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The
pan-African carrier ASKY, headquartered in
Lomé, Togo, has taken another decisive step in its ambitious
modernisation journey. On Thursday, 16 July 2026, the airline officially
welcomed a brand-new Boeing 737 MAX 8,
registered ET-BCK, into its operating
fleet. With this latest ad… read more
West
Africa's two most influential tourism markets are moving closer
together, and the travel industry across sub-Saharan Africa should be
watching carefully. The National Association of Nigeria
Travel Agencies (NANTA) is heading to Ghana for a
seven-day Executive Council Retreat aimed at deepening tourism and
travel… read more
Nigeria's
aviation regulator has signalled a firmer stance on economic oversight,
in a move that carries important implications for airlines, investors
and passengers across West Africa. The Director General of the
Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA),
Capt. Chris Najomo, has declared that the Authority will intensi… read more
Ghana
has taken another decisive step in modernising its
aviation infrastructure, with the deployment of
cutting-edge security screening technology at Accra
International Airport. The upgrade reinforces the
country's growing reputation as a leading aviation hub in West Africa
while making travel thro… read more
Good
news is flowing in from South Africa's east coast for African tour
operators packaging winter beach getaways. According to the latest
bathing water quality results released by the eThekwini
Municipality on 16 July 2026, an impressive
22 of Durban's 23 regularly monitored beaches are open and
safe for swi… read more
Sierra
Leone has taken a bold digital leap that could redefine how the West
African nation promotes itself to the world. The country's
Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs,
led by Minister Nabeela Farida Tunis, has
officially signed a Memorandum of Understanding with
Passporter, … read more
Visitors
planning a trip to South Africa's celebrated Tsitsikamma
Section of the Garden Route National Park in the next two
weeks will need to rework their itineraries. The much-loved
Storms River Suspension Bridge, one of the
Garden Route's signature attractions, will be completely closed to the
pub… read more
In a significant move set to
reshape regional air connectivity across Southern Africa,
fastjet Zimbabwe has confirmed the arrival
of an Airbus A320-200 under a short-term
lease arrangement. The aircraft will be deployed to meet the anticipated
surge in passenger volumes during the busy travel months of… read more
One
of Africa's most celebrated wilderness adventures is back on the map.
Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has
officially confirmed that the world-famous Fish River
Canyon Hiking Trail will reopen on Friday,
17 July 2026, following a temporary suspension caused by
unusually high water … read more
Emirates has reached a defining
moment in what is widely regarded as the largest cabin
retrofit programme ever undertaken by any airline. The
Dubai-based carrier has now completed full nose-to-tail refurbishments
on 100 wide-body aircraft, comprising
47 Airbus A380s and 53 Boeing 777s.… read more
ASKY Airlines Boosts Fleet to 17 Aircraft with New Boeing 737 MAX 8 Delivery
Nigeria's NANTA Heads to Ghana for Landmark Retreat to Boost West African Tourism Ties
Nigeria's NCAA Tightens Grip on Aviation Monopolies to Shield Airlines and Passengers
Accra Airport Rolls Out Next-Gen Scanners: Laptops, Shoes and Liquids Stay Put
Durban Beaches Get Green Light: 22 of 23 Coastal Spots Safe for Winter Swimming
Sierra Leone bets big on AI to reshape tourism marketing through new Passporter partnership
Storms River Suspension Bridge Shuts for Final Upgrade, Reopens 1 August 2026
Fastjet Zimbabwe boosts regional capacity with Airbus A320 lease for peak season on key SADC routes
Namibia's iconic Fish River Canyon Hiking Trail reopens on 17 July after high water disruption
Emirates crosses 100-aircraft retrofit mark as USD 5 billion cabin overhaul reshapes long-haul flyin
