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Musanze
District authorities have announced an ambitious \$75 million
initiative to develop one of Rwanda's most historically
significant locations into a premier cultural tourism attraction. The
project centres on Buhanga kwa Gihanga, a sacred forest that served as
the coronation site for Rwandan monarchs throughout c… read more
Beyond
its dramatic mountain scenery and pastoral beauty,
Lesotho presents compelling opportunities
for heritage tourism that remain largely untapped by the broader African
travel market. The landlocked kingdom, entirely encircled by South
Africa, holds stories of nation-building, resistance, and cultural
resilience … read more
The
small kingdom of Eswatini is advancing
ambitious plans to establish itself as a critical connector within
Southern Africa's transport network, with developments that carry
significant implications for regional tourism and trade. Speaking at the
recent National Transport Conference
during a SADC M… read more
The
Nigerian government has unveiled an
ambitious roadmap designed to transform the nation into one of Africa's
most attractive destinations for aviation investment and
aircraft financing. During a high-profile gathering of
industry stakeholders in Lagos, senior officials outlined sweeping
changes in… read more
748
Air Services is preparing to resume scheduled domestic passenger
flights in May 2026, marking the Kenyan carrier's return
to commercial aviation after a three-year hiatus. The airline will
operate under its consumer-facing brand Fly748.com, re-entering a
domestic market that has witnessed significant competitive de… read more
The
West African archipelago of Cape Verde has
entered a new chapter in its domestic aviation history with the
official debut of CVsky, the country's
freshly established state-owned carrier dedicated exclusively to
inter-island flights. This milestone marks a strategic restructuring of
the nation's a… read more
The
global aviation industry is navigating a geopolitical
shock that, while more localised than the pandemic, is
sending ripple effects across international flight corridors with
significant implications for African travel markets. Aviation analyst
Ms. Sindy Foster, Managing Partner at
Avaero Capital… read more
After
years of stalled negotiations and bureaucratic hurdles,
Kenya's ambitious project to transform Malindi
International Airport into a fully-fledged international
gateway has regained significant momentum. Both the national government
and Kilifi County authorities have reaffirmed their commitment to this
long-awai… read more
Cruise
operator Viking has reached a significant
construction milestone for its growing Egypt programme with the float
out of two new Nile river vessels at the Massara shipyard
in Cairo. The ships, named Viking
Ptah and Viking Sekhmet,
have now touched water for the … read more
Namibia
has completed a comprehensive round of infrastructure improvements
across three flagship national parks, enhancing both visitor experiences
and conservation capacity in one of Africa's premier safari
destinations. The upgrades, valued at approximately N\$166 million, span
Etosha National Park, Hardap National P… read more
Rwanda Unveils \$75 Million Plan to Transform Ancient Coronation Site into Cultural Destination
Lesotho's Thaba Bosiu and Moshoeshoe Walk Offer Rich Heritage Tourism Appeal
Eswatini Positions Itself as Southern Africa's Strategic Transport and Transit Hub
Nigeria Positions Itself as Premier Aviation Investment Hub with Major Reforms
Kenyan Carrier 748 Air Services Set to Restart Passenger Operations in May
CVsky Officially Launches, Transforming Cape Verde Inter-Island Connectivity
Geopolitical Turbulence Reshapes Global Aviation as African Hubs Gain Ground
Kenya Revives Malindi Airport Upgrade to Welcome Wide-Body Jets and Direct European Flights
Viking Expands Nile Fleet with Two New Ships Set for Late 2026 Debut
Namibia Completes N\$166 Million Upgrade Across Three National Parks
