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A new three-year agreement between the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and pan-African carrier ASKY is set to open aviation training, jobs and supply-chain contracts to refugees across West and Central Africa, in a move the two partners hope will become a template for private-sector engagem… read more
West Africa's logistics landscape is set for a meaningful transformation as Togo moves to restore freight rail services between the Autonomous Port of Lomé (PAL) and the Adétikopé Industrial Platform (PIA). The project will make use of roughly 40 kilometres of rehabilitated metre-gauge railway, … read more
Buyer registration is now open for WTM Africa 2027, which runs from 7 to 9 April 2027 at the Cape Town International Convention Centre. Applications are open more than six months before the doors open, which gives anyone planning a trip enough time to budget, arrange leave and line up appointments. Buyers who wa… read more
As tourism and business ties between Nigeria and Benin Republic continue to strengthen, Azalaï Hotel Cotonou is stepping up its efforts to position itself as the go-to hospitality destination for Nigerian and other African travellers exploring the coastal capital. The hotel's renewed engagement with the Nigerian market was on fu… read more
Nigerian carrier ValueJet is once again turning heads across the African aviation scene, unveiling plans to add three exciting new international destinations to its growing network. The airline has confirmed upcoming services to Libreville in Gabon, Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire, and Monrovia in Liberia, a move that … read more
Ghana is stepping up its charm offensive on the Nigerian outbound travel market, positioning the West African nation as an increasingly important source of tourism arrivals for one of the continent's most dynamic destinations. The renewed push was unveiled at the recently concluded 22nd Akwaaba African Travel Market in Lagos, wh… read more
Gabon is stepping up its efforts to court the Nigerian outbound travel market and forge deeper tourism partnerships with fellow African nations, as the Central African country seeks to reposition itself as one of the continent's most compelling destinations for wildlife, nature and cultural experiences. The renewed push was unveiled on the sidel… read more
Nigerian carrier ValueJet has officially entered a new chapter in its growth story with the arrival of its first Boeing 737NG aircraft, registered 5N-CFZ. The 175-seat jet is the first of three Boeing 737-800s the airline has committed to introducing into service, marking a decisive shift in fleet strategy and s… read more
Central African aviation is set for a landmark moment as Royal Airways, the Chadian private carrier, prepares to launch a brand-new direct service between N'Djamena and Bangui from 7 October 2026. The route fills a critical gap in the regional aviation map, offering a direct link between Chad and the Central African Republic tha… read more
Royal Airways, Chad's private airline, has taken a decisive step forward in its ambitious growth journey with the induction of its first Airbus-family ATR 72-500 turboprop. The aircraft, registered TT-ROD, touched down in N'Djamena on Saturday, 6 September 2026, following a stop in Johannesburg where it received a full repaint i… read more
ASKY opens aviation careers to refugees in landmark UNHCR deal spanning six West African states
Togo Revives Rail Link Between Lomé Port and Adétikopé Industrial Hub by 2028
WTM Africa Opens 2027 Buyer Applications as Algeria, Benin and Angola Widen Show Floor
Azalaï Hotel Cotonou Woos Nigerian Market with Pan-African Hospitality Edge
ValueJet Expands West and Central Africa Reach with Three Bold New Routes
Ghana Woos Nigerian Visitors With Visa-Free Access, Black Star Experience and December Push
Gabon Courts Nigerian and Continental Trade With Bold Push for Wildlife and Culture Tourism
Royal Airways to Connect N'Djamena and Bangui from 7 October in Central African Aviation Milestone
