[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.
[Ghanaian Times] Ghana must build a more resilient, competitive, and sustainable tourism sector, and we must do so by going beyond incremental improvements and fundamentally reform both the superstructure and the substructure of the tourism ecosystem.
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The Jubilee Party has cautioned political leaders against making statements that could discourage tourism and foreign investment, warning that such remarks risk hurting ordinary Kenyans whose livelihoods depend on the country’s economy.