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a significant development for African aviation diplomacy,
Egypt has officially written off a US\$3 million debt owed
by Sudan Airways, the national flag carrier of Sudan.
The debt cancellation forms part of broader discussions between Cairo
and Khartoum aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation in the aviation
and … read more
For sub-Saharan Africa's travel
trade, few destinations rival the enduring appeal of
Kruger National Park — and August stands
out as one of the finest months to send clients into the heart of this
iconic wilderness. As the dry winter season gradually transitions
towards spring, the bush remains parched, wildlife congre… read more
In
a landmark achievement for West African tourism, Ghana
has secured the rights to host the 70th session of the UN Tourism
Commission for Africa (CAF) in 2027, following a
persuasive bid presentation delivered at the recently concluded 69th
session of the Commission held in Victoria, Seychelles. The decision
positio… read more
Anyone
planning to send clients to explore the breathtaking landscapes of
Mpumalanga over the coming year should take
note of a wave of improvements now taking shape across the province's
most celebrated nature reserves and tourist attractions. From upgraded
water systems at the iconic Blyde River Canyon to fresh wild … read more
.....has officially taken to the skies, opening a
fresh chapter in East Africa's aviation story and setting the stage for a
significant surge in Russian visitor arrivals across Tanzania and
Zanzibar. The route, unveiled through President Samia Suluhu Hassan's
diplomatic outreach to Moscow, is being celebrated across the region as a
lan… read more
Kenya's aviation landscape continues to evolve as
Sabar Airlines, a newly launched carrier based in
Nairobi, has officially welcomed a Bombardier CRJ-200
regional jet into its fleet. The delivery marks a defining moment for
the young operator, which has been steadily building its presence on the
East African skies sinc… read more
Fastjet Group, the pan-African aviation brand best known for
its low-cost operations across eastern and southern Africa, is
exploring a strategic push into West
Africa. According to Julian Edmunds, the group's director
of strategy and development, the company is considering leveraging the
air operator certificates (AOC… read more
Air Mauritius is once again in the spotlight after the national
carrier's board of directors took the dramatic step of
suspending seven senior managers, including Chief
Commercial Officer Laurent Recoura, on Thursday, 2 July
2026. The decision follows the release of a forensic audit conducted by
the internationally res… read more
....charged to
international passengers at Freetown International Airport in Lungi.
The suspension, which took effect on Monday, 6 July 2026, was announced
through a ministerial directive from the Ministry of Internal Affairs
and forms part of an ongoing review of the contractual agreement between
the government and Securiport Limited,… read more
Central African aviation is
once again in the spotlight, this time in Gabon, where national carrier
Fly Gabon is navigating a challenging
period after three of its ATR72-600
turboprops were unexpectedly grounded. The situation has significantly
reduced the airline's operational fleet and forced managem… read more
Egypt cancels US\$3 million Sudan Airways debt in bold aviation cooperation move
Why August delivers world-class safari experiences in South Africa's Kruger National Park
Ghana to host historic 70th UN Tourism Commission for Africa in 2027 Independence year
Mpumalanga unveils major upgrades across its top nature reserves for 2026/2027
Air Tanzania's new Dar es Salaam–Moscow direct service
Newly launched carrier Sabar Airlines based in Nairobi
FastJet goes West Africa
Air Mauritius Fleet Management Forensic Report
Sierra Leone has temporarily halted the collection of its US\$25 airport security levy
Fly Gabon Activates Crisis Plan After Three ATR72-600s Grounded
