December 09, 2013
Africa: Ethiopian Airlines Grows Seven-Fold in Seven Years
Ethiopian Airlines began operations in 1946 as a joint operation managed by the American carrier TWA, using World War II aircraft acquired from the U.S. military to transport… Read more »
April 29, 2013
Africa: Ethiopian Airlines Resumes Boeing 787 Dreamliner Service
After more than three months of suspension, Ethiopian Airlines resumed its Boeing 787 Dreamliner service over the weekend with a successful flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi. Read more »
April 11, 2013
Malawi: Govt Responds in Madonna 'Special Treatment' Row
The Malawian government has criticised American pop icon Madonna, accusing her of exaggerating her contributions to the Southern African country and unreasonably demanding special… Read more »
November 14, 2012
Kenya: Operation Hirola - Saving Africa's Rarest Antelope
While the world focuses on the African Union effort to oust Al Shabaab militants from Somalia, another operation is quietly plugging away along the country's southern border with… Read more »
February 22, 2011
East Africa: Somali Pirates Kill Four Americans
Somali pirates have killed four Americans aboard their yacht in the Indian Ocean, news reports said Tuesday. Read more »
August 05, 2010
Kenya: Nation to Enter Period of Peace and Maturity
Kenya is a colourful country, and nowhere more so than in the world of politics. During the last constitutional referendum in 2005, the opposing sides selected oranges and bananas… Read more »
June 05, 2009
Africa: U.S. Abruptly Cancels New Flights
Kenyan government officials have reacted angrily to the abrupt cancellation this week of a new direct flight from Atlanta, Georgia in the United States to Nairobi. Read more »
July 30, 2008
Liberia: American Investors Plan Luxury Resort
Liberia, just years removed from civil war, may not seem like an ideal place to open an all-inclusive luxury resort. But one group of American entrepreneurs want to change that… Read more »
July 11, 2008
South Africa: 'Freedom Church' Brings Alive Apartheid Struggle
South Africa's "mother city" of Cape Town is renowned as the country's most beautiful for tourists, but there's no escaping the destruction of apartheid when you visit. Read more »
November 15, 2007
Africa: Lonrho Plans Comeback
Among international companies operating in Africa, Lonrho has long enjoyed a high profile. Built up by colorful businessman Roland 'Tiny' Rowland, it was an early business… Read more »
June 04, 2007
Sierra Leone/Togo: Helicopter Crash Kills at Least 19
A Paramount Airlines helicopter in Sierra Leone crashed Sunday, reportedly killing at least 19. The helicopter was carrying passengers from an African Cup of Nations qualifying… Read more »
May 05, 2007
Kenya: Contact Numbers for Inquiries on Flight KQ 507
AllAfrica's publishing partners in Nairobi have published telephone numbers for members of the public seeking information about the flight. Read more »
October 22, 2006
Mozambique: Visitors are Discovering Country's Charms, Says Tourism Minister
Fernando Sumbana Jr, who has been Mozambique's minister of tourism since the department was created in 2000, believes his country has the assets required to attract tourism… Read more »
September 27, 2006
Africa: 'Heritage Trail' to Link African, Caribbean, U.S. Tourist Effort
Hundreds of participants are expected at a 5-day 'African Diaspora Heritage Trail' (ADHT) conference opening today in Hamilton, Bermuda. Read more »
September 14, 2006
Africa: Future Lies With 'Community-Based Tourism' Says Kenyan Official
"Community-based tourism is opening up a new era," Dr. Dan Kagagi, CEO of Kenya's Tourism Trust Fund, told reporters Tuesday at the TourismAfrica 2006 meeting underway in… Read more »
September 12, 2006
Africa: Aggressive 'Tourist Offensive' Planned
African government officials, tour operators and service providers from all over the world and representatives from international organizations began the first of a week-long… Read more »
June 27, 2005
Zambia: Zambia Is a Peaceful Destination for Tourism and Investment - Mwanawasa
Levy Mwanawasa, who took part in last week's U.S.-Africa Business Summit, became president of Zambia in January 2002 after a hotly contested election the previous month in which he… Read more »
June 22, 2005
Mozambique: Country Pursuing Investment for Development, President Says
Armando Guebuza, who won the presidency of Mozambique in December 2004 elections, is one of the African leaders attending the Corporate Council on Africa's Business Summit in… Read more »
June 17, 2005
Namibia: Namibia Deserves Aid, Debt Relief, Despite 'Mid-Income' Status, Says President Pohamba
Hifikepunye Pohamba, who three months ago became Namibia's second president since independence in 1990, was one of five African leaders who met with President George Bush at the… Read more »
June 02, 2005
Uganda: Peace Is in Sight, But Term Limits a Hindrance, Says Uganda Minister
In 1907, captivated by its natural beauty, Winston Churchill called Uganda the Pearl of Africa. For many years, the country's Makerere University, whose history as an educational… Read more »
May 26, 2005
Zambia: Debt Relief Puts Zambia on the Threshold to Move Forward - Foreign Minister Shikapwasha
Debt relief for Africa is a top issue under discussion in capitals around the world and is a lead item on the agenda for the G-8 summit in early July of the leading industrial… Read more »
January 16, 2004
Sudan: Sudan Settlement Possible in 'Days', Says State Department's Top Africa Diplomat
Although the goal of a December 31 peace agreement in Sudan has been missed, the government of Sudan and the rebel Sudan People's Liberation Movement and Army (SPLM/A) have… Read more »
November 14, 2003
Africa: Community Involvement Necessary For Sustainable Tourism, Say Experts
"Before, we just posed for pictures and let the tourists go. Then we said, 'Wait a minute! We are getting very little benefits from tourism activities,'" says Paramount Chief… Read more »
November 08, 2003
Uganda: Tourism Key to Uganda Economic Revitalization, Says Museveni
"When you are in space, you don't see Washington; you don't see the tall buildings of New York. You see the Great Wall of China and the great African Rift Valley," Ugandan… Read more »
October 08, 2003
Kenya: Kenya is Safe and a Gateway to Africa, Kibaki Tells Business Group
Expanded trade, investment and tourism is what Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki hopes will result from his two-day official visit to Washington this week. "Let us make this a… Read more »