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The
Parliament of Zimbabwe will stage a charity half-marathon on 24 May
2026, inviting runners and families to experience the
country's impressive new legislative building while supporting community
projects. The event adds another dimension to Zimbabwe's growing
calendar of running events and presents opportunities fo… read more
Air
Transat has postponed the launch of what would have been the first
nonstop air link between Canada and Ghana, delaying a
route that had generated considerable anticipation among diaspora
communities and travel professionals on both sides of the Atlantic. The
Canadian leisure carrier confirmed that operational and c… read more
ASKY
Airlines is positioning itself to become the dominant force in African
connectivity, with ambitious plans that include fleet
expansion, new intercontinental routes, and a long-term vision of
widebody operations linking the continent directly to European capitals.
The Lomé-based carrier is charting a disciplined gr… read more
Dakota
Aviation has bolstered its operational capacity with the
delivery of a third EMB-120 turboprop
aircraft, signalling continued investment in domestic air
connectivity across the Democratic Republic of
Congo. For travel professionals operating in Central
Africa, this fleet expan… read more
The
Kenyan government has introduced a bold
pricing strategy designed to transform how cruise passengers experience
the country, offering a 30% group discount
for visitors who extend their coastal stopover into the nation's
celebrated wildlife reserves. This initiative represents a significant
opport… read more
The
Western Cape province in South Africa has
achieved a remarkable conservation breakthrough, expanding its network
of protected areas by more than 81,700
hectares within a single year. This development
represents a significant opportunity for African tourism professionals
seeking to position their … read more
Air
Sénégal S.A has confirmed plans to reinstate flights to Freetown,
Sierra Leone, as part of a broader network enhancement
strategy set to take effect from July 2026. The Senegalese national
carrier's return to the Sierra Leonean capital comes after a period of
service suspension and represents a significant boost fo… read more
Amazone
Airlines has officially commenced commercial operations,
signalling a historic milestone for the Republic of Benin and the
broader West African aviation landscape. The carrier's inaugural flight
connected the economic capital Cotonou with the northern
city of Parakou on 23 March 2026, effective… read more
Kenya
Airways has experienced an extraordinary surge in passenger
demand, with seat occupancy climbing to 99 percent on
certain routes as international travellers increasingly choose the
Nairobi-based carrier to avoid conflict-affected transit hubs in the
Middle East.
This remarkable spike has prompted the national a… read more
The
island nation of Seychelles has strengthened its
international accessibility through newly launched air
services connecting the Indian Ocean archipelago directly with major
European gateways. These developments carry significant implications for
African travel professionals seeking to package premium island
exper… read more
Zimbabwe Parliament to Host Charity Half-Marathon at New Legislative Complex
Air Transat Delays Historic Toronto-Accra Nonstop as Ghana Route Plans Stall
ASKY Airlines Plots Ambitious Expansion with Widebody Dreams and European Routes
Dakota Aviation Strengthens DRC Operations With Third Turboprop Aircraft
Kenya Launches 30% Discount to Convert Cruise Passengers Into Safari Visitors
Western Cape Expands Protected Wilderness by 81,700 Hectares in Major Conservation Win
Air Sénégal Resumes Freetown Services as West African Expansion Gains Momentum
Amazone Airlines Takes Flight: Benin's Aviation Sector Enters a New Era
Kenya Airways Approaches Full Capacity as Passengers Avoid Middle East Routes
Air Seychelles Returns to Europe with Direct Paris and Rome Connections
