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The Nigerian aviation industry has once again taken centre stage in Africa's tourism conversation, following the naming of Prof. Obiora Okonkwo, Executive Chairman of United Nigeria Airlines, as Travel Personality of the Year for 2025/2026. The prestigious recognition, which also saw him listed among Nigeria's Top 100 Travel and… read more
Self-drive enthusiasts planning an adventure into the rugged beauty of the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park via the Sendelingsdrift access point are being urged to make careful fuel arrangements before setting off. South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that the 95 unleaded fuel pump at Se… read more
The aviation landscape between East Africa and the Horn of Africa is set for a fresh boost following confirmation that Kenya and Djibouti have agreed to speed up political consultations and finalise negotiations on a new Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA). The announcement was made by Kenya's Principal Secr… read more
Rwanda's national carrier RwandAir is preparing to make one of the boldest moves in its history, unveiling ambitious plans to expand deeper into Europe and Asia while simultaneously scaling up its long-haul fleet. The airline is adding five leased Airbus A330 aircraft and has set its sights on doubling its overa… read more
Two of West Africa's most vibrant capital cities are being drawn closer together, as Air Burkina continues to operate its multiple weekly services connecting Abidjan and Ouagadougou. For the African travel trade, the sustained connectivity between Côte d'Ivoire's economic powerhouse and Burkina Faso's dynamic ca… read more
KwaZulu-Natal is set to gain a significant new international air link, as Ethiopian Airlines prepares to launch daily non-stop flights between Addis Ababa and Durban from 11 December 2026. The new service marks another important expansion of Africa's largest carrier's footprint in South Africa and promises to op… read more
Ghana is stepping up its charm offensive on the Nigerian outbound travel market, positioning the West African nation as an increasingly important source of tourism arrivals for one of the continent's most dynamic destinations. The renewed push was unveiled at the recently concluded 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos, wh… read more
A quiet but consequential challenge is reshaping the way airlines process international passengers, and it goes to the very heart of how modern travel is authorised. When a passenger arrives at the airport clutching a valid passport, a confirmed ticket and an eVisa, one deceptively simple question arises: how does the airline ac… read more
Travellers planning visits to Kruger National Park later this month should take careful note of a distinctive temporary closure affecting one of the reserve's most iconic northern camps. South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that Shingwedzi Rest Camp will be off-limits to regular guests from 18 to 26 Sept… read more
Nigeria's largest carrier Air Peace has mounted a robust defence of its August 2026 operational performance, attributing the overwhelming majority of its flight delays during the month to external factors beyond its control while simultaneously challenging the accuracy of the data released by the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority… read more
United Nigeria Airlines Chairman Crowned Travel Personality of the Year at Akwaaba Market
Fuel Alert at Sendelingsdrift: What Self-Drive Visitors to |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Need to Know
Kenya and Djibouti Move to Fast-Track New Bilateral Air Services Pact for Horn of Africa Skies
RwandAir Bets Big on Europe and Asia With Five New A330s and Bugesera Airport Push
Air Burkina Strengthens West African Ties With Reliable Abidjan–Ouagadougou Service
Ethiopian Airlines to Launch Daily Non-Stop Addis Ababa–Durban Service From 11 December
Ghana Woos Nigerian Visitors With Visa-Free Access, Black Star Experience and December Push
eVisa Verification Crisis: Why Global Airlines Are Racing to Standardise Digital Travel Documents
Kruger's Shingwedzi Camp to Host Baroque in the Bush Festival From 18 to 26 September
Air Peace Pushes Back on NCAA Delay Report, Blames Congestion, Weather and Union Action
