Reclaiming Our Roots: Africa’s Tourism, Heritage, and the Urgent Call for Cultural Sovereignty
In June 2025, the heart of Africa pulsed with renewed energy as tourism leaders, policymakers, cultural advocates, and international delegates gathered in Abuja, Nigeria, for the 68th Meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa. This landmark event did not just spotlight tourism—it reignited Africa’s collective conscience on the pressing need to reclaim and…

