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The
Gambian Embassy in Washington has issued
an urgent advisory to nationals residing in the United States following
alarming visa overstay statistics that threaten to complicate travel
prospects for all Gambian citizens. This development carries important
implications for travel professionals across Africa who assist … read more
Angola's
national carrier finds itself navigating turbulent
financial waters as a significant debt dispute with its former ground
handling provider threatens to complicate the airline's restructuring
ambitions. TAAG-Linhas Aéreas de Angola
reportedly owes approximately nine million US
dollars… read more
A regulatory investigation
into exclusive tourism arrangements in northwestern Namibia has ignited
fierce debate across the country's travel sector, raising fundamental
questions about the future of a community-based conservation model that
has operated successfully for three decades. Travel professionals with
interests in Namibian des… read more
A
strengthened commercial relationship between Ethiopian
Airlines and Visa promises to reshape how travellers
across the continent manage their payment needs, with both organisations
committing to expand co-branded card offerings designed specifically
for the aviation and tourism sectors. This development carries
mea… read more
The
countdown has officially begun for one of the continent's most
significant tourism gatherings, as Limpopo Province
formally launched the 8th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and
Awards on 29 April 2026 in Polokwane. This prestigious
event, scheduled to take place from 2 to 4 September
2026, will b… read more
Madagascar
has reached a significant milestone in its aviation infrastructure
development with the official inauguration of the
renovated domestic terminal at Ivato International
Airport in the capital city of Antananarivo. The ceremony
marks the completion of extensive modernisation works that promise to
transform t… read more
A
significant dispute has emerged between the Economic
Community of West African States and the
Government of Ghana over newly introduced
aviation levies that the regional body claims undermine a landmark
agreement designed to make air travel more affordable across the bloc.
The disagreement highligh… read more
A
landmark agreement has brought closure to one of the most prolonged
legal battles in Nigerian aviation history.
After twenty years of courtroom confrontations and commercial
uncertainty, the federal government and the private operator of a major
Lagos airport terminal have reached a comprehensive settlement. This
b… read more
In
a move that could reshape the aviation landscape across West Africa and
beyond, Nigeria has given approval for the establishment
of a specialised aircraft leasing company. This newly
created entity is designed to assist domestic carriers in securing the
aircraft they need to grow their operations, meet rising passen… read more
Ghana
has taken a decisive step towards reinforcing its aviation credentials
with the official launch of construction works for a new interconnecting
concourse at Accra International Airport.
President John Dramani Mahama presided over
the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, 27 April 20… read more