Ethiopia: Ethiopia Revives Heritage Sites to Boost Tourism, Economy
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA-Ethiopia is making significant efforts in preserving and reopening its heritage sites that would bring notable outcomes in boosting its tourism and economy and generating jobs, sources closer to the issue said.
Mauritius: Closing of the International Kreol Festival in Mahébourg – Embracing Our Anchors
[Mauritius Tourism] Over two centuries ago, cannon fire echoed across the Grand Port bay, marking the island’s tumultuous history. Today, the vibrant sound of the Kreol Festival transforms the Mahébourg Waterfront, where tourists marvel at the col…
Egypt: Tourism Ministry Refutes Claims of Mr Beast Renting Giza Pyramids for Filming
[Egypt Online] Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities has officially denounced the swirling rumours across various news outlets and social media platforms suggesting that American YouTuber Mr Beast secured a 100-hour rental of the Giza pyramids ar…
Rwanda: Rwanda, Steve Harvey Ink Tourism, Investment Deal
[New Times] The government of Rwanda and American comedian and television host Steve Harvey’s company BILT LLC, on Monday, December 16, signed an agreement to promote tourism and investment in Rwanda.
Mauritius: The International Kreol Festival Kicks Off in Le Morne – Mauritianism As an Offering.
[Mauritius Tourism] At the foot of the Great Pyramid of Egypt, Napoleon Bonaparte took the measure of time and humility. It would not be wrong to say that Navin Ramgoolam, the Prime Minister, and Paul Bérenger, his deputy, having both visited the …
Liberia: House’s Chairman On IBCT Appeals for U.S.$3m in 2025 Budget
[Liberian Observer] As the preparations for the Draft 2025 National Budget by the Executive get into gear, an appeal has been lodged to President Joseph N. Boakai, Sr., to have a serious consideration of the cultural and entertainment sectors.
Ethiopia: Meskel Festival to Boost Tourism, Stimulate Dev’t
[Ethiopian Herald] Ethiopia is home to numerous cultural and spiritual heritages. It is the leading country in Africa through registering more than 10 heritages in UNESCO’s prestigious world heritages list. And this means a lot to the country to attrac…
Ethiopia: Meskel – Ethiopia’s World Heritage Worth Promoting Globally
[ENA] Following the celebration of the Ethiopian New Year, various religious and cultural festivities are marked indoors among families and communities, outdoors with the entire public in mammoth paraphernalia. Meskel, the holiday celebrated in commemo…
South Africa: South African Heritage Tourism Could Uplift Rural Communities, With a Little Help – the Case of Sekhukhune
[The Conversation Africa] Imagine visiting a remote valley surrounded by mountains, hundreds of kilometres away from the nearest city, listening to local people explaining hundreds of years of history to you.
Rwanda: Kigali Ranks Third Favourite African City for Travellers
[New Times] The City of Kigali has been ranked third on the list of travellers’ favourite African cities in 2024.