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Good
news is coming out of Kampala for those
who work closely with government and official delegations moving between
Africa and the Middle East. Uganda's Ministry of Internal
Affairs has confirmed fresh visa-free agreements with
both Egypt and the United
Arab Emirates… read more
Kenya's
State Department for Transport is making meaningful
progress towards launching a unified digital payment platform that could
reshape how millions of commuters pay for public transport across the
country's busiest cities. The initiative, known as the
Integrated Automated Fare Collection System
(IAFCS)… read more
Right
now, as you read this, Johannesburg is buzzing with
activity as the city plays host to one of the most
important gatherings on the African tourism calendar. The
2026 edition of Meetings Africa is underway
at the Sandton Convention Centre, running
from 23 to 25 February, and thi… read more
Oman's
low-cost carrier SalamAir has confirmed it will launch
the first ever direct air service between Muscat and
Mogadishu, with flights scheduled to begin on
3 September 2026.
The new route will operate twice weekly
and represents a landmark moment for connect… read more
What
started years ago as thoughtfully packaged Christmas holiday
experiences has grown into one of Africa's most talked-about tourism
phenomena. Detty December, the festive
season celebration that draws thousands of visitors to
Lagos and other Nigerian cities each year,
is now firmly on the global t… read more
In
the race to attract more international visitors, having beautiful
landscapes and rich culture is not enough. How a traveller feels from
the moment they send their first enquiry until they are dropped off at
the airport matters just as much — if not more. This was the central
message at a dedicated training session organised by the
… read more
Cape
Town's Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden has earned
fresh international recognition after being selected as one of the
Most Beautiful Gardens in the World by the
prestigious lifestyle publication Homes &
Gardens. The accolade places this iconic South African
attraction … read more
The
Somali aviation sector is preparing to
welcome a new player after private startup Hilaac
Air took delivery of its first aircraft in
Mogadishu on 19 February 2026. The arrival
of a Saab 340 turboprop marks a tangible
step towards the airline's commercial launch an… read more
The
port city of Dar es Salaam welcomed a wave
of high-spending international visitors this week when the luxury
cruise liner Seven Seas Voyager docked for a
two-day call on 18 and 19 February 2026.
More than 600 tourists stepped ashore to
explore Tanzania's largest … read more
A
landmark deal to breathe new life into one of Africa's most important
railway lines is now taking shape, and the financial details are
becoming clearer. The Tanzania–Zambia Railway
Authority, commonly known as
TAZARA, will receive a guaranteed payment
of US\$15 million every year f… read more
Uganda Opens Visa-Free Access With Egypt and UAE for Diplomatic Passport Holders
Kenya Moves Closer to Cashless Public Transport With New Digital Fare System
Celebrating 20 Years Meetings Africa Marks 20 Years of Connecting the Continent
SalamAir Set to Open First Ever Nonstop Link Between Oman and Mogadishu
Nigeria's Detty December Faces Growing Pains as Hotel Prices and Traffic Bite
Ghana's Tour Operators Sharpen Customer Service Skills to Boost Destination Appeal
Kirstenbosch Named Among World's Most Beautiful Gardens – A Cape Town Must-Sell
New Somali Carrier Hilaac Air Receives First Aircraft as Launch Draws Near
Luxury Cruise Ship Brings Over 600 Visitors to Dar es Salaam in Tourism Boost
China's CCECC Commits US\$1.4 Billion to Revive the Famous TAZARA Railway
