Mauritius: The International Kreol Festival Kicks Off in Le Morne – Mauritianism As an Offering.
[Mauritius Tourism] At the foot of the Great Pyramid of Egypt, Napoleon Bonaparte took the measure of time and humility. It would not be wrong to say that Navin Ramgoolam, the Prime Minister, and Paul Bérenger, his deputy, having both visited the …
Liberia: House’s Chairman On IBCT Appeals for U.S.$3m in 2025 Budget
[Liberian Observer] As the preparations for the Draft 2025 National Budget by the Executive get into gear, an appeal has been lodged to President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., to have a serious consideration of the cultural and entertainment sectors.
Ethiopia: Meskel Festival to Boost Tourism, Stimulate Dev’t
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is home to numerous cultural and spiritual heritages. It is the leading country in Africa through registering more than 10 heritages in UNESCO’s prestigious world heritages list. And this means a lot to the country to attrac…
Ethiopia: Meskel – Ethiopia’s World Heritage Worth Promoting Globally
[ENA] Following the celebration of the Ethiopian New Year, various religious and cultural festivities are marked indoors among families and communities, outdoors with the entire public in mammoth paraphernalia. Meskel, the holiday celebrated in commemo…
South Africa: South African Heritage Tourism Could Uplift Rural Communities, With a Little Help – the Case of Sekhukhune
[The Conversation Africa] Imagine visiting a remote valley surrounded by mountains, hundreds of kilometres away from the nearest city, listening to local people explaining hundreds of years of history to you.
Rwanda: Kigali Ranks Third Favourite African City for Travellers
[New Times] The City of Kigali has been ranked third on the list of travellers’ favourite African cities in 2024.
Zimbabwe: Tourism Ministry Hails Madam Boss
[The Herald] The Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry has hailed comedienne Madam Boss for promoting the national fabric at this year’s BET Awards show held in the US last weekend.
Zimbabwe: Kadoma July Fest to Promote Domestic Tourism
[The Herald] The annual Kadoma July Festival, which is meant to boost domestic tourism in the city, returns to the Odyssey Hotel on July 19, courtesy of DTL Entertainment.
Rwanda: Grammy Nominee Kelis Enjoys Rwandan Adventure – From Gorillas, Hills, Inyambo Cows
[New Times] American singer, songwriter and chef Kelis, widely known for her hit song ‘Milkshake,’ is currently exploring ‘the scenic beauty of Rwanda.’ Sharing her journey with over 1.5 million Instagram followers, Kelis posted videos showcasing her e…
Tunisia: Over 40 Female Potters Receive Support Under Hrayer Sejnane Project
[Tunis Afrique Presse] Tunis/Tunisia — Hrayer Sejnane project, which has come to a close, provided support to over forty female potters in Sejnane, Bizerte (northern Tunisia) through training sessions on communication, sales techniques and the adminis…