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Fresh momentum is building around one of Africa's most anticipated aviation route revivals, as Kenya and Morocco intensify negotiations to reintroduce direct flights between their respective capitals. According to Kenyan officials speaking on Saturday, 5 September 2026, the two nations are working within the fra… read more
A significant regulatory shake-up has taken place in Central Africa's aviation sector, as the Ministry of Transport, Civil Aviation, and Merchant Marine of the Republic of Congo has officially withdrawn the operating licences of sixteen domestic airlines. The decision, formalised through a series of decrees published in the coun… read more
South Africa's Tourism Month has taken centre stage this September, with Deputy Minister of Tourism Maggie Sotyu issuing a powerful call for citizens to rediscover their homeland while championing a bold new vision for women-led enterprise in the sector. Speaking at the Women in Tourism North West Provincial Chapter Business Bre… read more
The Seychelles Tourism Board (STB) has gathered local trade partners and its overseas market representatives at Eden Bleu for its annual Marketing Meeting, using the platform to review the destination's 2026 performance, weigh up global challenges and opportunities, and set out a clear strategic direction for 2027 and beyond. Th… read more
Travellers exploring South Africa's scenic Mpumalanga Province are in for a special treat this September, as the annual Mpumalanga Parks Week 2026 returns with free entry to a curated selection of provincial nature reserves. Running from 14 to 20 September, the initiative offers day visitors complimentary access to 10 of the reg… read more
More than five years after Air Namibia ceased operations, the long and painful saga surrounding the winding up of the country's defunct national carrier has taken another significant turn. On Friday, 4 September 2026, the Supreme Court delivered a judgment in favour of the liquidators handling the airline's affairs, narrowing th… read more
Zambian aviation has another proud moment to celebrate. Proflight Zambia, the country's leading domestic and regional airline, has officially welcomed its second BAE Jetstream 41, registration 9J-PCN, to Lusaka after a remarkable ferry journey spanning more than 5,900 miles across multip… read more
The Managing Director of the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN), Mrs Olubunmi Kuku, has firmly rejected suggestions that the agency was responsible for Uber's recent decision to withdraw its ride-hailing operations from Nigeria. Speaking publicly on the matter, Kuku stressed that FAAN's actions at the country's airport… read more
The Ghana Tourism Authority (GTA) has partnered with AFRICA's BRAIN BANK® Global to back a six-day international summit that will culminate in the groundbreaking of a proposed Historic Medical City in Ada. The collaboration places the ambitious project firmly at the intersection of healthcare, tourism, investment and long-term d… read more
In what can only be described as a remarkable feat of aviation resilience, Uganda Airlines has managed to grow its revenue by 22 percent and shrink its losses by 27 percent, even after being forced to ground up to 80 percent of its fleet due to severe engine maintenance challenges over the course of the year. Th… read more
Nairobi–Casablanca Direct Flights Set for Revival as Kenya and Morocco Deepen Aviation Ties
Congo's Aviation Landscape Reshaped as 16 Domestic Carriers Lose Operating Licences
South Africa Champions Domestic Tourism Push and Women-Led Enterprise Drive for 2026
Seychelles Charts Bold 2027 Tourism Roadmap as Russia, China and Africa Drive Recovery
Mpumalanga Parks Week 2026 Opens 10 Nature Reserves to Free Entry from 14 to 20 September
Air Namibia Liquidators Win Supreme Court Appeal on Severance Payouts to Ex-Staff
Proflight Zambia welcomes second BAE Jetstream 41 after 5,900-mile epic ferry flight home
FAAN Rejects Blame for Uber's Nigeria Exit, Cites Passenger Safety as Core Mandate
Ghana Breaks Ground on Historic Ada Medical City in Bold Tourism-Healthcare Fusion
Uganda Airlines Grows Revenue 22% Despite 80% Fleet Grounding, Eyes 2030 Profitability
