Author: Chukwu Godlove

The nine-member group has been exploring several of Uganda’s attractions, including the iconic Source of the Nile in Jinja, one of Africa’s most renowned landmarks. In a bid to boost Uganda’s tourism sector, Ambassador Muhammad Baswari Kezaala, Uganda’s Deputy Head of Mission in Qatar, has led a delegation of Qatari tourists on a visit to the Pearl of Africa. The nine-member group has been exploring several of Uganda’s attractions, including the iconic Source of the Nile in Jinja, one of Africa’s most renowned landmarks. Ambassador Kezaala, a driving force behind the initiative, highlighted the significance of showcasing Uganda’s rich heritage…

Hear about travel to the Laikipia region of Kenya as the Amateur Traveler talks to Shaun Stanley from Stanley Safaris about one of his favorite African destinations. Why should you visit the Laikipia region? Shaun says, “Kenya as a whole is one of the most popular safari destinations in Africa. That’s where the safari basically originated. That comes with its own problems in the form of too many tourists being in certain areas like the Massai Mara, which at the moment is getting quite a bad reputation for being overpopulated with vehicles around different sightings. We try and get our guests…

There’s something deeply fulfilling about travelling – experiencing new places, meeting new people, and learning about cultures different from our own. But for some, travel is about more than what you take away; it’s about the impact you leave behind. This is called “Altruistic Travel” – when someone doesn’t just visit a destination but actively contributes to its well-being, whether through conservation, community support, or education initiatives – directly or indirectly. And the beauty of it? It turns out that being an altruistic traveller is profoundly good for you, too. Nowhere is this truer than in Africa, where opportunities to…

Nature’s raw unpredictability was on full display in Ruaha National Park, Tanzania, where Canadian lawyer and wildlife photographer Scott Hyman captured a shocking moment. A lioness, carefully leading her cubs to safety, unknowingly caught the attention of a lurking male leopard. Within seconds, the predator struck, snatching a tiny cub and disappearing into the bush before emerging with its helpless prey. Scott, who had been tracking the leopard, watched in disbelief as it carried the cub up a tree and ended its life. While difficult to witness, this rare sighting highlights the brutal yet necessary survival instincts of the wild.…

Kampala — The highly anticipated 9th edition of the Pearl of Africa Tourism Expo (POATE) 2025 and the “Tell Your Story – Explore Uganda” campaign has been launched in Kampala this week. This premier tourism and travel trade show will take place from 21st to 24th May 2025, at the state-of-the-art Speke Resort and Convention Centre in Munyonyo, Kampala, Uganda. This year’s expo under the theme “Tourism and Sustainable Transformation,” aims to bring together tourism stakeholders, international buyers, investors and media representatives to experience the diverse offerings of Uganda’s tourism sector. The “Tell Your Story – Explore Uganda” Campaign is…

MOSCOW— Guinea-Bissau’s President Umaro Sissoco Embaló met with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Wednesday to bolster economic and security cooperation between the two nations. The discussions centered on enhancing trade, infrastructure development, energy projects, and agricultural initiatives. Putin emphasized the importance of expanding economic ties, while Embaló reaffirmed the strong partnership, describing Russia as a “reliable partner.”Notably, Russian metals tycoon Oleg Deripaska participated in the talks, indicating potential Russian investments in Guinea-Bissau’s infrastructure projects. These projects include the construction of a railway and port facilities, as well as bauxite exploration, with the involvement of aluminum company Rusal.Embaló’s visit…

Washington, D.C. – President Donald Trump’s recent decision to freeze nearly all U.S. foreign aid for 90 days has led to significant disruptions in essential services across Sub-Saharan Africa. The suspension, intended to review spending by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has halted funding for numerous health and development programs, leaving countries like Ghana and South Sudan grappling with severe consequences.In Ghana, the aid freeze has resulted in a $156 million funding gap, critically affecting healthcare services. Programs providing HIV/AIDS treatment, malaria prevention, and maternal health services have been suspended, leading to concerns about increased disease transmission and…

Kinshasha – In a significant escalation of the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have seized control of Bukavu, a strategic city in the eastern part of the country. This development follows the group’s earlier capture of Goma in late January, marking a substantial expansion of their territorial control in the mineral-rich region.The M23 rebels advanced into Bukavu on February 16, 2025, encountering minimal resistance from government forces. Residents reported seeing rebel troops in central districts since the early morning, with little opposition from the Congolese army, which had withdrawn to prevent urban warfare. The…

Windhoek, Namibia – Sam Nujoma, Namibia’s inaugural president and a pivotal figure in the nation’s liberation from apartheid South Africa, passed away on February 8, 2025, at the age of 95. He had been hospitalized in Windhoek for three weeks prior to his death.Born on May 12, 1929, in Ongandjera, northern Namibia, Nujoma was a founding member of the South West Africa People’s Organization (SWAPO) in 1960. He led SWAPO’s armed struggle against South African rule, spending nearly three decades in exile orchestrating the fight for independence. Following Namibia’s independence in 1990, Nujoma was president until 2005, emphasizing national reconciliation…

Nairobi, Kenya – In response to the escalating conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Kenyan President William Ruto has announced that the leaders of Rwanda and the DRC will convene for a crisis summit on Wednesday. This development comes as the M23 rebel group, reportedly backed by Rwanda, claims to have seized control of Goma, a strategic city in eastern DRC.The M23 rebels have declared that they have taken control of Goma, a city with a population of approximately 2 million people. This claim has led to a mass exodus of residents seeking safety, with many attempting…