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Somalia is preparing to reintroduce the Somali
shilling after an extraordinary gap of 35 years without
issuing new domestic banknotes, marking a decisive attempt by the Horn
of Africa nation to reclaim monetary sovereignty. For travel
professionals across sub-Saharan Africa, the development signals a
potentially transf… read more
Air Burkina is now entirely in the hands of the
Burkinabé state, following a landmark decision that has
redefined the ownership structure of the West African nation's flag
carrier. In a move rich with symbolism, the government finalised the
acquisition of the last privately held stake, representing a modest one
percent… read more
South
African National Parks (SANParks) has
issued an important advisory for travellers heading to one of the
country's most beloved wilderness destinations. Visitors planning a trip
to Karoo National Park in the coming weeks
should be prepared for occasional detours as repair work gets underway
foll… read more
Angola
has fired a powerful new shot in Africa's business tourism race with
the inauguration of the Palácio de Convenções de
Luanda, a landmark facility that signals the country's
serious intent to compete for a bigger slice of the continent's
meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions (MICE) market.
Officiall… read more
Good
news is flowing out of KwaZulu-Natal for the African travel trade this
week. Durban's world-famous coastline is once again fully open for
swimming, with every one of the city's 23 monitored
beaches cleared for public use according to the latest
beach status update issued by the eThekwini Municipality on
… read more
A
bold and somewhat controversial decision is stirring conversation in
Southern African aviation circles this week. Air
Botswana, the state-owned flag carrier headquartered in
Gaborone, has moved to directly appoint Dubai-based ACC
Aviation ME FZCO as its aircraft lease consultant,
bypassing the trad… read more
A
serious labour storm is brewing over West African skies, and it could
have far-reaching consequences for the regional travel trade. The
Senegalese aviation workers' union SYNPAAS
has formally filed a strike notice covering the period from
19 August to 17 September 2026, threatening
to withdraw grou… read more
A
promising new chapter is opening in Southern African aviation as
Botswana and Lesotho take the first
concrete steps toward launching direct air services between their two
capitals. The two governments have officially entered negotiations for a
Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA)
aimed at establ… read more
Equatorial
Guinea has taken a bold step to reawaken its struggling national
carrier, Ceiba Intercontinental, by signing
a preliminary agreement worth an estimated \$139
million for six factory-new ATR 72-600 turboprops. For
African travel professionals tracking the continent's evolving aviation
lands… read more
United Nigeria Airlines (UNA)
has stepped forward to commemorate a defining chapter in the country's
history — the creation of ten Nigerian states on August
27, 1991. In a heartfelt tribute, the airline described
the exercise as a moment that reshaped the nation, bringing government
and development closer to the people… read more
Somalia Prepares to Revive the Shilling After 35 Years in Bold Monetary Sovereignty Push
Air Burkina Returns Fully to State Hands as Embraer E190 Jets Signal Fleet Revival
Karoo National Park Road Repairs Bring Temporary Detours for Self-Drive Visitors Until September
Angola Unveils Massive Luanda Convention Palace in Bold Bid to Win Africa's MICE Tourism Race
All 23 Durban Beaches Reopen for Swimming as Water Quality Clears Along KwaZulu-Natal Coast
Air Botswana Skips Open Tender to Directly Appoint ACC Aviation for Fleet Leasing Strategy
Senegal Airport Workers Threaten to Ground Air Senegal over Mounting Unpaid Airport Fees
Botswana and Lesotho Launch Historic Talks for Direct Gaborone–Maseru Air Link
Equatorial Guinea Bets Big on Ceiba Revival with \$139M ATR 72-600 Fleet Order for 2029
United Nigeria Airlines Marks 35 Years of Nigeria's Historic 1991 State Creation Milestone
