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The latest overhaul of Canada’s travel
advisories has sent a powerful signal across Africa’s
tourism sector, with a sweeping update that now places 15
African countries under the highest levels of risk.
Issued between November 13 and 15, 2025, this move marks one of the most
significant Western reasses… read more
Ghana’s outbound tourism sector marked a significant milestone
in 2023, recording 470,806 outbound
visitors and generating a total expenditure of
GH¢4.0 billion. These findings, released by
the Ghana Statistical Service (GSS) in its latest
Domestic and Outbound Tourism Survey
(DOTS),… read more
The
Burkina Faso-based carrier, Air Sarada
International, has taken a decisive step in its growth
strategy by acquiring its very first Dornier
228-212 aircraft, marking a strategic enhancement of its
operational capabilities. This addition is particularly noteworthy as it
represents the airline’s fir… read more
The
national airline of Burkina Faso is
charting a dynamic course in its ongoing recovery, as the imminent
arrival of a second Embraer E190 marks a
significant milestone in its fleet renewal strategy. The aircraft,
currently undergoing final inspections in China, is set to join the
airline's base in … read more
In a landmark move set to
transform regional travel, Burkina Faso has
announced the abolition of visa fees for all African citizens,
effective immediately. The announcement, made following the Council of
Ministers meeting on September 11, 2025, under the leadership of
President Captain Ibrahim Traoré, positions Burkina… read more
In
a bold stride towards regional integration and economic transformation,
Burkina Faso is embarking on a sweeping
overhaul of its railway infrastructure. This initiative, marked by the
creation of the new Faso Rail company and
the revitalization of the historic Ouagadougou–Abidjan
line… read more
Since early August 2025,
Air Burkina has been forced to suspend all its commercial flights, a
move that has sent ripples through the West African aviation landscape.
The suspension stems from critical technical issues affecting the
airline’s nearly 34-year-old Boeing 737-300, which it operates under a
wet lease agreement … read more
Air
Burkina has swiftly moved to secure an emergency ACMI lease for a
Boeing 737 to sustain its scheduled flights after its sole owned
aircraft, an Embraer E190LR, was grounded for maintenance. This
short-term lease, effective from August 11 to September 11, 2025, covers
the full ACMI package—Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, … read more
The
West African aviation landscape is set for a significant shake-up as
Guinea moves to resurrect its national airline, Air
Guinée, more than two decades after its liquidation. A
landmark memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Guinean
government and Gewan Holding, an Abu
Dhabi-based… read more
Africa
World Airlines (AWA) has launched a pivotal new route linking
Lagos, Nigeria (LOS) and Ouagadougou,
Burkina Faso (OUA) via its hub in Accra, Ghana
(ACC). Commencing operations on July 1st, 2025, this strategic
air link promises to reshape travel dynamics in West Africa, unlocking
fresh opportunities… read more