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Tanzania has taken a bold new
stride in its ambition to become East and Central Africa's leading
transport and trade powerhouse. On 20 July 2026, President
Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan laid the foundation stone for the
construction of the Tabora–Kigoma section of the country's
Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a… read more
Travel professionals designing
Southern African safari itineraries need to take note of an important
scheduling update from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier
Park. South African National Parks
(SANParks) has temporarily closed the popular
Kieliekrankie Wilderness Camp for its
annual mainte… read more
A refreshing new chapter is
opening in the way African and Indian Ocean tourism suppliers connect
with the world. Around Africa | The Impact
Imbizo is set to launch its first global virtual pop-up
activation from 24 August to 25 September
2026, offering buyers and tourism suppliers a flexible,
afford… read more
South
Africa's tourism industry is once again turning to one of its most
globally recognisable sons to rekindle international interest in the
country. The Tourism Business Council of South Africa
(TBCSA) and Tourism Marketing South Africa
(TOMSA) have officially launched the second phase of the
accla… read more
Nigeria's
aviation and cultural tourism sectors are set for an exciting
convergence as Overland Airways has been
named the Official Airline Carrier for the highly anticipated
2026 Itsekiri Global Homecoming. Scheduled
to take place from 16 to 22 August 2026,
the week-long celebration… read more
More
than five years after the collapse of Air Namibia, the Southern African
nation is preparing to reintroduce its own national carrier.
Namibia Air (Pty) Ltd has taken another
decisive step toward launching operations, submitting a fresh licence
application that offers the clearest picture yet of the routes th… read more
Travel professionals across
sub-Saharan Africa arranging journeys to one of the continent's most
iconic natural wonders should take note of an important on-the-ground
development. Access to the celebrated Victoria Falls
Rainforest on the Zimbabwean side has been temporarily
restricted following reports of an elephant m… read more
Morocco has once again
reaffirmed its position as one of Africa's fastest-growing aviation
markets, with its airports handling an impressive 18.83
million passengers during the first half of 2026, an 8.83
percent increase compared to the same period a year earlier. The latest
figures, released by the country's National… read more
Equatorial
Guinea's aviation sector finds itself under an unusually bright
spotlight in mid-2026, as questions of governance, financial
transparency, and institutional accountability move firmly to the
forefront of national debate. The recent appointment of
María del Pilar Avomo Nguema as Vice
Minister responsible fo… read more
A
bold new chapter in Central African aviation is being written as
MIG Congo Airlines officially opens its
US\$300 million Seed Funding Round,
signalling ambitious intentions to establish a world-class carrier
rooted in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(DRC). For sub-Saharan African … read more
Tanzania Breaks Ground on US\$2.74 Billion Tabora–Kigoma Railway Linking Great Lakes Trade Corridor
Kieliekrankie Wilderness Camp Closes for Maintenance: Key Update for Kgalagadi Safari Planners
Around Africa Impact Imbizo Launches Virtual Trade Platform Connecting African Suppliers to Global B
Trevor Noah Returns as Face of South Africa's Bold New Global Tourism Campaign in 2026
Overland Airways Named Official Carrier for 2026 Itsekiri Global Homecoming in August
Namibia Air Moves Closer to Take-Off with Bold Regional Route Plan for Late 2026 Launch
Victoria Falls Rainforest Temporarily Closed After Elephant Sighting in Popular Zimbabwe Park
Morocco's Airports Soar Past 18.8 Million Passengers in H1 2026, Signalling Continental Momentum
CEIBA Intercontinental at a Turning Point: Governance and Transparency Take Centre Stage
