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Morocco’s Industrial Producer Prices Edge Down in September
Rabat – Morocco’s industrial prices experienced a slight decline in September 2025, reflecting the mixed performance of key manufacturing sectors. According to data from the High Commission for Planning (HCP), the producer price index for...
Nike Okundaye Congratulates Blogger for Winning Letsgo Nigeria Tourism Award
Nigeria’s textile queen and founder of Nike Art Galleries, Chief Mrs. Nike Okundaye has lauded the travel content creator Ally Dosumu, 32, for advancing Nigeria tourism. Dosumu known as @hallydoss on instagram won Letsgo Nigeria Tourism...
This Quaint New England Town Just Got a Beautiful Hotel With Christian Siriano-designed Suites and a Scene-stealing Restaurant
Delamar Westport Delamar Westport's luxe Siriano Presidential Suite offers all the residential comforts to feel right at home, including a fully stocked kitchen, washer and dryer, walk-in closets, and soaking tubs. This pet-friendly hotel spoils...
I've Taken International Day Trips to Kenya, Italy, Ecuador, and Beyond—Here’s What I Pack to Pull It Off
For many people, a bucket-list trip to Egypt, Greece, or Iceland would require months, maybe even years, of diligent planning, prepping, and budgeting. But for solo travel enthusiast Kevin Droniak, it’s all in a day’s work—literally. The New York...
Mozambique Conflict Monitor (13 - 26 October 2025)
By the Numbers Data highlights in Cabo Delgado province (13 - 26 October 2025) At least 12 political violence events (2,236 in total since 1 October 2017) At least 22 total reported fatalities from political violence (6,296 since 1 October 2017)...
The Ethiopian-Israeli restaurants that surprised us
A decade ago, when model and aspiring lawyer Fanta Prada opened the Ethiopian restaurant Balinjera in Tel Aviv’s Yemenite Quarter (4 Malan Street), eyebrows were raised. “For years I was focused on personal success,” Fanta says. “Then I felt the...
Bush, big five and braai: my solo adventure through South Africa
The sun is beaming as we pull through the gates of Kruger National Park and start to chant what will soon become the mantra of this five-day group safari. “Thank you, bush!” we cheer — as encouraged by Kirsti November, our 31-year-old tour guide —...
The quiet luxury of Keurbooms, South Africa’s chic coastal retreat
While Europe cools, South Africa’s Garden Route is warming up. The resort town of Keurboomstrand pairs barefoot charm with elegant polish, whitewashed villas, wine you’ll want to ship home and endless Indian Ocean horizons. As the northern...
Easing inflation, demand surge spark Nigeria’s FMCG industry’s recovery
Grows by 12%, as hardship halves Nigeria’s Fast Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) industry is witnessing a rebound in activities supported by a resurgent economy, easing inflation and pricing strategies, Business Hallmark findings have revealed. The...
The Historic Gadsby’s Tavern Restaurant
By the Gastronomes For those of us who live in Alexandria and particularly Old Town, we are aware of all of the beauty and history that surrounds us. However, sometimes we just don’t take advantage of some of those historical places that also...
New Korean Street Food Restaurant Opens in Holland
There's a new addition to West Michigan's dining scene! A joint serving up Korean corn dogs, ramen, tornado potato skewers, spicy rice cakes, and more is now open in Holland. K-Pocha’s Journey from Grand Rapids to Holland Korean street food fans...
‘We build, we fight’: Page Co. Navy veteran, JMU student reflects on over 20 years of service
PAGE COUNTY, Va. (WHSV) - For Jeremy Gray, service runs deep in his family. “I come from a long history of family serving in the military,” Gray said. “We have over 130 years of service in the field throughout my whole family. [It] goes all the...
Tanzanian celebrities Billnas, Shilole, Sharobaro's businesses destroyed after angry youth went on election day rampage
Some celebrities including Billnas (L( Shilole (C) and Sharobaro wa Instagram (R) have had their businesses broken to and destroyed (photo courtesy) Several Tanzanian celebrities have found themselves in the crossfire as violent protests continue...
Lehigh Valley Vegan Chef Challenge awards local restaurateurs for thinking outside the box
BETHLEHEM, Pa. — Tina Simba Ojiem, chef and owner of Da Judah's Kitchen, said she didn't have to work hard to come up with vegan options — they're already central to her menu. On Tuesday, Simba's savory African-inspired dishes won first place and...
Your 2025 Ultimate Holiday Guide: Cocktails, Cookies & Community Spirit
Your ultimate guide to celebrating the season—one cocktail, cookie and cause at a time photography by katharine calderwood RECIPE FOR FUN Build, bake and decorate your way to holiday magic the whole family can share Pitched Perfect set of Festive...
In A.I. We Trust: How Artificial Intelligence is changing the way we plan, book, and experience travel
According to qualitative research conducted by the Analytics and Insights unit within South African Tourism in July 2025 across the US, China, India, Kenya, and the UK, AI is rapidly becoming a trusted travel companion in key international...
Kenya Airways Operates Africa’s First Intra-African SAF Flight to Cape Town
Nairobi to Cape Town route achieves 50% sustainable aviation fuel equivalent operation Kenya Airways has completed Africa’s first intra-African flight using 50% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) attributes on its Nairobi to Cape Town route, marking...
Nigerian Breweries grows turnover
Nigerian Breweries has seen its turnover lift by 48% in the third quarter coinciding with the business’s expanded consumer sales activities. The figures, which were for the nine-month period ended 30 September, showed that the Heineken-owned...
Mexico’s middle class: Who are they and what do their lives look like?
Trappings of middle-class life are in plain view in various neighborhoods in Mexico City. Ubiquitous Starbucks cafes — where the coffee and frappuccinos certainly aren’t cheap — are usually busy. Many parents drop their kids off at private schools...
SAPS confirms extradition of AKA murder suspects from Eswatini
The South African Police Service (SAPS) confirmed it has received a surrender order from the Eswatini government for Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande the brothers accused of murdering rapper Kiernan “AKA” Forbes and his friend Tebello “Tibz”...