The milestone not only marked the commencement of Hajj operations in the state but also positioned Ogun as a rising force in regional and international air transport Ogun State etched its name in Nigeria’s aviation history on Sunday night as the newly commissioned Gateway International Airport handled its first international flight, airlifting Muslim pilgrims to Saudi Arabia for the 2026 Hajj exercise. The milestone not only marked the commencement of Hajj operations in the state but also positioned Ogun as a rising force in regional and international air transport–emerging as the first departure point for Nigerian pilgrims in this year’s…
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Zanzibar — REBOUND in tourism-related activities has significantly boosted external sector performance, driving the current account surplus up by 29.2 per cent to 912.1 million US dollars, largely supported by increased service receipts compared with the previous year. The rebound in tourismrelated activities strengthen foreign exchange earnings, supports job creation across hospitality and related sectors and boosts government revenues, thereby reinforcing economic stability and accelerating post-pandemic recovery and growth. The latest Bank of Tanzania Monthly Economic Review shows that exports of goods and services edged up by 25.5 per cent to 1.63 billion US dollars in the year ending February…
Former Tourism minister Walter Mzembi has been granted bail pending judgment in his criminal abuse of office case, with the High Court expected to deliver its ruling on May 13, 2026. In a brief ruling handed down on Monday, High Court judge Benjamin Chikowero allowed Mzembi’s application for bail pending judgment. “It is ordered that: The application for bail pending handing down of judgment be and is granted,” ruled Justice Chikowero. Keep up with the latest headlines on WhatsApp | LinkedIn The court ordered that Mzembi be released on bail under strict conditions, including the payment of US$1,000, surrender of…
Addis Ababa — A leading Kenyan aviation expert has called for sweeping reforms across Africa’s travel and aviation sectors, arguing that visa-free access and open skies are essential to unlocking the continent’s vast tourism potential. Speaking to ENA on the sidelines of the IATA Focus Africa Conference in Addis Ababa, Charles Gakuu emphasized the urgent need for stronger regional air connectivity and policy alignment among African nations. Gakuu, Managing Director of the Air Travel and Related Studies Centre in Nairobi, pointed to recent improvements in regional air links, highlighting the growing network of Ethiopian Airlines as a model for the…
The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the European Union, officially broke ground on Tuesday for the construction of a Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Hospitality and Tourism Training Center in Robertsport, Grand Cape Mount County, marking a major step in the country’s push to expand skills development and unlock its tourism potential. The ceremony, held on May 5 at the Tubman Cultural Center site in Robertsport, forms part of Phase II of the Youth Rising Project– a nationwide initiative aimed at establishing TVET institutions across all 15 counties. The project is jointly implemented by the Ministries of…
The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) faces criticism over its investigation into conservancy tourism partnerships, amid calls to probe alleged anti-competitive conduct by Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR). In a letter dated 28 April to NaCC chief executive Vitalis Ndalikokule, Namibian Chamber of Environment (NCE) chief executive Chris Brown calls on the commission to halt its investigation into Ultimate Safaris and three conservancies in the Kunene region. Instead, Brown urges the commission to investigate what he describes as the anti-competitive nature of NWR’s dominance in national parks and the operation of the Sossusvlei shuttle service. The dispute opens a wider national question:…
The Buganda Kingdom has commended the Ndiga clan for its initiative to develop and promote its ancestral heritage site at Kibuuka Omumbaale in Mbaale, Mawokota, Mpigi District, describing it as a strong model for cultural tourism and heritage preservation. The kingdom, through its tourism department, also called on other clans to emulate the Ndiga clan by investing in the preservation and development of their ancestral sites as a way of safeguarding cultural heritage while promoting tourism and local development. Buganda Kingdom Minister for Tourism Anthony Wamala, in remarks delivered by Benon Ntambi during an inspection of the ongoing construction of…
Uganda has strengthened its international coffee diplomacy by showcasing its premium coffee sector alongside its tourism attractions to a visiting German business delegation on an origin tour coordinated through the country’s diplomatic mission in Europe. The delegation, made up of German coffee industry representatives, is in Uganda on a coffee origin trip facilitated by the Embassy of Uganda in Berlin as part of efforts to promote Uganda’s coffee as a high-quality global export rooted in a strong origin story. Officials say the visit is designed to position Uganda not only as a leading coffee producer but also as a destination…
Luanda — The executive director of the International Association of Congresses and Conventions (AICC), Senthil Gopinath, stated on Wednesday that Angola is prepared to host major international events, and highlighted the launch of a bureau in the country as a historic milestone. Speaking to the press after an audience granted by the President of the Republic, João Lourenço, he stressed that the creation of the bureau represents a decisive step in positioning Angola on the global circuit of congresses and conventions. “What we did today is quite historic. This is the launch of the Angola Convention Bureau, an instrument that…
Talatona — Angola and the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) signed a memorandum of understanding on Wednesday in Luanda for the international promotion of the country, within the framework of the launch of the Angola Convention Bureau – Meet in Angola: The Meeting Room in Africa. The agreement was signed by the Director-General of the Institute for Tourism Development (INFOTUR), Allícia Santos, and the Executive Director of ICCA, Senthil Gopinath Srinivasan, a leading global organization in the meetings and events industry, present in 108 countries. The partnership establishes long-term cooperation focused on the development of business tourism (MICE), including…
