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The
United States Embassy in Abuja has cancelled all visa
appointments, directing applicants to monitor their
emails for rescheduled dates in a development that carries significant
implications for travel professionals managing client bookings to
American destinations. The announcement arrived on Thursday following
a… read more
A
landmark gathering of senior government officials has set the stage for
one of the most ambitious infrastructure developments in recent African
history. The transport ministers from Tanzania, Burundi,
and the Democratic Republic of the Congo recently
convened in Kinshasa to advance plans for a modern electric standar… read more
United
Nigeria Airlines has achieved a significant milestone in
its growth journey by gaining admission to the International Air
Transport Association's Multilateral Interline Traffic Agreement,
commonly known as MITA. This development positions the Nigerian carrier
to forge operational partnerships with hundreds of ai… read more
A
previously inaccessible stretch of South African coastline is preparing
to welcome visitors following a substantial infrastructure investment
that promises to reshape tourism along KwaZulu-Natal's North Coast.
Tinley North Beach, situated in the
tranquil seaside settlement of Tinley Manor, will formally open to the
… read more
South
African Airways (SAA) has entered a new chapter in its
corporate leadership following the announcement that Group
Chief Executive Officer Professor John Lamola will
vacate his position at the end of April 2026. The departure marks the
close of a transformative era for the national carrier, which … read more
Madagascar
Airlines has entered into a strategic codeshare
partnership with Ewa Air, the Mayotte-based
carrier, in a move that significantly enhances travel options across
the Indian Ocean region. This collaboration marks an important milestone
for both airlines as they work to improve regional connect… read more
Libya's
Medsky Airways has taken another significant step in its
growth strategy by incorporating an Embraer E195 regional
jet into its fleet. The aircraft has been secured
through an ACMI wet lease arrangement with Marathon
Airlines S.A., a Greek carrier, marking a notable move
that… read more
Mozambique's
aviation landscape has welcomed an exciting new player
with the official debut of Air Gorongosa. This newly launched carrier
positions itself as a transformative force in the country's transport
industry, aiming to bridge communities, unlock tourism potential, and
strengthen confidence in Mozambique as a p… read more
The
West African nation of Guinea is charting a new course to
revive its dormant national carrier, opting for a
strategic model that separates state ownership from day-to-day
operational management. This pragmatic approach signals a departure from
previous attempts to resurrect Air Guinée, which ceased operations more
… read more
The
Senegalese national carrier has officially parted ways
with the last of its two Airbus A330neo aircraft, marking
a significant turning point for an airline that once harboured
ambitious expansion plans across the African continent and beyond. The
wide-body jet has been permanently removed from the national aviation… read more
US Embassy Suspends Abuja Visa Services Amid Nigeria Security Concerns
Historic Electric Railway Project Promises to Reshape East-Central African Trade
Nigerian Carrier Joins IATA Interline Network, Opening Doors to Global Partnerships
KwaZulu-Natal Unveils Tinley North Beach After R6 Million Coastal Transformation
South African Airways CEO Lamola Resigns, Leaving Legacy of Renewal
Madagascar Airlines and Ewa Air Join Forces to Strengthen Indian Ocean Air Links
Medsky Airways Expands Fleet with Embraer E195 to Bolster European Connectivity
Air Gorongosa Takes Flight: A Fresh Era for Mozambique's Aviation Sector
Guinea Embraces Private Expertise to Resurrect Air Guinée After Decades of Silence
Air Sénégal Surrenders Final A330neo as National Carrier Faces Uncertain Future
