[New Times] The 2026 FIFA World Cup reached its climax on July 19, when Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 in extra time at New York New Jersey Stadium. Yet the tournament’s dramatic conclusion did not mark the end of football’s calendar this year.
[Nyasa Times] Malawi has been dealt yet another humiliating blow in its rapidly deteriorating relationship with the United States, after Washington announced it is suspending routine visa processing at its Lilongwe embassy — forcing ordinary Malawians to travel all the way to Nairobi just to apply.
[Leadership] Nigeria is set to participate in the 17th World Social Forum (WSF 2026) with a 120-member delegation as the country intensifies efforts to strengthen its voice in global development discussions and promote its cultural, tourism and investment potential.
[This Day] Transcorp Hotels Plc has sustained its strong earnings momentum, posting a 12 per cent increase in profit before tax (PBT) to N13.7 billion for the first half (H1) of 2026, underscoring the company’s resilience, disciplined cost management and operational excellence despite a moderation in revenue.
[Daily News] Dodoma — THE Benjamin Mkapa Hospital (BMH) is set to become a Medical Tourism Village within the next decade as the government intensifies efforts to position Tanzania as a leading destination for specialised healthcare in Africa.
[The Conversation Africa] Every year, thousands of tourists pile into game drive vehicles or don their hiking gear and cross South Africa’s nature reserves. Binoculars and cameras at the ready, each hopes for a special encounter with Africa’s wildlife – as small as dwarf mongooses, as mighty as elephants, or as elegant as giraffes.
[Vanguard] Nigeria has dropped to 90th position on the latest Henley Passport Index, with holders of her passport able to access 44 destinations without obtaining a visa in advance.
[Leadership] Nigeria has dropped one place to 90th on the latest Henley Passport Index, even as its passport continues to provide holders access to 44 destinations without obtaining a traditional visa before travel.
[Namibian] Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) chief executive Gitta Paetzold says a number of tourists find Windhoek boring, saying the city does not have much to offer in terms of attractions.
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Saudi Arabia, the United Kingdom and Canada were the most sought-after destinations for Kenyan visa applicants in the first half of 2026 as demand for international travel continued to rise, according to VFS Global.