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The
Democratic Republic of Congo's national carrier has announced ambitious
plans to launch new intra-African routes, signalling
continued growth aspirations despite experiencing delays in the delivery
of regional aircraft from its strategic partner Ethiopian Airlines. The
development highlights both the opportunities … read more
After
years of delays and shifting priorities, Angola has
confirmed that its national carrier, TAAG-Linhas Aéreas de Angola, is
back on the privatisation agenda. The government in
Luanda has set an ambitious target: complete the sale process by the
end of 2026. For travel trade professionals
across t… read more
A
significant milestone in Angola's transport
infrastructure has been reached with the official start
of construction on a new railway branch that will link the eastern
interior to the country's vital Atlantic coast. The ceremony, attended
by senior government officials, marks the beginning of an ambitious
project se… read more
A
fresh chapter is opening for air connectivity in central Africa.
Air Congo has announced the launch of five new regional
routes, marking the airline's first real push beyond the
borders of the Democratic Republic of the Congo
(DRC). Among the destinations now being added to its
network are … read more
A bold
push to grow intra-African tourism gained
serious momentum in Windhoek this week. The Namibia
Tourism Board and South African
Airways brought together local operators and travel trade
leaders from 15 African countries for a
focused B2B networking session desig… read more
A
game-changing announcement for Southern African
cross-border travel came out of the Zambezi River
corridor this week. The Kazungula One Stop Border
Post, linking Botswana and Zambia, now operates
24 hours a day for both passenger and
commercial traffic. The confirmation was deliver… read more
A
fresh aviation venture is emerging in one of Africa's youngest nations,
with Juba-based startup FlyGirma working
towards a commercial launch in the second half of
2026. The project is being driven by a
local entrepreneur with a background in the construction
sector, who is now chan… read more
The
Democratic Republic of the Congo has taken
a decisive step towards transforming urban transport in its sprawling
capital by formalising government backing for the Kinshasa
Integrated Tramway Project. At a meeting held in
Rotterdam on 14 February 2026, the
country's Minist… read more
A
fresh chapter in Malawian aviation is
taking shape. Khama Airlines, a privately
owned start-up based in Lilongwe, has
officially begun the certification process with the Malawi
Civil Aviation Authority, bringing it one step closer to
launching scheduled domestic se… read more
Kenya's
capital this week became the focal point for one of the most important
conversations shaping the future of travel worldwide. The
4th Global Tourism Resilience Day, Conference and
Expo officially opened at the Kenyatta
International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi,
drawing senior governmen… read more
Air Congo Unveils African Expansion Plans Despite Aircraft Delivery Setbacks
Angola Moves to Sell National Airline TAAG as Part of Streamlined Privatisation Push
Angola Breaks Ground on Major Rail Project Connecting Eastern Provinces to Lobito Port
Namibia and SAA Rally 15 African Nations to Build Intra-Continental Travel Demand
Kazungula Border Post Now Open Round the Clock for Passengers and Freight
New Airline Project Takes Shape in South Sudan With ATR 72 Fleet Plans
Kinshasa Plans Seven Modern Tram Lines With First Route Targeted for Late 2027
Malawi's Khama Airlines Moves Closer to Domestic Flight Launch With Certification Push
Nairobi Hosts Major Global Summit Putting Tourism Resilience at Heart of Policy
