Ethiopia and Angola Update Air Agreement and Remove Flight Limitations
Ethiopia and Angola formalized a new Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) in Luanda, marking a significant step in enhancing air connectivity and economic cooperation between the two nations. The agreement, signed during the 2nd ICAO/UN Tourism Conference on Air Transport & Tourism in Africa (July 22-24, 2025) in Luanda
Nigeria and Egypt Strengthen Aviation Ties with New BASA Agreement
On July 21, 2025, Nigeria and Egypt advanced their aviation and economic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at enhancing their Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA). The agreement was formalized in Abuja by Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and Egypt’s Minister of Foreign A
Air Sénégal and Asky Forge Codeshare Agreement
The Senegalese national airline Air Sénégal and private carrier Asky signed a code-sharing agreement on Thursday, July 17, 2025, to improve connectivity in West and Central Africa
Kenya Scraps Visa Requirements for African and Caribbean Travelers
Revealed by the Kenyan press on Sunday, July 13, 2025 , Kenya has officially scrapped visa requirements for citizens of nearly all African countries and most Caribbean nations. The decision follows a cabinet resolution dated January 21, 2025, announced by President William Ruto’s administration, eliminating the need for
Eight Countries, Including Kenya, Benin, Sierra Leone, and Somalia, Back New Tax on Premium Flyers
A coalition of eight countries—Benin, Kenya, Sierra Leone, Somalia, France, Spain, Barbados, and Antigua and Barbuda—has launched a bold initiative to impose taxes on premium air travel and private jet use, aiming to raise significant funds for climate action and sustainable development.
Somalia and Tanzania Strengthen their Air Cooperation with a New Bilateral Agreement
Tanzania and Somalia have signed an agreement to resume direct commercial flights between their capitals—Dar es Salaam and Mogadishu—marking a renewed era of cooperation between the two East African nations. The agreement was unveiled on July 1, 2025, during Somalia’s 65th Independence Day celebrat
Chad Suspends U.S. Visa Issuance in Retaliation Over American Travel Ban
The government of Chad has suspended the issuance of visas to U.S. citizens in a retaliatory move following Washington’s decision to bar Chadian nationals from entering the United States. The announcement, made by President Mahamat Idriss Déby Itno, highlights growing diplomatic friction between the two countries
Air Services and Visa Waiver Agreement: Rwanda and Algeria Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
Rwanda and Algeria have taken a significant step forward in strengthening their bilateral relations by signing two key agreements: an air servi
Eswatini Signs Two Air Service Agreements with Zambia and Zimbabwe
On the sidelines of the ICAO AFI Week, held from May 26 to 30 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, the Kingdom of Eswatini took a significant step forward in its commitment to African aviation
Rwanda Ratifies Twelve New Air Services Agreements
In a major step toward cementing its status as a regional and global aviation hub, Rwanda has ratified twelve new Bilateral Air Services Agreements (BASAs). The mo