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Half a century after its tracks
were laid through some of Africa's most difficult terrain to dismantle
colonial trade barriers, the Tanzania-Zambia Railway
Authority (TAZARA) is preparing to mark a milestone that
resonates well beyond the rail sector. The Authority has unveiled a
month-long programme of activities to c… read more
The UAE's national carrier,
Etihad Airways, has officially relaunched a
series of seasonal non-stop services from its Abu Dhabi
(AUH) hub, with two of these routes carrying significant
weight for the African travel trade. The airline's renewed commitment to
African leisure destinations signals fresh op… read more
Air
Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL) is preparing for one of its most
ambitious growth phases yet, with a sweeping 2026/27
strategic expansion plan that signals serious intent to
position the carrier as a major continental player. For travel
professionals across sub-Saharan Africa, the announcement opens fresh
prospec… read more
East Africa's regional
aviation landscape is once again showing its capacity to evolve, with
Tanzania's Flightlink recently securing a
wet-leased Dash 8-300 from Kenya's Aircraft
Leasing Services (ALS) to support its high-season operations. The
development represents far more than a routine fleet adjus… read more
African
aviation is once again sending a powerful signal of growth and
ambition, as EgyptAir prepares to launch
direct services to two strategically important destinations: Zanzibar
and Birmingham. The move underscores the broader momentum sweeping
across the continent's airline industry, with carriers steadily
expan… read more
Tanzania
has once again positioned itself at the forefront of global tourism
diplomacy, reaffirming its commitment to deeper international
cooperation following its participation in the 126th
Executive Council Meeting of UN Tourism, held in Toledo,
Spain. The high-level gathering brought together tourism ministers,
a… read more
In
a watershed moment for African mobility, the Republic of
Congo has confirmed that it will scrap visa requirements
for all African nationals from 1 January
2027. The announcement, made by President Denis Sassou
Nguesso during the African Development Bank's 2026 Annual Meetings in
Brazzaville, trans… read more
Ghana's tourism trade has taken a
confident step deeper into East Africa, with the Tour
Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) wrapping up a
successful first-ever appearance at the 2026 Karibu-Kilifair tourism
expo in Arusha, Tanzania. The debut marks a significant milestone for
the West African nation's private tourism sec… read more
Tanzania
is preparing to enter an exciting new phase of international engagement
following the announcement that direct flights between
Moscow and Dar es Salaam will commence next month. The
development, unveiled during an official visit by Tanzanian President
Samia Suluhu Hassan to the Russian capital… read more
Visitors
planning to stay at Addo Elephant National Park's Main
Camp on Thursday, 11 June 2026, are being alerted to a
short, scheduled electricity interruption that will take place during
the late morning hours. The temporary outage forms part of essential
infrastructure works tied to the development of an exciting ne… read more
TAZARA marks 50 years with Golden Jubilee programme, unveils corridor transformation agenda
Etihad Airways Boosts African Connectivity with Renewed Zanzibar Services from Abu Dhabi
Air Tanzania Targets 47 Destinations and TZS 1.09 Trillion Revenue in Bold 2026/27 Expansion
Flightlink Boosts Capacity with Dash 8-300 Wet Lease as East African Aviation Embraces Flexibility
EgyptAir Targets Zanzibar and Birmingham as African Aviation Connectivity Enters New Era
Tanzania Champions Stronger Global Tourism Ties at UN Tourism Executive Council in Toledo
Congo to Open Borders Visa-Free to All Africans from January 2027 in Landmark Integration Push
TOUGHA Debuts at Karibu-Kilifair 2026, Opening Fresh East Africa Pathways for Destination Ghana
Tanzania and Russia Open New Direct Flight Route Between Moscow and Dar es Salaam Next Month
Addo Elephant Park Plans Brief Power Outage as New Spa Facility Takes Shape
