[ENA] – Ethiopia concluded the week with notable progress across key sectors, driving its national development agenda. Tourism strengthened its position as a strategic pillar of economic transformation, coffee exports reached an unprecedented record, diplomatic engagement gained fresh momentum, and preparations for an inclusive national dialogue continued to advance.
[FrontPageAfrica] Suakoko District — There are tragedies that dominate the news for a day, and there are tragedies that leave permanent scars on the hearts of a county. The devastating road crash that occurred Saturday along the Suakoko section of the Gbarnga-Monrovia Highway is one of those moments residents of Bong County will not soon…
Details[Mauritius Tourism] A hospitality icon at a strategic position for the next Mauritian tourism chapter… The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA) has announced the appointment of globally acclaimed hospitality leader Paul T. Jones CMG as Consultant on a voluntary basis, in a landmark move that signals the beginning of a bold new era for the…
Details[ENA] Addis Ababa — Ethiopian Airlines has been honored with the prestigious ‘Connectivity Award’ at the 2026 Aviation & Tourism Award Ceremony hosted by Air Transport News.
[Nile Post] A high-level delegation from Roc Nation Sports International has arrived in Uganda for a three-day familiarisation tour aimed at showcasing the country’s tourism potential and strengthening destination marketing ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
[Mauritius Tourism] Mauritius successfully showcased its expanding Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) offering at IMEX Frankfurt 2026, one of the world’s leading trade exhibitions for the business events industry, held from 19 to 21 May.
[Daily News] SERENGETI: TANZANIA is executing a 12.6bn/- infrastructure program inside Serengeti National Park, betting that protecting the country’s most valuable tourism asset requires investing not only in wildlife conservation but also in resilient transport networks capable of withstanding increasingly extreme weather.
[Mauritius Tourism] The Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority (MTPA), together with 16 of the island’s leading tourism partners, has successfully concluded a high-energy three-city roadshow across South Africa, reaffirming Mauritius’ status as the Indian Ocean’s most sought-after island escape.
[Daily News] Coast Region — COAST Regional Commissioner, Mr Abubakar Kunenge has directed the Bagamoyo Town Council to conduct a survey of its coastal areas to attract investment in hotels and other economic projects aimed at boosting revenue and accelerating development.
[Capital FM] Nairobi — The government plans to ease restrictions on airlines and increase flight frequencies into Kenya as part of efforts to raise annual tourist arrivals from 2.7 million to 5 million by 2028.