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Uganda: Museveni Campaigns in Bukonzo East, Advocates for Commercial Agriculture and Tourism
Kasese — President Yoweri Museveni on Monday campaigned in Bukonzo East, Kasese District, where he called on residents to embrace commercial agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing as key drivers of wealth creation and job growth. Addressing supporters, President Museveni said peace and stability had laid a strong foundation for development in Kasese and the country at read more
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Uganda: Travel Uganda With Confidence
As Uganda approaches the 2026 election period, it is natural for the country to experience a mix of opinions, spirited debate, and active public engagement. Elections bring conversations into homes, workplaces, and communities, reflecting a society that is alive, involved, and exercising its democratic rights. This diversity of views is part of who we are read more
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Kenya: IShowSpeed in Kenya – Assessing the Geopolitical Value of Streamer Tourism
Nairobi — The paralysis of Nairobi’s arterial roads on Sunday signaled a phenomenon far more profound than the logistical disruption caused by a high-profile visitor. It marked the physical manifestation of a digital algorithm in action. When American content creator Darren Watkins Jr., globally known as IShowSpeed, surpassed 48 million subscribers while navigating the Lang’ata read more
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Kenya: Luxury Cruise Ship With 690 Tourists Docks in Mombasa
Tourism Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano welcomed the vessel on Monday, noting it is the third major cruise arrival of the 2025/26 season, following successful calls by the SH Diana and Crystal Symphony. “Today, we are thrilled to welcome the Azamara Journey and her 690 passengers to the Port of Mombasa. This visit underscores our strategy read more
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Nigeria: U.S. Imposes Partial Travel Ban On Nigerians, Suspends Entry for Several Visa Categories
The White House announced the new restrictions in a statement published on its website on Tuesday. The Donald Trump administration has imposed travel restrictions on Nigerians hoping to travel to the US, citing security concerns and difficulties in vetting nationals. The new restriction bars entry for Nigerians seeking to enter the US as green card read more
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Zimbabwe Hit By Partial U.S. Travel Ban As Trump Expands Entry Restrictions
Zimbabweans travelling to the United States will face new restrictions after US President Donald Trump expanded a controversial travel ban adding more countries to a list of nations subject to tighter entry controls. The White House said the measures, which take effect on 1 January, are intended “to protect the security of the United States” read more
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Africa: Trump Expands U.S. Travel Ban to Include Tanzania, South Sudan, Nigeria and 17 African States
Nairobi — US President Donald Trump’s administration has imposed new entry restrictions on 24 nations, including Tanzania, South Sudan and Nigeria, due to security concerns. President Donald Trump announced restrictions on foreign nationals from 17 African countries, citing “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing” that threaten U.S. national security and public read more
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Nigeria: Citing Security Concerns, U.S. Adds Nigeria, 14 Others to Travel Restrictions List
President Donald Trump, on Tuesday, signed a Proclamation further restricting entry to the United States for nationals from countries deemed high-risk due to “demonstrated, persistent, and severe deficiencies in screening, vetting, and information-sharing” that threaten United States national security and public safety. Nigeria is now listed among the 15 additional countries newly subject to partial read more
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Nigeria: New U.S. Visa Bond Will Hurt Tourists, Legitimate Business Trips – Nigerians
Some Nigerians have condemned the new US visa Bond policy, requiring them to pay $15,000 when applying for a US visa saying it would hurt Nigerian tourists or those who are going to the US on legitimate business trips. They argue that the US already generates billions from visa application fees, so adding a bond read more
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Nigeria: Why Nigerian Airlines Re Struggling Despite Aviation Sector Reforms
Despite the gains recorded in the country’s aviation sector under the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr Festus Keyamo, concerns over multiple taxations have remained. Throughout 2025, domestic airline operators repeatedly urged Federal Government to reduce the taxes, warning that they were not only choking but could force some airlines to shut down operations. read more
