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Ghana is moving closer to launching a new national airline, following a meeting between President John Dramani Mahama and Boeing officials on 6 November 2026. According to the Ghanaian Presidency, preliminary studies have confirmed the project’s viability and a roadmap has been agreed… read more
Eswatini Air has announced that Nairobi, Kenya will become its sixth destination, marking a significant step in the airline’s regional expansion. The carrier is entering the East African aviation market after launching flights to other regional hubs such as Lusaka, Johan… read more
Air Côte d’Ivoire has launched Club Air Côte d'Ivoire, an invitation-only programme for its most frequent premium travellers, on 6 November 2026 in Abidjan. The launch event brought together 150 founding members and the Minister of Transport, marking a new step in the airline’s … read more
Kenya is increasing destination assurance and international marketing to maintain traveller confidence, with industry leaders projecting 15 to 20 per cent business growth following recent global trade events. At the close of World Travel Market (WTM) London 2026, Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) CEO … read more
December marks the start of the summer rainy season at Victoria Falls, on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. For the travel trade, this means itinerary planning must account for hot, humid weather, frequent thunderstorms, and the landscape turning green. The Zambezi… read more
Visitors entering Addo Elephant National Park through the Matyholweni Gate are affected by a temporary payment disruption at the Matyholweni Rest Camp. According to South African National Parks (SANParks), the speedpoint machines at this entrance are currently o… read more
TAAG Angola Airlines has opened bookings for a new twice-weekly service between Luanda and Praia, Cape Verde, with flights scheduled to begin on 12 December 2026. The route will be operated mainly by Airbus A220-300 aircraft configured with 137 seats. This marks… read more
Air Tanzania has grounded three of its four Airbus A220-300 aircraft due to an ongoing engine shortage, leaving only one A220 in active service. This situation is causing major disruptions to the airline’s regional network, especially on routes connecting the Middle East, East Africa, an… read more
Kenya Airways now ranks as the second-largest state debtor in Kenya, with an outstanding debt of about \$945 million owed to the government. This figure, reported by the latest National Treasury report, highlights the scale of the airline’s financial obligations and the challeng… read more
Kenya is preparing for a major increase in Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism in 2027, with the segment projected to grow by 60 per cent next year. The Kenya Tourism Board (KTB) has announced that this growth will be driven by new convention… read more
Ghana advances plans for new national airline with Boeing support and private sector model
Eswatini Air adds Nairobi as sixth destination, targets East African market growth
Air Côte d’Ivoire launches invitation-only Club for frequent Abidjan–Paris premium travellers
Kenya calls for evidence-based advisories as tourism sector reports strong growth after WTM London
December brings low water and green season transition at Victoria Falls for 2026 itineraries
Addo Elephant National Park Matyholweni Gate visitors must pay fees at Main Camp during outage
TAAG Angola Airlines opens bookings for new Luanda–Praia flights from 12 December 2026
Engine shortage grounds three Air Tanzania Airbus A220-300s, disrupting regional network
Kenya Airways faces $945 million state debt as government plans financial restructuring
Kenya targets 60% MICE tourism growth with new convention centres and incentives for 2027
