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- South Africa: South Africa Extends Condolences to India Following Pahalgam Terror Attackam 24/04/2025 um 06:33
[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Government, through the Department of International Relations and Cooperation, has expressed deep sadness over the attack on tourists in India.
- Namibia: Ruacana Waterfalls an Easter Hitvon info@newera.com.na (New Era) am 24/04/2025 um 00:49
[New Era] Ruacana -- The Ruacana waterfalls in Omusati region, attracted thousands of visitors over the Easter weekend, as they flocked to the breathtaking site to soak in the beauty of nature.
- Kenya: Kenya's Controversial ETA System Switch Triggers Investor, Tourism Backlasham 22/04/2025 um 09:57
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's abrupt replacement of its Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system in March has sparked backlash from the tourism sector and triggered potential legal action from Swiss firm Travizory Border Security, raising concerns over the country's digital governance and investor confidence.
- Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Announces Temporary Suspension of Flights to Enugu Airport in Nigeriaam 21/04/2025 um 13:21
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Ethiopian Airline announced today that its operations to Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu, are suspended until 06 May, 2025 due to runway rehabilitation work being carried out by the airport authorities.
- Ethiopia: Foreign Investors Invited to Engage in Ethiopia's Healthcare, Medical Tourism Sectoram 21/04/2025 um 13:21
[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Ambassador Feseha Shawel has Invited foreign investors to Engage in Ethiopia's Healthcare and Medical Tourism Sector.
- Liberia: Govt Wants Donors to Support ARREST Agendavon editor@liberianobserver.com (Liberian Observer) am 21/04/2025 um 13:03
[Liberian Observer] The Government of Liberia is calling on international donors to align their support with the country's (Agriculture, Roads, Rule of Law and Governance, Education, Sanitation and Health, and Tourism) Agenda in order to achieve long-term, sustainable development outcomes.
- Zimbabwe: Govt Drops Driving Plan and Flies Rovos Rail Tourists to Victoria Falls After Collisionam 21/04/2025 um 11:30
[New Zimbabwe] GOVERNMENT abandoned a 'disastrous' plan to have tourists involved in the Gwanda train accident driven to Victoria Falls but instead had them flown to the resort town Saturday.
- Nigeria: US Orders Nigerian, Other International Students With Cancelled Visas to Exitam 21/04/2025 um 07:21
[Daily Trust] Hundreds of international students are forced to leave the United States after the Trump administration aggressively revoked student visas.
- Nigeria: Five Years After Rehabilitation, Enugu Airport Runway Fails Againam 21/04/2025 um 07:20
[Daily Trust] Emergency rehabilitation gulped N10bn
- Nigeria: FG Moves to Reduce Cost of Air Travel in MDAsam 21/04/2025 um 07:19
[Daily Trust] As part of efforts to cut the cost of air travel across Ministries, Departments and Agencies (MDAs), the federal government says it has launched a centralised, technology-enabled system, BisonFly Project.
- Ethiopia: Sidama's Tourism Gets Boost With Two New Scenic Resortsam 17/04/2025 um 17:11
[Ethiopian Herald] The Sidama State Tourism Bureau has announced the upcoming completion of two new resorts by the end of this fiscal year, aimed at enhancing tourism in the state.
- Kenya: Dubai to Train, Pay Kenyan Content Creators in Travel Campaignam 17/04/2025 um 14:18
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenyan content creators are set to benefit from a new initiative by Visit Dubai and Beautiful Destinations Academy, which will see selected individuals trained and paid to produce travel content in the United Arab Emirates.
- Kenya: Flights to Mombasa, Eldoret Diverted Due to Poor Weatheram 17/04/2025 um 09:20
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya Airways has diverted flights that were set to land at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to Mombasa and Kilimanjaro due to poor visibility.
- Africa: All of Africa Today - April 17, 2025von info@allafrica.com (allAfrica) am 17/04/2025 um 08:29
[allAfrica] Rights Groups Criticize New Zimbabwean Law That Curbs Civic Space
- Nigeria: Travelogue - Encounter With Governor Chukwuma Soludoam 16/04/2025 um 17:42
[Premium Times] Segun Odegbami and Chukwuma Soludo slip into animated discussion about Christian Chukwu, football and Nigeria as they fly to Abuja
- West Africa: Liberia Airport Authority Welcomes Turkish Support for Ria Modernizationam 16/04/2025 um 17:33
[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA) has expressed support for the recent diplomatic success in securing Turkish technical and financial assistance for the revitalization of Roberts International Airport (RIA).
