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...

MICE CAFE: Decline in tourism amid lack of commitment and direction 

The President of Africa Tourism Research Network (ATRN), Mr Emmanuel Frimpong, notes that Ghana’s tourism industry, once hailed as a pillar of economic growth and cultural diplomacy, is facing a worrying decline. “Hotels, tour operators, and...

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...

The Only Destination Rick Steves Has Called Too Dangerous To Recommend His Viewers To Visit

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're traveling to a new destination and need advice, you might turn to Rick Steves (and us, of course) for help. The professional traveler is known for his in-depth guides to some of...

Nelson Makanda wants to train 200,000 pastors to meet Africa’s Evangelical boom

Rev. Nelson Makanda is vice chancellor of Africa International University in Nairobi, Kenya. | The Christian Post/Leonardo BlairNEW YORK — On a wet Thursday in September, the Rev. Nelson Makanda was busy appealing to the United States President’s...

Jonathan Owens & wife Simone Biles have a romantic day out as couple explores Chicago’s popular tourist attractions [PHOTO]

Jonathan Owens spent time with his wife, Simone Biles, on a romantic date after winning the Week 3 matchup. The Chicago Bears won their second game of the season against the Las Vegas Raiders last Sunday, and ahead of their upcoming game against...

Kenyan Pan-Africanist Slams Africa’s Power Failures

Kenyan pan-Africanist and human rights advocate, Patrick Lumumba, has condemned Africa’s persistent failure to provide stable electricity, warning that poor energy supply is crippling the continent’s economic growth. Speaking at the 2025...

The Spanish TUI hotel reopening next summer for adults only – with private pool right by the beach

A NEWLY refurbished TUI is set to open in May next year with 225 rooms and you can get in the sea in minutes. The TUI Blue Yaramar on the Costa del Sol in Spain will be an adults-only resort opposite the beach. 6 The TUI Blue Yaramar on the Costa...

‘We all need someone’: the hairdressers tackling stigma of mental heath issues in west Africa

Yopougon, the largest of Abidjan’s 13 communes, with a population of 1.5 million, is known for its entrepreneurial grit, its bubbly nightlife and, in pop culture, as being the birthplace of Francophone Africa’s most popular comic character, Aya de...

Ghana’s Betting Fraud Surges While Rest of Africa Shows Improvement

The numbers expose an uncomfortable divergence. While Africa’s iGaming sector reduced fraud by 14.7% over the past two years, Ghana moved in the opposite direction. Fraud in the country’s betting industry more than doubled between Q2 2024 and Q2...

Singer claims 'African tribe' tried to recruit her before eviction from Scots woods

Afua Asantewaa claims she was asked to be a 'Kubala Kingdom' queen A Ghanaian singer has claimed the 'king' of the 'Kubala Kingdom' evicted from Scottish woodland tried to recruit her as his Queen. Afua Asantewaa, who is known in Ghana for...

Tourists stunned after capturing footage of unbelievable battle with safari giant: 'This tough little warrior refused to back down'

Tourists in Zimbabwe got more than they bargained for when they unexpectedly had front-row seats to a rare fight between an elephant and a much smaller — but very tenacious — honey badger. In a video posted to TikTok, Wildlife Rescuers...

Travel trade illusions: Sportfests benefit economy, travellers want to shop in airports

Goodness, a whole page in Monday’s Standard was devoted to Routes World, an international conference held in Hong Kong. Travellers at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: GovHK. Routes World is an annual get-together for people building and...

Three people injured in blast at hotel in Mandera

At least three people were Saturday evening injured in an explosion at a food joint in Mandera Town. Police said the blast was caused by an Improvised Explosive Device that was set off as the revellers were busy. More than a dozen people escaped...

Africa's least visited country that's also the only Spanish-speaking on the continent

Africa is home to many wonderful and breathtaking countries. Some of tourists’ favourites include South Africa, Mauritius, Madagascar, Morocco and Egypt. But there are some nations on the world’s second largest continent that are often overlooked...

Enjoy fine food, mistletoe & wine in the winter sunshine with a festive trip to Madeira

WANDERING around the bustling festive markets, sipping a hot drink with carols playing in the background, I thought to myself, ‘It IS a Wonderful Life’. For me, the idea of travelling abroad in December always scared me, as I was frightened of...

'We sold everything to travel the world with our children - we have no regrets'

07:58, 05 Oct 2025 (Image: Louise Liban) A couple chose to sell everything they owned to take a 'huge risk' and travel the world with their three young children - and say they have no regrets. After an evening sat on their sofa, Dan and Louise...

GCC unified visa: Schengen-style travel pilot revealed

Tourism surge sets the stage The UAE’s expanding tourism base underscores why the unified visa comes at a pivotal moment. By mid-September 2025, the number of commercial licences issued in key tourism-linked sectors—hospitality, aviation, air...

GCC unified visa update: Schengen-style pilot revealed

Tourism surge sets the stage The UAE’s expanding tourism base underscores why the unified visa comes at a pivotal moment. By mid-September 2025, the number of commercial licences issued in key tourism-linked sectors—hospitality, aviation, air...

China targets Gen Z, millennials in new strategy to build its brand in Africa

China is betting on a new generation of digital influencers and content creators to reshape its image in Africa, which observers have said is a major shift as Beijing looks to refine its “soft power” campaigns. This new strategy aims to reshape...