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Mauritius has once again
reinforced its ambitions on the global business events stage, delivering
a strong and well-received performance at IMEX Frankfurt
2026, one of the world's most influential trade
exhibitions for the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and
Exhibitions (MICE) industry. Held from 19 … read more
Nigeria's aviation story is
gaining an exciting new chapter, and this time the spotlight is firmly
on Uyo, the capital of Akwa Ibom State. The
Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Ibom
Air, Mr. George Uriesi, has confirmed that the airline's
newly launched Uyo–Accra service… read more
A quietly significant
breakthrough has emerged in the world of airline distribution, and while
it may appear technical at first glance, its implications for the
African travel trade are very real.
Travelport has expanded its
Air Canada NDC integration by enabling
consultants to fully service prepaid … read more
West Africa's aviation landscape
continues to take dramatic new shape. Air Côte
d'Ivoire, the national flag carrier of Côte d'Ivoire, has
just secured a major financial boost that promises to reshape its
presence across the continent and beyond. The West African
Development Bank (BOAD) has approved an … read more
Nigeria's
Air Peace, widely regarded as one of West
Africa's most ambitious carriers, has officially taken delivery of its
first brand-new Embraer E175 regional jet
at the manufacturer's facility in São José dos Campos, Brazil. The
aircraft is now expected to make its journey to Nigeria within the
co… read more
In a development that will
quietly reshape the aviation map of East Africa, the
International Civil Aviation Organization
(ICAO) has officially approved the creation of the
Juba Flight Information Region (FIR). The
decision grants South Sudan full sovereign control over its own airspace
for the first… read more
Tanzania has launched an
ambitious 12.6 billion-shilling infrastructure programme
inside Serengeti National Park, a bold move designed to
safeguard the country's most prized tourism asset while preparing it for
the realities of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns. The
investment signals a clear message to the A… read more
Tanzania's
Coast Region is positioning itself for a
fresh wave of tourism-driven growth, with authorities calling for an
urgent survey of Bagamoyo's coastal land to attract international hotel
investors and boost the local economy. The directive, issued by
Coast Regional Commissioner Abubakar
Kunenge… read more
Nigeria's
largest privately owned carrier, Air
Peace, has issued a formal apology to its passengers
following a wave of flight disruptions that affected operations across
its network on Monday, June 29, 2026. The airline has attributed the
chaos to a power surge that damaged a critical IT
infrastructure serve… read more
Mozambique
is making one of its boldest moves yet in the aviation sphere, placing
air transport firmly at the centre of its long-term economic strategy.
The government has unveiled a sweeping \$710 million
investment plan aimed at modernising airports, upgrading
airspace systems and dramatically improving connectivity … read more
Mauritius steps up as Indian Ocean's leading MICE destination after strong IMEX Frankfurt showing
Ibom Air opens Uyo skies to foreign carriers as Accra launch sets stage for continental hub ambition
Travelport unlocks Air Canada Flight Pass servicing inside Smartpoint, easing pressure on consultant
Air Côte d'Ivoire lands \$87m loan for four Airbus A319s, accelerating West African network growth
Air Peace welcomes first factory-new Embraer E175, fuelling West and Central Africa route expansion
South Sudan gains full airspace control as ICAO formally approves new Juba Flight Information Region
Tanzania commits 12.6bn/- to fortify Serengeti roads, bridges and visitor access ahead of peak seaso
Mozambique Unveils \$710M Aviation Masterplan to Reshape Southern African Skies by 2045
