Just landed in Mogadishu and honestly, I got a better rate using Dahabshiil or Salaam Somali Bank ATMs than the airport exchange desk. The counter’s r...

Just landed in Juba a few weeks ago - ATMs are pretty limited (mainly KCB Bank) and they charge a noticeable fee, but still gave me a better rate than...

In Cotonou, cash is the way to pay for taxis. Payment apps or card machines aren’t common among taxi drivers. If you want to avoid headaches, withdraw...

In Bujumbura, taxis almost always expect cash. I didn’t see any card machines or payment app options, so it’s best to carry enough Burundian francs or...

In Bangui, taxis expect cash. No cards, no payment apps here. I used a mix of Central African CFA francs and USD for taxis. It’s safer and easier that...

In Kinshasa, cash is the way to go for taxis. Very few taxis accept cards or mobile payment apps here. Make sure to carry Congolese francs or US dolla...

In Asmara, it’s all cash for taxis - no cards or payment apps accepted. Most drivers don’t have the technology or preference for digital payments, so ...

Taxi drivers in Libreville almost always want cash. I didn’t see any card readers or mobile app payments. Paying in Central African CFA francs cash is...

In Conakry, taxis mostly want cash, especially for short rides. Payment apps or cards are very rare among drivers. I kept local francs on me and used ...