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A
new chapter in African aviation history is being written as
Ethiopia prepares to unveil what could become the world's
largest airport. The ambitious Bishoftu International
Airport project represents far more than a national infrastructure
achievement — it stands as a powerful statement about Africa's growing
confid… read more
A
new chapter in West African aviation has
begun following a significant milestone reached in Niamey this week. The
governments of Burkina Faso, Mali and
Niger formally signed an agreement to establish a joint
airline, marking one of the most ambitious cooperative transport
ventures the region has se… read more
Burkina
Faso has taken a significant step towards modernising its border
management by introducing a mandatory digital immigration
form system at Ouagadougou International Airport. Beginning April 8,
2026, all travellers entering or departing the West African nation will
be required to complete their immigration formal… read more
Burkina
Faso has announced the restart of its long-troubled
Donsin International Airport project, signalling renewed determination
to deliver modern aviation infrastructure for the West African nation.
The government has established a new state entity to oversee the
development following the collapse of previous arrang… read more
Angola's
national carrier is preparing to restore direct flights to Côte
d'Ivoire, marking a significant milestone in African
aviation and regional trade connectivity. The route, dormant since 2005,
will once again link Luanda with Abidjan, the bustling commercial hub
of francophone West Africa. This development carrie… read more
West
Africa's aviation sector has reached an important milestone with the
formalisation of a bilateral search and rescue agreement
between Nigeria and Ghana. The partnership establishes a
coordinated framework for responding to aircraft emergencies across the
shared airspace of both nations, signalling a renewed commit… read more
A
Burkinabè freight operator has made
headlines across the continental aviation community by introducing an
Antonov An-12 aircraft manufactured over six decades ago into active
commercial service. The cargo carrier, based in Burkina Faso, has
incorporated this 1962-built aircraft as
part of ongoing e… read more
A transformative development has just reshaped the West African
aviation landscape, offering fresh opportunities for connection and
commerce across the region. On February 13, 2026, the government of
Benin officially granted the authorization for its new national flag
carrier to commence operations The new entity, proudly named
… read more
Burkina Faso has officially
formalised the full state ownership of Air
Burkina through a government decree, confirming 100%
government control of the national carrier’s capital. This move
finalises a buyout transaction that took place in 2024, marking a
significant shift in the airline’s governance and strategic
dire… read more
The
United States, under the Trump administration, has enacted a sweeping
suspension of visa processing for 75
countries, with 26 African
nations included in the list. This move, effective from
21 January, primarily impacts would-be immigrants seeking US “green
cards,” but may also extend to certain … read more
Ethiopia's Bishoftu Airport Poised to Become World's Busiest Aviation Hub by 2030
Sahel Alliance Seals Landmark Agreement for Shared Regional Carrier
Burkina Faso Goes Digital With Mandatory Online Immigration Forms at Ouagadougou Airport
TAAG Angola Airlines Revives Abidjan Connection After Two Decades
Nigeria and Ghana Strengthen Aviation Safety With Cross-Border Rescue Agreement
Benin Launches Amazone Airlines to Forge New Middle East Link
Burkina Faso Secures Full State Ownership of Air Burkina, Strengthening National Aviation Control
US Visa Suspension Targets 75 Countries, Spares Mozambique and Select African Partners
