South Africa: Durban Abuzz As Africa Travel Indaba Kicks Off
[SAnews.gov.za] Durban is abuzz with activity as it plays host to Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 which President Cyril Ramaphosa will officially open this morning.
Kenya: MPs Tear Into CS Miano Over Absence From Tourism Budget Meeting
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano came under sharp criticism from Members of Parliament after she failed to appear before the National Assembly Committee during deliberations on the Ministry’s 2026/27 Budget Estimates.
Gambia: Birdwatchers’ Association’s Training Ends On High Note
[The Point] The Birdwatchers’ Association (BWA) of The Gambia recently hosted a five-day capacity-building workshop aimed at strengthening the export capabilities of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs) in developing and transition economies.
West Africa: Gambia Embassy Warns Visa Overstay Risks Tighter Rules
[The Point] The Gambian Embassy in Washington has issued an urgent warning to citizens in the United States, after visa overstay rates hit 38% for Gambian students and 13% for B1/B2 visitors.
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Address Africa’s Travel Indaba
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa will on Tuesday officially open and address Africa’s Travel Indaba at the Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal.
Gambia: Gtboard Tours CRR, URR to Boost Tourism Development
[The Point] The governing body of the Gambia Tourism Board (GTBoard), led by Chairman Momodou Bamba Saho, on Monday continued its nationwide familiarization tour with visits to the Central River Region (CRR) and Upper River Region (URR).
Angola: Angola Signs Agreement With ICCA to Strengthen Business Tourism
[ANGOP] Talatona — Angola and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday in Luanda for the international promotion of the country, within the framework of the launch of the Angola Convention Bureau – Meet in Angola: The Meeting Room in Africa.
Angola: AICC Announces Angola Convention Bureau to Boost Tourism
[ANGOP] Luanda — The executive director of the International Association of Congresses and Conventions (AICC), Senthil Gopinath, stated on Wednesday that Angola is prepared to host major international events, and highlighted the launch of a bureau in the country as a historic milestone.
East Africa: Uganda Showcases Coffee-Tourism Blend to German Business Delegation
[Nile Post] Uganda has strengthened its international coffee diplomacy by showcasing its premium coffee sector alongside its tourism attractions to a visiting German business delegation on an origin tour coordinated through the country’s diplomatic mission in Europe.
Namibia: Competition Commission Faces Heat in Tourism Probe
[Namibian] The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) faces criticism over its investigation into conservancy tourism partnerships, amid calls to probe alleged anti-competitive conduct by Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR).