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Reflecting on the passing of the mother of Nigeria’s Minister of Arts, Culture, Tourism and Creative Economy There are moments when the demands of public office fade into the background and remind us that beneath every title, every position, and every public achievement is a human being shaped by family, love, sacrifice, and heritage. Such…
Lagos, Nigeria – Radisson Blu Hotel Lagos Ikeja has officially appointed Chef Mohammad Khawaldeh as its new Executive Chef, effective April 2026. This strategic addition marks a significant milestone for the hotel as it continues to elevate its culinary reputation in one of Africa’s most dynamic cities. A Distinguished Culinary Journey Chef Khawaldeh brings over 23 years…
Cairo, Egypt — In a poignant moment celebrating a lifetime of global service, Ambassador Alain St. Ange, Seychelles Ambassador At Large, was honored with the prestigious AFASU General Award for “Excellence and Dedication” during a high-profile gathering in Cairo. The surprise presentation took place immediately following St. Ange’s keynote address to a distinguished audience of…
Cairo, Egypt — In a prestigious ceremony celebrating institutional excellence and strategic growth, the Afro-Asian Union (AFASU) has officially honored Ibrahim El Shayeb, Chairman of Master Company Group, with the International Golden Award for Leadership, Entrepreneurship, and Strategic Expansion in the hospitality and restaurant sector. The high-profile event, held at the Dusit Thani Cairo in…
Banjul, The Gambia — In a major regulatory sweep aimed at enforcing structural order along the coast, the Gambia Tourism Board (GT Board) has issued formal compliance notices to all beach bars and restaurants operating without authorization within the country’s premium Tourism Development Area (TDA). The enforcement action reflects a scaled-up effort by the statutory…
Kampala, Uganda – In a landmark move set to reshape East Africa’s aviation landscape, Uganda Airlines has signed a strategic agreement with Boeing to acquire ten new aircraft, including eight passenger jets and two cargo freighters. The deal, witnessed by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House, marks a pivotal step in the national carrier’s ambition…
Celebrated tourism global icon and Ambassador At Large of Seychelles to deliver key address in Cairo Victoria, Seychelles — Seychelles Ambassador At Large, Alain St. Ange who is also a former Minister of Tourism, Civil Aviation, Ports and Marine is heading to Cairo, Egypt, on a high-profile working mission. St. Ange has been named the…
South Africa’s Deputy Minister of Tourism, Maggie Sotyu, has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to inclusive growth and transformation in the tourism sector, describing the industry as a key driver of economic participation and social development. Delivering her Budget Vote 38 speech in the National Assembly on Tuesday, Sotyu said tourism continues to play a critical…
In a landmark Budget Vote speech delivered today (26 Tuesday May 2026), Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille unequivocally stated that tourism has evolved from a leisure industry into a critical pillar of South Africa’s economic stability, citing the sector’s contribution of 4.9% to the national GDP in 2024. Speaking in the Good Hope Chamber on…
Ambassador at Large, Alain St. Ange leads high-level discussions to deepen cooperation between the two Vanilla Island nations. The aroma of Creole spices filled the air on May 23 and 24, but at the 1st International Summit and Festival of Creole Chefs, the conversation went far beyond the plate. Held at the historic MOCA – Domaine de…
