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The
Senegalese government has taken decisive
action to address the ongoing financial turbulence surrounding its
national carrier and principal airport infrastructure.
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko officially
installed a specialised ad hoc committee on Monday 27 April 2026,
tasking the group with final… read more
Air
Tanzania is actively exploring plans to launch an
ambitious new international route that would connect Dar es Salaam with
Moscow, using the Seychelles as a strategic stopover point.
This development signals a significant expansion of the Tanzanian flag
carrier's long-haul ambitions while potentially marking its fir… read more
Brussels
Airlines has announced an ambitious cultural initiative
that will see contemporary African art travel across the continent
before reaching Europe. The project, titled
AfriConnections, represents a significant
investment in cultural exchange and offers fresh perspectives on how
airlines can c… read more
Fly
Gabon has officially added Lagos to its route network,
deepening the Gabonese carrier's footprint in Nigeria and reinforcing
air links between Central and West Africa. The launch of scheduled
services to Nigeria's largest city represents a strategic expansion for
the airline, which has been steadily building its pr… read more
The
West African archipelago of Cabo Verde has
once again demonstrated its cultural significance on the global stage
as the capital city of Praia hosted the landmark fifteenth edition of
the Kriol Jazz Festival. Running from 9 to
11 April, the three-day celebration on Santiago Island reinforced the
n… read more
The
head of one of Nigeria's most respected airlines has issued a candid
assessment of the barriers preventing Africa's most populous nation from
realising its tourism potential. George Uriesi, Managing
Director of Ibom Air, addressed industry stakeholders
during a virtual conference exploring the lessons and impact of… read more
The
Senegalese national carrier has officially parted ways
with the last of its two Airbus A330neo aircraft, marking
a significant turning point for an airline that once harboured
ambitious expansion plans across the African continent and beyond. The
wide-body jet has been permanently removed from the national aviation… read more
Cunard
Line's legendary Queen Mary 2 will include Cape Town as a
marquee destination during the return leg of her 2026 World Voyage,
reinforcing South Africa's position as a vital port for prestigious
long-haul cruise itineraries connecting Asia and Europe.
The
iconic vessel, recognised as the largest oce… read more
Air
Transat has postponed the launch of what would have been the first
nonstop air link between Canada and Ghana, delaying a
route that had generated considerable anticipation among diaspora
communities and travel professionals on both sides of the Atlantic. The
Canadian leisure carrier confirmed that operational and c… read more
Air
Sénégal S.A has confirmed plans to reinstate flights to Freetown,
Sierra Leone, as part of a broader network enhancement
strategy set to take effect from July 2026. The Senegalese national
carrier's return to the Sierra Leonean capital comes after a period of
service suspension and represents a significant boost fo… read more
Senegal Forms Expert Panel to Overhaul Struggling Air Sénégal and Dakar Airport
Air Tanzania Eyes Moscow as First European Gateway via Seychelles Stopover
Brussels Airlines Unveils Touring African Art Exhibition Across Four Capitals
Fly Gabon Strengthens West African Network With New Libreville-Lagos Connection
Cabo Verde's Kriol Jazz Festival Celebrates 15 Years as Cultural Tourism Anchor
Ibom Air Chief Urges Nigeria to Transform Seasonal Tourism Surge Into Year-Round Growth
Queen Mary 2 to Make Overnight Cape Town Call During Epic 2026 World Voyage
Air Transat Delays Historic Toronto-Accra Nonstop as Ghana Route Plans Stall
