[Nile Post] BBC – When Iraq’s football team qualified for the World Cup at the end of March, Abdulla Adnan bought tickets for his country’s matches against Norway and France, which will be played in the US cities of Boston and Philadelphia this month.
[Nile Post] With less than a year to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, tensions are rising over reported visa denials affecting international journalists expected to cover the tournament in the United States.
[Shabelle] Ankara — Somali international referee Omar Abdulkadir Artan has thanked the football community and the Somali public for their support after he was denied entry to the United States, preventing him from officiating at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
[Namibian] Hardap governor Riaan McNab says agriculture and tourism remain critical pillars of the regional economy, with the government investing in farmer support programmes, climate resilience initiatives and tourism development projects aimed at creating jobs and stimulating economic growth.
[Leadership] Nigerians spent more than N50 billion on United States visa applications between 2023 and 2024, despite a significant decline in approvals as Washington tightened immigration controls and intensified scrutiny of applicants.
[Nyasa Times] Ten members of staff from Old Mutual (Malawi) Limited have qualified for the prestigious offshore trip administered by the parent company, Old Mutual Africa Regions, headquartered in South Africa.
[ANGOP] Luena — At least 16 entrepreneurs from Moxico province completed a 30-day training course in tourism business management on Saturday at the Higher Polytechnic Institute.
[The Point] The Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard) has issued a stern warning to individuals and businesses constructing illegal and unapproved structures within the Tourism Development Area (TDA), particularly along beaches and waterfronts, urging them to comply with regulations or face legal consequences.
[Daily News] Tanzania — TANZANIA is seeking to attract at least one per cent of Russia’s 13.4 million outbound travellers as it steps up efforts to diversify tourism source markets and tap into one of the world’s highest-spending visitor segments.
[Nile Post] The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU) has raised concerns over what it describes as misleading reporting on Uganda’s Ebola situation, warning that inaccurate information could have far-reaching consequences for the country’s trade, tourism and investment sectors.