By AfricaMe-Team Across Africa and ME, a new generation of entrepreneurs is transforming the tourism landscape by weaving sustainability and innovation into their ventures. Unlike traditional large-scale resorts, these pioneers are creating eco-lodges that blend harmoniously with nature, reduce environmental impact, and highlight local culture. In Kenya, boutique safari camps powered by solar energy offer travelers an intimate experience with wildlife while supporting conservation projects. In South Africa, community-owned lodges reinvest profits into education and healthcare, ensuring that tourism benefits extend beyond the visitor experience. Reinventing Hospitality Through Sustainability These entrepreneurs are not simply building accommodations—they are reshaping the narrative of African…
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Tanzania, Morocco, Kenya, Nigeria, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and Ghana are leading the charge in transforming Africa’s tourism industry through innovative, sustainable practices. Entrepreneurs across these countries are creating eco-friendly lodges, fostering cultural heritage tourism, and hosting vibrant festivals that not only draw global visitors but also benefit local communities and preserve the environment. From solar-powered safari camps in Kenya to immersive cultural experiences in Morocco, these ventures are redefining traditional tourism models. By combining sustainability with authentic cultural immersion, these pioneers are setting new global standards for responsible travel, ensuring that tourism contributes to both economic growth and environmental conservation. A…
In what is fast becoming a World Amala Day Celebration, AmalaHangOutWithTolu has sparked a powerful cultural celebration in Hull as the third edition of the food and community event lit up Humber All Nations Alliance on September 6, 2025. Branded the Amala and Akara Edition, the gathering attracted Nigerians in the UK eager to savour a taste of home. Guests enjoyed steaming bowls of Amala, paired with Gbegiri and Ewedu, alongside vibrant games, Yoruba nursery rhymes, and traditional tales that rekindled the spirit of shared heritage. The entertainment segment featured Masoyinbo games, tales by moonlight stories, oonka Yoruba and…
President Donald Trump’s new $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas threatens to sever a crucial pathway for Ghana’s technology professionals seeking opportunities in the United States, potentially accelerating brain drain challenges already costing the country millions in human capital investment. Trump signed the executive order on Friday imposing the hefty fee on H-1B visa applications, describing the measure as necessary to ensure only “great workers” enter the United States while deterring what his administration characterizes as program overuse. The policy directly impacts Ghana’s growing technology ecosystem, where professionals have traditionally leveraged H-1B visas to secure positions in American firms before…
As the trailblazing South African rugby captain known for his leadership, resilience, and inspiring journey from humble beginnings to World Cup glory, Siya Kolisi is a household name in South Africa. So, anything he does makes news. The captain of the Springboks team has now entered a new playing field, in the world of business, with a line of unisex cuffs that he has developed with Patrick Mavros, the international atelier known for its handcrafted jewelry. In an interview with FORBES AFRICA, Kolisi shares the genesis of the collaboration with the brand, when the Mavros family sent him a…
TikTok’s algorithm and board of directors will be “controlled by America” as part of a deal reached with China earlier this week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Saturday, following earlier disputes from ByteDance, TikTok’s China-based parent firm. Key Facts Leavitt, in a Saturday morning appearance on Fox News, said six of the seven board seats for TikTok’s U.S. entity will be occupied by Americans, who will also oversee the platform’s algorithm. Leavitt said Oracle, the cloud computing firm headed by billionaire Larry Ellison, would lead TikTok’s “data and privacy,” after earlier reports suggested Oracle would be among an investing…
The Prime Cabinet Secretary and CS for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs, Musalia Mudavadi, lobbied Cyprus and Sierra Leone to support the candidacy of Professor Phoebe Okowa, who is vying for the elections of the International Court of Justice (ICJ). During bilateral meetings with the Cyprus Minister for Foreign Affairs, Dr. Constantinos Kombos, and Sierra Leone’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Timothy Musa Kabba, Mudavadi urged the two countries to support her elections to be held during the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly and the Security Council on November 12, 2025. Kenya is looking for a position within…
The Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Ms. Yan Yuqing, has revealed that trade between China and Nigeria reached $15.48 billion from January to July 2025, a significant milestone that underscores deepening bilateral ties between the two nations. Speaking during a reception … The Consul-General of the People’s Republic of China in Lagos, Ms. Yan Yuqing, has revealed that trade between China and Nigeria reached $15.48 billion from January to July 2025, a significant milestone that underscores deepening bilateral ties between the two nations. Speaking during a reception held to commemorate three key events the 76th…
By Rédaction Africanews and Reuters Malawi’s former president Peter Mutharika has taken an early lead in this week’s election, according to provisional results. In his face off against incumbent Lazarus Chakwera, Mutharika has roughly 51 percent of votes cast in a quarter of the nation’s councils, compared to 39 percent for Chakwera, Reuters reported on Sunday. Election observers had predicted that the September 16 vote would be a two-horse race between Mutharika and Chakwera, the candidates for Malawi’s two biggest parties. In the five years since 70-year-old Chakwera took office, Malawi has faced economic stagnation. A cyclone and drought wiped…
By Africanews As the world convulses in war and uncertainty, its leaders gather at the United Nations this week in what Secretary-General António Guterres calls “uncharted waters.” From Gaza to Ukraine, Sudan to Haiti, the crises are piling up — alongside rising inequalities, climate disasters, and runaway technologies. Guterres warns that international cooperation is straining under pressures unseen in generations, but insists this annual summit of presidents, prime ministers, and monarchs is too important to squander on posturing. One flashpoint already looms large: Palestine. With the Gaza war entering its second year and accusations of genocide leveled against Israel, up to…