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Malawi Airlines will add a new weekly flight between Lilongwe and Blantyre from 9 November 2026, giving more options for domestic travel. The new service will operate every Monday, joining the airline’s existing flights on Wednesdays, Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays. This brings the total number … read more
World Travel Market London will mark the 20th anniversary of its Ministers’ Summit on 4 November 2026, according to an unverified editorial tip. The event will bring together around 50 tourism ministers and global industry leaders at ExCeL London to discuss how … read more
South Africa is expanding its Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system to cover 53 countries, according to recent statements attributed to Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber. The ETA platform, launched on 12 August 2026, now allows more international travellers to apply fo… read more
The Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) has signed as an Official Competition Sponsor for the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027, which will be jointly hosted by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. The partnership was launched at an event in Kampala, with several officials pres… read more
Emirates has announced two major upgrades for African and Asian travellers: the deployment of its Airbus A350 aircraft with Premium Economy to Durban from 1 March 2027, and a significant expansion of A350 operations and Premium Economy cabins on all its Vietnam routes by December 2026. These changes will affect both leisure and business segments… read more
On 2 November, President Paul Kagame of Rwanda and Prime Minister Andrew Holness of Jamaica met during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Antigua and Barbuda. According to statements from Village Urugwiro and a post by Prime Minister Holness on X, the two leaders discussed ways to strengthen cooperation between their countri… read more
Travellers planning a visit to the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park can once again include an overnight stay at Tatasberg Wilderness Camp in their itineraries. The camp has officially reopened after a temporary closure caused by high water levels in the Orange River. This update will be welcome news for … read more
Angolan President João Lourenço has announced Angola’s commitment to a new railway link between the Benguela Railway and the TAZARA railway, connecting the Atlantic and Indian Oceans via the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia. This was stated during his first State visit to Tanzania on 29 and 30 October 2026. As no offi… read more
Editor notes confirm that Madagascar’s national airline has officially reclaimed its historic name, Air Madagascar, ending a five-year period operating under the Madagascar Airlines brand. The rebranding marks a significant step as the airline continues its financial restructuring and prepares to rebuild its regional and interna… read more
Nigeria and Russia have agreed to renegotiate their 59-year-old Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA), aiming to sign a new deal in April 2027. The decision was reached during a high-level meeting between Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and Russia’s Deputy Minister of Transport, Dmitry … read more
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Malawi Airlines adds Monday flight on Lilongwe–Blantyre route from 9 November
WTM London to host 20th Ministers’ Summit on resilience and regeneration in tourism
South Africa expands Electronic Travel Authorisation to 53 countries, including Uganda and Colombia
Uganda Tourism Board to promote destination at AFCON 2027 as Official Competition Sponsor
Emirates brings A350 and Premium Economy to Durban, expands Vietnam flights with new cabins
Rwanda and Jamaica leaders discuss new cooperation in health, tourism, and trade
Tatasberg Wilderness Camp reopens in |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Park after Orange River closure
Angola Plans Rail Link From Atlantic to Indian Ocean – A New Route for African Travel
Air Madagascar returns to historic name as Madagascar Airlines brand is retired
Nigeria and Russia set April 2027 target to sign new air services agreement
