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Time Out Reveals the World's Best Cities for 2025
Time Out, the renowned global magazine focused on culture, entertainment, and events, has released its annual ranking of the finest cities worldwide. For the 2025 edition, over 18,500 locals provided their insights on their cities, evaluating various aspects such as cuisine, nightlife, safety, and overall qu… read more
Kenya and Angola Collaborate to Resume Direct Flights and Strengthen Diplomatic Relations
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
U.S. Department of State Places 21 Nations Under Level 4 "Do Not Travel" Advisory
As of December 2024, the U.S. Department of State has designated 21 nations under its Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory, which notably includes seven countries in Africa. This classification indicates that these destinations present extreme risks, encompassing threats such as … read more
Launch of Air Congo
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
Overland Airways Launches Successful Inaugural Flight to Freetown
Overland Airways, Nigeria’s oldest private domestic airline, has celebrated a significant milestone with its inaugural flight to Freetown, Sierra Leone, on December 19, 2024. The flight landed at Freetown International Airport (FIA) to a traditional water cannon salute from the airport's fire service, marking a new chapter in re… read more
Zambia Introduces Visa Waiver for 53 Countries, Boosting Tourism Prospects
The Zambian Ministry of Home Affairs and Internal Security has announced an exciting new visa waiver for citizens from 53 countries, as outlined in Statutory Instrument No. 78 of 2024. This significant decision elevates the total number of countries eligible for visa-free access to Zambia to an impressive 167. The new visa polic… read more
Rare Opportunity: Bid on the Cabin of a Retired Equatorial Congo Airlines Boeing 757
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
Air Tanzania: Soaring Towards a Brighter Future
Air Tanzania, the national flag carrier of Tanzania, has been on a remarkable journey of transformation and growth in recent years. With a rich history dating back to 1977, the airline has weathered numerous challenges to emerge as a key player in African aviation. This comprehensive analysis examines Air Tanzania's current oper… read more
Mauritania Airlines: Navigating Africa's Skies with Ambition
Mauritania Airlines, the flag carrier of Mauritania, has been steadily expanding its presence in the African aviation market since its establishment in December 2010. As we look towards 2025, the airline's network, fleet, and strategic initiatives paint a picture of cautious growth and modernization in a challenging yet opportun… read more
Uniting Africa Through the Lake Victoria to Mediterranean Sea Project
The ambitious project to connect Lake Victoria with the Mediterranean Sea has been dubbed a "dream project," with the slogan "One Continent, One River, One People." This transformative initiative seeks to unite Africa's Nile Basin countries through an integrated multimodal transport system, recognized under the PIDA PAP 2 framework and… read more
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