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A significant diplomatic
breakthrough is taking shape in East Africa, one that could have
meaningful implications for travellers, trade, and the wider tourism
ecosystem. Tanzania and the United States
have agreed to deepen their strategic partnership, with both sides
pledging to revisit the visa restrictions that have … read more
African airlines have emerged as one of the
strongest performers in global aviation for June 2026,
even as the wider industry recorded an overall contraction in passenger
demand. Fresh figures released by the International Air
Transport Association (IATA) reveal that carriers on the
continent posted a … read more
A
fresh chapter is opening at Nigeria's most prominent privately operated
air terminal. Bi-Courtney Aviation
Services, the company behind Lagos' Murtala Muhammed
Airport Terminal Two (MMA2), has announced that it is preparing for a
new phase of growth following the conclusion of an intensive three-day
strategic leade… read more
West
African aviation has taken another meaningful step forward as
President Modibo Keita International
Airport in Bamako, Mali, welcomes a full set of newly
delivered and installed check-in counters. The upgrade, executed by the
specialist team at AIP Africa, marks a
fresh milestone in the ongoing m… read more
Nigeria's tourism and hospitality sector is
entering a new era of professional regulation, as the
National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism (NIHOTOUR) rolls out
sweeping reforms designed to lift industry standards, protect consumers
and position the country as a globally competitive destination. The move
signals a… read more
Operations
have returned to normal at Cape Town International
Airport (CPT), one of Southern Africa's busiest aviation
gateways, following a temporary shutdown caused by an aircraft incident
on the main runway. The Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) confirmed
that flight activities have resumed, although travellers s… read more
Visitors
heading to Cape Town in the coming days should be aware that
firefighting operations are still underway on the iconic slopes of
Table Mountain National Park. A vegetation
fire that broke out above Kloof Nek Corner and Tafelberg
Road on 2 August 2026 continues to demand a coordinated
response… read more
West
African aviation has just gained a fresh, strategic corridor as
Air Peace officially launched scheduled
flights on the Lagos–Conakry–Bamako route, a
bold step that deepens intra-African connectivity and reinforces
Nigeria's role as a rising aviation hub. The inaugural flight departed
from Termin… read more
Southern
Africa's regional aviation network is set for another welcome boost as
Airlink, South Africa's leading regional
airline, prepares to launch a brand-new scheduled service between
Lanseria International Airport (HLA) and
Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport
(HRE) in Har… read more
Visitors
preparing for a stay at one of South Africa's most beloved wildlife
destinations should take note of a temporary operational hiccup.
Matyholweni Rest Camp, located within
Addo Elephant National Park, is currently
experiencing a water supply disruption that is also affecting the
neighbouring … read more
Tanzania and US Agree to Revisit Visa Restrictions as Strategic Partnership Deepens in Dar es Salaam
IATA Figures For June
Bi-Courtney Charts Bold New Growth Path for MMA2 with Regional Expansion and Service Upgrades
Bamako Airport Unveils Modernised Check-In Counters in Major Passenger Experience Upgrade
Unregistered Tourism Operators Risk Sanctions as NIHOTOUR Tightens Regulation
Cape Town International Airport resumes runway operations after Kenya Airways tyre burst
Table Mountain Fire Update: Trail Closures and Aerial Firefighting Ongoing Above Cape Town
Air Peace Opens New Lagos–Conakry–Bamako Corridor, Boosting West African Skies
Airlink Launches First-Ever Lanseria to Harare Scheduled Flights, Opening New Zimbabwe Gateway
Water Supply Hit at Addo's Matyholweni Rest Camp as SANParks Steps In with Tanker Deliveries
