Aviation Generates USD 2.5 Billion and 217,000 Jobs in Nigeria – IATA Report
Aviation plays a pivotal role in Nigeria’s economy and social fabric, catalyzing economic growth, job creation, and global connectivity. According to a 2023 report
TAAG Becomes Shareholder in Menzies Aviation Angola to Strengthen Hub Ambitions
TAAG Angola Airlines, Menzies Aviation, and Sociedade Gestora de Aeroportos (SGA) have formalized a joint venture to establish Menzies Aviation Angola, Lda., a strategic alliance designed to modernize and professionalize Angola’s aviation sector.
World Bank Backs Somalia’s Push to Modernize Aviation Infrastructure
Somalia’s Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation has wrapped up a week-long workshop with the World Bank aimed at strengthening the country’s aviation infrastru
Kenya: Aviation Workers Threaten New Strike Over Unresolved Grievances
Kenya’s aviation sector is once again facing the prospect of disruption. The Kenya Aviation Workers Union (KAWU) has issued a seven-day strike notice to the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA), warning tha
Botswana Moves Toward Establishing Airport Authority
Botswana is preparing a major institutional reform in its aviation sector with the planned creation of a dedicated airport authority. The Civil Aviation Authority of Botswana (CAAB) announced on September 16, 2025,
United Nations Strengthens Somali Aviation to Tackle Air Emergencies
Twenty-one aviation professionals have completed a specialized Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) course aimed at boosting Somalia’s cap
Somaliland Secures $70M Deal for Hargeisa Int’l Airport Modernization
The Minister of Civil Aviation and Airport Development, Fuad Ahmed Nuh, has signed an agreement with International Maharat Investment for $70 million in funding to modernize Hargeisa’s Egal International Airport. The signing took place on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, at the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).
Kinshasa: Power Blackout at N’Djili Delays Presidential Aircraft and Leads to Airport Chief’s Suspension
A major power failure overnight on September 11 paralyzed Kinshasa/N’Djili International Airport, causing a total blackout that delayed the presidential flight and forced s
Cameroon Airports Handled 1.77 Million Passengers in 2024 (+5,6%)
According to the activity report from Aéroports du Cameroun (ADC.SA), Cameroonian airports handled 1.77 million passengers in 2024, representing a 5.6% increase compared to 2023, according to figures reported by Investir au Cameroun on September 9, 2025. This represents the most sustained g