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Central
Africa's aviation landscape is on the verge of a historic
transformation, with Baba Ahmadou Danpullo,
Francophone Africa's richest billionaire, announcing plans to invest
approximately 500 billion CFA francs, equivalent to around 900 million
US dollars, in the creation of a brand-new airline and two privately
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Cast
your mind back to 2020, when a global health emergency emptied airport
terminals, silenced ticketing counters, and stripped travel agencies of
their core income overnight. Yet even as passenger jets sat idle,
freighters kept crossing continents, carrying medicine, electronics, and
essential goods. That painful lesson has quietly r… read more
Air
Mauritius is at the centre of a major corporate governance storm, with
its board of directors now preparing to take decisive legal and
disciplinary action following the release of a forensic audit conducted
by international advisory firm Kroll. The
investigation, which examined fleet management decisions taken betw… read more
The
Democratic Republic of Congo has entered a new era in long-haul
aviation, with Air Congo officially
receiving its first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner ahead of its highly
anticipated launch of scheduled services to Europe. The historic
delivery took place at Kinshasa's N'djili International Airport on
Tuesday, 30 June 2… read more
In a powerful demonstration of
aviation's humanitarian role, Nigerian carrier Air
Peace has successfully concluded its second emergency
evacuation flight from South Africa, safely transporting
271 stranded Nigerian citizens back to
their homeland. The operation comes against the backdrop of renewed
x… read more
Nigeria's
rising star carrier, Ibom Air, could
easily rank among the most profitable airlines on the African continent
were it not for the crippling combination of high financing costs,
expensive aviation fuel and inflated insurance premiums that continue to
squeeze operators in the country. This candid assessment was … read more
Zambia
is moving decisively to reposition Mpulungu
Port as one of the most strategic trade and logistics
gateways along Lake Tanganyika, with a major upgrade programme now
firmly on the drawing board. The port, which is Zambia's only
water-based facility, offers the country direct access to trade flows
with B… read more
Southern Africa is set to
enjoy a prime moment on the global cruise stage, with German cruise line
Nicko Cruises confirming that its flagship
Vasco da Gama will spend more than two
weeks along the South African coastline and neighbouring Indian Ocean
islands as part of its ambitious 2027/28 world cruis… read more
The
Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA)
has announced a further postponement in the resumption of its flagship
Mukuba Cross-Border Passenger Train
service, following yet another railway accident along the
sensitive Nakonde–Mwenzo section of the line. The delay marks another
setback for one of … read more
African
travel professionals operating in or routing clients through West
Africa's busiest aviation hub should take note of a transformative
infrastructure development announced for Lagos. The Nigerian commercial
capital is preparing to connect its three major airport
terminals to the state rail network, addressing one… read more
Cameroon Billionaire Danpullo Stakes \$900 Million on New Airline and Two Private Airports
Sabre-TGA Alliance Turns West African Ticket Offices into Cross-Border Cargo Hubs
Air Mauritius Board Moves Towards Legal Action After Damning Kroll Fleet Audit Findings
Air Congo Takes Delivery of First Dreamliner as Kinshasa-Brussels Long-Haul Era Begins
Air Peace Completes Second Emergency Evacuation from South Africa, Bringing 271 Nigerians Safely Hom
Ibom Air Eyes Top African Profitability Ranking as Uyo–Accra Route Signals Regional Ambition
Zambia Unlocks Mpulungu Port Upgrade and TAZARA Rail Link to Reshape Lake Tanganyika Trade
Nicko Cruises' 2027/28 World Voyage Puts South Africa and Indian Ocean Isles in Spotlight
Lagos Set to Link Major Airport Terminals to Rail Network in Game-Changing Move
