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East
African aviation has taken another confident step forward as
Air Tanzania Company Limited (ATCL)
officially launches direct flights between Tanzania and Oman,
establishing the first non-stop air link between the two countries. The
inaugural service touched down at Muscat International
Airport on… read more
Africa's
business events sector has reached a defining moment. Senior government
officials, private sector leaders and investors have collectively
adopted the Nairobi Commitment on Advancing Africa's MICE
Industry, a continental blueprint designed to unlock
investment, strengthen partnerships and position the continent… read more
Seychelles is set for a
significant tourism boost as Ethiopian
Airlines prepares to launch double daily
flights between Addis Ababa and
Mahé from 1 December 2026. The move marks one of the most
important recent developments in Indian Ocean island connectivity and
offers sub-Saharan A… read more
Nigeria's
aviation sector is once again in the spotlight after
Enugu Air confirmed that one of its
aircraft experienced a runway excursion at Benin City
Airport on Thursday, 23 July 2026. The incident, which
mercifully resulted in no injuries or fatalities, has triggered an
official investigation by … read more
Nigeria is charting a bold
new course for sustainable aviation. Minister of Aviation
and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has instructed
that the new airport terminal currently under construction in
Lagos be fitted with solar panels to power
sections of the facility. The directive was announced at… read more
Travel
professionals arranging winter itineraries to South Africa's
picturesque Garden Route need to take note of an important safety
development affecting one of the country's most popular coastal
destinations. Since 1 July 2026, the Shark
Spotters programme in Plettenberg Bay has
been suspended fol… read more
Tanzania has taken a bold new
stride in its ambition to become East and Central Africa's leading
transport and trade powerhouse. On 20 July 2026, President
Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan laid the foundation stone for the
construction of the Tabora–Kigoma section of the country's
Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a… read more
Travel professionals designing
Southern African safari itineraries need to take note of an important
scheduling update from the Kgalagadi Transfrontier
Park. South African National Parks
(SANParks) has temporarily closed the popular
Kieliekrankie Wilderness Camp for its
annual mainte… read more
A refreshing new chapter is
opening in the way African and Indian Ocean tourism suppliers connect
with the world. Around Africa | The Impact
Imbizo is set to launch its first global virtual pop-up
activation from 24 August to 25 September
2026, offering buyers and tourism suppliers a flexible,
afford… read more
South
Africa's tourism industry is once again turning to one of its most
globally recognisable sons to rekindle international interest in the
country. The Tourism Business Council of South Africa
(TBCSA) and Tourism Marketing South Africa
(TOMSA) have officially launched the second phase of the
accla… read more
Air Tanzania Launches Historic Direct Dar es Salaam–Muscat Route in Bold Gulf Expansion Push
Africa Adopts Landmark Nairobi Commitment to Transform Continent Into Global MICE Powerhouse
Ethiopian Airlines Boosts Seychelles Route to Double Daily From December 2026, Adding 1,000 Weekly S
Enugu Air Embraer E170 Overruns Benin City Runway With All 68 On Board Safely Evacuated
Nigeria's New Lagos Terminal to Run on Solar Power as FAAN Rolls Out Green Airport Revolution
Plettenberg Bay Shark Spotters Suspended in Peak Season: What Coastal Visitors Must Know
Tanzania Breaks Ground on US\$2.74 Billion Tabora–Kigoma Railway Linking Great Lakes Trade Corridor
Kieliekrankie Wilderness Camp Closes for Maintenance: Key Update for Kgalagadi Safari Planners
Around Africa Impact Imbizo Launches Virtual Trade Platform Connecting African Suppliers to Global B
Trevor Noah Returns as Face of South Africa's Bold New Global Tourism Campaign in 2026
