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As Kenya prepares to co-host the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations
(AFCON) alongside Uganda and Tanzania, the government is making bold
moves to ensure seamless transport access to key venues. Central to this
effort is a comprehensive upgrade of the Nairobi Commuter
Rail Service, spearheaded by Kenya Railways, aimed at
transf… read more
The domestic debt of Mozambique’s national
airline, LAM, has seen a modest increase as the company
continues to navigate a challenging restructuring process. According to
recent reports, LAM’s domestic debt has grown to approximately
\$92.7 million amid ongoing financial
pressures and operational const… read more
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
recently confirmed that a small number of guests aboard the
Seven Seas Voyager experienced symptoms
consistent with stomach flu (gastroenteritis) upon docking at the
Cape Town Cruise Terminal. This development
triggered the activation of stringent onboard health protoco… read more
The iconic Queen
Mary 2 has etched a new chapter in maritime history by
completing her inaugural transit of the Panama
Canal, a landmark event in Cunard’s 2026 World Voyage.
This momentous passage took place over the weekend of January 24th and
25th, 2026, as the 149,215-ton ocean liner—renowned as the… read more
Emirates has further
strengthened its presence in Africa by deepening its interline
partnership with Air Peace, a move set to
transform travel options between West and Central Africa,
the United Arab Emirates, and the United Kingdom. The
newly enhanced agreement allows passengers to book seamless,
si… read more
Nigeria’s
aviation sector has found itself under renewed scrutiny as industry
leaders, regulators, and consumer advocates recently gathered online to
tackle the persistent question of rising
airfares. The consensus emerging from the Aviation Town
Hall, hosted by Avaero Capital Partners, is clear: high ticket prices
a… read more
The
Amhara Region of Ethiopia is witnessing a remarkable revival in its
tourism sector, driven by sustained peacebuilding and targeted
development efforts. According to the Amhara Culture, Tourism and Sport
Bureau, the region generated more than 7.8 billion Birr in
tourism revenue during the first half of the cu… read more
The
upcoming Africa Showcase Middle East,
scheduled for 25–29 January 2026 in Doha and Dubai, marks a pivotal
moment for Africa’s tourism sector as it seeks to deepen its engagement
with the lucrative Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)
market. Organised by Africa Showcase, with Sadiq Dindar
of Tingana Gl… read more
For
years, pilots landing at the Samuel Ladoke Akintola
International Airport (SLAIIA) in Ibadan have faced
unpredictable challenges around the availability of aviation fuel, often
causing delays and operational inefficiencies. This long-standing issue
has now been decisively addressed with the launch of a state-of-the… read more
Railway connections between
Maputo, the capital of Mozambique, and
South Africa’s Limpopo Province have been severely disrupted by recent
flooding, impacting critical rail corridors that also serve Eswatini and
Zimbabwe. The Mozambique Railways Company
(CFM) has suspended train services on both the
… read more
Kenya’s Rail Upgrades Set to Revolutionize Transport for AFCON 2027
LAM's deficit higher even ongoing restructuration
Seven Seas Voyager Reports Gastroenteritis Cases in Cape Town, Prompting Heightened Health Measures
Queen Mary 2 Makes History with First Panama Canal Transit, Enhancing 2026 World Voyage and Cape Tow
Emirates and Air Peace Expand Interline Agreement, Unlocking New African and Global Connections
Nigeria’s High Airfares Spark Industry Call for Transparency and Structural Reform
Peace and Development Fuel Tourism Surge in Ethiopia’s Amhara Region, Generating Over 7.8 Billion
New Africa Showcase Middle East Set to Unlock GCC Market Potential for African Tourism
Ibadan’s Samuel Ladoke Akintola Airport Boosts Aviation Efficiency with New Jet A1 Fuel Depot
Floods Severely Disrupt Rail Links Between Mozambique, South Africa, Eswatini, and Zimbabwe
