Travel & Tourism

Libya has resumed direct air services to France after more than 15 years, linking Tripoli and Benghazi with Paris through MedSky.

Zimbabwe's domestic tourism visits rose to 6.4 million in the first half of 2026 as tourism investment climbed to US$132.3 million.

Families and outdoor enthusiasts gathered at Zwartkop Raceway for the South Africa 4x4 and Outdoor Show, featuring motoring, aviation and entertainment.

South Africa recorded nearly 1 million overnight international tourists in July, with arrivals rising 12.5 percent year on year, led by regional markets.

South Africa launches its Electronic Travel Authorization system to simplify travel, strengthen border security and support tourism, trade and investment.

Ghana’s Ga community celebrates the annual Homowo festival in Accra, preserving traditional rituals, food and ancestral heritage for future generations.

Windhoek’s first Potters’ Market brings together 20 ceramic artists to showcase handmade works, connect with customers and strengthen Namibia’s pottery community.

Tunisia's iconic blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognising its cultural and architectural significance.

Contestants gathered in Harare for the Mr and Miss Albinism Zimbabwe pageant, held to mark International Albinism Awareness Day.

Tourist arrivals from Brazil to South Africa climbed 40.6% in May, ahead of LATAM Airlines' launch of direct flights from Cape Town to São Paulo on Thursday.

More than 17,000 runners from 75 countries gathered in Kenya's capital on Sunday as the Nairobi City Marathon continued to strengthen the country's position as Africa's leading destination for long-distance running.

The United States, Mexico and Canada announced coordinated public health travel measures on Thursday for travellers arriving from African regions considered at the highest risk from the Ebola virus ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026.

Ghana postponed a planned evacuation flight from South Africa on Thursday after only one Ghanaian national arrived at Johannesburg’s Oliver Tambo International Airport.

Social media influencers, digital creators and communication strategists from more than 30 African countries gathered in Addis Ababa on Friday for the first African Social Media Influencers Summit, amid growing calls for Africans to take greater control o

The World Health Organization has confirmed that three people have died following a public health incident aboard a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean, with at least one case linked to hantavirus infection.

South African Minister of Tourism Patricia de Lille said that some international tourists traveling to South Africa via Gulf hubs, such as Dubai in the United Arab Emirates and Doha in Qatar, have canceled flights over safety concerns.