Ghana has launched a new electronic visa regime aimed at modernising travel procedures, strengthening border security and promoting easier access to the country, in a move being described as a major step in its digital transformation agenda. Launching the new system in Accra on 25 May, President John Dramani Mahama confirmed that Ghana’s previous visa-on-arrival arrangement for African passport holders …

A three-day festival of culture, tourism, trade and diaspora engagement is set to transform a Munich venue into a gateway between Uganda and Germany this June — marking the most ambitious Ugandan public diplomacy event in Germany to date.From 26 to 28 June 2026, the Embassy of Uganda in Germany will host the first Uganda Cultural and Tourism Festival — …

South Africa’s film industry is set for a major international spotlight after the country was officially named the “Country in Focus” for the 2027 edition of the European Film Market (EFM) at the Berlin International Film Festival, widely known as the Berlinale. The announcement, made by the National Film and Video Foundation (NFVF) and the Berlinale organisers, means South African …