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Nigeria's
aviation sector has welcomed a new entrant following the
successful certification of Pioneer Airlines, a carrier owned by
Bayelsa State. The airline recently received its Air Operator
Certificate, marking a significant step forward for sub-national
participation in the country's growing aviation industry and … read more
Deep
within the Swartberg Mountains of the Western Cape lies a
subterranean wonder that holds the distinction of being South Africa's
very first tourist attraction. The Cango Caves have drawn visitors from
across the globe for more than two centuries, their mysterious limestone
chambers filled with glistening formation… read more
Angola
is making a determined push to position itself as a collaborative
partner in building a more connected African tourism economy. At
Africa's Travel Indaba 2026 in Durban,
senior government officials outlined a vision centred on regional
integration, substantial public investment and a sharper foc… read more
South
African regional carrier Airlink has
announced the launch of the first-ever non-stop flight
service between Cape Town and Zanzibar, marking a
significant milestone in intra-African connectivity.
The new route is scheduled to commence operations on 3rd
October 2026, with weekly … read more
East
Africa's largest infrastructure project is reshaping how
people and goods move across the region, with Tanzania's Standard Gauge
Railway now carrying millions of passengers and recently launching
container freight services from the port of Dar es Salaam. For travel
professionals across the continent, this transfor… read more
The
Ghana Tourism Development Company has
introduced a comprehensive package of tourism products and services that
marks a decisive pivot toward commercially focused destination
development. The launch, held at the organisation's Accra forecourt on
12 May, represents a clear departure from purely promotional activities… read more
Ethiopian
Airlines Group, widely recognised as Africa's largest
and most influential carrier, has entered preliminary negotiations with
Airbus SE regarding a substantial aircraft
acquisition that could reshape its operational capabilities. The
state-owned airline is reportedly considering an order comp… read more
Air
Côte d'Ivoire is set to reinstate its services to
Johannesburg, South Africa, beginning in
July 2026. This announcement comes approximately one year after the West
African carrier suspended operations on the route due to operational
constraints. The revived connection will operate via
Lag… read more
Jubba
Airways, one of Somalia's leading carriers, is preparing
to introduce a Fokker 100 jet aircraft to
its operating fleet through a partnership arrangement with an emerging
airline still in its formation stages. This strategic acquisition
reflects the ongoing transformation within Somalia's aviation… read more
South
Africa's tourism landscape is undergoing a major
transformation as the country rolls out its Electronic
Travel Authorisation system, signalling a bold new chapter in how the
nation welcomes international visitors. Tourism Minister Patricia de
Lille described this initiative as far more than a simple technological… read more
Pioneer Airlines Secures AOC as Nigeria Boosts Support for Indigenous Carriers
Cango Caves: Discover South Africa's First Tourist Attraction and Its 80,000-Year History
Angola Commits $250 Million to Infrastructure as It Champions African Tourism Unity
Airlink to connect Capetown and Zanzibar
Tanzania's SGR Transforms East African Travel With 6 Million Passengers Already Moved
Ghana Unveils Digital Platforms and Experiences to Drive Commercial Tourism Growth
Ethiopian Airlines Negotiates Major Airbus Deal Including First A220 Regional Jets
Air Côte d'Ivoire Prepares Johannesburg Return with Advanced A330neo Aircraft
Jubba Airways Strengthens Fleet with Fokker 100 Amid Somalia Aviation Revival
South Africa's ETA Delivers 94% Approval Rate and Lightning-Fast Border Processing
