Luanda Tourism & Culture: Foreign tourists on Rovos Rail praised Huambo’s historical sites, from Dr. António Agostinho Neto Square to the Cathedral and Cultural Center, as Angola pushes the Lobito Corridor as a tourism draw. Adventure Tourism: About 50 climbers kicked off the 3rd International Climbing Festival in Humpata (Huíla), mixing training, camping, hikes to waterfalls, highlining, and rescue drills through Aug. 3. Blue Economy Push: Angola’s Vice-President Esperança da Costa used the African Blue Economy Week in Luanda to stress coastal development, jobs, food security, and the country’s Sea Strategy and marine spatial planning. FAO Diplomacy: Burundi’s AU chair backed Angola’s bid to lead the UN Food and Agriculture Organization, after President João Lourenço’s message delivered via Foreign Minister Téte António. Ebola Alert: WHO and Africa CDC flagged mounting Ebola response strain in the DRC, citing difficulties tracking cases and lab testing kit shortages. Travel Policy Watch: The US announced a shift to regional visa processing hubs across Africa starting Aug. 1, including Luanda. Sports Tourism Angle: Malawi’s Flames begin AFCON qualifiers with a home match vs South Sudan, then travel to Luanda to face Angola. Blue Economy Investment: Angola’s fisheries minister said projects in artisanal fishing and aquaculture are expanding, highlighting the $143m Kalunga initiative. Visa Friction for Travelers: A travel-focused piece argues African borders still block movement for many Africans, even high-profile investors, underscoring the need for smoother travel rules.**