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Sierra
Leone has embarked on an ambitious initiative to reshape how its
tourism sector is portrayed both domestically and
internationally by investing in the professional development of female
media practitioners. A comprehensive two-day workshop recently concluded
in Freetown, bringing together journalists, bloggers, … read more
South
Africa's Western Cape is preparing to unveil one of its most
significant tourism developments of 2026 with the
official opening of the Agulhas Lighthouse Precinct on 14 April. Located
within Agulhas National Park at the precise point where the Atlantic
and Indian Oceans converge, this newly developed attraction p… read more
The
Okavango Delta in Botswana is entering a
remarkable phase as May ushers in what experts anticipate will be one of
the most impressive flood seasons in recent memory. For travel
professionals across sub-Saharan Africa, this presents both exciting
opportunities and practical considerations worth communicating to
cl… read more
The
Nigerian Airspace Management Agency (NAMA)
has raised serious concerns about the state of the country's airspace
monitoring capabilities, warning that vital radar equipment is rapidly
deteriorating and could soon fail entirely. This development carries
significant implications for air travel safety across W… read more
A
fresh chapter in Nigeria's aviation
history has begun with the official launch of
GatewayAir, a state-backed carrier set to
strengthen domestic air travel and open new possibilities for the
country's growing tourism and trade sectors. The unveiling took place
during the inauguration of the … read more
Burkina
Faso has taken a significant step towards modernising its border
management by introducing a mandatory digital immigration
form system at Ouagadougou International Airport. Beginning April 8,
2026, all travellers entering or departing the West African nation will
be required to complete their immigration formal… read more
The
Kenyan government has increased its shareholding in Kenya
Airways to 50.1 percent, a move that consolidates state
control over the national carrier as authorities actively pursue a
strategic investor to support the airline's long-term recovery. This
adjustment follows the conclusion of the employee share ownership … read more
A
promising new chapter may be opening for cultural tourism
in northern Nigeria as the Federation of Tourism
Associations of Nigeria announces its intention to work closely with
Katsina State authorities. This collaboration aims to showcase the
region's heritage treasures to a wider audience while attracting
meaningf… read more
South
African Airways has begun accepting Bitcoin as a payment method for
flight bookings, becoming one of the first major African
carriers to integrate cryptocurrency into its consumer checkout process.
However, the true significance of this development extends far beyond
digital currency adoption. The underlying sett… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector possesses enormous untapped potential, but realising
the ambition of establishing Lagos as a leading African
aviation hub will require sustained infrastructure
investment and deeper collaboration across the industry value chain.
This was the central message delivered by Dr. Thomas
Og… read more