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West
Africa's civil aviation landscape took a decisive step forward this
month as member states of the West African Economic and
Monetary Union (WAEMU) and Mauritania joined forces to
reinforce the region's aviation safety oversight framework. The
milestone came during a dedicated technical workshop staged from
… read more
Angola's
flagship business gathering, the FIN
Summit, is set to return for its fourth edition on
31 October and 1 November 2026, this time
taking centre stage at the InterContinental Hotel Luanda. Dedicated to
finance, investment, and business, the event has established itself as
one of the most eage… read more
East
Africa's flagship carrier, Kenya Airways,
has revealed that its fuel bill soared by a staggering 72
percent during the first half of 2026, a direct
consequence of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East that has pushed
global jet fuel prices sharply higher and disrupted aviation supply
chains ac… read more
South
African National Parks (SANParks) has
issued a fresh update on the ongoing recovery from the devastating
January 2026 floods that swept through Kruger National Park, revealing
that the full restoration programme is expected to carry a price tag of
approximately R950 million. The scale of
that f… read more
The
pan-African carrier ASKY Airlines is
broadening its West African reach with the launch of a brand-new service
linking Lomé in Togo with Kano in Northern
Nigeria, scheduled to take off on 2
September 2026. The move further cements the airline's
growing profile as one of the contin… read more
A
drawn-out and closely watched dispute between Air Sénégal
and American aircraft lessor Carlyle Aviation is finally
drawing to a close, following a settlement that puts an end to a
protracted legal battle over four Airbus jets. The agreement marks a
significant turning point for the Senegalese flag carrier and offers … read more
The global ground services
powerhouse Swissport has formally completed
its purchase of a 51 percent controlling interest in Cabo
Verde Handling (CV Handling), the only licensed ground
services operator functioning across the Cabo Verdean archipelago. This
milestone agreement, sealed after a lengthy pri… read more
South
Africa's flag carrier, South African Airways
(SAA), has once again found itself at the centre of a
leadership storm, deepening what is fast becoming one of the most
closely watched governance sagas in African aviation. On Friday, 14
August 2026, the airline confirmed that its board had placed acting
group Chief… read more
Travel
professionals planning safari itineraries into southern Africa's iconic
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park should take
note of a series of temporary shop closures scheduled across three of
the park's key camps in the closing days of August 2026.
South African National Parks (SANParks)
will briefly s… read more
A
striking contrast is unfolding in Nigeria's Akwa Ibom
State, where an ambitious tourism and hospitality
development programme is powering ahead even as the State House of
Assembly Complex remains locked and largely untouched by construction
crews for nine consecutive months. For Africa's travel trade, the story
off… read more
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WAEMU States and Mauritania Sharpen Aviation Safety Oversight With New Inspectors' Manual
Luanda's FIN Summit 2026 Spotlights Angola's Rising Ambitions as a Business Events Hub
Kenya Airways Battles 72% Fuel Cost Surge as Middle East Turmoil Rattles African Skies
Kruger National Park's R950 Million Flood Recovery Reshapes Visitor Access and Bookings
ASKY Airlines Bridges Togo and Northern Nigeria With Fresh Lomé–Kano Service via Niamey
Air Sénégal and Carlyle Aviation Close Chapter on Airbus Lease Row, Signal Fresh Start
Swissport Seals Cabo Verde Ground Handling Takeover, Unlocking Fresh Atlantic Aviation Prospects
SAA Shakes Up Leadership Again: Acting CEO on Special Leave, Koekie Mbeki Steps In
Kgalagadi Park Camp Shops Set for Temporary August Closures for Annual Stocktake
Akwa Ibom's N248bn Tourism Push Advances While Assembly Complex Sits Idle for Nine Months
