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A
fascinating new vision is quietly taking shape beneath the rolling
hills of Rwanda, where mining operators are
drawing up ambitious plans to convert their modern underground tunnels
into vibrant tourism attractions once mineral extraction comes to an
end. The initiative is designed to safeguard the country's mining
… read more
Few
conversations capture the current mood of Africa's aviation industry as
sharply as the recent exchange between Lufthansa's
General Manager for East Africa, Houssem Mathlouthi, and
the leadership of the Kenya Association of Travel Agents
(KATA), led by CEO Nicanor Sabula. The meeting, hosted at
Lu… read more
Africa's
continental aviation body has taken another decisive step to deepen its
footprint in the region's busiest domestic market. The
African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has
officially admitted Nigeria's state-backed carrier Enugu
Air into its fold, making the young airline the
association's 50th … read more
Kenya's
Ministry of Tourism and Wildlife is
pushing for a landmark shake-up of how tourism levies are handled,
proposing a clear separation between the collection of funds from hotels
and restaurants and the management of those resources. The move, aimed
at boosting efficiency and transparency,
could… read more
East
African aviation is about to gain a fresh boost as
Jambojet prepares to resume flights between
Nairobi and Entebbe on 1 October 2026. The
low-cost carrier's return to the Ugandan market comes at a moment when
demand for cross-border travel between Kenya and Uganda continues to
climb steadily, of… read more
In
a significant push to reshape Angola's position on the global travel
map, Minister of Tourism Márcio de Jesus Lopes
Daniel recently held a high-level courtesy audience with
representatives of leading airlines operating in the country. The
gathering, held on Friday, 15 August, was designed to deepen cooperation
wit… read more
A
fresh chapter in African conservation is unfolding across the
sun-scorched dunes of the Kgalagadi Transfrontier
Park, where South African National Parks (SANParks) and
the Endangered Wildlife Trust (EWT) have launched an ambitious new lion
survey. Fieldwork is scheduled to run until October
2026, a… read more
In
a landmark development poised to redraw East Africa's aviation map,
Somali Airlines is preparing to resume
scheduled operations next month, drawing the curtain on a hiatus
stretching back roughly 35 years. The
national carrier ceased operations in 1991 following the collapse of
Somalia's central g… read more
In
a bold departure from conventional aviation strategy,
Etihad Airways is rewriting the rulebook on
how international carriers enter African markets. Rather than flying
its aircraft into new cities first and figuring out passenger flows
later, the Abu Dhabi-based airline has spent recent weeks stitching
together a n… read more
Nigerian
carrier NG Eagle has temporarily halted
its domestic commercial services following weeks of schedule instability
that began in early July. The pause, first detected through air-traffic
tracking data, has yet to be accompanied by an official statement from
the airline confirming either the reasons behind the de… read more
Rwanda Eyes Bold Plan to Turn Working Mines into Underground Tourism Hotspots
Lufthansa and KATA champion dialogue as NDC reshapes airline-agent partnerships
Enugu Air joins AFRAA as 50th member, boosting Nigeria's domestic aviation clout
Kenya Moves to Overhaul Tourism Levy System with Sharper Oversight and Broader Tax Base
Jambojet Set to Reignite Nairobi–Entebbe Skies with Daily Flights from October 2026
Angola Unites Airlines Behind Bold Stopover Plan to Fuel Tourism Growth
Kgalagadi Lion Survey Underway: What Safari Operators Need to Know Until October 2026
Somali Airlines Set for Historic Return to the Skies After 35 Years Grounded
Etihad flips script: distribution first, aircraft later for Africa expansion
NG Eagle grounds Nigerian domestic flights as Boeing 737 heads to Congo's ECAIR
