Africa Sees Easter Travel Surge Amid Renewed Safety Calls
As Easter approaches, countries across Africa are ramping up plans for a weekend defined by faith, family, and heavy travel, with leaders using the moment to press safety and security messages nationwide.
As Easter approaches, countries across Africa are ramping up plans for a weekend defined by faith, family, and heavy travel, with leaders using the moment to press safety and security messages nationwide.
In Mozambique, immigration authorities expect close to 400,000 people to cross the nation’s borders during the Easter period—about 17,000 more than last year. To cope with the uptick, officials are tightening procedures and staffing to keep checkpoints moving smoothly.
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In Nigeria, President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Lagos to mark the holiday and commission several major projects. His trip comes on the heels of a visit to Jos, Plateau State, where he offered condolences to victims and families affected by recent deadly attacks.
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia has appealed for vigilance on the roads, noting the holiday’s history of high accident rates. “Let us use this time to renew our commitment to national unity, reconciliation, and service to our communities,” Nandi-Ndaitwah said.