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Africa's Railway Infrastructure Deficit
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
ASKY To Expand Network, Add African Codeshares
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
Flight delays, cancellations and fuel call for local route cut
The recent spike in flight delays and cancellations on local routes by indigenous airlines has triggered the call on the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) to reduce the operating routes of some of the domestic airlines.
Aviation experts said that any airline with just two aircraft in its fleet should be restricted to a maxim… read more
Exciting developments in the Dakar Train Express Régional
The first trainset has officially been delivered for Phase II of the Dakar Train Express Régional (TER), a significant project aimed at enhancing transportation in Senegal. This new phase will extend the existing 36 km line from Dakar to Diamniadio by an additional 19 km, ultimately connecting to the Blaise Diagne International Air… read more
Royal Caribbean International returns to South Africa to avoid Red Sea crisis
Royal Caribbean International is re-entering the South African cruise market with Voyager of the Seas sailing a Cape Town itinerary in late 2025. The new itineraries were announced after the cruise line cancelled two repositioning cruises via the Red Sea and the Middle East earlier this month due to the ongoing security crisis… read more
United Airlines adds routes to Greenland, Mexico, Mongolia and more
United Airlines’ summer 2025 schedule will feature several destinations not served by any other U.S. carriers, including new routes to cities in Greenland, Mexico, Mongolia, Senegal, and Taiwan.
The Chicago-based airline says this expansion marks the largest international growth in its history, with five nonstop fligh… read more
Africa emerging as new cruise hotspot amid Red Sea security concerns
As the security situation in the Red Sea prompts cruise lines to rethink their routes, Africa is growing in popularity as an emerging cruise destination.
From MSC Cruises, Costa Cruises and Princess, to Cunard Line, Silversea and Holland America Line, more and more cruise lines are choosing to cruise via Africa when repositioning be… read more
How to grow a strong destination brand in 7 Steps
When you think of a country or city that has a strong destination brand who comes to mind – Marrakesh? Paris? New York? – all three continue to draw crowds year on year irrespective of the global state of affairs – a pandemic, economic downturn, political disruption – utilising very little spend. Some of the key factors that contribute t… read more
Air Sénégal stops operating to Barcelona, Mailand, Marseille, New York and Lyon
The national airline of Senegal, Air Sénégal, has undergone a significant leadership change and restructuring in recent months. In early August, the airline dismissed its CEO, Alioune Badara Fall, and appointed Tidiane Ndiaye as his successor. Ndiaye is the fifth CEO to take the helm in just seven years, indicating a period of instability… read more
Demand surging for Silversea on West African itineraries out of Cape Town
Silversea is experiencing a resurgence of demand for its West African itineraries out of Cape Town, after they were reinstated in 2025 following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The luxury cruise line first started sailing the West African coast in 2011, but suspended the service in 2020 during the Coronavirus outbreak, which shut down the gl… read more
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