September 26
East Africa: Biden to Skip East Africa, Visit Angola in First Africa Trip
US President Joe Biden will bypass East Africa during his first visit to the continent as president, instead choosing Angola as his destination, the White House announced during… Read more »
September 23
Angola: Angola Airlines Receives First A220-300 Aircraft
Angola's national carrier has received its first A220-300 aircraft, marking a significant step in its fleet modernization with site on long haul flights. Read more »
August 20
Southern Africa: Drought From El Nino Hits Southern Africa, Sparking Food Crisis
Southern Africa is grappling with a severe drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon, impacting an estimated 17 of the population within the Southern African… Read more »
July 29
Kenya: KQ Deploys More Dreamliner On South African Routes On Rising Demand
Kenya Airways is set to enhance its service offerings in Southern and Central Africa in the wake of rising passenger demand on these routes. Read more »
July 11
South Africa: Severe Weather At Cape of Good Hope to Delay East African Deliveries
East African countries are facing delays in the delivery of goods as severe weather conditions near the Cape of Good Hope have halted container traffic this week, LSEG Shipping… Read more »
June 05
South Africa: South African Airways Among Carriers Fined Millions for Delayed Refunds
South African Airways is among several global carriers fined $2.5 million by US authorities for failing to refund passengers for tickets purchased during the COVID-19 pandemic in… Read more »
May 23
Southern Africa: Qatar Airways Set for Major Southern Africa Airline Acquisition
Qatar Airways is poised to unveil its acquisition of a prominent airline in Southern Africa, a major move poised to significantly influence the aviation landscape within the… Read more »
May 09
Africa: Zimbabwe, Zambia Turn to East Africa for Maize Support
Southern African countries, once regional food basket and a significant supplier of grain to East Africa, now faces a substantial deficit, prompting them to turn to Uganda and… Read more »
April 17
Tanzania: Tanzania-Malawi Diplomatic Tensions Rise Over $30m Port Project
Tanzania and Malawi are on the brink of a diplomatic standoff following Dodoma's decision to commence the upgrade of Mbamba Bay Port, situated on the shores of Lake Malawi. Read more »
April 16
Kenya: KQ, SAA Reopen Talks On Pan-African Airline After Takasto Deal Failed
Kenya's national carrier and South Africa Airways (SAA) have reopened discussions on the creation of a Pan-African Airline, following the withdrawal of Takatso, an investment firm… Read more »