Full list of African countries whose citizens can visit Guinea without a visa in 2026

The Republic of Guinea’s visa exemption policy allows citizens from select nations to enter its borders without a pre-approved visa According to the latest updated travel guidelines, regular passport holders from 20 African nations can visit the country …

Guinea-Bissau denies reports it plans to recognise Somaliland

BISSAU, Guinea-Bissau — Guinea-Bissau has firmly denied reports circulating on social media and in some media outlets claiming it is planning to recognise Somaliland as an independent state.   In a statement issued on July 26, 2026, the Ministry of Foreign …

ABL Wins Marine Warranty Survey Contract for Papua New Guinea’s First Offshore FSO

Under the contract, ABL will provide marine warranty survey services (MWS) offshore Papua New Guinea and at international locations, to support the supply, transportation, installation, pre-commissioning, and commissioning of vital equipment. This FSO will …

NGCB calls for collective government action to eliminate illegal gambling in Papua New Guinea

The National Gaming Control Board (NGCB) commends the Royal Papua New Guinea Constabulary (RPNGC) for its partnership and support in the ongoing Operesen Rausim Illegal Gambling, which commenced in the Highlands Region.

Maritime provinces of Papua New Guinea searching for people missing at sea

Authorities in several Papua New Guinea maritime provinces are searching for people missing at sea in relation to a number of separate cases of reported boating mishaps in the past week. New Ireland, Milne Bay and Bougainville are each managing cases where …

“True conversion must transform lives”: Apostolic Nuncio to Guinea-Bissau Catholics

“True conversion does not consist simply in opening the Gospel, but in allowing ourselves to be transformed,” he said. Reflecting on the Parable of the Sower, Archbishop Sommertag explained that while the seed—the Word of God—is always good, its …

Maritime provinces of Papua New Guinea searching for people missing at sea

Australia, UNDP support launch of Papua New Guinea Parliament website

The National Parliament of Papua New Guinea has launched a new official website aimed at improving public access to parliamentary information and strengthening transparency, with support from the Australian government and the United Nations Development …

Papua New Guinea wins Best Booth award at Manila travel expo

Papua New Guinea has won the Best Booth Award in the National Tourism Organisation (NTO) category at the 2026 Travel Madness Expo in Manila, Philippines, highlighting the country's growing profile as a tourism destination in Asia. The award was …

Indonesia, Papua New Guinea plan ministerial talks to deepen ties

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Indonesia and Papua New Guinea agreed to convene a Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) meeting in Jakarta in September 2026 to step up their strategic partnership. The Indonesian Foreign Affairs Ministry stated here on Monday that the …