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In
a move that signals a major transformation for Nigeria’s
aviation sector, the Federal Airports Authority of
Nigeria (FAAN) has launched a cashless and contactless
payment system, beginning with the high-traffic
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (MMIA) in
Lagos and the … read more
A
significant change is now in place for those journeying to
Zimbabwe: all international arrivals must
complete their entry forms online before departure. The Zimbabwean
government’s new regulation replaces all traditional paper forms,
heralding a new era of digital efficiency at the country’s borders. This
move mark… read more
Etosha National Park, a jewel
of Namibia’s wildlife heritage and a cornerstone of Southern Africa’s
safari circuit, has recently faced one of its most severe environmental
crises. Since the wildfire outbreak on September 22, 2025, the park has
endured extensive damage, with over a third of its vast expanse scorched
by flames. Th… read more
Cabo
Verde is charting a bold new course for its tourism sector, placing
rural and nature tourism at the heart of
its national development strategy. At the recent 3rd
International Conference on Rural and Nature Tourism on
Santiago Island, the country’s Minister of Tourism and Transport, Dr.
José Luí… read more
On the airwaves of
Next Radio 106.1FM, Hon. Mugarra, Uganda’s
State Minister for Tourism, offered a compelling glimpse into his
personal journey in conservation and tourism—while spotlighting the
unique assets that distinguish Uganda in Africa’s competitive travel
landscape. His candid reflections, shared during the Ne… read more
The creative sector in Sierra
Leone has taken a major step forward with the launch of the
Creative Economy Diagnostic Report, an
initiative spearheaded by Creative Hub
Africa in partnership with the World Bank, European
Union, C-Jet, and Finance for Development. The report, unveiled at
Creative Hub A… read more
Turkish Airlines is set to embark
on an ambitious phase of fleet expansion and modernisation, having
finalised a landmark agreement to acquire a significant number of new
Boeing aircraft. The deal encompasses 35 Boeing
787-9s, 15 of the larger
787-10s, and options for an additional 25
Boeing … read more
Air
Peace, Nigeria’s flagship carrier and a prominent force
in West African aviation, has amplified its commitment to modern,
passenger-focused operations by adding a second Embraer
190 aircraft to its growing fleet. The 96-seat jet,
registered as 5N-CER, touched down at Murtala Muhammed… read more
As Morocco gears up to
co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup alongside Spain and Portugal, the nation
is accelerating a sweeping transformation of its transportation
infrastructure, with a particular focus on rail connectivity. This
ambitious push dovetails seamlessly with Morocco’s broader ‘Vision 2040’
strategy, which aims to dramatically … read more
Caminhos
de Ferro de Moçambique (CFM), the national railway
operator, has taken a major step in modernising its freight operations
with the introduction of the first two out of ten new locomotives
sourced from India’s Banaras Locomotive Works
(BLW). These powerful 100 km/h, 1 067 mm gauge units are
e… read more