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
Uganda Begins Phase 2 of Entebbe Airport Expansion
After completing Phase I of the Entebbe International Airport expansion project, Uganda is now moving forward with the launch of Phase II, which notably includes the construction of a second terminal. Engineer Ayub Sooma, Director of Airports and Aviation Security at the Uganda Civil Aviation Authority (UCAA), provided an update on the progress
Zimbabwe to Upgrade Charles Prince Airport into Fourth Int’l Gateway
The Zimbabwean government has unveiled plans to elevate Charles Prince Airport in Mount Hampden, near Harare, to international status, positioning it as his fourth International gateway after those of Victoria Falls, Bulawayo, and Harare.
Juba Int’l Airport Successfully Realise Its First Night Operation
Juba International Airport (JIA) has soared to new heights with a groundbreaking achievement in South Sudan’s aviation history. On the evening of September 5, 2025, at precisely 10:15 PM, an Air Congo Boeing 737 (9S-AOA ; MSN 40964) gracefully departed from JIA en route to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), marking the airport’s fi