New Direct Flights to The Gambia: TUI is launching weekly winter sun flights from Birmingham to Banjul, with the trip taking about six hours and temperatures often around 30C—plus easy access to beaches, river cruises, Kachikally Crocodile Pool, Abuko Nature Reserve and Kunta Kinteh Island. Visa Boost for African Travel: Ghana rolled out an e-Visa platform and introduced zero visa fees for African passport holders, aiming to speed up entry and support AfCFTA-linked tourism and trade. World Cup Travel Headache (Iran vs FIFA): Iran asked FIFA to clarify when World Cup visas will be issued after relocating its training base to Tijuana, with the team still preparing to play in the United States. Maritime Safety/Shipping Disruption: US CENTCOM disabled a Gambian-flagged vessel in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly ignored warnings tied to Iran-related maritime restrictions. Tourism Safety Alert (Italy): Italian police arrested five migrants over the alleged abduction and 72-hour gang rape of a Colombian tourist in Rome, a case that’s reignited debate on tourist safety. Gambia Economy Watch: IMF talks in Banjul ended with staff-level agreement on reviews under reform programs, despite missed fiscal targets.