July 23
Nigeria: Nigeria Drops to 90th in Latest Global Passport Ranking
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. Read more »
South Africa: Do Tourists Stress Out Safari Animals? We Tested Their Dung to Find Out [analysis]
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… Read more »
Nigeria: Transcorp Hotels Grows Half-Year Profit to N13.7bn On Operational Efficiency
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,… Read more »
July 22
Nigeria: 44 Free-Visa Countries Nigerians Can Visit As Passport Slips to 90th Globally
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… Read more »
July 21
Zimbabwe: Over 1,400 Passengers Already Booked Seats On Air Zimbabwe's New Harare-London Direct Flight - Govt Says
New Zimbabwe
SOME 1,479 passengers have already booked their seats on state-owned airline Air Zimbabwe's new Harare - London direct flight, Transport minister Felix Mhona has revealed. Read more »
Namibia: Windhoek Needs More Attractions, Says Hospitality Association
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… Read more »
Kenya: Jubilee Criticises Gachagua's Tourism Boycott Call, Warns of Economic Fallout
Capital FM
The Jubilee Party has cautioned political leaders against making statements that could discourage tourism and foreign investment, warning that such remarks risk hurting ordinary… Read more »
Kenya: Saudi Arabia, UK and Canada Top Visa Applications From Kenya
Capital FM
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… Read more »
Ghana: Reforming Tourism From the Superstructure to the Substructure
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… Read more »
July 20
Kenya: Tourism PS Slams Gachagua's Call for Tourists, Investors to Shun Kenya
Capital FM
Tourism Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has criticized Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader Rigathi Gachagua over his call for foreign tourists and investors to avoid Kenya,… Read more »
July 19
Ethiopia: Corridor Dev't Transforms Addis Into Major Tourism Destination, Helps Host Over 221 International Conferences
ENA
Addis Ababa's ongoing corridor development has transformed the Ethiopian capital from primarily a transit point into an increasingly attractive standalone tourism destination. Read more »
Uganda: IGCP, UWA Urge Hotels to Brief Tourists On Gorilla Tracking Rules to Protect Endangered Primates
Nile Post
The International Gorilla Conservation Programme (IGCP) and the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) have urged hotel and lodge operators to consistently educate tourists on gorilla… Read more »
July 17
Ghana: Innovation Key to Transforming Ghana's Tourism - Chief of Staff
Ghanaian Times
Innovation remains the most critical factor in repositioning Ghana's tourism sector to compete effectively on the global stage, the Chief of Staff at the Presidency, Mr Julius… Read more »
July 16
Cameroon: Students Protest Against New French Visa Rules
RFI
Dozens of people marched peacefully outside the French Embassy in Yaoundé on Tuesday, protesting new financial requirements imposed on Cameroonian students admitted to… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzanian Businesses Set Sights On Afcon's Opportunities in Trade, Tourism, Employment
Daily News
T9 Media and Communications Company has urged Tanzanian businesses to begin preparing for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), describing the tournament as a major economic… Read more »
Liberia: Visa Blow - Visa Denials Force Liberia to Cancel Planned U.S. Friendly Against Minnesota United
FrontPageAfrica
In a major embarrassment to Liberia's sports governance and diplomatic lobbying efforts, the Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) has officially canceled the Lone Star's highly… Read more »
Africa: Africa On the Rise As Birders' Paradise
Independent (Kampala)
Four African protected areas have been ranked among the world's top 20 birdwatching destinations, highlighting the continent's growing position in the global birdwatching tourism… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Chose Aston Villa to Spearhead Its UK Tourism Push
New Times
Rwanda chose Aston Villa as its new football partner, with officials citing the Premier League club's fan base across Europe and around the world as a platform to promote the… Read more »
Ghana: Emancipation 2026 - Gta Outlines Week-Long Programme Across 3 Regions
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has outlined a nationwide programme of activities for the 2026 Emancipation commemoration, aimed at strengthening ties between Ghana and the… Read more »
Uganda: Today in History - Hotel Africana Opens Its Doors in Kampala
Nile Post
On July 16, 1997, Hotel Africana officially opened in Kampala, marking a significant milestone for Uganda's hospitality industry and locally owned enterprise. Read more »
July 15
Gambia: 50 Gambians Trained On Tourism Product Development Through ITC-EU-Yep Project
The Point
Over fifty Gambians from the tourism and hospitality businesses across the regions have completed an intensive training programme on product development for lodges, restaurants,… Read more »
Uganda: Visit Rwanda Should Be Africa's Tourism Success Story, Not a Political Punching Bag
Nile Post
The announcement that Rwanda's tourism brand, Visit Rwanda, will appear on Aston Villa's shirts in a landmark sponsorship deal should be celebrated as an African success story.… Read more »
Kenya: Cultural Festivals Key to Diversifying Kenya's Tourism Product
Capital FM
Cultural Festivals have been highlighted as a key driver of diversification and growth of Kenya's tourism sector, as the country works towards the target of 5 million tourists by… Read more »
Rwanda: Visit Rwanda, Aston Villa Statements After Both Parties Seal Landmark Partnership Deal
New Times
Visit Rwanda and English Premier League club Aston Villa on Tuesday, July 14, unveiled a landmark global partnership that will see the Visit Rwanda brand feature on the front of… Read more »
Tanzania: Tourism Earnings Hit 11.598tri/-
Daily News
TANZANIA'S tourism industry generated a record 4.41 billion US dollars (about 11.598tri/-) in 2025 as higher visitor spending outpaced growth in international arrivals,… Read more »
