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Africa's richest man suggests petroleum terminal in Bahamas
ST. GEORGES, Grenada – Africa’s richest man, the owner of the largest oil refinery on the continent, Aliko Dangote, said it is worth exploring the development of a petroleum terminal in the Caribbean, and mentioned The Bahamas as a suitable...

Africa’s Development at a Crossroads: Report Warns of Missed SDG Targets Without Urgent Action on Jobs, Equity, and Financing
Africa, Aid, Civil Society, Development & Aid, Economy & Trade, Featured, Headlines, Human Rights, Population, Sustainable Development Goals, TerraViva United Nations, Youth Africa Leaders, policymakers, and partners unite at Africa Day 2025....

America's Most Beautiful City Is Officially This West Coast Destination
Let's be honest, the U.S. isn't short of beautiful cities. With coastal masterpieces and world-renowned architecture, there are plenty of contenders for the most beautiful city in America. However, a recent round-up list of the most beautiful...

Emirates announces new commercial appointments in Africa, Asia
Travel, Tourism & Hospitality July 2025 161 Emirates has appointed members to its strategic commercial team to expand its presence in West Asia, the Indian Ocean, and Africa. These appointments aim to enhance the airline's operations and develop...

Community hub taps the Karamoja heritage to drive tourism in Uganda
A novel initiative is taking shape in remote northeastern Uganda, where the creation of a community conservation hub and lodge—designed with a blend of inviting aesthetics and deep cultural roots—is set to conserve and showcase Karamoja’s heritage...

MyEscapades redesigns website, expands portfolio of travel experiences
With the launch of its new website, MyEscapades is showcasing its newly designed, curated itineraries designed for today’s discerning traveller. The company has built its reputation on Africa and has significantly expanded its portfolio to include...

South Africa: Tourist accommodation revenue rises on strong hotel performance
The tourist accommodation industry recorded a 10.5% year-on-year increase in total income in May 2025, according to data released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). Measured in nominal terms (current prices), income from accommodation rose by...

Wyndham crosses 720 hotels in EMEA, accelerates expansion in India and Eurasia
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world’s largest hotel franchising company, announced that it has surpassed 720 operational hotels across its Europe, Middle East, Eurasia, and Africa (EMEA) region, following a strong performance in the first half of...

Spain tops the list of destinations for Swiss holidaymakers
Air traffic: Spain tops the list of destinations from Switzerland Keystone-SDA Listen to the article Listening the article Toggle language selector Select your language Close English (US) English (British) Generated with artificial intelligence....

IATA Outlines Priorities to Strengthen Aviation’s Contribution to African Growth
IATA Nairobi – The International Air Transport Association (IATA) urged African governments to prioritize aviation as a catalyst for economic growth, job creation, connectivity, and social development by enhancing safety, reducing the cost burden,...
Conner Prairie shows Promised Land as Proving Ground for African American journey
Promised Land as Proving Ground exhibit is Conner Prairie’s newest permanent exhibit. The exhibit, woven into the 1836 Prairietown exhibit, explores Black history from pre-colonial Africa to present-day America, the struggles, triumphs and...

Which Oman Visa Option Works Best for You in 2025: Oman eVisa or GCC Unified Tourist Visa?
Exploring Oman is easier than ever with visa-free entry and convenient eVisa options/ Image: File TL;DR Citizens of 100+ countries can enter Oman visa-free for 14 days with simple conditions. Some travelers from other countries get visa-free entry...
Simone Biles soaks up the sun: stunning vacation moments from the British Virgin Islands
Olympic legend Simone Biles is taking a well-deserved break after shining at the 2025 ESPY Awards. The 28-year-old gymnast has been enjoying the blue waters of the British Virgin Islands, sharing stunning snaps from her adventures. In a recent...
Badly behaved tourists crowd safari parks. How do you stop them from taking selfies with the lions?
It was a viral video of a group of cheetahs taking down a wildebeest that triggered Big Cat People, Jonathan and Angela Scott, to put together their latest e-book, Safari Etiquette: An essential guide. “There were five male cheetahs, unusual to...

A Quilter’s Destination Quilt Show Builds Community, Showcases Art, and Draws Visitors to Lancaster
July 30, 2025 | 6:00 AM Asia Tabb Asia Tabb is the Host and Producer for WITF’s The Spark. She began her start in radio when she joined legendary radio/ host producer, Doc Christian. She worked closely with Doc for her role on “The Gospel Express,...

High Hotel Prices Risk Excluding Poor Nations at Brazil’s COP30 Climate Conference
The United Nations climate conference COP30, set for November 2025 in Belém, Brazil, faces an unexpected challenge: sky-high accommodation prices that may stop poorer nations from joining critical talks. Around 45,000 people are expected, but...

Opinion: Renaming Kennedy Center opera house for Trump’s wife? It’s not a hotel
When the Kennedy Center opened in 1971, the world premiere of Leonard Bernstein’s “Mass,” a theater piece for singers, dancers and musicians, was performed in the Opera House. Dignitaries included Rose Kennedy, Eunice Shriver, Sen. Edward Kennedy...
China and South Africa collaborate to unlock secrets of the Milky Way's magnetic field
An international team of astronomers, spearheaded by researchers from Tsinghua University in China, has achieved groundbreaking results in mapping the magnetic environment of the Milky Way. In collaboration with scientists from Italy, Australia,...

Ghana shines at 2025 African Armwrestling Championship in Ab...
Team Ghana, also known as the Golden Arms, delivered a strong showing at the 14th African Armwrestling Championship held in Abuja, Nigeria, finishing third overall with an impressive medal haul. Despite fielding a smaller contingent compared to...

Clooper Launches Full Operations in Nigeria, Aims to Transform Business Travel Sector
Clooper, a global leader in corporate travel management, has officially launched full operations in Nigeria, aiming to transform the way businesses across the country manage domestic and international travel. With Nigeria’s growing economy and an...