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CapeNature Access Week 2026: Free entry to 23 Western Cape Nature Reserves
Western Cape opens 23 nature reserves free of charge during CapeNature Access Week 2026
South Africa's spectacular Western Cape is preparing to roll out the welcome mat once again. From 19 to 25 September 2026, CapeNature will host its 12th annual Access Week, offering fre… read more
Turning Sustainability from Buzzword to Business Advantage in African Tourism
Across the African tourism landscape, few words are used as frequently, or as loosely, as sustainability. It appears in national strategies, corporate declarations, marketing brochures and boardroom presentations. Yet for many operators working on the ground, a persistent question remains unanswered: what does sustainability act… read more
Emirates Debuts World-First Electric Premium Economy Seat with Full-Height Privacy Screen
Emirates has raised the bar for mid-tier long-haul flying with the launch of what it calls the world's first electrically powered Premium Economy seat fitted with a full-height adjustable privacy screen. The new product, unveiled on the airline's freshly delivered Airbus A350 aircraft, brings a fresh sense of comfort and persona… read more
Air Mozambique's New Embraer E190 Grounded Just Two Days After Maiden Flight
The much-anticipated debut of one of Air Mozambique's two Embraer E190 aircraft has been abruptly cut short, with the jet being grounded just two days after completing its maiden commercial flight. This unexpected development represents a significant setback for the Mozambican national carrier, which had hoped the arrival of the… read more
Karoo National Park Shuts Game Viewing Roads After Heavy Overnight Downpours Last Week
Visitors planning a safari escape into South Africa's iconic Karoo National Park will need to adjust their itineraries following an unexpected weather development. All game viewing roads inside the park have been temporarily closed after unusually heavy rainfall drenched the region between 03 and 04 September 2026, prompting swi… read more
TOUGHA partners Africon to equip tour operators with AI marketing skills
Ghana's tourism industry has taken a bold step into the future. The Tour Operators Union of Ghana (TOUGHA) has partnered with Africon, an AI education and consultancy services provider, to strengthen the digital capabilities of tour operators through a targeted one-day capacity-building programme. Focused on the… read more
Libya and France set to relaunch direct flights after decade-long suspension
North African aviation is preparing for a moment of genuine historic significance. After more than ten years of suspended direct air services, Libya and France are actively working to resume nonstop flights between the two countries, with authorities targeting a launch by the end of September 2026. The move carr… read more
Guinea unveils Guinée Atlantique Airlines as bold new flag carrier for Simandou 2040 era
West African aviation has a striking new player to watch. The Republic of Guinea has taken a historic step in the evolution of its civil aviation sector with the official launch of Guinée Atlantique Airlines, its new national carrier, formally announced in Conakry on 1 September 2026. The move p… read more
Air Peace escalates union standoff with police petition after costly airport shutdowns
Nigeria's aviation industry is facing one of its most consequential labour showdowns in recent memory. The country's largest carrier, Air Peace, has formally petitioned the Inspector-General of Police to investigate senior officials of aviation workers' unions, following a wave of industrial action that paralysed the airline's d… read more
Lagos rolls out bold aviation and tourism vision to move West Africa's economies forward
West Africa's aviation and tourism sectors have received another rallying call for stronger collaboration, this time from one of the region's most influential economic hubs. Lagos State Secretary to the State Government, Mrs Bimbola Salu-Hundeyin, has urged governments, airlines, investors, financiers and tourism stakeholders to… read more
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