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The government of Cape Verde has
stepped in decisively to support its national carrier, authorising a
sovereign guarantee of US\$5 million in
favour of Cabo Verde Airlines. The funds will cover the airline's lease
obligations on a Boeing 737 MAX 8, a key
aircraft within its fleet. The move underlines P… read more
Uganda has unveiled an ambitious
Shs84.4 trillion national budget for the
2026/2027 financial year, anchored on a bold projection of 10.2 percent
economic growth and underpinned by major investments in transport, oil,
agriculture and industrial expansion. For Africa's travel and logistics
sector, the framework signals … read more
Few African destinations
match Namibia when it comes to the freedom and thrill of a self-drive
adventure. With sweeping open landscapes, light traffic, dependable
tourism infrastructure and some of the continent's most breathtaking
scenery, the country continues to reward visitors who prefer travelling
at their own rhythm. Whether the … read more
Reaching
Namibia from Europe is set to become significantly more convenient, as
Discover Airlines has confirmed plans to
expand its direct service between Munich and
Windhoek from three to five weekly flights, beginning
April 2027. The Lufthansa Group's leisure carrier will introduce two
additional d… read more
African
aviation has scored another remarkable victory on the global stage.
TAAG Angola Airlines has officially been
cleared by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency
(EASA) to deploy its brand-new Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on
commercial flights within European airspace. The approval signals a
defin… read more
In
a significant boost to Africa's long-haul aviation landscape,
Kenya Airways is preparing to reintroduce the Boeing
777-300ER into active service after nearly a decade away
from its operational fleet. The flagship East African carrier has
confirmed that the 400-seat wide-body jet will return to the skies on
selecte… read more
The Nigerian aviation industry
is teetering on the edge of collapse, with mounting taxes, soaring jet
fuel costs, and punishing borrowing rates pushing carriers to breaking
point. This warning has come from Allen Onyema, Chairman
and Chief Executive Officer of Air Peace, who has urged
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu to … read more
Self-drive operators and tour planners
across sub-Saharan Africa are being urged to review client itineraries
through southern Namibia after the Namibian Roads
Authority (RA) issued a fresh advisory on 22 June 2026
warning of multiple road closures, washaways and hazardous surfaces
across the Karas Region. Persistent r… read more
Mauritius
is reinforcing its position in one of its most resilient long-haul
source markets as the Mauritius Tourism Promotion
Authority (MTPA) intensifies engagement with the Russian
travel trade. With visitor numbers from the Russian Federation climbing
steadily, the island nation is sending a confident signal that i… read more
A significant new aviation
partnership is set to reshape how travellers move between
Southern Africa, Europe and the Americas,
with South African regional carrier CemAir and Spanish flag carrier Air
Europa joining forces in a codeshare agreement. The collaboration
coincides with Air Europa's much-anticipated launch of … read more
Cape Verde Government Backs Cabo Verde Airlines with \$5M Sovereign Guarantee for Boeing 737 MAX 8 L
Uganda's Shs84.4 Trillion Budget Puts Rail, Aviation and Oil at the Heart of 2026/27 Growth Drive
Namibia Self-Drive Guide 2026: Essential Planning Tips for Africa's Ultimate Road-Trip Destination
Discover Airlines Boosts Munich–Windhoek Service to Five Weekly Flights from April 2027
TAAG Angola Cleared by EASA to Fly Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner on Luanda–Lisbon Long-Haul Route
Kenya Airways Set to Revive Boeing 777-300ER on Nairobi–London Heathrow Route from July 2026
Nigerian Aviation on the Brink: Air Peace Boss Sounds Alarm Over Crushing Taxes and Fuel Crisis
Southern Namibia Flood Alert: C13 Closed Between Aussenkehr and Rosh Pinah
Mauritius Targets Russian Visitors with Roadshow Push and New Ethiopian Airlines Connection
CemAir and Air Europa Launch Codeshare Opening New Doors Between Southern Africa, Europe, Americas
