Researchers from the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies (BCSS) Ocean Observatory have documented submerged "peat reefs" in the shallow waters of Mozambique's Bazaruto Archipelago, finding that ancient coastal forests - now lying beneath the sea - support marine biodiversity comparable to coral reefs.

The East African Community has adopted a 10-year tourism marketing strategy, running from 2027 to 2036, to position the region as a single unified destination for international travellers.

North Africa is gaining momentum as a key growth destination for 2027, with major UK operators signalling a shift in capacity away from an oversupplied Spain.

The European Union has announced €50 million (approximately Shs 231 billion) in new funding for conservation and tourism in Uganda, unveiled by EU Ambassador Jan Sadek during the Uganda - EU Partnership Dialogue in Kampala on 14 October 2026.

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has unveiled 14 new experiences under its Magical Kenya Signature Experiences (MKSE) collection, bringing the total to 75 curated entries for the 2026 to 2028 cycle.

Scientists at the Bazaruto Center for Scientific Studies - Africa's only ocean observatory, located on Benguerra Island in the Bazaruto Archipelago - are reporting a sharp increase in sightings of orcas, whale sharks, leatherback turtles, hammerhead sharks, and previously unrecorded dolphin species off the Mozambique coast.