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Visitors planning a trip to South Africa's iconic Karoo National Park can rest assured that their travel plans remain firmly on track. Although game capture operations have officially resumed within the park, the reserve remains fully open to visitors, and normal wildlife viewing continues without significant disruption. For the… read more
Zanzibar's tourism sector continues to shine brightly on the African map, recording an impressive 18 per cent surge in international arrivals during August 2026. The Indian Ocean archipelago welcomed 124,481 visitors during the month, a strong jump from the 105,506 tourists received in August 2025 and the 107,801 arrivals regist… read more
West African aviation has just marked a symbolic new chapter with Air Sénégal officially taking ownership of its very first Boeing 737-800 on Monday, 7 September 2026. Previously operated for three months under a rental arrangement, the aircraft has now been fully acquired by the Senegalese national carrier, in line with the gov… read more
A growing controversy over aviation procurement is unfolding in East Africa as the Parliament of Uganda demands full transparency from the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA) over the acquisition of a specialised airport fire truck reportedly valued at Shs5.39 billion, approximately 1.42 million US dollars. Lawmakers remain u… read more
A promising new aviation partnership is taking shape between Africa and Europe, as Tanzania and Serbia begin exploring the launch of direct flights aimed at deepening their economic, trade and tourism ties. The initiative was formally discussed during a high-level meeting on 31 August 2026 between Tanzanian Minister of Foreign A… read more
The crisis engulfing Congo Airways, the national flag carrier of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, has taken a dramatic new turn. In a strongly worded letter addressed to the Minister of Portfolio, the Chairman of the Board of Directors has openly accused the airline's executive management of squandering millions of US dolla… read more
A fresh wave of tension is sweeping through Nigeria's aviation sector as the Association of Ground Handling Companies of Nigeria (AGHAN) has instructed its members to issue seven-day suspension notices to two major domestic airlines over prolonged unpaid debts. The outstanding obligations of these two carriers collectively accou… read more
Angola is stepping up its ambitions to become a major ecotourism destination in Southern Africa, with President João Lourenço reaffirming the country's commitment to unlocking the vast potential of the Okavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA) and the Permanent Water Commission of the Okavango River Basin. Speaking… read more
After a quarter-century absence, EgyptAir is preparing a triumphant return to Sydney, marking one of the most significant long-haul announcements from an African carrier this year. The Egyptian flag carrier confirmed plans to relaunch its historic Cairo–Sydney service in 2027, operating via Singapore, in a move that positions th… read more
Guinée Atlantique Airlines has emerged as the newest chapter in Guinea's decades-long pursuit of a sustainable national carrier, reigniting debate across the African aviation sector about what it truly takes to keep a flag carrier airborne. Since 2002, when the original Air Guinée collapsed, the West African nation has recorded … read more
Karoo National Park Stays Open as Game Capture Operations Resume in September 2026
Zanzibar Tourism Soars 18% in August as Italy Leads European Rush to the Spice Island
Air Sénégal Owns Its First Boeing 737-800 "Gorée" in Historic Fleet Milestone
Uganda's Parliament Puts \$1.4 Million Airport Fire Truck Deal Under the Microscope
Tanzania and Serbia Explore Direct Flights to Unlock New Africa-Europe Tourism Corridor
Congo Airways in Turmoil: 20 Months, \$23 Million Lost and Not a Single Aircraft in the Sky
Angola Positions Cuando Province as Ecotourism Gateway in KAZA Cross-Border Push
EgyptAir's Sydney Comeback: A Landmark Moment for African Aviation on the Global Stage
Guinea Bets Again on the Skies: Guinée Atlantique Airlines Targets Simandou 2040 Vision
