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Uganda Airlines (IATA: 2T) is set to launch direct flights between Entebbe and Kigali starting 18 November 2026, as reported by tip information received by the editor. The new service is promoted as a connection to the Land of a Thousand Hills, offering travellers a direct link … read more
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Administration has completed the long-awaited Apo-Karshi Road in Abuja, with Minister Nyesom Wike announcing plans to develop the area as a major tourist destination. The project, first awarded in 2010, faced years of delay before being re-awa… read more
IndiGo is preparing to launch daily nonstop flights between Mumbai and Dar es Salaam from 20 November 2026, using Airbus A320neo aircraft. This will make Dar es Salaam IndiGo’s fourth African destination, after Nairobi, Mauritius and Seychelles. The new route is… read more
The Gambia has launched a new strategic framework for its tourism sector, together with an evolved National Tourism Brand Identity, in a move designed to strengthen the country’s position as a leading West African destination. The official launch took place on 9 November… read more
Fastjet Zimbabwe announced a significant increase in flight capacity on the Harare to Johannesburg route for the busy December 2024 travel period, according to a tip received by the editor. The airline planned to operate three Airbus A320 rotations between the two cities during … read more
South African Airways (SAA) has initiated legal action against Kenya Airways to recover approximately \$1 million in unpaid funds. The dispute centres on alleged breaches of code-share and revenue-sharing agreements between the two national carriers. SAA claims that Kenya Airway… read more
Solenta Aviation Mozambique has launched its first scheduled domestic flights under its own brand, starting 3x weekly Maputo–Vilanculos services from 6 November 2026. The new flights began just as the Mozambique Tourism Summit 2026 opened in Vilanculos, a key to… read more
Enugu Air has officially opened ticket sales for its new direct Lagos–London Gatwick flights, with the inaugural service set for 10 December 2026. The airline, in partnership with Omni Blu, will operate the route four times weekly using previously unassigned … read more
FlyNamibia has resumed its scheduled flights between Windhoek (Eros Airport, ERS) and Lüderitz (LUD), restoring a direct air connection between the Namibian capital and the coastal town in the south of the country. The service, which restarted on 10 November 2026, is operated in partnership with… read more
United Nigeria Airlines has signed a new partnership with the Nigerian Cancer Society (NCS) to raise funds for cancer awareness, early detection, diagnosis and treatment across Nigeria. The initiative, launched in Lagos after a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between both organisations, allows… read more
Uganda Airlines to launch direct Entebbe–Kigali flights from 18 November 2026
Abuja’s Apo-Karshi Road completed after 16 years, with plans for new tourist facilities
IndiGo plans daily Mumbai–Dar es Salaam flights from 20 November, its fourth African route
The Gambia launches new tourism strategy and brand to boost heritage and ecotourism
Fastjet Zimbabwe added three Airbus A320 rotations on Harare–Johannesburg route for December 2024
South African Airways sues Kenya Airways for $1 million over code-share revenue dispute
Solenta Aviation Mozambique starts Maputo–Vilanculos flights as Fastjet franchise plans remain uncl
Enugu Air opens Lagos–London Gatwick sales with economy fares from N1.2 million
FlyNamibia resumes Windhoek–Lüderitz flights, restoring direct link for southern Namibia
United Nigeria Airlines and Nigerian Cancer Society launch passenger donation drive for cancer care
