Tanzania has taken a bold new
stride in its ambition to become East and Central Africa's leading
transport and trade powerhouse. On 20 July 2026, President
Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan laid the foundation stone for the
construction of the Tabora–Kigoma section of the country's
Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), a… read more
A
bold new chapter in Central African aviation is being written as
MIG Congo Airlines officially opens its
US\$300 million Seed Funding Round,
signalling ambitious intentions to establish a world-class carrier
rooted in the Democratic Republic of Congo
(DRC). For sub-Saharan African … read more
Travel
professionals across sub-Saharan Africa need to take careful note of a
significant new health screening requirement introduced by South African
authorities. The Department of Health
confirmed on 17 July 2026 that all passengers arriving in South Africa
who have spent time in Uganda or the Democratic Repu… read more
A
landmark moment is approaching for aviation in Central Africa, as
Congolese carrier flyCAA, formally known as
Compagnie Africaine d'Aviation, prepares to launch its first-ever
scheduled international passenger service. From 31 July
2026, the airline will begin operating regular flights
between … read more
The
Democratic Republic of Congo has entered a new era in long-haul
aviation, with Air Congo officially
receiving its first Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner ahead of its highly
anticipated launch of scheduled services to Europe. The historic
delivery took place at Kinshasa's N'djili International Airport on
Tuesday, 30 June 2… read more
Zambia
is moving decisively to reposition Mpulungu
Port as one of the most strategic trade and logistics
gateways along Lake Tanganyika, with a major upgrade programme now
firmly on the drawing board. The port, which is Zambia's only
water-based facility, offers the country direct access to trade flows
with B… read more
Air
Congo is preparing to make a bold entry into the long-haul aviation
market, with plans to launch direct services between
Kinshasa and Brussels through an innovative
ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance and Insurance) arrangement with
Ethiopian Airlines. The development
promises to reshape con… read more
A
rapidly evolving Ebola outbreak in the Democratic
Republic of Congo has prompted neighbouring countries to
implement significant travel restrictions, creating immediate challenges
for tourism operators and travel businesses across East and Central
Africa. The World Health Organisation has elevated its risk assessment… read more
Air
Congo has taken delivery of its second brand-new ATR 72-600 turboprop
aircraft, marking another significant milestone in the
rapid expansion of the Democratic Republic of Congo's emerging national
carrier. The delivery ceremony, held at N'Djili International Airport in
Kinshasa on 30 April 2026, brings the airline'… read more
A new chapter in Central African
aviation is unfolding as Air Congo readies
itself for its inaugural long-haul operation, with plans to connect the
Democratic Republic of Congo directly to the heart of Europe. This
ambitious move positions the young carrier as a serious contender in
intercontinental travel and opens fr… read more
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Tanzania Breaks Ground on US\$2.74 Billion Tabora–Kigoma Railway Linking Great Lakes Trade Corridor
MIG Congo Airlines Launches US\$300 Million Seed Funding Round to Reshape Central African Skies
South Africa Introduces New Health Screening for Arrivals from Uganda and DRC Amid Ebola Alert
flyCAA Takes Historic Leap: DRC Carrier Launches First Scheduled International Route to Luanda
Air Congo Takes Delivery of First Dreamliner as Kinshasa-Brussels Long-Haul Era Begins
Zambia Unlocks Mpulungu Port Upgrade and TAZARA Rail Link to Reshape Lake Tanganyika Trade
Ebola Emergency Triggers East African Travel Restrictions as WHO Declares Maximum Risk
