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fresh controversy is unfolding around Nigeria's Arik
Air, as shareholders of the once-dominant carrier demand
urgent explanations regarding the ongoing dismantling of a
Boeing 737-700 at Murtala Muhammed
International Airport in Lagos. The shareholders are openly questioning
the legal authority und… read more
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fresh partnership between the Seychelles Tourism
Board and Kenya Airways is
set to reshape how North American travellers experience Africa, with a
joint campaign designed to promote twin-centre holidays that combine
Kenya's world-famous safaris with the pristine beaches and unique
biodiversity of t… read more
Nigeria
is stepping firmly into a new era of climate resilience and disaster
preparedness as the Nigerian Meteorological Agency
(NiMet) convenes a powerful line-up of government
agencies and development partners in the run-up to the official launch
of the Early Warnings for All (EW4All)
Initiative. F… read more
Visitors
planning a coastal break along South Africa's warm Indian Ocean
shoreline can look forward to a smooth experience. According to the
eThekwini Municipality's most recent
water-quality update, dated 19 August 2026,
all 23 officially designated bathing beaches in Durban are open to
swimmers, wi… read more
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landmark moment for African aviation is on the horizon as
TAAG Angola Airlines prepares to launch a
brand-new Luanda–Dakar–Praia service on 31
October, establishing a long-awaited direct air link between Angola and
Cape Verde while significantly expanding the carrier's footprint across
West Africa.… read more
Botswana
is stepping firmly onto the sustainability stage with plans to phase
out single-use plastic bags, a move that
carries meaningful implications for the country's tourism sector and for
the broader African travel industry. The government has confirmed that a
gradual implementation process is now underway, with th… read more
The
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
(FAAN) has moved to settle mounting speculation, firmly
rejecting suggestions that it has banned Uber, Bolt or
other e-hailing services from operating at Nigerian
airports. Rather, the authority says it is actively working with these
mobility providers to est… read more
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remarkable travel trend is quietly reshaping the African skies, and
it's one every travel professional across the continent should have
firmly on their radar. Passenger traffic between Cape Town
and Lagos has soared by an impressive 75%
in just one year — and astonishingly, this growth has
happened… read more
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fascinating new vision is quietly taking shape beneath the rolling
hills of Rwanda, where mining operators are
drawing up ambitious plans to convert their modern underground tunnels
into vibrant tourism attractions once mineral extraction comes to an
end. The initiative is designed to safeguard the country's mining
… read more
Few
conversations capture the current mood of Africa's aviation industry as
sharply as the recent exchange between Lufthansa's
General Manager for East Africa, Houssem Mathlouthi, and
the leadership of the Kenya Association of Travel Agents
(KATA), led by CEO Nicanor Sabula. The meeting, hosted at
Lu… read more
Arik Air Shareholders Challenge Boeing 737 Dismantling at Lagos Airport Amid Debt Row
Kenya Airways and Seychelles Team Up to Sell Safari-and-Islands Combos in North America
Nigeria Rallies Top Agencies to Launch Early Warnings for All Initiative by 2027
All 23 Durban Beaches Cleared for Swimming as Water Quality Holds Steady
TAAG Angola Launches Historic Luanda–Dakar–Praia Route to Deepen West Africa Ties
Botswana Charts Gradual Farewell to Single-Use Plastic Bags in Green Tourism Push
Nigeria Airports Authority Clears the Air: Uber and Bolt Remain Welcome at Terminals
Cape Town–Lagos Emerges as Africa's Hottest Unserved Route with 75% Traffic Surge
Rwanda Eyes Bold Plan to Turn Working Mines into Underground Tourism Hotspots
Lufthansa and KATA champion dialogue as NDC reshapes airline-agent partnerships
