
Tit-for-Tat Policy: Namibia Reinstates Visa Requirements for 31 Non-Reciprocating Countries
Namibia’s cabinet has authorized the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security (MHAISS) to implement an entry visa requirement for nationals from countries that have not reciprocated Namibia’s favorable visa policies. This decision aims to foster fair and balanced diplomatic relations and w

Hungary and Cape Verde Strengthen Cooperation with New Air Services Agreement
On May 10, 2024, representatives from the Civil Aviation Agency of Cape Verde and Hungary convened to discuss the Air Services Agreement between the two nations. The agreement was initialed, and a Memorandum of Understanding was signed by Mário Gomes, Chairman of the Board of Directors, and Dr. Máté Lőwinger, Director Ge

New Air Agreement: Ethiopian Airlines Gets Green Light to Serve Kisangani and Multiple Destinations in DRC
A high-level aviation delegation, led by Mr. Musengezi Kitasa, the Aeronautical Adviser to the Congo-Kinshasa Transport and Communication Minister, met with Ethiopian officials to finalise a new bilateral air transport agreement. The signing ceremony took place at the Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) headquart

Air Agreement Upgrade: Egypt and Kazakhstan Boost Flight Numbers and Designated Carriers
On May 6, 2024, civil aviation authorities from Kazakhstan and Egypt engaged in talks in Astana. Following the negotiations, the parties reached an agreement to expand the number of permitted flights and airlines between the two countries.

New Algeria-Turkey Air Agreement: More Flights, More Destinations
On Tuesday, May 7, 2024, Turkish and Algerian civil aviation authorities met in Ankara to finalize an agreement aimed at significantly expanding air travel options for passengers. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two nations will more than double the number of reciprocal flights, increasing weekly flights from 35 to 80.

Breaking Barriers: Ethiopia and Congo Sign New Air Agreement with 5th Freedom Inclusion
The Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority announced on April 26, 2024, that Ethiopia and the Republic of Congo have inked a new bilateral air transport agreement in Addis Ababa. The accord was signed by Ethiopian Transport and Logistics Minister Alemu Sime and the Republic of Congo Transport, Civil Aviation, and Merchant Navy Minister Honoré Sayi.

European Union restricts visa provision for Ethiopian Nationals
The European Union (EU) has taken measures to restrict visa provisions for Ethiopian nationals due to insufficient cooperation from the Ethiopian government regarding the repatriation of citizens who overstay illegally in the EU, the European Union announced in a statement on Monday April 29, 2024.

Egypt, Oman Ink New Bilateral Air Services Agreement
Egypt and Oman have on April 24, 2024 signed a bilateral agreement aimed at maximizing positive returns and creating an attractive airspace for companies in the civil aviation sector. This agreement includes a joint action plan to increase air traffic between the two countries.

New Deal : Chad, Gabon Update Air Services Agreement
The signing of this updated agreement signifies a step forward in enhancing air connectivity and cooperation between Gabon and Chad, ultimately benefiting both countries and their citizens.