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The
Democratic Republic of Congo's national carrier is actively pursuing
new narrowbody aircraft as it prepares to
dramatically expand its footprint across the African continent and
beyond. Air Congo has identified the Boeing
B737-8 as a leading candidate to address its urgent
capacity requirements, … read more
Air access study, a visa harmonisation pilot and cross-border product development advance the SADC Tourism Programme 2020–2030’s ambition to exceed global tourism growth by 2030
As Angola took centre stage as the Official Host Country of ITB Berlin 2026, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat convened a stakeholder gath… read more
Zambia
and Botswana have taken a historic step in regional
integration with the official launch of the Kazungula
Bridge Authority, establishing joint governance over one of Southern
Africa's most strategically important border crossings.
Presidents Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia and Duma Gideon Boko of
Botswana preside… read more
The
Democratic Republic of Congo is pressing
forward with ambitious plans to elevate the airport at Kolwezi to full
international status, a move that would establish the facility as the
nation's fourth recognised point of entry for overseas arrivals. Senior
government officials recently convened in Kinshasa to assess
… read more
The
Democratic Republic of Congo's national carrier has announced an
ambitious network expansion connecting Kinshasa with five
major African cities, demonstrating remarkable momentum for an airline
that commenced operations only in late 2024. Air Congo will launch
services to Johannesburg, Entebbe, Douala, Cotonou, and… read more
The
International Air Transport Association
has confirmed that its flagship continental gathering will return to the
Ethiopian capital at the end of April, bringing together senior
aviation leaders to chart the next phase of African air transport
development. The 2026 edition of the IATA Focus Africa
Conferen… read more
The
Democratic Republic of Congo's national carrier has announced ambitious
plans to launch new intra-African routes, signalling
continued growth aspirations despite experiencing delays in the delivery
of regional aircraft from its strategic partner Ethiopian Airlines. The
development highlights both the opportunities … read more
After
years of delays and shifting priorities, Angola has
confirmed that its national carrier, TAAG-Linhas Aéreas de Angola, is
back on the privatisation agenda. The government in
Luanda has set an ambitious target: complete the sale process by the
end of 2026. For travel trade professionals
across t… read more
A
significant milestone in Angola's transport
infrastructure has been reached with the official start
of construction on a new railway branch that will link the eastern
interior to the country's vital Atlantic coast. The ceremony, attended
by senior government officials, marks the beginning of an ambitious
project se… read more
A
fresh chapter is opening for air connectivity in central Africa.
Air Congo has announced the launch of five new regional
routes, marking the airline's first real push beyond the
borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(DRC). Among the destinations now being added to its
network are … read more
Air Congo Eyes Boeing 737-8 Fleet to Fuel Ambitious African Expansion
SADC reports concrete progress on regional tourism integration at ITB Berlin
DRC Advances Plans to Transform Kolwezi Airport Into Fourth International Gateway
IATA Focus Africa Conference Returns to Addis Ababa in April 2026
Angola Moves to Sell National Airline TAAG as Part of Streamlined Privatisation Push
Angola Breaks Ground on Major Rail Project Connecting Eastern Provinces to Lobito Port
