Africa: Togo Scraps Visa Requirement for African Nationals
[Daba Finance] Togo has removed visa requirements for all African nationals, allowing passport holders from the continent to enter the country for stays of up to 30 days.
Ghana: Tourism Minister Highlights Gwollu’s Cultural and Tourism Potential
[Ghanaian Times] Minister of Tourism Culture and Creative Creative Arts, Abla Dzifa Gomashie has highlighted the rich cultural and tourism potential of Gwollu and the wider Sissala West District during a visit to the mausoleum and family home of former President Hilla Limann as part of her familiarisation tour of the Upper West Region.
Ghana: GTA Opens Submissions for ‘December in Gh’ 2026 Events
[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has opened submissions for the 2026 edition of “December in GH,” inviting event producers, cultural innovators, and experience creators to contribute to what is expected to be one of Africa’s biggest festive tourism seasons.
Uganda: Ugandan Bikers Set for 1,000km European Tour to Market Tourism
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — Uganda’s leisure biking community has partnered with the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) for a 1,000-kilometre motorcycle expedition across six European countries, in a bold campaign to promote Uganda as a premier global tourism destination.
Africa: Rwanda Signs Energy, Tourism Deals At Africa CEO Forum
[New Times] Rwanda signed several investment and cooperation agreements at the Africa CEO Forum, strengthening partnerships across energy, manufacturing, hospitality, investment promotion, and financial services.
South Africa: SA Rolls Out Electronic Travel Authorisation
[SAnews.gov.za] Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille says South Africa has embarked on one of the most important reforms in the tourism and immigration ecosystem — the rollout of the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA).
Africa: Africa’s Travel Indaba Remains a Game Changer
[SAnews.gov.za] South African National Parks (SANParks) chairperson Beryl Ferguson says Africa’s Travel Indaba is more than a marketplace – it remains a melting pot for initiatives that expand the horizons of the tourism industry.
South Africa: The Cango Tango – Adventures in South Africa’s Oldest Tourist Attraction
[Daily Maverick] A journey through the Cango Caves, South Africa’s first tourist attraction, is filled with breathtaking formations and historical significance dating back 80,000 years.
Kenya: MPs Raise Alarm Over Zero Budget for Tourism Agencies
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Members of Parliament have raised concerns over the exclusion of key tourism agencies from the proposed 2026/27 budget, warning that the move could derail Kenya’s tourism growth agenda.
South Africa: More Than R500 Million Disbursed for Tourism Businesses
[SAnews.gov.za] Chief Executive Officer of the National Empowerment Fund, Muziwabantu Dayimani, says since the inception of the Tourism Transformation Fund (TTF), the Fund has approved 43 transactions valued at more than R510.51 million across nine provinces.