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Zambia Railways Limited (ZRL) has announced the immediate
closure of the Ndola–Sakania railway line, a
critical route connecting Zambia to the Democratic Republic of Congo
(DRC), following a sinkhole incident that occurred on
February 11, 2025. This decision was made
to prioritize the safety of passeng… read more
African
Ministers of Tourism have commended UN Tourism Secretary-General Zurab
Pololikashvili for his unwavering support in advancing Africa’s tourism sector.
This endorsement came during key bilateral meetings at the UN Tourism
headquarters in Madrid, held alongside FITUR 2025 and the organization’s 50th
anniversary celebrations. The discu… read more
Important
update for African travel agents: Brussels Airlines is set to
resume flights to Kinshasa on January 31st, following a
temporary suspension due to escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of
Congo (DRC). This is welcome news for travelers between Africa and Europe, and
particu… read more
Brussels
Airlines has
temporarily suspended flights to and from Kinshasa, impacting
travel plans for passengers heading to and from the Democratic Republic of
Congo.Specifically, flight numbers SN 357 and SN 358 were
cancelled, affecting both the outbound fligh… read more
The resurgence of South African Airways (SAA)
is taking off again, with the airline hitting a significant milestone
by growing its fleet to 20 aircraft. This leap marks a strong rebound
from just three years ago, when the carrier emerged from business rescue
operating only six planes. Today, SAA’s expanded network sets t… read more
Africa’s travel stakeholders are turning their attention to the Lobito Corridor
as Zambia’s Minister of Transport and Logistics, Hon. Museba Frank
Tayali, reveals its ambitious roadmap to strengthen regional trade and
transform transport links across Zambia, Angola, and the Democratic
Republic of Congo. During the Second… read more
On January
21, 2025, an Antonov An-26 cargo aircraft operated by Air Kasai
(registration 9S-AYN) was involved in a runway overrun incident at Kongolo
Airfield (FZRQ) in Tanganyika Province, Democratic Republic of the Congo.
The aircraft, which had departed from Goma carrying a cargo of cigarettes,
failed to… read more
Kenya and Angola have announced a collaborative effort to ensure the resumption of direct flights from Kenya Airways to Luanda, Angola, starting in March of this year.
This positive development was revealed following a significant meeting between P… read more
Ethiopian
Airlines, recognized as Africa's largest aviation group and a
prestigious SKYTRAX certified Four Star Global Airline, is thrilled to
announce its collaboration with the Government of the Democratic
Republic of the Congo (DRC) to establish a new airline, Air Congo. Under
this partnership, the DRC government will hold a … read more
A
unique piece of aviation history is now available to the highest
bidder, as the cabin of a former Equatorial Congo Airlines (ECAir)
Boeing 757 is listed for auction on Auctim.
This aircraft, famously
parked at Brussels Airport for years following the airline's bankruptcy
in 2016, had become a familiar sight for aviation … read more