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West
Africa's decades-long struggle with punishingly high airfares may
finally be approaching a turning point. At the 69th
Ordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and
Government, regional leaders issued a strong call for
Member States to accelerate the implementation of sweeping aviation
reforms des… read more
Nigeria's
largest airline is once again turning to the international leasing
market to strengthen its operational muscle. Air
Peace has taken delivery of an additional
Boeing 737-800 under a wet-lease
arrangement with Lithuanian ACMI specialist
KlasJet, part of the Avia Solutions Gro… read more
UN
Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais has issued a
powerful call to African governments and tourism stakeholders to place
people firmly at the centre of the continent's tourism development
agenda. Speaking at the High-Level Dialogue during the
69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa (CAF)
Meet… read more
Namibia's
capital, Windhoek, is under the spotlight
as industry voices call for a stronger urban tourism proposition.
According to Gitta Paetzold, Chief Executive of the
Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN), a growing
number of international visitors describe the city as lacking
excitement, point… read more
Mozambique's
national carrier is inching closer to a pivotal moment in its ongoing
restructuring drive. LAM – Linhas Aéreas de
Moçambique has confirmed the return of its two
Embraer E190 aircraft from South Africa,
where the jets had been undergoing technical intervention and storage
for several mont… read more
Nigeria's hospitality sector
continues to demonstrate impressive resilience, with
Transcorp Hotels Plc unveiling a strong set
of half-year results that reinforce its status as one of the country's
leading hospitality operators. The company has posted a 12
per cent increase in profit before tax (PBT) to N13.7
… read more
East
African aviation has taken another confident step forward as
Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL)
officially launches direct flights between Tanzania and Oman,
establishing the first non-stop air link between the two countries. The
inaugural service touched down at Muscat International
Airport on… read more
Africa's
business events sector has reached a defining moment. Senior government
officials, private sector leaders and investors have collectively
adopted the Nairobi Commitment on Advancing Africa's MICE
Industry, a continental blueprint designed to unlock
investment, strengthen partnerships and position the continent… read more
Seychelles is set for a
significant tourism boost as Ethiopian
Airlines prepares to launch double daily
flights between Addis Ababa and
Mahé from 1 December 2026. The move marks one of the most
important recent developments in Indian Ocean island connectivity and
offers sub-Saharan A… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector is once again in the spotlight after
Enugu Air confirmed that one of its
aircraft experienced a runway excursion at Benin City
Airport on Thursday, 23 July 2026. The incident, which
mercifully resulted in no injuries or fatalities, has triggered an
official investigation by … read more
ECOWAS Leaders Push for Cheaper Flights as Côte d'Ivoire Leads Aviation Tax Reforms
Air Peace Boosts Capacity With New Boeing 737-800 Wet-Lease From Lithuania's KlasJet
UN Tourism Chief Urges Africa to Place People at Heart of Tourism Growth Strategy in Seychelles
Windhoek Urged to Reinvent Urban Tourism Offering as Visitors Seek Deeper City Experiences
LAM Mozambique Prepares E190 Fleet for Commercial Rollout Amid Governance Scrutiny
Transcorp Hotels Posts 21% Profit Surge in H1 2026 as Transcorp Centre Reshapes West Africa MICE Sce
Air Tanzania Launches Historic Direct Dar es Salaam–Muscat Route in Bold Gulf Expansion Push
Africa Adopts Landmark Nairobi Commitment to Transform Continent Into Global MICE Powerhouse
Ethiopian Airlines Boosts Seychelles Route to Double Daily From December 2026, Adding 1,000 Weekly S
Enugu Air Embraer E170 Overruns Benin City Runway With All 68 On Board Safely Evacuated
