements and the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for citizens of...
Abuses continue at Tanzanian national park, US human rights group says
Mongabay
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July 15, 2025
The Tanzania National Parks Authority (TANAPA) continues to prevent villagers from farming or herding cattle in an area marked for expansion of a national park, the U.S.-based Oakland Institute said in a report released July 1. Ruaha National Park...
Kenya update visa requirement for all African nationals, Traveling to Kenya is now free, this is what you need to do
Zambian Observer
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July 15, 2025
Kenya has officially removed visa requirements for most African nationals, effective July 14, 2025, to enhance regional integration and boost tourism. Citizens from eligible African countries can enter Kenya without needing an Electronic Travel...
CCM reaffirms commitment to deepening Tanzania– China ties
Daily News Tanzania
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July 15, 2025
ZANZIBAR: THE ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening political, economic and social ties between Tanzania and the People’s Republic of China. The Deputy Secretary General of CCM-Zanzibar, Dr Mohamed Said...
WAFCON 2024: Brave performances as Congo, Tunisia, Tanzania, Botswana bow out with with pride
Premium Times
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July 15, 2025
As the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) moves into the high-stakes quarterfinal phase, four nations DR Congo, Tunisia, Tanzania, and Botswana; have seen their journeys end. Yet their exits are far from forgettable. Each team delivered...
Women with disabilities call for inclusive development planning in Kibaha
Daily News Tanzania
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August 12, 2025
COAST REGION: DESPITE ongoing government efforts to improve accessibility, women with disabilities in Tanzania continue to face exclusion from development plans and budgeting processes, particularly due to the lack of disability-friendly...
History, mystery and the long-awaited revival of Eldred Rock Lighthouse
The Alaska Current
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August 12, 2025
To reach Alaska’s oldest original lighthouse, you’ll need a captain, a boat and a bit of a salty sense of humor. The best way to get to Eldred Rock Lighthouse, then? Catch a ride from Retired U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain Edward Page. From...
World Elephant Day 2025: Date, theme, history, significance and all you need to know
The Times of India
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Representative Image(Source: Canva) Every year on August 12, people around the world stop for a moment to think about elephants. World Elephant Day is not just another date on the calendar, it’s a global call to protect one of the most...
UHNWIs Opt For Safaris In Exclusive And Restricted Locations
Forbes
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Rewild Safaris offer travelers an immersive experience with nature. James Ward The world’s wealthiest individuals often seek adventures that most people could only dream about, including trips to exotic destinations in far away, remote places. In...
Not Just Another Treehouse Hotel: Sleep Inside a Thousand-Year-Old Tree of Life
Wego Travel Blog
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August 7, 2025
Why it’s special: Full-service safari suites within a thousand-year-old baobab trees, perched ten metres above the savanna. You can wake up eye-level with elephants and giraffes. Getting there: Most travellers land at Kilimanjaro International...
Kenyan activist tries to block new Ritz-Carlton safari lodge opening
The Straits Times
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August 12, 2025
MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE, Kenya - When Ritz-Carlton opens its first safari lodge on Friday in Kenya's Maasai Mara reserve, guests will pay nightly rates starting from $3,500 per person for tented suites with private decks overlooking a river...