
Ghana to Reduce Passport Fees Amid Accessibility Reforms
Ghana’s Minister for Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has announced plans to lower the cost of the 32-page ordinary passport booklet from GHC500 (USD3

Ghana and Canada Sign Bilateral Air Service Agreement
On March 5, 2025, Ghana and Canada finalized a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) during a visit by Ghana’s Transport Minister to Montreal, Canada. The agreement, effective immediately, paves the way for enhanced air connectivity between the two n

Senegal, Czech Republic Update 60-Year-Old Air Services Agreement
On February 20, 2025, Senegal and the Czech Republic signed a new bilateral air services agreement (BASA), replacing the previous agreement that

Egypt and New Zealand Strengthen Air Connectivity with New Bilateral Agreement
In a significant move to bolster international air connectivity, the Egyptian government has ratified a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) with New Zealand. The approval came during Egypt’s 32nd cabinet meeting on Wednesday, February 19, 2025, presided over by Prime Minister Dr. Mostafa Madbouly.

Doha Greenlights Mutual Visa Exemption Between Qatar and Rwanda
In its meeting on February 12, 2025, the Qatari Cabinet approved a draft agreement for mutual visa exemption for holders of ordinary passports between Qatar and Rwanda.

South Africa Expands Visa Reforms to Boost Tourism from China and India
South Africa has introduced significant visa policy reforms aimed at strengthening diplomatic ties and boosting tourism from China and India—two of the world's larg

Libya and UAE Sign MoU to Lift Air Transport Restrictions
Libya and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have strengthened their aviation ties by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at removing restrictions on passen

Qatar and Libya Update Air Services Agreement
On January 30, 2025, Qatar and Libya signed an updated air services agreement, building on the original pact established on April 28, 2004. The signing ceremony took place at the Qatari Ministry of Transport, with Qatar’s Minister of Transport, H.E. Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulla bin Mohammed Al Thani, and Libya’s Minister of Transport, H.E. Muhammad Salem Al Sh

Goodbye ECOWAS? Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger Reinforces Split with New AES Passport
It’s official. As of today, Wednesday, January 29, 2025, citizens of Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger can travel using a common passport bearing the colors of the Sahel States Alliance (AES). This highly symbolic step underscores the three Sahelian nations' assertion of sovereignty, forming a bloc of over 72 million people

Ethiopia and Argentina Ink Air Services Agreement
After seven years of diplomatic and technical negotiations, Ethiopia and Argentina have signed an air services agreement, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral ties between the two countries. The signing ceremony took place in Buenos Aires on Thursday, Januar