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Morocco Tourism Hits Record 19.8m Visitors in 2025
Morocco recorded a record 19.8 million tourist arrivals in 2025, generating revenues of more than $13 billion, according to the Ministry of Tourism. Visitor numbers rose 14% from 2024, while tourism receipts reached 124 billion dirhams, up 19% year on year. Both figures marked all-time highs, the ministry said. Authorities credited the performance to a read more
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Nigeria: US Imposes Up to $15,000 Visa Bond Requirement for Nigerian Visitors, Others
With Nigeria added to the bond list, it will become even more difficult for citizens to obtain a US visa. The Donald Trump administration has imposed a new travel restriction on Nigeria, requiring that Nigerians seeking to enter the United States on a B1/B2 visa post bonds of up to $15,000 before being granted entry. read more
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South Africa: Kruger National Park Implements Gate Quotas to Avoid Overcrowding
The South African National Parks (SANParks) has advised day visitors planning to visit the Kruger National Park (KNP) during the festive season that gate quotas will be in place to prevent overcrowding on the roads and facilities. “Once daily quotas are reached, only pre-booked visitors will be allowed entry. Queueing will then apply, and access read more
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Kenya: Govt Travel Costs Hit Sh4.97 Billion in Three Months Despite Austerity Pledge
Nairobi — The national government spent nearly Sh5 billion on travel in just the first three months of the 2025/26 financial year, raising fresh questions about adherence to austerity measures promised by President William Ruto to curb public spending. According to the National Government Budget Implementation Review Report for the First Three Months of FY read more
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Nigeria: Us Travel Ban – Stay Back and Build Your Country – – Shehu Sani Advises Nigerians
Former lawmaker Shehu Sani has reacted to the newly announced United States travel restrictions affecting Nigerians, describing the move as a clear signal that migrants from developing countries are no longer welcome. Sani shared his reaction on X on Tuesday, after the Donald Trump administration announced fresh visa restrictions on Nigerians seeking to travel to read more
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Kenya: Tourism As a Measure of Kenyas National Maturity
When Kenya chose tourism as the theme for this year’s Jamhuri Day, it was more than a celebratory gesture. It was a statement of intent. Tourism was positioned not simply as an economic sector, but as a marker of national maturity, coordination and confidence. Few industries sit at the intersection of policy, culture, employment and read more
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Ghana: Domestic Tourism Generates Gh¢6.6bn in 2023, Attracts 15.4m Visitors – Gss
Ghana recorded 15.4 million domestic visitors in 2023, generating an estimated GH¢6.6 billion for the economy, according to the 2023 Domestic and Outbound Tourism Survey (DOPS) Report by the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS). The survey, which covered 18,500 households nationwide, revealed that domestic tourism is largely driven by social and cultural activities, particularly funerals and read more
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Africas First SureStay Hotel Marks One Year in Nairobi
Nairobi — Heri Heights Hotel Apartments is celebrating its first anniversary as the first SureStay Collection hotel in Africa. The Nairobi property combines Kenyan hospitality with the global standards and brand assurance of Best Western Hotels and Resorts. SureStay, a budget-friendly collection by Best Western, caters to travellers seeking comfort and dependable service in economy read more
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Africa: Trump Expands U.S. Travel Restrictions to 15 More Countries, Majority in Africa
Nairobi — President Donald Trump has expanded United States travel restrictions to cover an additional 15 countries, the majority of them in Africa, in a move that is set to further strain U.S.-Africa relations and disrupt travel, education and business links across the continent. Of the 15 newly added countries, 11 are in Africa: Angola, read more
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South Africa: Table Mountain Hits 1 Million Visitors in 2025 – South African News Briefs – December 17, 2025
Table Mountain Welcomes One Million Visitors in 2025 Table Mountain has welcomed one million visitors this year, reportsEWN. The Table Mountain Aerial Cableway Company celebrated its 33rd millionth visitor since operations began, a domestic tourist from Limpopo. This milestone follows the celebration of the 32nd million visitor in January. The company’s Colette van Aswegen said read more
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