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Central Africa's aviation
landscape is entering an exciting new phase as
FlyGabon, the state-backed Gabonese
carrier, prepares to welcome its very first Boeing aircraft into
service. The addition of a Boeing 737-700,
previously operated by China Southern Airlines, represents a decisive
break from the… read more
Spain
has officially confirmed its 2026 visa
policy, opening the door for citizens of eight African
nations to enter the country without the traditional Schengen visa
hurdle. Under the updated framework, holders of ordinary passports from
Botswana, Namibia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Mauritius,
Seychelles, Cape Verde… read more
Good news is flowing out of
South Africa's Klein Karoo region as the
celebrated Cango Caves near Oudtshoorn have
officially reopened to the public, restoring one of the most iconic
stops on the Garden Route itinerary. After a challenging two-month
closure caused by a major rockfall and storm damage, th… read more
The
Indian Ocean archipelago of Seychelles has
strengthened its tourism leadership with the appointment of
Mrs Maria Azemia as the new Deputy Chief
Executive Officer of the Seychelles Tourism Board (STB). The
announcement, made by the Office of the President, signals a fresh
chapter for one of Africa… read more
Duwisib Castle in southern Namibia remains
closed to visitors, and industry professionals arranging
self-drive itineraries through the region are urged to update their
client briefings accordingly. Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR), the state
entity responsible for managing the property on behalf of the Namibian
governmen… read more
Tanzania has firmly cemented its
position as one of Africa's most powerful tourism economies, with the
sector generating a record 4.41 billion US dollars in
2025, equivalent to roughly 11.598 trillion Tanzanian
shillings. The latest figures, drawn from the International Visitors'
Exit Survey (IVES) 2025, reveal a count… read more
Rwanda's tourism marketing machine
has just delivered one of the boldest strokes in African destination
branding to date. On Tuesday, 14 July 2026,
Visit Rwanda and English Premier League club Aston Villa officially
unveiled a landmark global partnership that will place the
Visit Rwanda logo on the front of the… read more
Nigeria's aviation sector has
been jolted by a serious ground incident at Murtala
Muhammed Airport in Lagos, where one of Air Peace's
Airbus A320 aircraft was severely damaged after being struck by a
baggage conveyor belt vehicle. The mishap has forced the aircraft out of
service, disrupted schedules across the airline… read more
Kenya's
tourism sector is placing cultural festivals at the heart
of its diversification and growth strategy, as the
country accelerates its drive toward welcoming 5 million international
visitors by 2027. This strategic direction was reinforced by Kenya
Tourism Board Chief Executive Officer, Ms. June Chepkemei, at the… read more
Air
connectivity between Europe and Southern Africa is set to receive a
significant boost as Discover Airlines expands its
long-haul programme from Munich Airport to the Namibian
capital, Windhoek. Effective April 2027, the Lufthansa Group leisure
carrier will operate five weekly year-round flights on the route, a
no… read more
FlyGabon adds first Boeing 737 to fleet as Gabonese carrier accelerates international expansion
Spain unlocks visa-free access for eight African nations in landmark 2026 entry policy
Cango Caves reopens: Klein Karoo's underground icon welcomes visitors back after rockfall closure
Seychelles Tourism Board welcomes Maria Azemia as new Deputy CEO to steer destination growth
Duwisib Castle in Namibia remains closed until further notice
Tanzania tourism hits record \$4.41 billion in 2025 as high-value visitors drive earnings surge
Rwanda scores big: Visit Rwanda lands historic Aston Villa front-of-shirt deal in tourism power play
Air Peace A320 grounded after ramp collision in Lagos as Nigeria moves to tighten ground safety rule
Kenya Bets Big on Cultural Festivals to Unlock 5 Million Visitor Target by 2027
Discover Airlines Doubles Down on Namibia: Munich–Windhoek Route Jumps to 5 Weekly Flights
