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West African aviation is preparing for another notable connectivity boost. Air Sierra Leone, the virtual flag carrier operated by Nigeria's XEJet Limited, is in advanced discussions with Corendon Dutch Airlines to charter a Boeing 737-9 aircraft, with the goal of resuming its hi… read more
West African aviation has a striking new player to watch. The Republic of Guinea has taken a historic step in the evolution of its civil aviation sector with the official launch of Guinée Atlantique Airlines, its new national carrier, formally announced in Conakry on 1 September 2026. The move p… read more
The
tourism sector across West Africa is set for a significant
institutional upgrade. The Economic Community of West
African States (ECOWAS) has adopted a new framework
designed to strengthen the organisation, representation and regional
influence of tourism business associations, a move that could reshape
how the pr… read more
The
Gambia is intensifying its efforts to secure a larger share of
Nigeria's lucrative travel market, with the Gambia Tourism
Board (GTBoard) confirming its participation in the 2026
edition of the Akwaaba Travel Market in
Lagos. Scheduled for 13 to 15 September
2026, this influentia… read more
West
Africa's tourism story took a promising turn this past week as
The Gambia and Senegal agreed to establish a
Joint Tourism Technical Committee, a
structured platform designed to strengthen cooperation between the two
neighbouring destinations. The agreement was reached during a high-level
Gambian… read more
West
African aviation is moving into an exciting new phase of cooperation as
ASKY Airlines, the Togo-based pan-African
carrier, and Mauritania Airlines intensify
high-level discussions aimed at forging deeper commercial partnerships.
Recent meetings held with Mauritania's civil aviation
regul… read more
Nigerian carrier
ValueJet is preparing for a decisive leap
forward, and the implications for African aviation could be significant.
The Lagos-based airline has announced plans to introduce
Boeing 737 aircraft into its fleet as part
of a bold strategy to expand capacity, strengthen its regional network,… read more
A quietly significant
development is unfolding in West Africa's aviation landscape, as
Guinea-Bissau has formally signed an
agreement with United Nigeria Airlines to
launch a new national carrier under the name Air
Bissau. For a small country that has long flown under the
radar of gl… read more
The government of Cape Verde has
stepped in decisively to support its national carrier, authorising a
sovereign guarantee of US\$5 million in
favour of Cabo Verde Airlines. The funds will cover the airline's lease
obligations on a Boeing 737 MAX 8, a key
aircraft within its fleet. The move underlines P… read more
The Gambia Tourism
Board (GTBoard) has stepped up its commitment to
protecting the country's most valuable tourism assets, issuing a strong
warning to individuals and businesses erecting illegal and unapproved
structures within the Tourism Development Are… read more
Air Sierra Leone eyes London Gatwick relaunch with Corendon-leased Boeing 737-9 charter
Guinea unveils Guinée Atlantique Airlines as bold new flag carrier for Simandou 2040 era
ECOWAS unveils bold new framework to reshape West Africa's tourism business landscape
Gambia Targets Nigerian Market with Bold MICE Push at Akwaaba 2026 in Lagos
Gambia and Senegal Launch Joint Tourism Committee to Boost Cross-Border Travel and Air Links
ASKY and Mauritania Airlines Deepen Partnership Talks to Reshape West African Skies
ValueJet Bets Big on Boeing 737 to Unlock Bold Pan-African Expansion into Kenya and South Africa
Guinea-Bissau partners with United Nigeria Airlines to launch national carrier Air Bissau at Osvaldo
Cape Verde Government Backs Cabo Verde Airlines with \$5M Sovereign Guarantee for Boeing 737 MAX 8 L
Gambia Tourism Board Cracks Down on Illegal Beachfront Construction in Tourism Zones
