July 12
Nigeria: Paucity of Funds Hindering Aircraft Maintenance, May Impair Domestic Air Travel - Experts
This Day
Aviation experts have raised the concern that paucity of funds is hindering aircraft maintenance, thereby reducing the number of operating aircraft on schedule service due to… Read more »
July 11
Liberia: President Boakai Breaks Silence, Tells Legislature Yellow Machines Deal Still in Negotiation With Long-Time Friend
FrontPageAfrica
President Joseph Boakai said no deal has been reached by the government to purchase yellow machines as being speculated. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Eno in Netherlands, Inspects New Aircraft for Ibom Air
Premium Times
"This new acquisition from Carlyle Aviation aims to enhance Ibom Air's operations as they await the delivery of planes previously ordered from Airbus." Read more »
Zimbabwe: 11-Month-Old Baby Among Four People Killed in Accident
The Herald
An 11-month-old baby was among the four people who were killed when a commuter omnibus they were travelling in veered off the road and overturned near Sunway City turn-off along… Read more »
Egypt: Egypt, French Navies to Boost Co-Operation
Egypt Online
As part of the keenness of the General Command of the Armed Forces to enhance co-operation with brotherly and friendly countries, the Egyptian Navy has received a delegation from… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana Team Up for Regional Rail Project
New Zimbabwe
Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Botswana are collaborating on a major infrastructure project that includes upgrading the Beira-Zimbabwe-Botswana railway system and constructing a new… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Claims $211,000 Owed By Nigeria Over Failed Airline Venture
Addis Standard
Ethiopian Airlines CEO Mesfin Tasew has informed Nigeria's Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) that the country's Ministry of Aviation owes the airline $211,000 for… Read more »
July 10
Africa: How African Countries Can Halve Road Accidents By 2030
Africa Renewal
UN Secretary-General's Special Envoy on Road Safety Jean Todt says education and effective policies are key Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fatal Kombi Crash Claims Four Lives On Harare-Mutare Road
263Chat
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed a devastating road accident that claimed the lives of four individuals and left ten others injured earlier today. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Threatens to Sanction Airlines Over False Departure Schedules
Premium Times
"The NCAA regulation says no airline shall display deceitful passenger departure time at its counter, advert material or on its website." Read more »
South Africa: Transnet Monitoring Port Operations As Adverse Weather Continues
SAnews.gov.za
Transnet says it is continuously monitoring operations at the ports of Cape Town, Saldanha, Port Elizabeth and Ngqura amid adverse weather conditions in parts of the country. Read more »
July 09
Morocco: Morocco, Niger to Promote Bilateral Cooperation in Transport, Logistics
MAP
Morocco's Minister of Transport and Logistics Mohamed Abdeljalil, and his Nigerien counterpart Colonel Major Salissou Mahaman Salissou, discussed, here Monday, the means to promote… Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA to Sanction Airlines Engaged in Deceitful Departure Time Scheduling
Vanguard
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has frowned at the prevalent cases of deceitful departure time scheduling by the airlines. Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA to Sanction Airlines Who Deceive Passengers With Fake Departure Time Schedule
Leadership
The Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has warned that it will not hesitate to sanction any airline found to be involved in deceitful departure time scheduling of flights when… Read more »
Tunisia: Nineth Grade Exam - 3,515 Pupils Gain Admission to Pilot Secondary Schools
Tunis Afrique Presse
The pass rate of the 9th grade exam (stood at 64.99%, that is 16,936 pupils out of a total of 26,061 examinees with average and above-average scores. Read more »
Liberia: Sinoe Port Acting Manager Outlines Challenges
Liberian Observer
Sinoe County acting Port Manager Rupert D. Smith has decried the poor condition of the port. Read more »
Liberia: Lufthansa Group and Brussels Airlines Launch Phonics and Reading Literacy Program With Rosetta Steps Education Center
Liberian Observer
Help Alliance, the corporate social arm of Lufthansa Group and Brussels Airlines, are pleased to announce the successful implementation of their joint phonics and reading literacy… Read more »
July 08
Nigeria: Two Dead, 18 Rescued in Boat Mishap in Jigawa
Premium Times
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accident was primarily caused by powerful waves and overloading to the extent that the driver was unable to steer the canoe. Read more »
Nigeria: One Person Killed, 18 Rescued in Jigawa Boat Accident
Premium Times
The police say one woman is still missing as of Monday morning. Read more »
Kenya: PM Abiy Announces Completion of Arat Kilo - Kebena - Kenya Embassy Corridor in Addis Ababa
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed revealed that the Arat Kilo - Kebena - Kenya Embassy corridor in Addis Ababa is now finished, with greening efforts in the area clearly visible. Read more »
Nigeria: How Sirika Ignored Warnings About Nigeria Air - Stakeholders
Vanguard
....Hail FG for finally terminating contract with Ethiopian Airlines Read more »
Nigeria: Racketeering...Air Passengers Lament As Touts Take Over Ticketing
Leadership
Airfares are soaring daily in the country as touts have taken over ticketing and flight booking in some airports. Read more »
July 05
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Quest for Sea Access Legitimate - Premier
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's quest for access to the sea is a legitimate move that respects the sovereignty of its coastal neighbors, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) stated, emphasizing the… Read more »
Somalia: Egypt Pledges Full Support for Somalia's Security and Sovereignty
Radio Dalsan
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has assured Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of Egypt's unwavering commitment to backing Somalia's security efforts and upholding its… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Roads Now Designed On Concrete - Umahi
Premium Times
David Umahi says 70 per cent of federal highways are being designed on concrete to elongate their lifespans Read more »