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A
fresh chapter has unfolded in the ongoing repatriation saga linking two
of Africa's largest economies, with eighty-three
Nigerians voluntarily returning home from South Africa in
the wake of continuing xenophobic tensions. The latest movement,
confirmed by Nigeria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, underscores how
safe… read more
West
Africa's civil aviation landscape took a decisive step forward this
month as member states of the West African Economic and
Monetary Union (WAEMU) and Mauritania joined forces to
reinforce the region's aviation safety oversight framework. The
milestone came during a dedicated technical workshop staged from
… read more
East
Africa's flagship carrier, Kenya Airways,
has revealed that its fuel bill soared by a staggering 72
percent during the first half of 2026, a direct
consequence of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that has pushed
global jet fuel prices sharply higher and disrupted aviation supply
chains ac… read more
The
pan-African carrier ASKY Airlines is
broadening its West African reach with the launch of a brand-new service
linking Lomé in Togo with Kano in Northern
Nigeria, scheduled to take off on 2
September 2026. The move further cements the airline's
growing profile as one of the contin… read more
A
drawn-out and closely watched dispute between Air Sénégal
and American aircraft lessor Carlyle Aviation is finally
drawing to a close, following a settlement that puts an end to a
protracted legal battle over four Airbus jets. The agreement marks a
significant turning point for the Senegalese flag carrier and offers … read more
South
Africa's flag carrier, South African Airways
(SAA), has once again found itself at the centre of a
leadership storm, deepening what is fast becoming one of the most
closely watched governance sagas in African aviation. On Friday, 14
August 2026, the airline confirmed that its board had placed acting
group Chief… read more
A
striking contrast is unfolding in Nigeria's Akwa Ibom
State, where an ambitious tourism and hospitality
development programme is powering ahead even as the State House of
Assembly Complex remains locked and largely untouched by construction
crews for nine consecutive months. For Africa's travel trade, the story
off… read more
Uganda's
national carrier, Uganda Airlines, could
achieve break-even by 2030, provided the government delivers the backing
needed to overhaul its operations and strengthen its competitive
footing. This is the ambitious commitment recently laid out by Acting
CEO Girma Wake, who spoke publicly on
Ugand… read more
Senegal has embarked on a
significant reform of its civil aviation code, signalling a fresh
commitment to strengthening safety oversight, boosting the independence
of its accident investigation body and aligning national rules with
international and regional standards. The country's aviation authority,
the Agence Nationale de l… read more
Aviation
professionals and travellers with itineraries linked to Namibia should
keep a close watch on the current fuel situation at Hosea
Kutako International Airport (WDH) in Windhoek. The
gateway is grappling with a shortage of Jet A1 aviation
fuel, a development that could weigh on flight operations… read more
Xenophobia Fallout Deepens as 83 More Nigerians Fly Home From South Africa Aboard SAA
WAEMU States and Mauritania Sharpen Aviation Safety Oversight With New Inspectors' Manual
Kenya Airways Battles 72% Fuel Cost Surge as Middle East Turmoil Rattles African Skies
ASKY Airlines Bridges Togo and Northern Nigeria With Fresh Lomé–Kano Service via Niamey
Air Sénégal and Carlyle Aviation Close Chapter on Airbus Lease Row, Signal Fresh Start
SAA Shakes Up Leadership Again: Acting CEO on Special Leave, Koekie Mbeki Steps In
Akwa Ibom's N248bn Tourism Push Advances While Assembly Complex Sits Idle for Nine Months
Uganda Airlines Eyes 2030 Break-Even as CEO Girma Wake Charts Bold Turnaround Path
Senegal Overhauls Civil Aviation Code to Boost Safety, Drone Rules and Investigator Independence
Jet A1 Shortage at Windhoek Airport Puts Namibia-Bound Flights on Alert
