Africa: Uganda seeks to attract 2.9m tourists in 2019
The Ugandan Government, will through four campaigns including Twende Uganda, Destination Uganda, Pearl of Africa Tourism and an enhanced Tulambule […]
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Ethiopian airlines set to inaugurate 5-star hotel
The Ethiopian Skylight Hotel, a five-star hotel by Ethiopian airlines will be officially inaugurated on January 28 in Addis Ababa,
Kenyans mourn mass camel ‘poisoning’
At least 94 camels have died in northern Kenya from suspected poisoning after drinking water in an abandoned well. At
US, Germany, Australia, Canada participate in Calabar Bikers’ Carnival
Competitors from the United States, Canada, Germany and Australia are participating in this year’s Bikers’ Parade in the ongoing Calabar
God made my throne great, I don’t need to ‘rule’ Ghana – Otumfuo
His Royal Majesty Otumfuo Osei-Tutu II has said he is not interested in ruling Ghana as Asantehene, but rather, he
Senator Florence Ita-Giwa receives Top 100 Tourism Personalities in Nigeria certificate
One of Nigeria’s foremost Senators, Florence Ita-Giwa has received her certificate for making the list of the Top 100 Tourism
Benin artworks: France to return thrones and statues
French President Emmanuel Macron has said that France will return 26 artworks taken from the west African state of Benin
Mahama bows to Nigerian Chief, Ooni of Ife on his courtesy visit
Former Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama on Thursday, paid a courtesy visit to the Ooni of Ife, Enitan Ogunwusi at
The best of West Africa and Nigerian Tourism honoured at 2018 Abuja Jabamah
By RENN OFFOR It was an emotional and yet impressive event as the Bests in West Africa and the
Ghana Tourism signs MOU to host Accra Weizo West Africa Tourism Fair
At the biggest Travel fair in the World the World Travel Market in London the Ghana Tourism Authority signed a
Ethiopia starts visa on arrival for all Africans
Ethiopia has launched visa on arrival service for all African travelers as of November 1, 2018. The service was launched
Uganda’s Museveni under fire for saying men shouldn’t cook
…Museveni said he had ‘never stepped into the kitchen’ in 45 years Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni came under fire Monday
Over 2,000 sets of twins participate in Oyo Twins Festival
No fewer than 2,000 sets of twins participated in the maiden edition of the Twin Festival held at Igboora, a
Africanism: Carnival Calabar shares 2018 Theme in grand style!
By EBELE ENEMCHUKWU Not many more excuses will exist for anyone still undecided about being anywhere but in Calabar, Cross
Egypt opens a 4000-year old tomb to the public
Egypt on Saturday allowed the public to visit a 4000-year old tomb in the Saqqara necropolis near Giza for the
President Al-Sissi swears in first christian woman Governor for Egypt
President Abdel-Fattah al-Sissi of Egypt on Thursday swore in 21 New Provincial Governors, including the First Female Governor from the
Nigeria big weddings get even better
A big wedding is not an option in Nigeria, it is an expectation. The expectation is so huge that guests
Tourism: Ita Giwa to Open Jollofrice War at Akwaaba as NCAC presents Nigerian Food Culture
One of Africa’s most Prominent Women Senator Florence Ita Giwa the Chairperson of The Carnival Calabar and a Promoter of
Hippopotamus bite kills Chinese tourist in Kenya
A Chinese tourist has died after being bitten in the chest by a hippo he was trying to photograph in
Zimbabwe signs $8.2 billion in Tourism deals with Chinese group
There’s a whole host of developing nations hitching their wagons to China in the hopes of development opportunities, tourism included.
Abuja to host 2018 edition of African Virtuous Women Awards
Organisers of the annual African Virtuous Women Awards have revealed that the 2018 edition of the event will hold at
With 2.2 billion annual Tourism income Tanzania still stays out of East Africa Joint Marketing
By APOLINARI TAIRO Tanzania had objected an implementation of a protocol in the East African Community (EAC) charter on joint
Africa: Lagos to Ghana by Road, Fun, Fever and Frustrations
If for any reason you decide to travel to Ghana from Lagos by road, you haven’t made a bad choice,
The 11-year-old Nigerian artist who moved President Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has praised the skills of an 11-year-old Nigerian artist who drew a stunning portrait of him
Macron parties with Nollywood stars at Fela Kuti’s shrine
France’ President Emmanuel Macron has visited the famous nightclub built in honour of legendary musician Fela Kuti in Nigeria’s commercial
‘Big men’ demand sex before sponsoring projects — Miss Ghana 2002 confirms
When Ghanacelebrities.com broke the news of Miss Ghana Pageants being allegedly forced to have sex with “big men” for sponsorship
Tourism: The Top10 cities in the World for Leisure Visitors includes an African city
According to the latest Global Destination Cities Index, the international destinations with the highest concentration of visitors traveling for relaxation
Russian teacher sacked over Instagram swimsuit photos
Russian social media users have rallied in support of a teacher who lost her job after photos emerged of her
10 Reasons why you should head to South Africa for your Honeymoon
Great food and wine, Insta-worthy views and jump-on-the-bed-amazing suites are honeymoon must-haves that can be found all over the world.
Obasanjo’s lawyer writes Buhari, accuses Lai Mohammed of plagiarism
Nigeria’s minister of information, culture and tourism, Alhaji Lai Mohammed has been accused of plagiarising the work of one Mr