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[Seychelles News Agency] The L'Union Estate management is exploring the possibility of offering equestrian services at the L'Union Estate Park on La Digue, Seychelles' third most populated island, and an expression of interest has been launched to attract potential investors for the idea.

[Ethiopian Herald] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's vibrant capital city, is a destination ripe with cultural richness and historical significance yet faces challenges in attracting a steady flow of tourists. From leveraging its diverse cultural heritage and historical attractions to implementing innovative marketing strategies and enhancing infrastructure, the city is poised to become a must-visit destination.

[New Era] The tourism sector in Namibia is a significant industry that directly contributes 6.9% to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which amounts to N$14.3 billion in monetary value

[Daily Trust] The National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) has urged State Pilgrims' Welfare Boards, commissions and agencies to conclude the grouping of pilgrims into 45s and conclude data upload to the e-track portal latest by Friday, April 26, 2024.

[New Times] Rwanda's tourism revenue rose by 36 percent from $445 million in 2022 to reach $620 million in 2023 (approx: Rwf798 billion), as stated in the 2023 Rwanda Development Board (RDB) annual report.

[Daily Trust] The Minister of Tourism, Lola Ade-John, has commended Taraba State Governor Agbu Kefas for paying special attention to the development of the tourism sector.

[The Herald] The upcoming Zim-Open Golf Tournament is an opportunity for the country to tap into the vast and multi-billion-dollar sports tourism sector, helping to enhance the growth of the local economy in general.

[Ethiopian Herald] - The ongoing corridor project and other redevelopment activities will have great contribution to stimulate and accelerate the tourism influx to the metropolis, the Addis Ababa Culture and Tourism Bureau said.

[New Dawn] Documents in the possession of the New Dawn newspaper have revealed that the actual amount loaned to the Government of Liberia by the Central Bank for Civil Servants salaries based on former President George Weah's request on December 11, 2023, was US32.8 Million, not US83 million, as speculated by Gbarpolu County Senator Amara Konneh and his likes.

[UN News] The President of the UN General Assembly on Tuesday highlighted the urgent need to boost sustainable and resilient tourism practices to protect the environment while continuing to benefit local economies.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- South Africa (SA) has recorded an increase in the number of tourist arrivals from Kenya and Zimbabwe,highlighting the growing intra-African tourism industry amid the removal of visa restrictions among countries.

[Daily Trust] The popular Landmark Beach and Resort in Oniru Victoria Island has been penciled down for demolition for the construction of the 700km Lagos coastal rail.

[Daily Trust] Despite the long holiday declared for the Eid-el-Fitri celebration, airports across the country recorded low turnout of passengers, checks by Daily Trust have shown.

[Nile Post] Prominent economist Dr Fred Muhumuza has issued a challenge to government entities, particularly the Ministry of Tourism, to explore complimentary budgeting strategies amidst proposed budget cuts.

[SAnews.gov.za] Home Affairs Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has moved to clarify a misunderstanding on the gazetted regulations recommendations on the Critical Skills and General Work Visas.

[ANGOP] Luena -- The First Regional Tourism Development Forum for the Coast, Center, South and East regions of the country begins Wednesday in the city of Luena, eastern Moxico Province.

[Premium Times] Ms Nubi said the most difficult and longest border delay she experienced was in Liberia, noting that "the Sahara Desert has one of the best roads I drove on, Guinea has one of the worst roads."

[VOA] Washington -- Education and immigration advocates say African students face high denial rates when seeking visas to study in the United States, and they are pushing for changes.

[Independent (Kampala)] Nairobi, Kenya -- Kenya and France have finalized an agreement to facilitate funding for the upgrading of the Nairobi Commuter Railway, a rail network serving Nairobi and its suburbs, officials said on Saturday.

[Capital FM] Nairobi is vibrant city that offers a myriad of opportunities for memorable experiences. There's always something to do, something to see and something to explore. In this feature, we set out on a journey to unveil some of the city's most exciting and budget-friendly gems, transforming Nairobi into a playground for the thrifty adventurer.

[Business Day Africa] Kenya Airways (KQ) has commenced training sessions for its cabin crew, aiming to replace the current staff provided under the Airbus wet lease agreement.

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[ANGOP] Talatona -- The Tourism minister, Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, on Wednesday in Luanda informed that a diagnosis will be made on the sector, aimed at improving the knowledge about the constraints that prevent the maximisation of tourism in the country.

[Business Day Africa] Kenya's tourism revenue rose by 31 percent to Ksh352.5 billion last year, buoyed by a surge in African visitors, according to the latest data from the government.

[Daily Trust] President Bola Ahmed Tinubu struck the right chord last week when he imposed a temporary restriction on his ministers and government officials from foreign travels for one quarter. The temporary ban came shortly after news broke that the Office of the Accountant-General of the Federation took the Commissioners for Finance of the 36 states to London for a workshop.

[Capital FM] Kenya's hospitality industry is currently basking in the global limelight, with esteemed brands increasingly establishing roots in the country. This surge underscores Kenya's burgeoning status as a premier destination for both business and leisure travelers, solidifying its position as a key player in the international tourism arena.

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, inducted today, in Luanda, the new ministers of Tourism, Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel, and Culture, Filipe Silvino de Pina Zau.

[New Era] Namibia has taken a significant step to boost its tourism industry by announcing the implementation of visas on arrival at five key border posts across the country.

[GroundUp] After a decade of water cuts, wealthier areas have insulated themselves, but poorer areas remain at the mercy of a failing system.

[Namibian] The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security on Monday officially launched visas on arrival at the Oshikango, Mohembo, Oranjemund, Ariamsvlei, and Noordoewer border posts.