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The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) has outlined its priorities for the next five years during its annual general meeting in Cairo, which brought together the CEOs of the 45 member airlines to plan the future of African aviation.
The event, which will take place from November 17-19, marks the start of AFRAA's strategic plann… read more
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has introduced stringent measures to further guide against passengers’ delayed luggage by airlines. In compliance with the Nigerian Civil Aviation Regulations (NCARs), the regulatory agency is imposing fines of $170 and N10, 000 on foreign and local airlines, respectively for delayed passengers’… read more
The Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has released its annual report titled ‘State of Africa’s Infrastructure Report 2024,’ which indicates that progress in expanding and improving the rail network as outlined in the African Union’s railway initiative has been limited to date.
According to the report, out of the ambitious plan to construct … read more
Togo-based ASKY is changing its network to fly more nonstop regional
routes, ahead of the potential arrival of its first Boeing 787s in 2026,
and the carrier is aiming to negotiate codeshares with four African
airlines.
ASKY, which is part-owned by Ethiopian Airlines, currently serves 29 destinations across Afric… read more
The Nigerian aviation industry has been plagued by controversy and uncertainty, with the recent dispute over the agreement between Nigeria Air and Ethiopian Airlines serving as the latest example. In an exclusive interview, aviation analyst and consultant, Chris Aligbe, shed light on the complexities surrounding the issue and offered his … read more
The Ministry of Works & Transport in Uganda has inked a €2.7 billion contract with Yapı Merkezi, a Turkish firm. The agreement involves the construction of an electrified standard gauge railway stretching 273 kilometers from Malaba, located on the Kenyan border, to Uganda's capital, Kampala.
The Eastern Railway Projec… read more
International aviation is one of the most regulated industries in the world. From safety regulations to security protocols to bilateral agreements about traffic rights, every small detail is usually subject to Government scrutiny and approval. Most notably however, even in the globalised economy of the 21st century, the airline industry’s access… read more
Tourism Industry experts are calling on African leaders to see tourism as a great revenue earner for the economic growth of the continent if fully harnessed. Speaking at the 20th Akwaaba African Travel Market 2024 in Lagos, the experts lamented factors hindering tourism growth in the continent to include visa policy issues, … read more
Africans face a high rejection rate for visas to enter the Schengen group of countries. The group is made up of 29 European countries that have officially abolished border controls at their mutual borders. A Schengen visa is an entry permit for non-EU nationals which would allow them to make a short, temporary visit of up to 90 days in the Schen… read more
Nyanza town in Southern Province recently marked 125 years since its establishment. The town was established by King Yuhi V Musinga and accommodated King Mutara III Rudahigwa and Kigeli V Ndahinduka.
Nyanza is regarded as Rwanda's centre of cultural enlightenment. Despite having been in existence for the past 125 years, its infrastr… read more
AFRAA focuses on security and connectivity in its five-year strategy
Delayed Luggage: NCAA Goes Tough On Defaulting Airlines
Africa's Railway Infrastructure Deficit
ASKY To Expand Network, Add African Codeshares
Is Nigeria Air a Soap Opera or a Reality Show?
Uganda's Railway Expansion: A €2.7bn Contract with Yapı Merkezi
From nationalism to globalism: The evolution of African airline ownership
Collaborate, innovate and empower: Experts outline Africa’s Tourism path to growth
Africans who apply for Schengen visas face high rejection rates
Eight multi billion projects that will boost cultural tourism in Nyanza
