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Tunisia's
national carrier Tunisair transported
approximately 1.2 million passengers during the first half
of 2026, representing a modest 1% decline year-on-year,
despite recording a slight uplift in revenue. The figures, published by
the Tunis Stock Exchange on Monday, 18 August 2026, offer African
… read more
Royal Air Maroc has made aviation
history by becoming the first African carrier to sign a fleet-wide
agreement with Starlink, the satellite
internet division of Elon Musk's SpaceX. The landmark deal, sealed on
August 4, 2026, marks a defining moment for connectivity in African
skies and sets a fresh be… read more
A
pivotal courtroom showdown is unfolding in South Africa that could
reshape the country's aviation sector and ripple across the wider
sub-Saharan region. On Monday, 17 August
2026, regional carrier
CemAir officially approached the country's
Competition Tribunal, calling for a block on the proposed t… read more
Chad's
private carrier Royal Airways is preparing
to take delivery of a pre-owned ATR
72-500, marking another significant step in its ambitious
fleet expansion strategy across West and Central Africa. This latest
acquisition strengthens the airline's growing presence in a region that
African aviation… read more
South
Africa's Free State province has just added a thrilling new dimension
to its tourism offering with the launch of the Golden Gate
Zipline, a seven-cable aerial adventure now operating
inside the celebrated Golden Gate Highlands National Park. The new
attraction gives visitors a fresh way to experience one of the c… read more
Ghana's
aviation landscape is on the brink of a transformative shift as
President John Dramani Mahama confirmed
that construction of the long-anticipated Bolgatanga
Airport in the Upper East Region will begin before the
end of 2026. The announcement was made during a site inspection tour on
Thursday,… read more
South
Africa has taken a decisive step into a new era of digital immigration
with the official launch of its Electronic Travel
Authorization (ETA) system, unveiled by President Cyril
Ramaphosa at O.R. Tambo International Airport in Ekurhuleni, Gauteng.
The rollout marks a significant milestone in the country's drive to… read more
Travel
professionals arranging self-drive safaris
to South Africa's iconic Addo Elephant National Park should take note
of an important new procedure now in effect at the park's entry points.
South African National Parks (SANParks) has
introduced mandatory vehicle disinfection at both the Main and
Ma… read more
Ethiopia is rapidly positioning
itself as one of Africa's most compelling tourism destinations, with
international visitors singing the praises of the country's newly
developed attractions, revitalised urban landscapes and warm
hospitality. The transformation has been particularly visible in Addis
Ababa, where sweeping corridor … read more
A new era has dawned for
Mozambican aviation as Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique
(LAM) officially launched its rebranded commercial
identity, Air Mozambique, with the entry into service of the first of
two newly acquired Embraer E190 regional jets. The historic moment took
place on Friday 14 August, when the aircraft named … read more
Tunisair Flies 1.2 Million Passengers in H1 2026 Amid Revenue Growth and Cost Pressures
Royal Air Maroc Becomes First African Airline to Equip Full Fleet with Starlink Wi-Fi
CemAir Takes FlySafair Ownership Battle to Tribunal, Rattling SA Aviation Market
Royal Airways Chad boosts regional reach with new ATR 72-500 acquisition
New Seven-Cable Zipline AdvGolden Gate Zipline: New adventure at Golden Gate Highlands National Park
Ghana to Break Ground on Bolgatanga Airport by End of 2026, Unlocking Northern Tourism Access
South Africa Rolls Out Digital ETA System to Fast-Track Visitors From Key Global Markets
Addo Elephant Park Rolls Out Vehicle Disinfection at Gates to Guard Wildlife Against Disease
Ethiopia's tourism transformation wins over global visitors as Addis Ababa cements African hub statu
Mozambique's flag carrier rebrands as Air Mozambique with Embraer E190 debut and profitability turna
