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Poor flight connectivity, strict visa rules make tourists avoid Africa

Travel agents and tourist service providers say it is important for African countries to simplify cross-border travel by easing and, in some cases, abolishing visa restrictions. TEA GRAPHIC | NATION MEDIA GROUP

By  MARYANNE GICOBI

No African city made it to the Top 100 City Destinations ranking released a week ago by research firm Euromonitor International.

This is because interconnectivity among African cities is poor, as there are few direct flights between countries by the continent’s airlines.

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