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East Africa plans a shared visa for AFCON 2027. Why is Tanzania excluded from the existing tourist visa, and could a permanent regional visa follow?
News Uganda » Eastern Region » Tourism: Uganda Declares Itself Ebola-Free: Can Tourism Recover While Ebola Persists Next Door?
Uganda has officially declared itself Ebola-free after meeting international health criteria. But will science alone convince governments to lift travel advisories and tourists to return? As ...
News Uganda » Eastern Region » Tourism: Kenya, Uganda strengthen tourism ties and regional mobility ahead of October 2026 summit
Uganda and Kenya are preparing for the 5th Uganda–Kenya Coast Tourism and Innovation Summit set for October 26–27, 2026 The summit will convene at Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa in Mombasa, ...
News Uganda » Eastern Region » Tourism: After winning AFCON 2027 hosting bid, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania push for common visa to boost regional tourism
East Africa’s three 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) hosts are exploring a common visa framework to make it easier for football fans to move between their countries, as they seek to turn the ...
News Uganda » Eastern Region » Tourism: EAC Adopts 10-Year Tourism Strategy Ahead of AFCON 2027
Chaired by Uganda's Minister of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities, Col. Tom Butime, the meeting identified five priorities for accelerating tourism development: strengthening conservation across ...