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....charged to
international passengers at Freetown International Airport in Lungi.
The suspension, which took effect on Monday, 6 July 2026, was announced
through a ministerial directive from the Ministry of Internal Affairs
and forms part of an ongoing review of the contractual agreement between
the government and Securiport Limited,… read more
Central African aviation is
once again in the spotlight, this time in Gabon, where national carrier
Fly Gabon is navigating a challenging
period after three of its ATR72-600
turboprops were unexpectedly grounded. The situation has significantly
reduced the airline's operational fleet and forced managem… read more
South
Africa's leading regional airline Airlink
has taken delivery of its fourth Embraer
E195-E2, marking another significant milestone in one of
the most ambitious fleet renewal programmes currently underway on the
African continent. The Johannesburg-based carrier is steadily rolling
out a plan that… read more
A significant shift is
underway in the skies linking Africa and Europe, one that carries
important implications for travel professionals across the continent.
For the first time in more than fifteen years, Brussels
Airlines is facing direct competition on its lucrative
Brussels–Kinshasa route, as the newly established … read more
Tour
operators, safari specialists and travel professionals across
sub-Saharan Africa should take note of an important update from
South African National Parks (SANParks)
concerning one of the country's most sought-after wildlife retreats.
Nyathi Rest Camp, located within the celebrated Addo Elephant National
Park in… read more
Coastal
tourism along South Africa's eastern seaboard has received a welcome
boost, with fresh water quality results confirming that Durban's popular
bathing beaches are safe for swimming, surfing and other seaside
pursuits. For African travel professionals crafting winter packages to
KwaZulu-Natal, this development strengthens the app… read more
Travel
professionals planning itineraries for clients heading to South Africa
between now and the end of the year will want to take note of the latest
climate outlook released by the South African Weather
Service (SAWS). Covering the period from July to November
2026, the forecast points to generally warmer-than-normal… read more
Mauritius
has taken a defining step in reshaping its tourism future, with the
Mauritius Tourism Promotion Authority
(MTPA) announcing the appointment of globally acclaimed
hospitality leader Paul T. Jones CMG as
Consultant on a voluntary basis. The landmark decision, approved by the
MTPA Board, signa… read more
Cameroon's flag carrier,
Camair-Co, has posted a modestly improved
financial performance for the 2025 financial year, narrowing its net
loss for the second consecutive year while remaining heavily reliant on
public subsidies. According to the airline's 2025 financial statements,
the state-owned carrier recorded a net l… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector stands at a defining moment, with growing indications
that stronger cooperation between government and private operators could
unlock major economic value for the country and the wider West and
Central African region. This message came into sharp focus following a
high-level visit to Aero Contractors… read more
Sierra Leone has temporarily halted the collection of its US\$25 airport security levy
Fly Gabon Activates Crisis Plan After Three ATR72-600s Grounded
Airlink Welcomes Fourth Embraer E195-E2 as South African Carrier Accelerates Fleet Modernisation
Air Congo Breaks Brussels Airlines' 15-Year Monopoly on Kinshasa Route with Ethiopian-Operated Dream
Addo Elephant Park's Exclusive Nyathi Rest Camp Set for Six-Month Refurbishment from September
Durban's Iconic Beaches Get Clean Bill of Health, Boosting Winter Coastal Tourism Appeal
South Africa Braces for Warmer Season as El Niño Returns Ahead of 2026/27 Summer
Mauritius Tourism Authority Appoints Legendary Hotelier Paul T. Jones to Steer Bold New Era
Camair-Co Trims Losses to \$7.7 Million as Cameroon Deepens State Support and Fleet Renewal
Nigeria's Aero Contractors MRO Emerges as Regional Powerhouse for African Aviation Growth
