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Daallo
Airlines has significantly enhanced its regional strategy by adding a
Dash 8-400 turboprop to its fleet. This move marks a pivotal moment for
the airline, strengthening its position in the rapidly growing East
African aviation market. The 90-seat aircraft, formerly operated by
Horizon Air, arrived in Mogadishu on May 30th… read more
Ethiopian
Airlines, a major player in Africa’s
aviation landscape, has launched a new
online booking campaign, offering a 10%
discount on flights to most destinations (excluding Ethiopia, China, and
Somalia) booked between May 7 and 17, 2025. This move has sparked
discussion among Afr… read more
The much-anticipated return of the world’s leading travel trade
show, ITB Berlin, is just hours away,
running from 4–6 March 2025. This year’s
event, under the theme "The Power of Transition Lives
Here," promises to spotlight transformation in global
tourism. With exhibitors from … read more
Kenya’s tourism industry has reached a remarkable milestone,
welcoming a record 2.4 million international arrivals in
2024, marking a significant 15% increase from the
previous year’s total of 2,089,259
visitors. This impressive performance was unveiled in a
recent report by the Cabinet Secretary for T… read more
Somalia's
Ministry of Health has implemented new health regulations impacting all
arriving and departing travelers. Understand the new mandatory health book
requirements for Somalia, which detail which vaccinations are required for
international travelers.
As of now, all travelers must possess a health book
documenting vaccination… read more
African tour operators can look forward to more seamless cross-border expeditions as Kenya
embarks on a new directive allowing citizens from nearly all African
countries to visit without obtaining prior authorisation. This change
effectively removes the Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) process for tra… read more
Somalia’s
aviation industry has come to a sudden halt, with all national and international flights
grounded as of January 22. The unprecedented move follows a heated dispute
between Somali airlines and the government over increased taxes, leaving
hundreds of passengers stranded and the travel trade scrambling for solutions.… read more
Kenya has
recently unveiled a significant change in its travel protocols by granting Electronic
Travel Authorization (eTA) exemptions to all African countries, with the exception
of Somalia and Libya. This move, approved by President William Ruto's Cabinet,
comes amid ongoing security concerns related to the… read more
As of December 2024, the U.S. Department of State has designated 21 nations under its Level 4 "Do Not Travel" advisory, which notably includes seven countries in Africa. This classification indicates that these destinations present extreme risks, encompassing threats such as … read more
In a concerted effort to bolster security, Somalia's Military Police, alongside intelligence units, have executed a series of operations in the coastal Jasira region, just outside the capital, Mogadishu.
The maneuver, aimed at preempting insurgent activities, particularly by al-Shabaab militants, involved sweeping checks along the s… read more
Daallo Airlines Boosts Regional Reach with Dash 8-400: New Routes on the Horizon for East Africa
Ethiopian Airlines Online Push: Opportunity or Obstacle for Agents?
Africa Takes Center Stage at ITB Berlin 2025 with Record Representation
Kenya's Tourism Sector Achieves Record 2.4 Million International Arrivals in 2024
Somalia Implements New Vaccination Requirements: What African Travel Agents Need to Know
Kenya Eases Entry Rules for Africans, Aims for Greater Regional Travel Flow
U.S. Department of State Places 21 Nations Under Level 4 "Do Not Travel" Advisory
