Namibia: Gondwana Backs Tourism Protection Efforts
[Namibian] Ensuring that visitors to Namibia feel safe and informed from the moment they arrive in country is a growing priority within the tourism sector.
Africa: Iran War Constricting International Travel
[This Day] The war between Iran, the United States and Israel is disrupting international travels, especially in the Gulf region; causing major Gulf carriers like Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad to lose about $200 million daily, according to the latest report by simple.flying, a renowned online aviation magazine.
Liberia: LNTA Launches Three-Week Comprehensive Training Ahead of Awareness Campaign
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The Liberia National Tourism Authority (LNTA) has launched a comprehensive three-week capacity-building training program ahead of its upcoming roadshow awareness campaign, aimed at strengthening staff competencies across key operational departments.
Sudan: The UK’s ‘Emergency Brake’ On Sudanese Students Is a Cynical Act of Collective Punishment
[African Arguments] The UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood recently announced an “emergency brake” on sponsored study visas for nationals from Sudan, Afghanistan, Cameroon and Myanmar. Presented as a crackdown on “visa abuse”, the policy is framed as a technical adjustment within a broader effort to tighten immigration controls. In reality, it reveals something far more…
DetailsNigeria: Nigeria Signs Deal With UK to Deport Visa Overstayers, Failed Asylum Seekers, Criminals
[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reports that the agreement was signed during President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to the UK
East Africa: East Africa Leads Hotel Construction, Boosting Regional Economies
[Independent (Kampala)] East Africa is emerging as the engine of Africa’s hotel development, with Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania showing some of the highest construction ratios on the continent, according to the 2026 W Hospitality Group Hotel Chain Development Pipelines report.
Liberia: Liberia, Barbados Seal Visa Waiver, Political Consultation Agreements to Boost Travel, Deepen Diplomatic Ties
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia — The governments of Liberia and Barbados have signed landmark visa waiver and political consultation agreements aimed at easing travel and strengthening diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties between the two nations.
Gambia: Fish the Gambia Beach Championship Returns to Boost Tourism, Local Economy
[The Point] The Gambia’s popular beach sporting event, The Gambia Beach Championship, is set to return to the country’s tourism calendar from 14th to 18th April 2026, bringing renewed excitement to the nation’s coastal tourism sector.
Tanzania: Current Account Deficit Narrows On Exports Gain, Tourism Rebound
[Daily News] Dar es Salaam — THE current account deficit narrowed over the past year, supported by stronger export earnings and a rebound in tourism, signalling improved resilience in key foreign exchangegenerating sectors.
Uganda: UTB Advertises Deputy CEO Job As Bradford Ochieng Retires
[Nile Post] The Uganda Tourism Board has called upon suitable candidates to apply for the position of deputy Chief Executive Officer.