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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 Advances Global Action, with Strong Implications for Africa

Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 reinforces Africa’s importance in global sustainability action and clean energy growth.

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State-Owned Hilton Addis Doubles Revenue to $3.25 Million; Declares Record 317 Million Birr Dividend

Jan 07, 2026
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Tourism Revenue in Addis Ababa Climbs as Visitor Numbers Surge

Dec 12, 2025
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The Haile Grand Addis Ababa continues to redefine five-star hospitality in the capital.

Nov 18, 2025
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Emirates Holidays Re-Enters Ethiopian Market Amid Growing Travel Demand

Jul 17, 2025
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Trilateral MOU signed to boost stopover tourism in Ethiopia

Mar 06, 2025
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Restoration of Fasiledus Palace: A Jewel of Ethiopian Heritage

Jan 16, 2025
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Kuriftu Resort & Spa African Village Celebrates Grand Opening

Jan 03, 2025
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Ethiopia's Tourism Renaissance: Transformative Destination Development Projects

Nov 23, 2024
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Historic Africa Hall reopens after massive renovation

Oct 30, 2024
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Record UAE Tourism Delivers $70bn to Economy in 2025"

Jan 02, 2026
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Global Travel Trends Shift: Flight Disruptions & Loyalty Programs Reshape Tourism

Nov 20, 2025
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UN Tourism Appoints TikTok Star Khaby Lame as Global Ambassador

Nov 18, 2025
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Oman Opens Doors to Tourists with 10-Day Visa-Free Entry for 103 Countries

Oct 10, 2025
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Amsterdam Residents Take City to Court Over Mass Tourism Surge

Sep 25, 2025
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Youth Diplomats Tackle the Ethics of Brain Tech at Global UNESCO Simulation

Jul 26, 2025
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Emirates and Uber Partner to Deliver Seamless, Rewarding Travel Experiences

Jun 21, 2025
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Japan tourism: Record 33 million foreign visitors welcomed in first 11 months of 2024

Jun 21, 2025
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UN Tourism Names Dr. Larry Dwyer as Winner of 2025 Ulysses Prize

May 17, 2025
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UN Tourism in Morocco: Driving Investments and Celebrating Innovation in Africa’s Most-Visited Destination

Jan 31, 2025
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UNESCO has mapped 4,500 species thanks to its pioneering eDNA programme

Dec 13, 2024
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UNESCO Inscribes 63 New Cultural Elements to Intangible Heritage Lists

Dec 10, 2024
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UN Tourism and China strengthen ties

Dec 07, 2024
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Bangkok crowned world’s top tourism city in 2024

Dec 06, 2024
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UN Tourism Welcomes New Affiliate Members

Nov 20, 2024
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Exclusive Interviews

“The future of digital payments is not just about accounts, it’s about usage, trust, and leaving no one behind.”

Oswell T. Kahonde / Head of Africa for the Better Than Cash Alliance (BTCA)

In this exclusive interview, Oswell T. Kahonde explains how Ethiopia’s new digital payments strategy and the EthioPay IPS mark a shift from counting accounts to driving real usage. He highlights the need for trust, inclusion, interoperability, and stronger cross-border alignment to unlock Africa’s digital economy.

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Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 Advances Global Action, with Strong Implications for Africa

Jan 13, 2026
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New Report finds 6,000 African primates traded internationally

Jan 10, 2026
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Entries Open for the 2026 WTM Responsible Tourism Awards

Jan 10, 2026
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The High-Tech Frontline: How an Innovation Arms Race is Transforming Wildlife Protection

Dec 28, 2025
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AWF Launches Elite Geospatial Fellowship to Tackle Africa’s Biodiversity Crisis

Dec 19, 2025
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Nations Confront a Planet in Crisis at Nairobi Summit

Dec 08, 2025
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Ethiopia’s Kumara Wakjira Wins 2025 Prince William Award for Conservation in Africa

Nov 28, 2025
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Ethiopia Secures Historic Win to Host COP32 in 2027

Nov 17, 2025
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Bale Mountains Rising: Ethiopia’s Green Frontier in Sustainable Tourism

Oct 18, 2025
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Ethiopia’s iconic Walia ibex faces extinction once again

Oct 18, 2025
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Jane Goodall: A Legacy Rooted in Africa’s Forests and the Hearts of Its People

Oct 01, 2025
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World Rhino Day 2023: New numbers and challenges

Sep 22, 2025
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Ethiopia Eyes Second Chance at Global Biodiversity Funding

Jul 18, 2025
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MultiChoice Africa Champions Climate Action with Bold Sustainability Agenda

Jul 15, 2025
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Ethiopia Equips Park Rangers with Advanced Wildlife Monitoring Technology

Jul 06, 2025
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East African Nations Unite to Protect Grey Crowned Crane from Extinction

Jun 28, 2025
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Cameroon’s Kordofan Giraffes Face Extinction Threat, But Conservation Brings Hope

Jun 20, 2025
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UNESCO-Listed Konso Plateau Villages at Risk of Losing Cultural Heritage

May 24, 2025
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Lost’ Flat Gecko Rediscovered After 34 Years in South Africa

May 17, 2025
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Dodai's Green Initiative: Pioneering E-Bike Adoption in Addis Ababa

Feb 15, 2025
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Ethiopia’s African Bamboo: Revolutionizing Sustainable Construction with Nature’s Strongest Grass

Dec 19, 2024
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More Than 50 Countries Sign UN Sustainable Tourism Declaration

Nov 20, 2024
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