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Angola's
national carrier is preparing to restore an important regional air
corridor that will strengthen connections between two southern African
capitals. TAAG Angola Airlines plans to
relaunch direct services between Luanda and
Lusaka by the end of October this year, according to
confirmation from… read more
A
rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic
Republic of Congo has prompted neighbouring countries to
implement significant travel restrictions, creating immediate challenges
for tourism operators and travel businesses across East and Central
Africa. The World Health Organisation has elevated its risk assessment… read more
A
closely watched legal case in Nigeria has drawn renewed attention to
the management of distressed airline assets across the continent. The
fraud trial connected to the establishment of NG Eagle
Airlines from the remnants of collapsed carrier
Arik Air recently continued in Lagos, with
proceedings no… read more
A
significant chapter in East African aviation
infrastructure has unfolded with the completion of
extensive rehabilitation works at Nduli Airport in Tanzania's Iringa
Region. The upgraded facility, which received an investment exceeding
60 billion Tanzanian shillings, stands as a
testament to the nat… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector finds itself at a critical juncture as
soaring jet fuel prices continue eroding
airline profitability and threatening the accessibility of domestic air
travel. For travel professionals across Africa, developments in the
continent's largest economy carry significant implications for regional
… read more
Badr
Airlines has officially launched commercial flights connecting Port
Sudan to Asmara, marking a significant development for
regional aviation in the Horn of Africa. This new route represents one
of the few international air links into Eritrea, a nation that remains
among the most difficult to reach on the African c… read more
South
African National Parks has moved swiftly to reassure travellers and
tourism operators after an incident that has deeply unsettled the safari
industry across the continent. The organisation has announced a
comprehensive package of enhanced security and risk
mitigation measures following the tragic discovery of two… read more
South
Africa's travel and hospitality sector has reached a significant
milestone, emerging as one of the nation's most powerful engines for
economic development and employment
creation. According to the latest figures presented
during the national Budget Vote address in Cape Town, the industry now
directly employs cl… read more
Nigeria's
largest private carrier has made significant strides in its growth
strategy, announcing both a fleet expansion and the launch of an
ambitious new transcontinental service that directly connects West
Africa with the Caribbean. These developments carry meaningful
implications for travel professionals across sub-Saharan … read more
Ghana
has taken a bold step toward continental integration and modernised
travel facilitation with the official launch of its
electronic visa platform and the immediate
elimination of visa fees for all African passport holders. For travel
professionals across sub-Saharan Africa, this development represents a
signific… read more
TAAG Angola Airlines Set to Reconnect Luanda and Lusaka as Southern African Network Grows
Ebola Emergency Triggers East African Travel Restrictions as WHO Declares Maximum Risk
High-Profile Aviation Fraud Case Raises Governance Questions Across African Airline Sector
Tanzania's Nduli Airport Revival Unlocks New Tourism and Trade Potential for Iringa Region
Nigerian Airlines Battle Survival as Fuel Costs Consume Operating Budgets
Sudan's Badr Airlines Opens Rare Gateway to Eritrea with Historic Asmara Service
Kruger Park Bolsters Security Following Unprecedented Tourist Tragedy in Pafuri
South Africa's Tourism Boom: Record Arrivals and Nearly One Million Jobs Signal Growth
Air Peace Strengthens Fleet and Opens Historic Lagos-Barbados Route
Ghana Scraps Visa Fees for African Travellers and Unveils Digital Entry System
