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A
moment of alarm at one of West Africa's busiest aviation hubs has been
officially resolved, with the Federal Airports Authority
of Nigeria (FAAN) confirming that no fire broke out at
Terminal 2 of the Murtala Muhammed International Airport
(MMIA) in Lagos. The clarification follows an incident
that… read more
Sudan has taken an
important step towards rebuilding its transport backbone with the
reopening of a major railway corridor that had been out of operation for
four years. On 20 July 2026, Sudan's
Minister of Infrastructure and Transport, Saif Al-Nasr
Al-Tijani Haroun, received a railway maintenan… read more
African
low-cost carrier fastjet has officially
welcomed its brand-new Airbus A320 into
commercial service, marking a defining moment for the airline and
signalling a fresh chapter in its regional growth story. The maiden
flight took to the skies today, introducing greater capacity, extended
range, a… read more
East
Africa's aviation profile has taken another significant step forward
with the official launch of Emirates' third daily flight
between Dubai and Nairobi. The expansion, which lifts the
airline's operations to 21 weekly flights
between the two cities, marks a decisive moment for UAE–Kenya
c… read more
One of southern
Africa's most iconic natural spectacles is once again stirring to life.
South African National Parks (SANParks) has
confirmed that the first wildflowers of the 2026 season have begun
appearing across Namaqua National Park in
the Northern Cape, offering an early but promising signal that… read more
In
a landmark decision that signals a new era for global aviation, the
International Air Transport Association
(IATA) has confirmed the appointment of
Saadia Zahidi as its next Director General,
effective 1 November 2026. She will step into the role as IATA's ninth
Director General and, notably, the … read more
West
Africa's long-held dream of making air travel more affordable has taken
a decisive step forward. At the 69th Ordinary Summit of
the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government,
regional leaders issued a strong call to Member States to speed up
reforms designed to bring down the cost of flying within the bloc… read more
Nigeria
has taken another significant stride towards reclaiming its place on
the global aviation map. The Nigeria Civil Aviation
Authority (NCAA) has publicly reaffirmed its
determination to meet every requirement necessary to restore the
country's Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Category 1
safety statu… read more
South
Africa's tourism industry has delivered another impressive performance,
cementing its position as one of the continent's most dynamic travel
destinations. According to the country's Department of Tourism,
international tourist arrivals rose by 12.3 per
cent during the first half of 2026 compared with the same
p… read more
Good
news is flowing in from South Africa's east coast, where the city of
Durban has once again received a strong endorsement of its bathing water
quality. According to the latest update issued by the
eThekwini Municipality on 29 July 2026,
every officially designated swimming beach along the city's coastline
remains… read more
FAAN Confirms No Fire at Lagos MMIA Terminal 2 as FM-200 System Triggers Smoke Scare
Sudan Reopens 174km Khartoum–Wad Madani Railway After Four Years, Freight Services Resume
Fastjet Launches New A320 Service, Ushering In a Bold New Era for African Low-Cost Aviation
Emirates Boosts Dubai–Nairobi Route to 21 Weekly Flights, Unlocking New Growth for Kenya
Namaqua National Park Bursts into Bloom as 2026 Wildflower Season Signals Superbloom Potential
Saadia Zahidi Set to Make History as IATA's First Woman Director General from November 2026
ECOWAS Pushes Bold Reforms to Slash Airfares Across West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire Leads the Way
Nigeria Pushes for FAA Category 1 Status as Air Peace Prepares Direct Lagos–New York Flights
South Africa's Tourism Surges 12.3% in H1 2026 as African Arrivals Drive Record Growth
Durban's 23 Beaches Fully Open with Excellent Water Quality Ahead of Summer Travel Season
