Kenya to Develop Airport City and Special Economic Zone at Jomo Kenyatta Airport
The Kenyan Ministry of Roads and Transport announced on Tuesday, March 3, 2026, its intention to transform Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Nairobi, into an integrated economic hub through the creation of an airport city and a special economic zone.
Djibouti Courts AfDB Support as Biidley Airport Project Gains Momentum
Djibouti has held talks with the African Development Bank (AfDB) to secure funding for its long-delayed $400 million Biidley International Airport, as the Horn of Africa nation pushes to bolster its role as a regional logistics hub.
Kenya Airports Authority Opens Hunt For Substantive MD/CEO
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has invited applications for the position of Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, as the parastatal seeks a permanent leader following nearly two years of interim appointments.
ACSA to Spend $632 Million on Cape Town Airport Upgrade, Including New Runway
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) will invest about 10.143 billion rand ($63
Kenya Outlines Phased $2 Billion Upgrade Plan For JKIA
Kenya has unveiled details of a phased expansion plan for Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), including a new passenger terminal and second runway, as the government moves ahead with a $2 billion modernization programme following the collapse of a deal with India’s Adani Group last year.
Uganda’s Museveni Orders Fast-Tracking of Privately Funded Mbarara Int’l Airport
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has directed government ministries to fast-track plans for a privately financed international airport in western Uganda, saying the project could position the country as a refuelling stop for long-haul flights between South America and Asia.
Ghana passenger traffic rises to 3.6 mln (+6.6%) in 2025
Ghana recorded approximately 3.625 million air passengers in 2025, up from 3.4 million the previous year, signaling a continued recovery in the country’s aviation s
Africa Makes Slow Progress On Airport Certification – Report
Airport certification across Africa is advancing but remains below targets set by regional aviation authorities in the Africa–Indian Ocean (AFI) region, according to a newly published report.
Africa Moves to Boost Airspace Capacity Safely With AFI 30/10 Project
African states have agreed to implement the “AFI 30/10” project, an initiative aimed at reducing and harmonising minimum separation distances between aircraft across the Africa–Indian Ocean (AFI) airspace, in a bid to increase
Tunisia Government Keeps Long-Term Capital Airport Relocation Option Open Amid Expansion Push
Tunisia's Transport Minister Rachid Amri said the long-standing idea of relocating Tunis-Carthage International Airport to a new site remains relevant as part of medi