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African
aviation is once again sending a powerful signal of growth and
ambition, as EgyptAir prepares to launch
direct services to two strategically important destinations: Zanzibar
and Birmingham. The move underscores the broader momentum sweeping
across the continent's airline industry, with carriers steadily
expan… read more
Seychelles
has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening global tourism
cooperation and advancing the interests of Small Island
Developing States (SIDS) during the 126th Session of the
UN Tourism Executive Council, recently held in Toledo, Spain. The
gathering was a notable moment for both the Organis… read more
The Managing Director and
Chief Executive Officer of Ibom Air, Mr.
George Uriesi, has placed the spotlight on two of the most pressing
security concerns confronting today's aviation industry:
unruly passenger behaviour and insider
threats. Speaking during a virtual Aviation Summit hosted
by the Insti… read more
TAAG Angola
Airlines is set to make a bold move on the international
stage with the launch of a brand-new non-stop service connecting Luanda
and Guangzhou. The Angolan flag carrier has confirmed that its inaugural
flight between Dr António Agostinho Neto International
Airport (NBJ), located on the outs… read more
Ghana's Ministry
of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts has formally called
on Parliament to lend stronger support to the country's tourism,
cultural, and creative sectors, as the West African nation pushes to
cement its position as a premier destination and cultural powerhouse on
the continent. The appeal came during a… read more
In a significant move for Southern
Africa's aviation and tourism landscape,
Emirates is set to expand its South African
network from 01 July 2026. The Dubai-based
carrier will introduce a third daily flight between Dubai and Cape Town
while simultaneously reinstating a fourth daily service between Duba… read more
Visitors and tour planners
preparing for a winter safari in Kgalagadi Transfrontier
Park during June 2026 should take note of important
operational updates affecting the park's main camp shops. South African
National Parks (SANParks) has announced temporary closures at Nossob,
Mata Mata, and Twee Rivieren rest camp sho… read more
As Southern Africa moves
deeper into its cooler, drier winter season, malaria continues to be one
of the most pressing health concerns for visitors exploring the region.
Although July typically brings lower mosquito
activity across much of Southern Africa, transmission
does not vanish completely. For Africa's travel se… read more
A
high-profile visa refusal involving Ghanaian midfielder
Thomas Partey has triggered urgent diplomatic talks
between Accra and Ottawa, casting a spotlight on the complex
relationship between sovereign immigration laws and international
sporting events. The Villarreal star was blocked from entering Canada
for the Bla… read more
A significant cross-border
aviation partnership is taking shape in West Africa, one that could
reshape regional connectivity in the years ahead. United
Nigeria Airlines has formalised a Memorandum of
Understanding with the Government of
Guinea-Bissau to establish the country's
new national carrier, t… read more
EgyptAir Targets Zanzibar and Birmingham as African Aviation Connectivity Enters New Era
Seychelles Champions Island and African Voices at UN Tourism Executive Council in Toledo
Ibom Air Chief Sounds Alarm on Insider Threats and Tough Operating Climate for Nigerian Carriers
TAAG Angola Airlines Launches Direct Luanda–Guangzhou Route, Opening New Africa–Asia Gateway
Ghana Targets 70% Rise in Tourist Arrivals by 2029 as Ministry Seeks Stronger Parliamentary Backing
Emirates Boosts South Africa Network: Extra Daily Flights to Cape Town and Johannesburg from July 20
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park: Plan Ahead as Camp Shops Adjust Hours for June 2026 Stocktaking
Malaria Awareness in Southern Africa: What Winter Travel in July 2026 Really Means for Safari-Goers
United Nigeria Airlines Partners with Guinea-Bissau to Launch New National Carrier, Air Bissau
