Africa Tourism News

As the festive season approaches, governments at all levels have been tasked with prioritising the creation of a peaceful and secure environment to allow tourism and the nighttime economy to …

In the snow-white heat of Nigeria’s World Cup qualifying campaign, one name emerged from relative obscurity to capture the imagination of an entire nation. Benjamin Chiemela Fredrick, a 20-year-old defender …

A defining era in sports marketing and African nation branding is drawing to a close; after eight years of a fruitful collaboration, Arsenal Football Club and Visit Rwanda have jointly …

Lagos is evolving beyond its reputation as a strictly commercial hub, entering a dynamic phase of tourism development, fueled by coordinated efforts among state institutions and private-sector operators. The state …

Every year since 2011 (except for the COVID-disrupted 2020 and 2021 seasons), at least 10 million Muslims from across the globe have travelled to Mecca to perform Umrah. This lesser …

Lagos is on the verge of a historic milestone with the launch of the Lagos Gran Fondo EKO 170, a thrilling 170-kilometre urban cycling event scheduled for January 11th, 2026. …

The Ghanaian government, on November 18, unveiled its most ambitious passport reform in years, slashing standard application fees by 30% and launching a premium one-day service to streamline international travel …

A new digital tool named “Cultourmetre” is set to be unveiled at the upcoming Africa Tourism and Creative Economy Expo (AFTCREE) to track the progress of African nations in tourism …

The 2025/26 NPFL season delivered its most dramatic weekend yet as NPFL Match Day 13 saw a new league leader emerge, historic away victories, and management shake-ups that sent shockwaves …

The Federal government has announced a plan to launch the ‘National Tourism Policy’, signalling a major effort to reposition the industry as a central pillar of Nigeria’s economy. Officials declared …