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Nigeria, Sierra Leone plan currency swap to promote trade

Chairman of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Committee of Governors of Central Banks, Prof. Kelfala Kallon, has disclosed a plan for currency swap between Nigeria and Sierra Leone.Kallon, who is presently Governor of the Bank of Sierra…

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Rwanda : KFC ouvrira son premier restaurant en 2020

(Agence Ecofin) – Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC), la chaîne de restauration à service rapide spécialisée dans le poulet cuisiné sur place, pourrait finalement lancer son premier point de vente au Rwanda, l’année prochaine. L’information a été rapportée par le quotidien…

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Royal Air Maroc will join Oneworld on March 31

Royal Air Maroc will join the Oneworld alliance on March 31, 2020, according to a report from French publication Air Journal, making it the alliance’s first on the African continent.“Our systems were at a higher level which facilitated their alignment…

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Tanzania: Wildebeest Migration Tops Attractions Lo

TANZANIA has once again stole the limelight in the world tourism after the great wildebeest migration topped Africa’s most amazing tourist attractions to visit in 2020.According to a CNN report posted yesterday, the annual wildebeest migration beat 30 other tourist…

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Muilenburg steps down as Boeing chief executive

Dennis Muilenburg has been ousted as chief executive of Boeing.In a statement, the American aeronautical giant said current chairman, David Calhoun, would step into the role from January 13th.Calhoun, who will also become president of the company, will remain a…

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American Airlines signs Royal Air Maroc codeshare deal

American Airlines has launched a reciprocal codeshare agreement with Morocco’s largest airline, Royal Air Maroc.The deal will add new options for travel to Morocco from its launch on December 26th.American’s customers will be able to purchase select Royal Air Maroc…

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Barceló Hotels seeks Tunisia growth with UFI Group deal

Barceló Hotel Group and UFI Group have signed an agreement to create a new hotel management company: Barceló Caravel.This joint venture was born with the vision to become a leader in the Tunisian hotel sector.Barceló Caravel will open its portfolio…

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Qatar Airways arrives in Gaborone, Botswana, for first time

The first Qatar Airways flight from Doha to Gaborone, Botswana, touched down at Sir Seretse Khama International Airport earlier.The flight was greeted upon landing by vice president of Botswana, Slumber Tsogwane, and the minister of transport and communications, Thulagano Segokgo.The…

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Victoria Falls are NOT drying up

International media have recently reported that the Victoria Falls are almost dry, showcasing images and a video.This is far from the truth, according to latest statements from various Victoria Falls stakeholders.The African Travel and Tourism Association (Atta), in a press…

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