
Vesna Rakić named CEO of Seychelles Tourism Board
The Office of the President of Seychelles has announced the appointment of Vesna Rakić as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Seychelles Tourism Board, effective 15 May 2026. Ms.

Sierra Leone’s One Nation Reggae Festival and the Making of a Cultural Bridge to the Caribbean
There are moments when music moves beyond entertainment and begins to carry history, memory, and identity in the same breath. In Sierra Leone, that shift is now being tested through

Botswana Appoints Abigail Lillian Khumoyame as Permanent Secretary for Environment and Tourism
The Government of Botswana has appointed Ms. Abigail Lillian Khumoyame as the new Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, marking a significant leadership transition for one of

Mozambique makes IMEX Frankfurt debut as national MICE strategy nears approval
Discovered on the Indian Ocean, Mozambique is an emerging and accessible destination for business events, offering modern hotels, quality conference venues and a growing professional support services industry. From the vibrant capital

Africa in Motion panel reframes continent’s MICE ambition at IMEX Frankfurt 2026
Africa’s place in the global meetings and events economy was forcefully reasserted on the opening days of IMEX Frankfurt 2026, as senior destination leaders and industry strategists used the “Africa

IMEX Frankfurt 2026: Eden Bleu Hotel reinforces Seychelles’ appeal for Meetings and Incentive Travel
As IMEX Frankfurt opened its doors on day one, Seychelles was among destinations using the global platform to reinforce a broader business events narrative beyond leisure. Speaking on the show

IMEX Frankfurt 2026: South Africa Strengthens Africa’s Business Events Leadership
South Africa arrives at IMEX Frankfurt 2026, taking place from 19–21 May, with continued momentum as the continent’s leading business events destination following its number one ranking in Africa in

Togo Grants Visa-Free Entry to All African Passport Holders
The Government of Togo has announced a major new policy granting visa-free entry to citizens of all African countries holding valid national passports, in a move aimed at strengthening African

The Seychelles Nature Trail 2026 Comes Alive Once Again on the Island of Mahé
Mahé Island hosted the third edition of the Seychelles Nature Trail on May 16, 2026, with 151 runners from 14 countries competing across a 22-kilometre course that cuts through the