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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
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
Nigeria
is stepping firmly into a new era of climate resilience and disaster
preparedness as the Nigerian Meteorological Agency
(NiMet) convenes a powerful line-up of government
agencies and development partners in the run-up to the official launch
of the Early Warnings for All (EW4All)
Initiative. F… read more
The
Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria
(FAAN) has moved to settle mounting speculation, firmly
rejecting suggestions that it has banned Uber, Bolt or
other e-hailing services from operating at Nigerian
airports. Rather, the authority says it is actively working with these
mobility providers to est… read more
Few
conversations capture the current mood of Africa's aviation industry as
sharply as the recent exchange between Lufthansa's
General Manager for East Africa, Houssem Mathlouthi, and
the leadership of the Kenya Association of Travel Agents
(KATA), led by CEO Nicanor Sabula. The meeting, hosted at
Lu… read more
The global ground services
powerhouse Swissport has formally completed
its purchase of a 51 percent controlling interest in Cabo
Verde Handling (CV Handling), the only licensed ground
services operator functioning across the Cabo Verdean archipelago. This
milestone agreement, sealed after a lengthy pri… read more
Ghana's
aviation landscape is on the brink of a transformative shift as
President John Dramani Mahama confirmed
that construction of the long-anticipated Bolgatanga
Airport in the Upper East Region will begin before the
end of 2026. The announcement was made during a site inspection tour on
Thursday,… read more
The
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA)
has sounded a strong warning about a worrying rise in the use of
counterfeit Schengen visa stamps by passengers heading to Europe, a
development that is reshaping transit conditions for Nigerian travellers
moving through Morocco. According to the regulator, several passenger… read more
Confidence
in face-to-face business is running high across the global events
industry, as organisations continue to commit resources to
IMEX America 2026, scheduled to take place
in Las Vegas from 13 to 15 October. With
just over two months to go, buyer registration is already tracking ahead
of the e… read more
As
global expectations around sustainability continue to rise, event
organisers are under increasing pressure to move beyond good intentions
and deliver measurable results. The newly released Event
Sustainability Report from IMEX America
2025 offers exactly that, providing an honest and
detailed look… read more
Somalia Prepares to Revive the Shilling After 35 Years in Bold Monetary Sovereignty Push
Angola Unveils Massive Luanda Convention Palace in Bold Bid to Win Africa's MICE Tourism Race
Nigeria Rallies Top Agencies to Launch Early Warnings for All Initiative by 2027
Nigeria Airports Authority Clears the Air: Uber and Bolt Remain Welcome at Terminals
Lufthansa and KATA champion dialogue as NDC reshapes airline-agent partnerships
Swissport Seals Cabo Verde Ground Handling Takeover, Unlocking Fresh Atlantic Aviation Prospects
Ghana to Break Ground on Bolgatanga Airport by End of 2026, Unlocking Northern Tourism Access
Fake Schengen Visa Surge Prompts Morocco to Tighten Transit Rules for Nigerian Passengers
IMEX America 2026 Draws Strong Global Buyer Interest as Las Vegas Show Nears