- Nigeria: Nigeria Loses $2bn Annually to Medical Tourism - Govtam 16/04/2025 um 07:23
[Vanguard] Lagos -- COORDINATING Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate, has said Nigeria loses about $2 billion yearly to medical tourism, saying the country must build health sovereignty and not rely on foreign care.
- South Africa: BMA Commissioner to Monitor Movements At Lebombo Ahead of Easter Weekendam 15/04/2025 um 12:28
[SAnews.gov.za] The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, will be on the ground to monitor the accelerated security control measures at the Lebombo port of entry before the Easter holidays.
- Tanzania: Tanzania to Host Prestigious World Travel Awardsam 15/04/2025 um 05:03
[Daily News] TANZANIA has been selected to host the prestigious World Travel Awards ceremony for the Africa and Indian Ocean region, scheduled to take place on June 28, 2025, in Dar es Salaam. The event will be coordinated by the Tanzania Tourist Board (TTB).
- Africa: Geothermal Energy in Africa and Its Role in Medical Tourism & Naturopathic Practiceam 14/04/2025 um 09:35
[Ghanaian Times] Introduction
- Zimbabwe: Fastjet Launches Harare-Lusaka Routeam 11/04/2025 um 05:25
[The Herald] Fastjet Zimbabwe has successfully introduced the Harare to Lusaka flight, connecting the two vibrant cities with a thrice a week flight.
- Nigeria: Travel Agents Protest Cross-Border Trading, Blames It On Capital Flightam 10/04/2025 um 16:33
[This Day] Travel agents, under the aegis of National Association of Nigerian Travel Agencies (NANTA), have condemned cross-border trading of tickets, a situation whereby agencies outside the shores of the country purchased tickets for flights emanating from, or destined for, Nigeria at the expense of local operators.
- Nigeria: Nigeria to Launch e-Visa, Digital Cardam 10/04/2025 um 12:27
[Premium Times] Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja when he received a delegation led by the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
- Kenya: Miano Pitches for Kenya's Membership in UN Tourism Executive Councilam 09/04/2025 um 17:44
[Capital FM] Livingstone, Zambia -- Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano is in Livingstone, Zambia, to advocate for Kenya's membership in the United Nations (UN) Tourism Executive Council for the 2025-2029 term.
- Kenya: A Safari Like No Other At Olare Mara, Masai Maraam 09/04/2025 um 15:42
[Capital FM] There's something truly refreshing about stepping away from the hustle and bustle of the city, even if just for a few days.
- Africa: Hundreds of International Student Visas Revoked Without Warning Across the USvon contact@peoplesdispatch.org (People's Dispatch) am 09/04/2025 um 08:51
[People's Dispatch] Reports indicate that the Trump administration is finding any justification to revoke student visas, including speeding tickets
- Ethiopia: Ministry to Revise Tourism Policy Frameworkam 04/04/2025 um 10:36
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - Ethiopia's Ministry of Tourism (MoT) has announced plans to revise the national tourism policy framework to align with ongoing sector reforms and enhance the country's global competitiveness.
- Nigeria: Nigerian Pilgrims to Enjoy Better Services As Reps Approve Hajj Reformsam 03/04/2025 um 13:12
[Vanguard] In a bold move to address the plight of Nigerian pilgrims, the House of Representatives has adopted a comprehensive report recommending sweeping reforms in the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria, NAHCON, and the FCT Muslim Pilgrims Welfare Board.
- Uganda: Museveni Hails Film Showcasing Uganda's Beautyam 03/04/2025 um 09:52
[Nile Post] President Museveni has presided over the screening of "Hidden Uganda", a documentary by an American journalist, Mr. Peter Greenberg.
- Kenya: Mombasa Port Welcomes 600 Tourists On Cruise Shipam 01/04/2025 um 12:02
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's tourism sector has received a boost after the arrival of 600 visitors on a luxurious Symphony Cruise ship at Mombasa.