Africa: South Africa Made to Look Like Fools Over World Cup Visa Issues, Says Minister
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Tanzania: Tiseza Lures Investors in Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Water, Tourism, and Agro-Industrialization Sectors
[Daily News] ARUSHA — THE Tanzania Investment and Special Economic Zones Authority (TISEZA) has participated in the ongoing Tanzania Investment Summit 2026 in Arusha.
South Africa: Visa Issues Delay Bafana Bafana’s Trip to World Cup
[This Day] South Africa’s Sports Minister, Gayton McKenzie, has demanded an explanation after the country’s football team was delayed travelling to Mexico ahead of the World Cup due to visa issues.
Africa: 20 African Cities Selected as Full U.S. Visa Processing Hubs
[Nile Post] Kampala has been retained as one of only 20 US visa processing hubs in Africa under a major restructuring plan by the administration of President Donald Trump, positioning Uganda as a key regional gateway for travelers seeking entry to the United States.
Ghana: Government Advises Ghanaians Against Non-Essential Travel to South Africa Amid Xenophobic Attacks
[Ghanaian Times] The Government of Ghana has advised its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to South Africa following what it described as increasing xenophobic attacks targeting Africans in the country.
Kenya: Traveltech Firm Triply Highlights Digital Shift in Africa Tourism Sector At Five-Year Milestone
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Triply hosted its inaugural Gala Dinner and Awards Ceremony bringing together key stakeholders from the travel, tourism, technology, and financial sectors to celebrate excellence, innovation, and growth within Africa’s travel industry.
Nigeria: Education, Medical Tourism Drive Foreign Travel Spending to $6bn
[Vanguard] Nigerians spent $5.996 billion on airline tickets for foreign travels in 2025, a 32 per cent rise, year-on-year, YoY, amid increases in education related travels and a surge in international business engagements.
Uganda: How Afcon Will Impact Uganda’s Tourism
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — As the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament (AFCON), poses an opportunity to market E.Africa to the world, for Uganda it is being viewed as the single best catalyst to transform the country’s tourism sector.
Kenya: Kenya Turns to AI in Bid to Boost Tourism Earnings Through Google Deal
[Capital FM] NAIROBI,Kenya,May 29-Kenya is betting on artificial intelligence and big data to reposition its tourism sector as a key driver of economic growth after entering a strategic partnership with Google Kenya to modernize destination marketing, tourism analytics, and visitor experiences.
Nigeria: Ajilalaoso 2026 Positioned As Cultural Tourism Catalyst for Ede
[Vanguard] As communities increasingly explore culture as a tool for economic growth and destination branding, preparations for the 2026 AjilalaOso Festival in Ede are being positioned beyond a traditional celebration, with organizers highlighting its potential to strengthen tourism and attract visitors from across Nigeria and beyond.