Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Africa falls behind on air safety rules
Windhoek Observer
·
Justicia Shipena Sub-Saharan Africa is falling behind global standards in aviation safety. The region has only implemented 59.49% of International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards and recommended practices (SARPS) across 46 of 48...
The under-the-radar Spanish city with Europe’s biggest palm grove, pink palace and TUI hotel
The Scottish Sun
·
July 31, 2025
IF YOU'RE looking for a city break with all the classic Spanish features but without the crowds, head to Elche. The city sits in the Costa Blanca region in Spain and it's just 30-minutes inland from the city of Alicante. 7 Elche is on the Costa...
Warning to UK tourists in Spain and Greece as 'fatal' disease detected
Birmingham Live
·
July 31, 2025
UK tourists in Spain and Greece have been warned over a disease detected in both countries which kills around a third of those infected. Cases of Crimean Congo haemorrhagic fever (CCHF) have been reported in the two countries, with the outbreak in...
Report: U.S. Considering China Travel Warning Over Chikungunya Outbreak
Travel Market Report - New York
·
Photo: Tada Images / Shutterstock.com The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is reportedly getting ready to issue a travel alert for China because of an increasing chikungunya outbreak in Guangdong Province. Chikungunya is a...
Business students turn away from ‘big four’ destinations
The PIE news
·
July 31, 2025
A recent poll of business schools across 27 countries has revealed the damaging impact of policy and legal challenges gripping many of the world’s traditional study locations, with students quick to turn to alternative destinations rising across...
Armenia interested in expanding cooperation in tourism industry with African nations
Finport
·
ArmInfo. At a meeting with Ethiopian Tourism Minister Selamawit Kassa, Armenian Economy Minister Gevorg Papoyan noted the country's interest in expanding cooperation with African countries in the fields of tourism and hospitality. As reported by...
WHX Cape Town 2025: Africa’s Health Future Starts Here
Newspaper
·
July 31, 2025
Cape Town is preparing to host one of the most significant healthcare gatherings on the continent as the World Health Expo (WHX) Cape Town 2025 takes place from 2–4 September at the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC). Formerly known...
FC Barcelona seals deal as DR Congo's third international sports tourism sponsor
Business Insider Africa
·
July 31, 2025
As part of the deal, all of Barça’s professional teams will wear the emblem “R.D. Congo — Cœur d’Afrique” on the back of their training kits from the 2024/25 season through to 2028/29. The DRC will also be designated as the “Official Empowerment...
Bergrivier Tourism Showcases the Heart of Flower Season
Newspaper
·
July 31, 2025
Every year, the wildflowers of the Cape burst into bloom, carpeting the land in dazzling colour. But in the Bergrivier region, the flower season offers more than just pretty petals – it’s a journey into the soul of the Sandveld. This year, slow...
The gospel in Africa
The Nassau Guardian
·
I recently completed my ninth tour of Africa, primarily focused on sharing the gospel. From my very first trip to that continent, I came to the realization that everyone in the African diaspora should make it a point to visit some part of Africa...
Top 10 Travel Spots for Women Who Love Travelling Alone
Pulse
·
July 31, 2025
Every woman deserves to know what it feels like to walk through a new city with confidence, to eat alone without shame, to sit in silence without anxiety. And today, more women are packing their bags and exploring the world on their own terms. But...
IATA urges African governments to prioritise aviation growth
Times Aerospace
·
"Africa’s aviation sector is a vital economic driver, contributing USD 75 billion to GDP and supporting 8.1 million jobs. The continent’s aviation market is projected to grow at 4.1% over the next 20 years, doubling by 2044. More important than...
Mamdani Finally Returns from Africa, Begins Twisting Manhattan Shooting to Fit His Political Agenda
The Western Journal
·
July 31, 2025
New York City’s Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani reacted to Monday’s mass shooting in midtown Manhattan with a predictable, left-wing demand for more “gun control.” The democratic socialist parroted the anti-Second Amendment mantra at a...
Uganda assures on Ebola fears as tourists cancel plans
Zimbabwe Independent
·
Uganda assures on Ebola Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has assured foreign visitors that the Ebola outbreak in the East African nation will be brought under control. In an address to the country on Tuesday, the president noted that foreign...
Wyndham Surpasses 700 Hotels EMEA
Retail & Leisure International
·
July 31, 2025
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts has marked significant growth in its EMEA footprint, with more than 720 hotels now operating across Europe, the Middle East, Eurasia and Africa. In the first half of 2025 alone, the company added over 4,700 rooms through...
TRIBE Hotels ramps up European expansion
Business Traveller
·
Midscale brand TRIBE Hotels is ramping up its European portfolio with a spate of recent openings plus more properties in the pipeline. The design-led brand focuses on smart, functional spaces at affordable prices. Recent openings include its first...
What if the answer to South Africa’s youth unemployment lies in the ocean?
IOL
·
South Africa’s ocean and coastal sectors could contribute significantly to economic growth and job creation, particularly among the country’s unemployed youth. According to a 2024 report by the Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment...
Despite persistent trade imbalance, Morocco becomes top African destination for Turkish exports in H1 2025
Hespress
·
July 31, 2025
Morocco emerged as the leading African importer of Turkish goods in the first half of 2025, with total imports valued at $1.8 billion, according to recent data from the Turkish Exporters Assembly (TIM). This milestone is credited to improved...
Global Africa Commission Proposed
Business Ghana
·
US $290M in deals signed, advancing infrastructure, tourism and trade across the Caribbean on Day 1 CARICOM leaders to recommend region’s highest honour for Oramah’s role in transforming ties US $250M Resilience Fund, CAPSS rollout, and...
Cummins South Africa on track to rebuild 120 engines at Midrand centre this year
Engineering News
·
Integrated power solutions company Cummins South Africa is on track to rebuild 120 engines this year at its Master Rebuilt Centre (MRC), in Midrand. The facility has the capacity to rebuild 14 high-horsepower engines a month and is a key part of...