Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Harambee Stars captain Omar eager to impress at home
The Standard
·
Harambee Stars captain Abud Omar in training. [FKF Media] Harambee Stars captain Abud Omar says Kenya is fully prepared for the upcoming 2024 African Nations Championship (Chan) as the team gears up for their opening match against DR Congo this...
Our French gîte: Couple combine farming with tourism in Burgundy
The Connexion
·
July 8, 2025
Neither the farm nor chambre d’hôtes was part of our plan… Granted, my husband, who is English, and I both studied agriculture. We met at university in the UK – I was on a year abroad as part of my agronomy degree in France. After we graduated we...
Georgia lawmakers address possible U.S. travel restrictions affecting African-Caribbean nations
SE Atlanta News - Georgia
·
July 8, 2025
El-Mahdi Holly, Democrat 116 | Official U.S. House headshotEl-Mahdi Holly, Democrat 116 | Official U.S. House headshot State Representative El-Mahdi Holly, along with members of the Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus, is set to hold a press...
Govt demands to inspect Lungu’s body
Zambian Eye
·
July 29, 2025
184 Views …Sends A Representative To Pretoria The Attorney General of the Republic of Zambia has made an urgent application to Mashele Attorneys, lawyers for the Edgar Lungu family, to be granted permission for the representative of the State to...
‘Econet Victoria Falls marathon showcases Zimbabwe’s global tourism appeal’
NewsDay Zimbabwe
·
Participants from as far afield as Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Australia, Kenya and South Africa converged on the resort town – which attained city status in 2020 – for the annual race, held against the backdrop of one of the Seven...
Naomh Conaill GAA presents donations to Glenties man for Zambia immersion trip
DonegalLive
·
July 7, 2025
A Glenties man collected charitable donations at Naomh Conaill GAA club to be taken to Sables Nua school in Zambia. Former teacher, Ronan O’Donnell, is travelling to Zambia alongside 11 TY and fifth-year students from St Joseph’s CBS School in...
Elephant kills two tourists in Zambia national park
Ghana News Agency
·
July 6, 2025
Lusaka, July 4, (dpa/GNA) – An adult elephant has attacked and fatally injured two women in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park, local authorities said on Friday. The women, a 67-year-old New Zealander and a 68-year-old Briton, were travelling on...
Elephant rampage kills tourists
IOL
·
Two tourists have died after an elephant attack during a safari in a national park in eastern Zambia, the southern African country’s police have said. The incident happened on Thursday inside South Luangwa National Park, about 600km (370 miles)...
Two elderly women get killed by elephant in Zambia
MENAFN
·
July 7, 2025
(MENAFN) Two tourists lost their lives after an elephant attack in South Luangwa National Park in eastern Zambia, according to the country’s police. The victims, 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor from the UK and 67-year-old Alison Jean Taylor from...
Emirates appoints Jaber Mohamed as Country Manager for Sri Lanka and Maldives
Hotelier Maldives
·
July 29, 2025
Emirates has announced the appointment of Jaber Mohamed as the airline’s new Country Manager for Sri Lanka and the Maldives, effective from 1 August 2025. In this role, Jaber will be tasked with supporting Emirates’ commercial objectives and...
US tariffs LATEST: Cyril Ramaphosa negotiating with Donald Trump
The South African
·
August 1, 2025
South Africa remains committed to finding a resolution with the United States following the recently imposed reciprocal tariffs. This, as government intensifies efforts to protect jobs, support affected companies and diversify trade markets. This...
British tourist killed on safari after elephant charged at full speed
GB News
·
July 5, 2025
A British woman and her friend from New Zealand have died after being charged by an elephant whilst on a sunrise safari walk in Zambia. The fatal attack occurred at approximately 6am on Thursday at South Luangwa National Park. Eastern Province...
More than a meal: Making African food the heart of our tourism story
Graphic
·
July 5, 2025
What is Ghana’s staple food? This is a question I find surprisingly difficult to answer every time I travel and someone asks me. It’s not because we don’t have delicious meals — we absolutely do. The problem is that I don’t think we can agree on...
British and New Zealand tourists killed in elephant attack
Daily News Tanzania
·
July 4, 2025
ZAMBIA: A British national and a New Zealander have died after an elephant attacked them during a walking safari in a national park in eastern Zambia, the southern African country’s police have said. The incident happened on Thursday inside South...
Africa's smallest mainland country that's so beautiful but ignored by tourists
Daily Express
·
July 5, 2025
Africa's smallest mainland country is one of the best to visit on the continent, according to tourists. There are more than 50 countries in Africa, and many of them have become popular with tourists over the last few decades. In the northern half...
Mini Zoo great opportunity for Trade Fair visitors to learn about nature – Ministry of Tourism
Zambia Daily Mail
·
MARGARET CHISANGA Lusaka THE Ministry of Tourism says the Munda Wanga Mini Zoo set up during the 59TH International Trade Fair in the Ndola Show Grounds provides a great opportunity for visitors to connect with wildlife in a safe and educational...
‘Thorough review’ underway after charging elephant in Zambia kills New Zealand tourist and British tourist
Seven News
·
July 5, 2025
A “thorough review” is underway after two female tourists on a walking safari in Zambia were killed by a charging elephant trying to protect her calf. Eastern Province Police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the victims — 68-year-old Easton...
'Thorough review' underway after NZ woman killed by elephant in Zambia
1News
·
A full investigation is underway to determine how two women were killed by an elephant in a national park, Zambia's Ministry of Tourism confirmed. Alison Jean-Taylor, 67, from New Zealand and Easton Janet Taylor, 68, from the UK were attacked by a...
U.K., N.Z. tourists killed by elephant in Zambia during walking safari
Global News
·
July 4, 2025
Two female tourists were killed by an elephant in Zambia on Thursday while on a walking safari in a national park, according to police. Eastern Province police Commissioner Robertson Mweemba said the victims — 68-year-old Easton Janet Taylor from...
British tourist and friend killed by charging elephant on safari in Zambia
LAD Bible
·
A British tourist and her friend from New Zealand have been killed on a walking safari in Zambia. The pair were attacked by a charging elephant at Big Lagoon Bush Camp in South Luangwa National Park, around 370 miles from the African country’s...