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Luxury Cruise Ship Brings Over 600 Visitors to Dar es Salaam in Tourism Boost
The port city of Dar es Salaam welcomed a wave of high-spending international visitors this week when the luxury cruise liner Seven Seas Voyager docked for a two-day call on 18 and 19 February 2026. More than 600 tourists stepped ashore to explore Tanzania's largest … read more
China's CCECC Commits US\$1.4 Billion to Revive the Famous TAZARA Railway
A landmark deal to breathe new life into one of Africa's most important railway lines is now taking shape, and the financial details are becoming clearer. The Tanzania–Zambia Railway Authority, commonly known as TAZARA, will receive a guaranteed payment of US\$15 million every year f… read more
ValueJet Boosts Lagos–Owerri Connection to Daily Service Starting Late March
Nigerian carrier ValueJet is ramping up operations on one of the country's busiest domestic corridors, confirming that daily flights between Lagos and Owerri will begin on 23 March 2026. The airline currently serves the route with three departures per week but will more than double t… read more
Ethiopian Airlines to Launch Flights to Three New Domestic Destinations by Mid-April
Ethiopian Airlines is pressing ahead with an ambitious domestic expansion that will see passenger services begin at three newly built airports before the middle of April this year. The carrier confirmed that Negele Borena, Gore (Gore Metu), and Debre Markos will all be added to its rou… read more
South Africa's Toll Roads Get Costlier From March – What Your Clients Need to Know
Agents selling self-drive holidays in South Africa should take note of a modest but important change coming into effect on 01 March 2026. The South African National Roads Agency (SANRAL) has confirmed a 3.12 percent increase in toll tariffs across its national road … read more
United Nigeria Airlines Targets Lagos-New York Nonstop Service by Mid-2026
A bold new chapter is opening for West Africa's aviation landscape as United Nigeria Airlines (UNA) has revealed ambitious plans to connect Lagos directly with New York before the close of the second quarter of this year. The carrier shared this milestone announcement during a press event in Lagos ce… read more
Ibom Air Recognised for Healthcare Impact Beyond the Runway
Nigerian carrier Ibom Air has added another distinction to its growing list of achievements, though this time the recognition has nothing to do with flight schedules or on-time performance. The airline, owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, was honoured with the Corporate Impact Award… read more
Air Algérie Sets Sights on Major Growth with Fleet Upgrades and African Route Expansion
The national carrier of Algeria is gearing up for what could be a defining year. Air Algérie has announced bold plans to carry close to 10 million passengers in 2026, a target that reflects the airline's growing confidence in its ability to compete on both regional and international routes. For professionals across the… read more
Uganda Warns Airline Controversy Could Undermine Its Tourism Growth Momentum
Senior government officials in Uganda have raised a red flag about the damaging effects of ongoing negative attention directed at the country's national carrier, Uganda Airlines. According to the country's leadership, the fallout is already being felt across the broader tourism industry, with booking… read more
Nigeria Rolls Out Free High-Speed WiFi at Key International Airports
A long-standing frustration for millions of air passengers passing through Nigeria is finally being addressed. The Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) has launched free high-speed WiFi at two of the country's most important aviation gateways, marking a significant step towar… read more
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