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Tanzania Tourism and Export sectors upsurge boost earnings

Tanzania has seen notable uptick of tourism and export sectors in the year ending July, significantly contributing to sustained economic growth. The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) latest economic monthly review for July shows that the increase of tourists not only boosts revenue for local businesses but also contributes to the national eco… read more


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Nigeria Nigeria’s Airlines will benefit from new UAE agreement

Nigeria has signed a new bilateral air service agreement with the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

The signing of the new BASA is seen as a major step forward for the Nigerian aviation industry, which has faced challenges in recent years. The agreement, which was negotiated by the Minister of aviation and aerospace development, Fe… read more


  • Flights

Togo ASKY ASKY welcomes new Boeing 737-8MAX

ASKY Airlines, the leading Pan-African airline, celebrated a significant milestone with the arrival of its new Boeing 737-8MAX aircraft. The state-of-the-art jet, registered ET-BAT, marks a major step forward in the airline’s commitment to modernizing its fleet and enhancing passenger experience.

ET-BAT replaces ET-ANG, the very fir… read more


  • Flights

South Africa Airlink Logo Airlink increased flights to Maputo and Daresalam

Airlink, the leading regional carrier in South Africa, is thrilled to announce the introduction of an additional daily service to Maputo, Mozambique, effective from 01 October 2024. This strategic move is part of Airlink's ongoing commitment to providing increased connectivity and convenience for its valued customers.

With… read more


  • Flights

UAE Emirates Emirates flight touches down in Lagos after 2-Year break

For the first time in two years, an Emirates flight landed at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in Lagos on Tuesday. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) flag carrier resumed operations after suspending flights in 2021 due to unresolved issues, including the airline's trapped funds in Nigeria.

Flight EK 783, a Boeing 777-3… read more


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Kenya KTB All set 2024 Magical Kenya Travel Expo

The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) is set to host its annual Magical Kenya Travel Expo (MKTE)2024 at Uhuru Gardens National Monument & Museum, Nairobi from Wednesday, 2nd October to Friday, 4th October 2024.

The highly anticipated event will bring together key travel agents from Kenya’s major tourism source markets (Bu… read more


  • Flights

Nigeria Tourism contributes N4.1trn to Lagos GDP

The Lagos State Tourism sector has contributed N4.1 trillion to the state Gross Domestic Product, GDP, in recent years.

The Oniru of Iruland, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, disclosed this at the World Tourism Day celebration last weekend, organised by the Lagos State Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, disclosed this. The State's Commissioner f… read more


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Eritrea World Tourism Day celebrated in Asmara

World Tourism Day, observed annually on 27 September, was celebrated for the 29th time at the national level in Asmara under the theme “Tourism and Peace”. The event was attended by Ms. Askalu Menkorios, Minister of Tourism, and Mr. Zerit Tewoldebrhan, Managing Director of the Central Region.

Ms. Liya Gebreab, Dir… read more


  • Rail

Zambia Zambia Lobito railway concession has been finalized

The governments of Angola and Zambia have recently formalized concession agreements with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). This significant step marks the commencement of the construction phase for an extensive 800-kilometer railway link, which will serve as a vital connection between the two African nations.

These com… read more



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