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New Airline Project Takes Shape in South Sudan With ATR 72 Fleet Plans
A fresh aviation venture is emerging in one of Africa's youngest nations, with Juba-based startup FlyGirma working towards a commercial launch in the second half of 2026. The project is being driven by a local entrepreneur with a background in the construction sector, who is now chan… read more
Kinshasa Plans Seven Modern Tram Lines With First Route Targeted for Late 2027
The Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken a decisive step towards transforming urban transport in its sprawling capital by formalising government backing for the Kinshasa Integrated Tramway Project. At a meeting held in Rotterdam on 14 February 2026, the country's Minist… read more
Lagos Airport Fire Speeds Up Nigeria's Grand Plans for a World-Class Aviation Hub
A fire outbreak at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos has brought renewed urgency to the Nigerian government's ambition of transforming its busiest gateway into a globally competitive aviation hub. Rather than viewing the incident as a setback, authorities have framed it as further proof that … read more
Namibia's Park Fuel Crisis Forces Major Route Rethink for Safari Operators
A persistent fuel shortage at petrol stations run by Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) continues to disrupt self-drive itineraries across the country's most iconic national parks. What initially surfaced in September 2025 has now stretched into a months-long supply crisis, with no clear timeline for res… read more
Cape Town Airport Hit by Fire — International Flights Halted, Domestic Routes Still Running
A fire broke out on the landside of Cape Town International Airport (CTIA) on Monday, 24 February 2026, sending shockwaves through one of South Africa's busiest aviation hubs. The blaze was brought under control swiftly, and Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has confirmed that no injuries were rep… read more
Mozambique Rolls Out Digital Entry Platform That Covers 183 Countries
A quiet revolution is underway at Mozambique's borders. On 11 February 2026, the country officially switched on a completely redesigned online portal for managing visitor entry, replacing the old system entirely. Powered by VFS Global, the cloud-based platform now processes both … read more
Kruger National Park Recovery Update: Key Camps and Roads Reopening Through 2026
South African National Parks (SANParks) has shared a detailed new timeline for the phased restoration of flood-damaged facilities across Kruger National Park, giving travel professionals much-needed clarity for safari planning in the months ahead. The update, released on 19 February 2026… read more
WTM Africa 2026 Puts Responsible Tourism at the Heart of Cape Town's April Showcase
When the doors of the Cape Town International Convention Centre open this April, the message will be impossible to miss. World Travel Market Africa 2026, running from 13 to 15 April, has placed responsible tourism not just on its agenda but at the very core of everything it plans to … read more
Malawi's Khama Airlines Moves Closer to Domestic Flight Launch With Certification Push
A fresh chapter in Malawian aviation is taking shape. Khama Airlines, a privately owned start-up based in Lilongwe, has officially begun the certification process with the Malawi Civil Aviation Authority, bringing it one step closer to launching scheduled domestic se… read more
Mozambique Turns to Ethiopian Airlines Know-How to Breathe New Life Into LAM
A significant development is taking shape in Southern African aviation. Mozambique's government has entered into discussions with Ethiopian Airlines, the continent's largest and most successful carrier, to support the long-running effort to restructure and modernise the national airline, Linh… read more
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