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As Addis Ababa prepares to host the 38th African
Union (AU) Assembly on February 15-16, 2025, Ethiopia
faces a pivotal moment to align its policies with the AU’s vision of a
“borderless Africa.” The summit will bring together African leaders to
discuss governance, development, and unity, with a key focus on
dismantling… read more
The 38th African Union (AU) Summit has brought the call for a visa-free Africa to the forefront, with leaders, policymakers, and business stakeholders urging governments to dismantle travel barriers that hinder the continent's economic growth and integration. The African Union Commission (AUC) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have jointly… read more
Overland
Airways, Nigeria’s leading airline, has taken a major step toward uniting
African markets by launching direct flights from Lagos to Freetown, Sierra
Leone, and Lagos to Banjul, The Gambia. These new routes, which commenced in December
2024, align with the African Union’s Single African Air Transport Market
(SAATM) ini… 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
Exciting
news for African travel and cultural enthusiasts! The Gambia's
annual Janjanbureh Kankurang Festival has once again proven
its value in promoting cultural tourism, attracting both local and
international visitors. This year's festival, held from January 24th to 26th,
was particularly successful thanks to… read more
As the first
major travel trade show of the year, the FITUR International Tourism Fair is
just around the corner, and VoyagesAfriq has confirmed that over 25 African
destinations will participate. This impressive lineup includes a mix of Destination
Management Companies (DMCs), National Tourism Boards, embassies, ministries of
tourism, and … read more
On
Friday, Ghana’s outgoing President Nana Akufo-Addo made a historic
announcement regarding visa-free travel for all African passport
holders, effective from the start of this year. This significant move is
seen as a vital step toward achieving greater economic integration
across the continent.
The
announcement was made during… read more
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
Ibom
Air, the Nigerian regional airline known for its exceptional service
and reliability, is gearing up for a significant expansion into Central
Africa in 2025. This strategic move marks a pivotal moment in the
airline's growth trajectory and aligns with the broader trends of
increasing intra-African connectivity and economic i… read more
Brussels
Airlines has unveiled its long-haul flight schedule for summer 2025,
showcasing a remarkable increase in capacity to sub-Saharan Africa. This
Belgian airline will operate an impressive 56 weekly flights to the region, reflecting a 10% increase compared to the previous summer season in 2024.… read more