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West Africa's tourism map may be redrawn in the coming seasons. Sierra Leone and Guinea have agreed to move beyond diplomatic goodwill and build practical cross-border tourism, cultural exchange and heritage cooperation, following a working visit by Sierra Leone's Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Nabeela Tunis… read more
West Africa has taken a confident step into the age of artificial intelligence. Sierra Leone has officially introduced Wakabot, an AI-powered trip planning assistant that now sits inside the country's official tourism website. The tool is built to help prospective visitors discover attractions, create day-by-day itineraries and … read more
For the first time in more than ten years, Liberia has logged a third international cruise arrival within a single year. The expedition vessel SH Diana berthed in Monrovia carrying 141 passengers, part of a thirteen-night voyage tracing the West African coastline. The call marks another step for a destination that has spent year… read more
West African aviation has taken another confident step forward with Africa World Airlines (AWA) commencing the ferry flight of its very first Embraer E190, marking a defining moment in the Ghanaian carrier's fleet modernisation journey. The aircraft, which departed Astana on Friday, is scheduled to arrive in Acc… read more
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
West
Africa's long-held dream of making air travel more affordable has taken
a decisive step forward. At the 69th Ordinary Summit of
the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and Government,
regional leaders issued a strong call to Member States to speed up
reforms designed to bring down the cost of flying within the bloc… read more
Tanzania
has laid down an ambitious marker for its tourism future, with the
government calling on private-sector partners and industry players to
help attract eight million international visitors by
2030. The call, made in Dodoma, forms a central pillar of
the country's long-term economic transformation strategy and co… read more
West
Africa's decades-long struggle with punishingly high airfares may
finally be approaching a turning point. At the 69th
Ordinary Summit of the ECOWAS Authority of Heads of State and
Government, regional leaders issued a strong call for
Member States to accelerate the implementation of sweeping aviation
reforms des… read more
Sierra Leone and Guinea plan joint circuits, reggae festival and gastronomy forum for Mano River
Sierra Leone Turns to AI With Wakabot, a Smart Trip Planner for Curious Visitors
Monrovia welcomes its third cruise call of 2026 as Liberia builds a place on West Africa's expeditio
Africa World Airlines Welcomes First Embraer E190 as Ghana Cements Regional Aviation Ambitions
Air Sierra Leone eyes London Gatwick relaunch with Corendon-leased Boeing 737-9 charter
ECOWAS unveils bold new framework to reshape West Africa's tourism business landscape
ECOWAS Pushes Bold Reforms to Slash Airfares Across West Africa, Côte d'Ivoire Leads the Way
Tanzania Sets Bold 8 Million Tourist Target by 2030, Rallies Industry for Vision 2050 Push
