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SPECIAL REPORT: CROWNING EAST AFRICA — How the Inaugural Miss Tourism East Africa Pageant Is Reimagining Regional Unity Through Beauty, Culture and Tourism

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June 29, 2026

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KAMPALA, UGANDA — There is an African proverb that says, “When neighbours celebrate together, prosperity crosses every border.” Few events embody that wisdom more vividly than the inaugural Miss Tourism East Africa pageant, a landmark initiative seeking to unite the region through culture, tourism, and shared identity rather than politics alone. For the first time [] The post SPECIAL REPORT: CROWNING EAST AFRICA — How the Inaugural Miss Tourism East Africa Pageant Is Reimagining Regional Unity Through Beauty, Culture and Tourism appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

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AllAfrica

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· Jun 29, 2026

South Africa: Cape Town Crowned World's Most Beautiful City - South African News Briefs - June 29, 2026

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The Eastern Herald

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· Jun 23, 2026

Within a Year of Launching in the UK with Space NK, Kay Beauty Wins a Prestigious Honour at the CEW UK Beauty Awards 2026

India, June 23 2026: Kay Beauty, the beauty brand co-founded by Actor and Global Icon Katrina Kaif and Nykaa, India’s leading beauty and lifestyle company, has been recognized with a prestigious honour at the CEW (Cosmetic Executive Women) UK Beauty Awards 2026. The recognition marks a significant milestone in Katrina Kaif’s core vision of building a globally relevant beauty brand rooted in inclusivity and a deep understanding of diverse beauty needs across the South Asian community. The brand was awarded ‘Best New Brand’ in the Consumer Choice Awards category, held in partnership with Superdrug. CEW is a professional organization that promotes the

South Africa Today

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· Jun 29, 2026

L’Oréal South Africa Leads the Future of Beauty Marketing With Groundbreaking Roblox Expansion Across Maybelline, Garnier, and CeraVe

L’Oréal South Africa is redefining beauty engagement through a major expansion into gaming and immersive digital experiences, becoming one of the first beauty groups in the region to activate multiple leading brands simultaneously within Roblox. Bringing together Maybelline New York, Garnier, and CeraVe under one unified innovation strategy, L’Oréal South Africa is launching interactive experiences designed []

The Namibian

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· Jun 29, 2026

New mural calls for liberty for all

As lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex and others (LGBTQI+) Pride Month draws to a close, a new mural takes pride of place on Nelson Mandela Avenue. The mural references the Namibian national anthem and calls on society to “hold high the banner of liberty” inclusive of all Namibians. Presented by Sister Namibia and ENK [] The post New mural calls for liberty for all appeared first on The Namibian.

Fashion Bomb Daily

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· Jun 30, 2026

Africa Now Returns to Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann with a Showcase of Contemporary African Fashion: Open Now Until July 8th!

African fashion is once again taking center stage in Paris. Through July 8, Africa Now has returned to Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann for its second edition, transforming the iconic department store into a destination for contemporary African design. Located on the third floor beneath the landmark Coupole, the pop-up features a curated selection of ready-to-wear, [] The post Africa Now Returns to Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann with a Showcase of Contemporary African Fashion: Open Now Until July 8th! appeared first on Fashion Bomb Daily.

Voice of Nigeria

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· Jul 11, 2026

WOW Africa Honours Outstanding Women for Leadership Excellence

The Women of Worth (WOW) Africa Women’s Summit and Excellence Leadership Awards have honoured outstanding African women recognised for leadership, entrepreneurship, humanitarian service, public service and community development, including Nigeria’s Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Sulaiman-Ibrahim. The summit, held in Abuja, brought together women leaders, entrepreneurs, policymakers, development partners and professionals [] The post WOW Africa Honours Outstanding Women for Leadership Excellence appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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Related coverage for "SPECIAL REPORT: CROWNING EAST AFRICA — How the Inaugural Miss Tourism East Africa Pageant Is Reimagining Regional Unity Through Beauty, Culture and Tourism": AllAfrica — South Africa: Cape Town Crowned World's Most Beautiful City - South African News Briefs - June 29, 2026. The Eastern Herald — Within a Year of Launching in the UK with Space NK, Kay Beauty Wins a Prestigious Honour at the CEW UK Beauty Awards 2026. South Africa Today — L’Oréal South Africa Leads the Future of Beauty Marketing With Groundbreaking Roblox Expansion Across Maybelline, Garnier, and CeraVe. The Namibian — New mural calls for liberty for all. Fashion Bomb Daily — Africa Now Returns to Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann with a Showcase of Contemporary African Fashion: Open Now Until July 8th!. Voice of Nigeria — WOW Africa Honours Outstanding Women for Leadership Excellence