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With over 300 dive sites, some of which are recognised globally, dive tourism contributed more than 73 billion pesos (US$1.3 billion) to the Philippine economy in 2023, nearly twice the revenue the industry earned in 2022, the country's Department of Tourism said Friday. The Philippines as an archipelago, at the centre of the coral triangle, is home to biologically diverse marine and aquatic resources.

Diving tourism contributes 1.3 bln USD to Philippine economy in 2023

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly (C) witnesses the signing of an agreement between Egypt and the United Arab Emirates in New Administrative Capital, Egypt, on Feb. 23, 2024. Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) signed the deal on Friday to build a new city on Egypt's northern coast, with the aim of boosting tourism, investment and foreign currency reserves. (Str/Xinhua)

Egypt, UAE sign deal to develop new city on Egypt's northern coast

Saturday, February 24, 2024

Bond trading at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) has hit a record high, boosted by foreign investors seeking to cash in as yields on the securities rise.

Foreign investors push Kenya's bond market trading to historic high

Saturday, February 24, 2024

China's envoy to South Sudan, Amb Ma Qiang, speaks during the opening ceremony of the Teacher Training Programme under the China-Aided Phase II Technical Cooperation Project of Education in South Sudan on November 15, 2023. Net

South Sudan sends third batch of teachers to China for training

Saturday, February 24, 2024

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El Nino rains leave Kenya's arid areas grappling with diseases

Friday, February 23, 2024

Grace Muzila, permanent secretary of the Ministry of Environment and Tourism,

Botswana mulls plan to reduce human-wildlife conflict

Friday, February 23, 2024

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Four police officers arrested over human trafficking racket in Kenya

Thursday, February 22, 2024

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Tanzania's Zanzibar moves to boost tourism

Thursday, February 22, 2024

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Death toll from Lassa fever rises to 14 in southern Nigeria

Thursday, February 22, 2024

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa

South Africa sets May 29 as date for 2024 elections

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Sama Lukonde Kyenge.

DR Congo's prime minister resigns

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

A side view of a tinted car window. Photo Courtesy

Eastern DR Congo city bans vehicles with tinted glass amid security alerts

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

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Singapore records over 46,000 scam cases in 2023

Monday, February 19, 2024

Photo shows a view of the Saladin Citadel in Cairo, Egypt, on Oct. 14, 2021. The Saladin Citadel, built by Saladin (1138-1193) in the 12th century, is an attraction for tourists in Cairo. (Xinhua/Sui Xiankai)

Historical towers in Egypt's Saladin Citadel open to visitors after restoration

Monday, February 19, 2024

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African leaders unveil statue of late Tanzanian president Mwalimu Julius Nyerere at AU

Monday, February 19, 2024

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed delivers a speech during the 37th Ordinary Session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of the Heads of State and Government, held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, Feb. 17, 2024.

Ethiopian PM urges international financial reform for developing countries

Sunday, February 18, 2024

This photo taken on Feb. 17, 2024 shows an exterior view of the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The 37th Ordinary Session of the AU Assembly of the Heads of State and Government opened on Saturday at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

Roundup: 37th AU summit begins in Addis Ababa with focus on education, development

Sunday, February 18, 2024

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President of Mauritania takes over rotating chair of AU

Sunday, February 18, 2024