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Cast
your mind back to 2020, when a global health emergency emptied airport
terminals, silenced ticketing counters, and stripped travel agencies of
their core income overnight. Yet even as passenger jets sat idle,
freighters kept crossing continents, carrying medicine, electronics, and
essential goods. That painful lesson has quietly r… read more
West
African aviation is set to receive a significant boost as
Emirates prepares to expand its operations
in Ghana with the launch of four additional weekly
flights between Dubai and Accra starting 12
July 2026. The new frequencies will complement the
Dubai-based carrier's existing d… read more
Angola
is fast emerging as one of Africa's most exciting hospitality
frontiers, and global hotel giant Hilton
appears determined to play a leading role in shaping that future.
High-level discussions held this week in Luanda between Angolan Minister
of Tourism Marcio Daniel and
Guy Hutchinson… read more
The
Republic of Congo has announced a landmark
decision that will allow all African passport holders to enter the
country without a visa from 1 January 2027.
This bold move positions the Central African nation among a growing
number of countries championing the cause of borderless travel across
the c… read more
The
West African nation of Benin has made a significant move that could
reshape its approach to tourism development and economic growth.
Olushegun Adjadi Bakari has taken the helm
of a newly structured ministry that combines tourism, foreign trade,
industry, and the promotion of private investment into a single
admin… read more
In
a landmark announcement that promises to reshape cross-border travel
dynamics across the continent, the Republic of Congo has
declared that all African passport holders will enjoy visa-free entry
from January 1, 2027. This progressive move positions the
Central African nation among a growing cohort of countries acti… read more
Togo
has officially eliminated visa requirements for citizens of every
African nation, marking a significant milestone in the
continent's gradual movement toward greater mobility and integration.
The new policy, which came into force on May 18, permits passport
holders from across Africa to enter the West African natio… read more
As
airlines worldwide prepare for the busy summer travel season,
April 2026 brings welcome news for African
aviation with three distinct route launches strengthening connectivity
across the continent. While global attention focuses on transatlantic
expansion and Europe-Asia growth, these African additions represent
m… read more
Amazone
Airlines has officially commenced commercial operations,
signalling a historic milestone for the Republic of Benin and the
broader West African aviation landscape. The carrier's inaugural flight
connected the economic capital Cotonou with the northern
city of Parakou on 23 March 2026, effective… read more
Equatorial
Guinea is advancing plans to revitalise its national carrier Ceiba
Intercontinental following strategic discussions between
government officials and representatives from European aircraft
manufacturer ATR. The Central African nation aims to finalise an order
for new turboprop aircraft by mid-year as part of … read more
Sabre-TGA Alliance Turns West African Ticket Offices into Cross-Border Cargo Hubs
Emirates Boosts Accra–Dubai Link with Four New Weekly Flights from 12 July
Hilton Eyes Bigger Footprint in Angola as Luanda Talks Open Door to New Hotel Pipeline
Congo Embraces Visa-Free Travel for All Africans Starting January 2027
Benin Appoints Finance Expert to Lead New Super-Ministry Covering Tourism and Investment
Togo Opens Doors to All African Passport Holders With New Visa-Free Entry Policy
Three New African Routes Launch This April Boosting Regional Connectivity
Amazone Airlines Takes Flight: Benin's Aviation Sector Enters a New Era
Equatorial Guinea Plans ATR Fleet Order to Restore Ceiba Intercontinental Operations
