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Uganda's
aviation market is attracting unprecedented interest from new
operators as the country's civil aviation regulator
confirms it has received licence applications from nine airlines seeking
to launch services in the East African nation. Three of these
applicants are targeting international routes, signalling ambi… read more
Air
Congo has taken delivery of its second brand-new ATR 72-600 turboprop
aircraft, marking another significant milestone in the
rapid expansion of the Democratic Republic of Congo's emerging national
carrier. The delivery ceremony, held at N'Djili International Airport in
Kinshasa on 30 April 2026, brings the airline'… read more
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African National Parks has confirmed that controlled management burns
are now underway across sections of the iconic Kruger
National Park as rangers prepare for the 2026 winter fire season. The
annual burning programme, which typically runs from June through
October, will be more extensive this year following sig… read more
Nigeria's
Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development has issued a compelling
call for African governments to prioritise air
connectivity as a fundamental requirement for economic
integration across the continent. Speaking at the annual lecture series
of the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in Abuja, M… read more
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Africa's Mother City has once again captured international
attention, earning recognition as the fifth best city in
the world for culture and arts according to a prestigious global survey.
The accolade positions Cape Town alongside some of the planet's most
celebrated creative capitals and reinforces its growing … read more
Travellers
planning overland rail journeys between Tanzania and Zambia must adjust
their itineraries following confirmation that the
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority will temporarily suspend its popular
Mukuba Cross-Border Train Services. The suspension runs from 26 May to 1
June 2026, allowing the railway operator to… read more
Tanzania
is positioning one of its leading specialist hospitals as a medical
tourism destination, with ambitious plans to establish a
dedicated medical tourism village at the University of Dodoma. Benjamin
Mkapa Hospital has unveiled a ten-year strategy aimed at attracting
patients from across East and Central Africa s… read more
Angola
has arrived on the global business events stage with its
inaugural participation at IMEX Frankfurt, presenting an ambitious
strategy to position the southern African nation as a compelling
destination for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions. The
country's delegation, led by Minister of Tourism Márc… read more
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Africa has secured a prominent position in one of the cruise industry's
most ambitious itineraries as Holland America Line opens
bookings for its 2028 Grand Voyages programme. The 129-day
circumnavigation aboard Volendam will include an extended port call in
Cape Town along with optional overland safari experienc… read more
The
third edition of the Seychelles Nature
Trail has concluded successfully on Mahé Island, drawing
athletes from across the globe and reinforcing the archipelago's growing
reputation as a destination where adventure tourism and natural beauty
converge. The event, which took place on 16 May 2026, welcomed
151… read more
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Nine Airlines Seek Operating Licences in Uganda as Competition Heats Up
Air Congo Expands Fleet to Five Aircraft With Second ATR 72-600 Delivery
Kruger National Park Launches Controlled Burns Following Exceptional Summer Rainfall
Cape Town Secures Fifth Place Among World's Leading Cultural Destinations in 2026
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Halts Passenger Services for Essential Maintenance
Tanzania's Benjamin Mkapa Hospital Plans Medical Tourism Village in Dodoma
Angola Makes Historic IMEX Frankfurt Debut With Bold Business Events Strategy
Holland America Line Features Cape Town and Safari Extensions in 2028 Global Voyage
Seychelles Nature Trail Strengthens Indian Ocean's Sport Tourism Appeal
