Egypt
How Egypt went from an LNG exporter to importer
For years, Egypt reaped major benefits from natural gas discoveries in the Eastern Mediterranean, becoming a key regional energy hub
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Starting in early 2025, Ghana will allow citizens from every African country to enter without a visa. President Nana Akufo-Addo announced this policy at the Africa Prosperity Dialogues, hoping to develop stronger continental ties and boost tourism, trade, and travel. Until now, Ghana has allowed visa-free entry for residents of 26 African nations and granted visas on arrival for citizens of 25 others, with only two African countries requiring pre-arranged visas. By expanding visa-free access to the entire continent, Ghana joins Rwanda, the Seychelles, the Gambia, and Benin on a short list of African countries offering such inclusive travel policies.
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