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Following the resounding success
of its second edition along Kenya’s scenic coast, Essence
of Africa has announced that its 2026 gathering will be
hosted at Diamonds Bijoux in Zanzibar from
20 to 22 October. This move underscores the event’s evolving strategy of
showcasing Africa’s premier tourism dest… read more
The government of Kenya has announced plans to attract a
strategic investor for its national carrier, Kenya
Airways, as part of a large-scale restructuring
initiative. Aiming to secure up to \$2
billion in investment, authorities are preparing to
launch an international call for expressions of i… read more
The
Senegalese national carrier, Air Sénégal,
is navigating through one of its most challenging periods as the
government steps in with a firm ultimatum. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko
has given the Minister of Transport a strict 30-day deadline to
implement a comprehensive recovery plan aimed at rescuing the airline
f… read more
Travellers planning a visit to
Madikwe Game Reserve, one of South
Africa’s premier malaria-free safari destinations, should prepare for
newly introduced entry protocols aimed at strengthening biosecurity. The
North West Parks and Tourism Board (NWPTB)
has implemented mandatory health and safety procedu… read more
All eyes will turn
to Nairobi this February as the city prepares to host the
4th Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and Expo
(GTRDCE). This high-profile event, taking place from
16–18 February 2026 at the Kenyatta International
Convention Centre (KICC), promises to position Africa at
the foref… read more
On
Wednesday, an Arik Air Boeing 737-700 aircraft operating a domestic
flight from Lagos to Port Harcourt was forced to divert to Benin City
due to a technical incident involving the aircraft’s left engine. The
flight, registered as 5N-MJF and operating as Flight W3 740, experienced
a loud bang from the left engine while descend… read more
Sabre
Central and West Africa (CWA) has launched a bold new logistics
initiative in partnership with Transglobal Africa
(TGA), aiming to empower travel businesses across the
region to access fresh revenue streams in the booming air freight
sector. The collaboration, which was unveiled during a Sabre–TGA pilot
webinar… read more
South Africa has embarked on a
significant journey of geographic renaming that directly impacts
travelers, tourism marketing, and travel logistics across the country.
The government officially gazetted a series of key name changes in the
Government Gazette No. 54101 on 6 February
2026, issued by the Department o… read more
In
a significant development for West Africa’s aviation sector,
Travelport, a global leader in multi-source
travel content, has secured a multi-year content distribution agreement
with Air Peace Limited, Nigeria’s largest
airline and a dominant force across West Africa. This partnership
promises to e… read more
South
Africa’s aviation sector is witnessing significant fleet developments
as two key players, Global Aviation and FlySafair, make notable
additions to their aircraft rosters. These expansions reflect distinct
strategies aimed at addressing the rising demand for domestic and
regional air travel while keeping operati… read more
Essence of Africa 2026 Set to Spotlight Zanzibar’s Coastal Charm in Premier Tourism Forum
Kenya Eyes Strategic $2 Billion Investor to Revive National Airline
Air Sénégal Faces Turbulence: Government Sets 30-Day Deadline for Recovery Plan
New Biosecurity Measures at Madikwe Game Reserve Amid South Africa’s Foot and Mouth Disease Outbreak
Arik Air Flight Diverts to Benin City Following Engine Incident; All Passengers Safe
Sabre CWA Partners with Transglobal Africa to Tap into Nigeria's \$8 Billion Air Freight Market
South Africa’s Historic Towns and Routes Receive Official New Names: What This Means for Travel Plan
Air Peace and Travelport Forge Strategic Alliance to Boost West African Aviation Connectivity
South African Airlines Expand Fleets Amid Growing Domestic Demand
