Ghana, Africa will benefit from $100b tourism investment agenda – UN Tourism Secretary-General Candidate

Ghana’s promising tourism sector and the entire African continent stand to benefit from $100 billion tourism investment agenda to harness the tourism potential for growth and prosperity. The investment agenda, which is the vision of Mr Harry Theoharis, …

Middle East travel industry responds to new US tariffs

Tourism industry stakeholders are cautiously assessing the long-term impact of the new tariffs announced by US president Trump on regional travel flows, corporate spending and outbound demand in the Middle East for the US. “It is too early to say, but any …

Dahabshiil Group: A Strategic Catalyst for Trade and Investment in East Africa and the Horn

As Somalia consolidates its membership in the East African Community (EAC) following its accession in December 2023, few institutions are better placed to capitalise on this regional shift than the Dahabshiil Group. Founded in 1970 by Mohamed Said Duale …

Amnesty International Spotlights Growing Violence, Rights Abuses in Africa

Amnesty International says harrowing civil rights abuses perpetrated by both government and rebel forces in Africa are on the rise. In an April report, the watchdog said unlawful attacks and killings by government forces and armed groups were reported …

The incredible new £1.15bn city that wants to be the 'Europe of Africa'

An incredible 5,000-acre "startup city" in East Africa has its own power grid, and water supply - and has ambitions to become a "small Europe". Tatu City, in Kenya, is one of many satellite cities growing across the continent, intended …

Gulf States See $6 Billion of Africa Energy Deals Within Weeks

The Gulf nations are diversifying their oil and gas industries by adding “assets and investments in other jurisdictions that can help smooth out cyclical curves and localized market fluctuations,” said Andrew Farrand, Middle East and North Africa director …

This magical beach resort is Africa’s best — and it’s still a secret

If the greatest natural shows on earth were festivals, then Kenya’s great migration would be Glastonbury, a world-famous bucket list event that some say is too commercial. North Norfolk’s winter goose invasion would be Download, a festival attracting more …

Building tomorrow’s markets: Wheat’s role in food aid programs in East Africa

Over 70 Exhibitors Gearing Up for Baby and Kids Expo East Africa 2025

Over 70 exhibitors attended a pre-event briefing session ahead of the highly anticipated 3rd Edition of the Baby and Kids Expo East Africa, set to take place from May 9th to 11th, 2025, at the UMA Multipurpose Hall in Lugogo. Hosted by Kiara Events Limited …

Ethiopian Catholic Church of Southern Africa to install Kunene as bishop

“It is a church that responded to the call of independence of black people,” he said of the church which traces its origins to the Order of Ethiopia founded by James Mata Dwane, who led it to its amalgamation with the African Methodist Episcopal Church and …