In May 2025, Seychelles will host the FIFA Beach Soccer World Cup, the first African nation to do so, featuring 16 international teams like Brazil and Portugal. The event is expected to attract 3,600 visitors and offers travel agents the opportunity to create sports and island tourism packages. Supported by CAF, this tournament marks Africa’s growing presence in international sports, enhancing Seychelles’ potential for sports tourism and offering African travel professionals the chance to create comprehensive travel packages.
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Nigerian bandit kingpin Gwaska Dankarami and 100 followers killed
In a significant military operation in north-west Nigeria, notorious bandit kingpin Gwaska Dankarami and 100 of his followers were reportedly killed, disrupting criminal networks that have plagued the region. Dankarami, previously believed to be killed in 2022, was a high-value target linked to an Islamic State-affiliated leader and had been hiding in the Munumu Forest. The operation, which follows a deadly kidnapping incident in Katsina State, reflects ongoing efforts by authorities to restore stability and...
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