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Nigerian travellers pay N274,500 different taxes on each international flight – Findings
Business Hallmark
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July 7, 2025
Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 (N275,500) per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a...
Visualizing The State Of Freedom Around The World
Zero Hedge
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In 2024, 60 countries saw their freedom decline in a historic election year. Strikingly, 40% of countries and territories that held elections experienced targeted attacks on candidates amid heightened instability. Yet bright spots were seen in...
Nigerians pay $180 taxes per international flight – Report
Punch
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July 5, 2025
Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a new report...
São Tomé requests continued support for export agricultural sectors
Portugal Pulse
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June 28, 2025
The Government of São Tomé and Príncipe has expressed a strong desire to initiate a successor to the Agricultural and Fisheries Support Project (PAFAE). “On behalf of the Government of São Tomé and Príncipe, I reaffirm our desire and need for a...
Pope Leo meets President of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe
Vatican News
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June 30, 2025
Pope Leo XIV meets President of the Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Mr. Carlos Manuel Vila Nova, in the Vatican, who subsequently met with the Holy See's Secretary for Relations with States and International Organizations, Archbishop...
African governments need to consider harmonising tax structures
Times Aerospace
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High taxes, inconsistent policies, and reliance on aviation revenues can stifle the development of a competitive and sustainable aviation sector. To foster greater air connectivity, economic growth, and regional integration, it is critical for...
U.S. International Trade in Goods and Services, May 2025
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis
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July 3, 2025
Explanatory Notes Goods (Census basis) Data for goods on a Census basis are compiled from the documents collected by U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and reflect the movement of goods between foreign countries and the 50 states, the...
Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus says proposed travel ban will hurt the U.S.
Georgia Public Broadcasting
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On Wednesday in Atlanta, members of the Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus gathered at the state capitol to ask Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reconsider a potential travel ban for some African countries. In June, President Donald Trump’s...
Russia, African island nation talk about enhancing relations
MENAFN
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July 9, 2025
(MENAFN) Russia and the Central African island nation of São Tomé and Príncipe are expanding their bilateral relationship, focusing on military, agricultural, and scientific collaboration, the Russian Embassy in the country has announced. During a...
Ethiopia, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe step up digitalization
Coingeek
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June 20, 2025
Homepage > News > Business > Ethiopia, Namibia, São Tomé and Príncipe step up digitalization African countries have stepped up their digital identity initiatives, with over a dozen targeting full coverage within the next three years. In Ethiopia,...
From Trunks to Truffles
Abelson
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July 9, 2025
When you think of Louis Vuitton, what comes to mind? For most, it’s the monogrammed canvas, the jet-setting lifestyle, or the house’s mastery of high fashion. Credit: LVMHBut in recent years, the heritage maison has quietly been crafting a more...
Minister of Education to speak at the opening of the CPLP ministers' meeting in São Tomé
Ver Angola
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"This is a matter that has been debated, not only in the context of this ministerial meeting but also in others, and which is linked to some concern about the funding that is available internationally to address issues related to the 2030 agenda...
US government explains inclusion of Ghana on 36 country visa ban
Ghana Business News
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June 26, 2025
Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa – Minister of Foreign Affairs The United States authorities have given in detail reasons for including Ghana on a list of additional 36 countries banned from travelling to the US. A report by the Washington Post citing an...
Top 10 African countries with the lowest leap in government debt from 2024 to 2025
Business Insider Africa
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June 26, 2025
While borrowing is sometimes required to promote development, the capacity to sustain a minimal year-on-year increase in government debt indicates good economic management, maintains macroeconomic stability, and fosters long-term resilience. As...
Silva signing for Guiseley as international forward pushing for promotion
Ilkley Gazette
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Following an unsettling season last time out with beleaguered Farsley Celtic, Guiseley's new signing is looking for a more stable campaign as the new season approaches. The 21 year-old forward comes to Nethermoor with the express intention of...
What Trump’s Africa Summit Is Trying to Achieve
Foreign Policy
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July 9, 2025
Welcome to Foreign Policy’s Africa Brief. The highlights this week: U.S. President Donald Trump hosts a surprise African leaders’ summit in Washington, anti-government protests turn deadly in Kenya, and Nigerian ride-hailing start-up Moove eyes...
Government revokes diplomatic status of Sudan national
The Times Group Malawi
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June 18, 2025
The Department of Immigration and Citizenship Services has revoked a Malawi diplomatic passport previously issued to Sudan national Gamal Younos Mohammed Younos, citing irregularities in its issuance and non-compliance with provisions of the...
Starting in September, TAAG will operate international flights from a new airport.
Portugal Pulse
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June 23, 2025
The state-owned Angolan operator announced today that it will fully transfer its operations from the 04 de Fevereiro International Airport in Luanda to AIAAN in Icolo and Bengo province, starting on September 15. This historic milestone marks the...
TAAG transfers all international flights to new airport from 15 September
Ver Angola
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"TAAG Linhas Aéreas de Angola informs about the transfer of its entire operation from the 4 de Fevereiro International Airport in Luanda to the Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN), located in Bom Jesus, province of Icolo and...
Fact Check: Did President Donald Trump Really Ban Americans From Leaving the Country?
Green Matters
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June 23, 2025
Amid escalating global tensions, travel may be dangerous. Amid dangerously high tensions in certain parts of the world, many throughout the U.S. have wondered if President Donald Trump has banned Americans from leaving the country until further...