[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — As the upcoming 2027 Africa Cup of Nations tournament (AFCON), poses an opportunity to market E.Africa to the world, for Uganda it is being viewed as the single best catalyst to transform the country’s tourism sector.
[Capital FM] NAIROBI,Kenya,May 29-Kenya is betting on artificial intelligence and big data to reposition its tourism sector as a key driver of economic growth after entering a strategic partnership with Google Kenya to modernize destination marketing, tourism analytics, and visitor experiences.
[Vanguard] As communities increasingly explore culture as a tool for economic growth and destination branding, preparations for the 2026 AjilalaOso Festival in Ede are being positioned beyond a traditional celebration, with organizers highlighting its potential to strengthen tourism and attract visitors from across Nigeria and beyond.
[Vanguard] For decades, the Ojude Oba Festival has remained more than a colourful cultural gathering in Ijebuland; it has evolved into one of Nigeria’s biggest tourism spectacles, attracting thousands of visitors, celebrities, diplomats, culture enthusiasts and international tourists annually.
[Liberian Observer] President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr., has issued a cabinet directive significantly restricting official foreign travel by Cabinet Ministers and senior government officials, citing growing concerns over the need for stronger focus on mounting national priorities.
[Botswana Daily News] Maun — Tourism operations are gradually returning to normal following the reopening of the road into the Moremi Game Reserve after months of closure caused by severe flooding in the Okavango Delta.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala — The Sports fraternity converged at the just concluded 10th Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) with a unified message: the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is not merely a football tournament, it is a once in a generation platform to introduce Uganda, and East Africa, to the world.
[Nile Post] Uganda’s tourism sector could be headed for a major transformation following the unveiling of an ambitious marketing and development agenda by newly appointed State Minister for Tourism, Susan Nakawuki Nsaambu.
[The Point] As Gambians prepare to reunite with loved ones for Eid UL Adha (Tobaski), many travelers are voicing frustration over sharp increases in transport fares across the country. Passengers heading upcountry report paying as much as D1,200 for a single trip to Basse, leaving families financially strained during what is meant to be a…
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