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Nigeria's
Ekiti State is making a determined push to transform tourism into a
genuine engine of economic growth, inviting private sector investment
while reporting impressive visitor numbers at its flagship attraction.
Speaking at the 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market in
Lagos, the Director General of the Ekiti State … read more
Africa's
aviation connectivity is set for another meaningful boost as
Ethiopian Airlines prepares to resume
non-stop flights between Addis Ababa Bole International
Airport (ADD) and King Shaka International
Airport in Durban (DUR). The service returns on
11 December 2026… read more
Mozambique has taken a structural step that could reshape air access to one of southern Africa's most underserved coastlines. Three state-owned companies holding stakes in the national carrier, now trading as Air Mozambique, have formed a dedicated vehicle whose single purpose is to buy aircraft. The new entity is called … read more
Angola built an airport designed to compete with the continent's biggest gateways. Nearly three years after completion, it is still waiting for the passengers. The Dr António Agostinho Neto International Airport, constructed at a cost exceeding 3.8 billion US dollars, remains one of Africa's most striking exampl… read more
For frequent flyers based in Lagos, Abuja or Port Harcourt, the most frustrating part of international travel is rarely the flight itself. It is the paperwork that comes before it. Every trip means another application form, another set of bank statements, another appointment queue and another non-refundable fee. This is why long-validity visas d… read more
Uganda chose eastern Uganda over the familiar safari heartland to mark World Tourism Day this year, and the decision said as much as any speech. In Mbale, the celebrations were built around doing rather than talking: a heritage hotel reopened, a mountain walked, coffee tasted and a cultural season placed firmly on the commercial… read more
Johannesburg becomes the focal point of African tourism finance this week as the country's second Tourism Infrastructure Investment Summit opens its doors. Hosted by Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille at the Four Seasons Westcliff, the invitation-only gathering brings together global investors, policymakers, financiers and indus… read more
Kenya is about to gain access to one of the most talked-about cabin products in commercial aviation. From 25 October 2026, Emirates will deploy its Airbus A350 on flights EK717 and EK718 between Dubai and Nairobi, giving travellers on this heavily used corridor their first taste of the carrier's newest generation cabin experienc… read more
Namibia has placed a clear number on its tourism ambition, and it is a bold one. The country wants to lift international arrivals from 863 872 recorded in 2023 to 1.8 million by 2030, effectively doubling foreign visitor traffic within a single development cycle. For operators and consultants across the continent, this is a sign… read more
Western Uganda has quietly crossed an important threshold. On 27 September 2026, Kabalega International Airport in Hoima received its first passenger aircraft, turning years of construction drawings and progress reports into something tangible on the tarmac. The arrival was small in scale but significant in meaning, and the Afri… read more
Ekiti Opens Doors to Tourism Investors as Ikogosi Warm Springs Draws 43,000 Visitors
Ethiopian Airlines Brings Daily Non-Stop Service Back to Durban from December 2026
Maputo launches Fly Moz to buy aircraft, unlocking new capacity for Air Mozambique routes
Luanda's \$3.8bn airport runs at 5% capacity as carriers exit, reshaping Southern Africa hub race
Ten-year visas within reach: five destinations reshaping repeat travel sales for Nigerians
Mbale unveils Uganda's Elgon circuit: heritage hotel, coffee farms and Imbalu as sellable product
R3,5 billion on the table: Johannesburg summit unveils 15 tourism projects for investors
Emirates brings A350 and first Premium Economy cabin to Nairobi route from 25 October
Namibia sets sights on 1.8 million visitors by 2030, with AI and digital tools leading the push
Hoima opens the skies: Kabalega Airport welcomes first flights as western Uganda prepares for AFCON
