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In
a watershed moment for African mobility, the Republic of
Congo has confirmed that it will scrap visa requirements
for all African nationals from 1 January
2027. The announcement, made by President Denis Sassou
Nguesso during the African Development Bank's 2026 Annual Meetings in
Brazzaville, trans… read more
Nigeria's
enduring appetite for international travel has come into sharp focus
following revelations that citizens of Africa's most populous nation
spent more than N50 billion on United States visa
applications between 2023 and 2024. The figures, drawn
from an Intelpoint report based on US Department of State data, pai… read more
Uganda has officially broken
ground on the much-anticipated Kidepo International
Airport, a transformative infrastructure project valued
at 72 million US dollars. The new aviation
hub is set to redefine access to one of East Africa's most treasured
wildlife regions, signalling Kampala's determination t… read more
Air
Sénégal has bolstered its operational capacity by
welcoming another Boeing 737-800 into
service through a wet-lease agreement with Lithuanian specialist
GetJet Airlines. This latest fleet addition
underscores the West African carrier's determination to maintain
reliable domestic … read more
Workers
at Senegal's primary ground handling company have mounted fierce
opposition to a government-backed plan that would hand
majority control of their profitable enterprise to the struggling
national airline. The dispute highlights tensions between state
ambitions for aviation consolidation and workforce concerns ab… read more
Ghana
has taken a decisive step towards reinforcing its aviation credentials
with the official launch of construction works for a new interconnecting
concourse at Accra International Airport.
President John Dramani Mahama presided over
the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday, 27 April 20… read more
The
Senegalese government has taken decisive
action to address the ongoing financial turbulence surrounding its
national carrier and principal airport infrastructure.
Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko officially
installed a specialised ad hoc committee on Monday 27 April 2026,
tasking the group with final… read more
Air
Tanzania is actively exploring plans to launch an
ambitious new international route that would connect Dar es Salaam with
Moscow, using the Seychelles as a strategic stopover point.
This development signals a significant expansion of the Tanzanian flag
carrier's long-haul ambitions while potentially marking its fir… read more
Brussels
Airlines has announced an ambitious cultural initiative
that will see contemporary African art travel across the continent
before reaching Europe. The project, titled
AfriConnections, represents a significant
investment in cultural exchange and offers fresh perspectives on how
airlines can c… read more
Fly
Gabon has officially added Lagos to its route network,
deepening the Gabonese carrier's footprint in Nigeria and reinforcing
air links between Central and West Africa. The launch of scheduled
services to Nigeria's largest city represents a strategic expansion for
the airline, which has been steadily building its pr… read more
Congo to Open Borders Visa-Free to All Africans from January 2027 in Landmark Integration Push
Nigerians Spend N50 Billion on US Visas as Approvals Drop and Policies Tighten
Uganda Launches Construction of Kidepo International Airport in Major Tourism Boost
Air Sénégal Strengthens Regional Network with New Boeing 737-800 Addition
Ghana Breaks Ground on Accra Airport Concourse to Strengthen West African Aviation Hub
Air Tanzania Eyes Moscow as First European Gateway via Seychelles Stopover
Brussels Airlines Unveils Touring African Art Exhibition Across Four Capitals
Fly Gabon Strengthens West African Network With New Libreville-Lagos Connection
