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South
African National Parks (SANParks) has initiated a significant
infrastructure project to address safety concerns and ecological
sustainability at one of Addo Elephant National Park's most renowned
waterholes. In February 2025, SANParks announced that the existing
Hapoor Dam is no longer suitable for wildlife use due to mobility
… read more
At the 2025 FAAN National
Aviation Conference in Lagos, Nigeria’s vision for the future of its
aviation sector was firmly placed in the
spotlight. The event, themed “Elevating the Nigerian Aviation Industry
through Investment, Partnership, and Global Engagements,” set the tone
for an ambitious chapter in the country’s … read more
A
senior European Commission official has outlined how the European Union
is positioning railway development as a cornerstone of its partnership
strategy with Africa, emphasizing regional integration, decarbonisation,
and technical harmonization as critical pathways to unlocking the
continent's transport potential. Sergio Oliet… read more
The
government of Cape Verde has approved a new state
guarantee to support TACV-Cabo Verde
Airlines through a loan of approximately
5.4 million US dollars, integrated into the
airline's interim business plan covering 2023 to 2027. This decision
comes as the national carrier continues… read more
A
Xejet aircraft operating a domestic flight
from Lagos successfully evacuated all passengers and crew without
injury after experiencing a nose-wheel fault upon landing at
Akanu Ibiam International Airport in Enugu
on Thursday evening. The incident, which occurred at approximately 19:10
local time, p… read more
The
National Institute for Hospitality and Tourism
(NIHOTOUR) has signed a landmark Memorandum of
Understanding with the National Bureau of Statistics
(NBS), marking a pivotal moment for Nigeria's
hospitality, travel, and tourism sector. This partnership is designed to
address the persistent challeng… read more
Libya's
first private airline, Buraq Air, has
signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Airbus for the purchase of
10 A320neo Family aircraft, marking a
significant milestone for the carrier and signaling renewed confidence
in Libya's aviation sector. The agreement makes Buraq Air a new Airbus
custom… read more
United Airlines has confirmed it will discontinue
its Washington Dulles to Dakar route in early March
2026, marking a significant retreat from the West African market. The
Star Alliance carrier launched this service less than a year ago in May
2025, deploying Boeing 767-300 aircraft on the 3,476-mile sector with
three … read more
A
senior hospitality executive in Nigeria has outlined an ambitious
roadmap that could reshape how the country positions itself within
Africa's rapidly evolving tourism landscape. Karl Hala,
Group General Manager of Continental Hotels, recently
shared his strategic vision in Forbes Magazine, emphasizing luxury
reinve… read more
The
Vice President of the United Republic of Tanzania, H.E.
Ambassador Dr. Emmanuel Nchimbi, made a high-profile
visit to Lusaka, Zambia, on 19 November 2025, representing President
H.E. Dr. Samia Suluhu Hassan at the landmark Foundation Stone Laying
Ceremony for the major rehabilitation of the TAZARA
Railway… read more
Addo Elephant National Park begins restoration of iconic Hapoor Dam to enhance wildlife safety
Nigeria Positions Itself as Africa’s Next Aviation Powerhouse with Renewed Investment Drive
European Commission prioritises rail interoperability across Southern African networks
Cape Verde Approves State Guarantee for USD 5 Million Loan to Support National Carrier
Xejet Aircraft Safely Evacuates All Passengers After Nose-Wheel Fault at Enugu Airport
Nigeria Launches Data Partnership to Transform Tourism Intelligence and Planning
Libya's Buraq Air Orders 10 Airbus A320neo Aircraft in Fleet Modernization Push
United will stop operating to Dakar
Nigeria's Continental Hotels charts bold path with convention centres and youth academies
Tanzania’s New Vice President Champions TAZARA Railway Revival at Lusaka Ceremony
