Tanzania: Tanzanian Tourism Reaps Fortune From Seven Seas Voyager’s Tour
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — OVER 600 tourists aboard the luxury cruise ship Seven Seas Voyager visited the country on February 18-19, this year.
Uganda: Butime Warns Uganda Airlines’ Negative Publicity Could Hurt Tourism Sector
[Nile Post] The Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Colonel Tom Butime, has expressed concern over the recent negative publicity surrounding Uganda Airlines, warning that the controversy is already affecting Uganda’s tourism sector.
West Africa: NPHC West Africa, the Divine Nine, Black Greek Life – Heritage Tourism Impact in Ghana
[Ghanaian Times] JANUARY’S Black Greek chartering illustrates how organised diaspora networks drive off-season tourism, social investment, and long-term economic engagement in Ghana.
Tanzania: Zanzibar Leaders Dismiss Claims of Double Taxation
[Daily News] Zanzibar — POLITICIANS have been urged to stop misleading the public over claims of double taxation on goods transported between Zanzibar and mainland Tanzania.
Nigeria: UK to Begin Issuing Evisas to Nigerian Travellers From Feb 25
[Leadership] The UK Visas & Immigration is continuing its transition to a fully digital border as UK Visas Go Digital for Nigerian travellers, a statement issued on Monday by Senior Communications Officer at the British High Commission in Abuja, Onyinye Madu, said.
Kenya: Kenya and Jamaica Sign MOU to Drive Digital Transformation in Tourism
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Kenya and Jamaica have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of their tourism sectors, marking a new chapter in bilateral cooperation and innovation-driven destination management.
Kenya: KCAA Promises Structured Clearing of Backlog Amid Workers Strike
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) says efforts are ongoing to restore normal flight operations at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), assuring passengers that backlogs caused by the ongoing aviation workers’ go-slow are being cleared in a structured and prioritized manner.
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Among Fastest-Growing Global Tourism Destinations With 15 Percent Surge in Arrivals, Says UN Tourism
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba — Ethiopia recorded a 15% increase in international tourist arrivals in 2025, emerging as one of the fastest-growing tourism destinations globally, according to a report by the BBC citing the latest global tourism data and the UN Tourism World Tourism Barometer.
Mauritius: Mauritius Unveils Bold New Chapter for India – Sets Sights On Tier 2/3 Markets and ‘Beyond Beaches’ Growth Following Otm 2026
[Mauritius Tourism] Following a series of high-stakes engagements in Mumbai, the Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has signaled a shift in its global strategy to attract more Indian travellers. The milestone event, OTM 2026, was officially inaugurated by a distinguished panel of leaders, including Hon. Christian Harold Richard Duval, Minister of Tourism, Mauritius, who served…
Zimbabwe: The Chewore Lodge Dispute, Separating Law From Public Narrative
[263Chat] Chewore Lodge dispute has been portrayed to the public by various local and social media platforms as a stark cautionary tale: a long-standing investor allegedly stripped of his business by a rigid legal system, a Government hostile to private capital and a tourism sector undermined by judicial “technicalities.”