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The Gambian Dalasi is expected to maintain its position as Africa's best-performing currency for the remainder of the year due to a rise in remittances and tourism receipts, according to the Governor of the nation's central bank

A considerable number of elephants from Zimbabwe's largest national park have ventured into Botswana in pursuit of water

South African National Parks (SANParks) has reported a storm surge and high spring tide in the area of Tsitsikamma National Park, a coastal reserve on the Garden Route that stretches from Western Cape to Eastern Cape Province

Emirates Airlines is resuming its flight operations to Nigeria, coinciding with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) lifting the travel visa restriction for Nigerians

The Tourism Business Council of South Africa (TBCSA) has confirmed that it is in talks with the celebrated comedian Trevor Noah and other influential public figures to promote the country’s tourism

African Parks, a conservation non-governmental organisation that manages 22 protected areas in partnership with 12 governments across Africa, has acquired the world's largest private captive rhinoceros breeding operation, Platinum Rhino, a 7,800-hectare property in the North West province of South Africa

South Africa’s Department of Tourism has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Airbnb to help the sustained recovery of the country's tourism sector and develop inclusive tourism

Morocco has made remarkable progress in promoting sustainable tourism, fully embracing eco-friendly initiatives, and actively encouraging responsible travel, according to media reports

Tanzania is projected to receive 5 million international tourists in 2025, surpassing the ambitious target of 4.5 million, the Daily News quoted the tourism minister Mohamed Mchengerwa as saying at the Serengeti National Park, where he observed the great wildebeest migration

A new study from the Kenya Tourism Board shows that the country received 847,810 international tourists in the first half of 2023, up 32% from the 642,861 recorded in the prior half-year of 2022