Today: December 23, 2024
By Geneva Greene and Mariana do Berimbau Memories of music traveled with my ancestors across the rugged seas from Africa to Brazil. The sound and instrument designs imprinted in their minds with images of freedom and family. I imagine that the memories…
During the month of November, culminating on November 19, the towns of Dangriga and Punta Gorda in Belize come alive with festivities to commemorate the arrival of the Garifuna people from Yurumein (St. Vincent and the Grenadines). For anyone visiting southern Belize…
International students in Canada will soon be permitted to work up to 24 hours per week off-campus, an increase from the previous 20-hour limit. Immigration Minister Marc Miller said the new policy will take effect in September after the current temporary lifting…
Airline passengers will now get automatic cash refunds when their flights are canceled or significantly delayed under new rules announced by the U.S. Department of Transportation. “This is a big day for America’s flying public,” said Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg at a…
Tourism is a significant contributor to Ghana‘s economic growth and development with the industry raking in $3 billion from 1.1 million international visitors in 2023, according to the CEO of Ghana’s Tourism Authority, Mr. Akwasi Agyeman. This figure represents a significant increase…
Africa offers an incredible blend of ancient and modern, wild and urban, places to visit with its diverse landscapes, rich history, and vibrant cultures. From the soaring sand dunes of the Namib Desert to the lush rainforests of the Congo Basin, the vast…
The Canada study permit is a mandatory document for foreign nationals to study at designated learning institutions (DLIs) in Canada, excluding those enrolled in programs shorter than six months. Canada is a preferred destination for international students due to various factors, including…
Today, Tunisia is adorned in vibrant colors as it commemorates its 68th Independence Day with national pride and fervor. The country, which gained independence from France on March 20th, 1956, usually celebrates this historic milestone with grand parades and dazzling fireworks displays.…
Algeria officially inaugurated the world’s third-largest mosque, named Djamaa El-Djazair, and Africa’s largest, with a towering minaret at 265 meters (869 feet), ahead of the holy month of Ramadan. The ceremony was led by Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, marking a significant milestone…
Kenya has decided to exempt passport holders from South Africa and six other countries from the $30 (£23) entry fee introduced last month to boost tourism and attract business travelers. The move follows the government’s decision to eliminate visa requirements for all…
