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Brussels Airlines Expands Long-Haul Network for Summer 2025
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
Kigali: An Attractive Hub for Security, Investment, and Cleanliness in Africa
Kigali, the capital city of Rwanda, is gaining recognition as one of the most appealing cities in Africa, thanks to its strong security, ample investment opportunities, cleanliness, and straightforward business processes. According to international residents and travelers, the country’s favorable visa policy further enhances its allure… read more
Brussels Airlines Expands Summer 2025 Network with More Flights to Africa
Brussels Airlines is set to elevate its summer 2025 network by increasing flights to Banjul, The Gambia, starting in June 2025. This expansion forms part of a 10% capacity boost to sub-Saharan Africa, reinforcing the airline’s position as a vital link between Europe and the region.
With 56 weekly f… read more
Jambojet Announces Flight Disruptions Following Aircraft Incident at JKIA
Jambojet, a budget airline based in Kenya, has reported significant flight disruptions after one of its aircraft, a DHC-8-400 registered as 5Y-JXM, collided with a pole at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Nairobi. The incident took place during ground operations.
Fortunately, there were no reported inju… read more
Essence of Africa: Pioneering Meetings-Driven Tourism Event Kicks Off in Nairobi
The inaugural Essence of Africa meetings-driven tourism event is set to take place from December 2 to 4 in Nairobi, Kenya. This significant gathering serves as a vital platform for tourism professionals and industry leaders to engage in innovative content sessions focused on the future of … read more
Uganda Launches Construction of Standard Gauge Railway Eastern Line
On November 21, President Yoweri Museveni officially inaugurated the construction of the 272-kilometer Eastern Line of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), which will connect the capital city of Kampala to Malaba on the Kenyan border. The ceremony took place in Tororo district an… read more
Kenya's Tourism Star Shines Globally As Twiga Tours Wins Prestigious Award
Efforts to bolster Kenya as the best tourist destination has been boosted despite the upheavals facing the tourism sector including global economic crises and heavy taxation.
Twiga Tours, one of Kenya's leading tour operators, has secured the prestigious World's Leading Tour Operator Award for 2024, cemen… read more
Airlink expands Nairobi service with additional night flights
South African regional airline Airlink is set to increase flights to Nairobi in Kenya. … read more
Powering a Visa-Free Africa: The Future of Seamless Travel on the Continent
Recent news that Nigeria will introduce $170 surcharge fees for biometric capture during the Visa process will no doubt frustrate proponents of the “visa-free Africa” concept. The African Union’s longstanding goal may seem out of reach with Africa’s sheer size and pressing security needs, due to wars and terrorism, posing significant … read more
Kenya Drops On Travel Index Ranking With New Visa Requirements
A Kenyan government requirement that foreigners register online three days before traveling to the country has made the East African nation among the most difficult countries to visit in Africa, according to an index that ranks countries for ease of travel.
Kenya's introduction of new visa policies earlier this year ha… read more
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