African Healthcare Manufacturing Trade Exhibition and Conference comes off on October 7, 2025

The African Healthcare Manufacturing Trade Exhibition and Conference (AHMTEC 2025) will take place from 7 to 9 October at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra, Ghana. Hosted by the Federation of African Pharmaceutical Manufacturers Association (FAPMA)...

Africa Joins E1 Powerboat Show In Lagos

Rain soaked Nigeria’s bustling metropolis of Lagos on Sunday hosted a race in the UIM E1 World Championship, an all-electric powerboat racing series — the first time that such an event has been held in Africa. Team Drogba’s electric boat races on...

Africa joins E1 powerboat show in rainy Lagos

Rain soaked Nigeria's bustling metropolis of Lagos on Sunday hosted a race in the UIM E1 World Championship, an all-electric powerboat racing series -- the first time that such an event has been held in Africa. An earlier tropical storm delayed...

Ghana Tourism Industry Faces Decline Amid Weak Leadership and Marketing Failures

Hotels across Ghana are watching their occupancy rates slide while tour operators field fewer inquiries than they’ve seen in years. It’s a troubling pattern that industry watchers say points to something more systemic than seasonal fluctuations—a...

Lagos becomes first African host of E1 electric powerboat championship

The championship represents a significant milestone for motorsport in Africa, highlighting the continent’s capacity to host world-class events while advancing sustainability and technological innovation. Lagos, one of Africa’s largest economic...

DC locals and tourists express frustration at potential Smithsonian Museums & Zoo closures The museums and zoo will remain open through Saturday, October 11. However, if the shutdown continues beyond that date, they will close on October 12.

WASHINGTON (7News) — With looming temporary closures if the government shutdown continues, D.C. residents and tourists enjoyed the beautiful weather at the Smithsonian museums and National Zoo on Sunday. The museums and zoo will remain open...

"People in Ivory Coast no sabi English": Peller sparks debate with comment on West African country

Nigerian streamer Peller compared Ivorians to himself, claiming that they are illiterate due to their inability to speak English He took to social media to discuss his plans for his upcoming trip to the country, in a video that has gone viral The...

Toward a Direct Tunisia–China Air Route : A New Horizon for Tunisian Tourism

Tunisia is moving closer to a new milestone in the development of its tourism sector: the launch of a direct flight connection with China. According to Anouar Chetoui, the representative of the Tunisian National Tourism Office (ONTT) in Beijing,...

Tourist, 71, vanishes after hiking near lake infested with man-eating crocodiles

A tourist has been missing for a week after hiking to a crocodile-infested lake(Image: SAPS/Jamie Pyatt News Ltd) A British tourist vacationing in South Africa vanished without a trace after a week, following a hike to a lake notorious for its...

E1 powerboat racing brings stars to Lagos in a first for Africa

As lightning crackles around Lagos Lagoon, teams Will Smith, Rafael Nadal, Tom Brady and Didier Drogba line up for battle. They are part of the world’s first all-electric powerboat racing series, which has attracted an impressive list of famous...

American tourist shocked to learn he can’t order Olive Garden-style dish in Italy: ‘No, that’s horrible’

Mamma mia. It’s common knowledge — maybe not to everyone — that Italian-American dishes are different than those served in Italy. Which means that you cannot order fettuccine alfredo or chicken parmesan at a restaurant in Italy and expect them to...

Edo Unity League Eulogises Facilitators Of Museum Of West African Arts In Benin City

5 Francis Onoiribholo The Board of Trustees of the Edo Unity League has given kudos to the Government of Edo State, the Federal Government and the entire facilitators of the Museum of West African Arts Benin City, for the monumental edifice, which...

Special Report: Africa Hosts First-Ever E1 Powerboat Grand Prix In Lagos

News Investigators/ Lagos has made history by hosting Africa’s first-ever E1 Powerboat World Championship, showcasing its ambition to become the continent’s hub for sustainable sports and marine innovation. The E1 Lagos Grand Prix, held on October...

NAMIBIA’S TOURISM EXPECTS A DROP AFTER A DEVASTATING FIRE

A substantial wildfire has surged through Namibia's Etosha National Park, scarring over a third of the enormous reserve and, generally speaking, jeopardizing Namibia's tourism recovery. After a grueling week-long struggle, authorities brought the...

South Africans safe after Gaza aid flotilla detention, says Dirco

A group of South Africans detained in Israel after joining a Gaza-bound aid flotilla are safe, healthy and will soon be on their way home. The international relations and cooperation department (Dirco) confirmed on Sunday that its specialist team...

Review: BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL Is A Fabulously Fun Adaptation of the 1985 Film

Robert Zemeckis and Bob Gale’s time travelling movie is given a musical theatre makeover with BACK TO THE FUTURE THE MUSICAL. Premiering in Manchester UK in 2020 before a West End Premier in 2021 and Broadway opening in 2023, this musical by Bob...

Storm delays African historic E1 powerboat race in Lagos

Team Drogba's E1 race boat is lowered into the Lagos Lagoon before racing in Lagos, on October 05, 2025. (Photo by OLYMPIA DE MAISMONT / AFP) Lagos: A tropical storm delayed the start Sunday of the finals of the world's first all-electric...

Aman announces new destination in Mozambique

Aman has launched Aman Karingani, a new safari retreat in Mozambique's Karingani Game Reserve, known for its tranquility and connection to nature. The reserve, spanning 150,000 hectares and bordering the Kruger National Park, offers diverse...

Why Uganda must marry aviation and tourism for her next leap

FILE PHOTO: Uganda Airlines land in Abuja. There needs to be a direct link between aviation and tourism for both sectors to grow COMMENT | DEREK NSEKO | Uganda’s aviation sector is quietly experiencing its strongest recovery in decades. Entebbe...

Sports8 minutes ago Tinubu Applauds Lagos As Africa Hosts First E1 Electric Powerboat Race President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Lagos for making history as the first African city to host the E1 Electric Powerboat Championship, describing the event as a...

President Bola Tinubu has celebrated Lagos for making history as the first African city to host the E1 Electric Powerboat Championship, describing the event as a landmark moment for clean energy and marine innovation. In a goodwill message shared...