Tanzania Set to Expand Mandatory Travel Insurance to Mainland Territory
On June 12, 2025, during the 2025/2026 budget reading in the Tanzanian Parliament, Minister of Finance Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba Madelu announced a proposal to amend the Insurance Act, CAP 394. The amendment introduces mandatory travel insurance for all foreign visitors enteri
Ethiopian Airlines and Shanghai Airport Sign Strategic Deal to Boost China–Africa Cargo Links
Ethiopian Airlines Group and Shanghai Pudong International Airport Cargo Terminal (PACTL) have signed a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to deepen coope
Nairobi and Mombasa Int’l Airports Earn Dual ISO Certifications for Environment and Workplace Safety
The Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) has announced that Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), Moi International Airport (MIA), and the KAA Head Office have bee
Gabon: Westminster Launches Security Operations at the Country’s Four Main Airports
Westminster Group PLC, a UK-based global provider of security solutions, has officially launched operations under a multi-million-pound contract to manage and enhance security at four key airports in Gabon.
Tanzania Nears Completion of Nationwide VHF Communication Upgrade
Tanzania is nearing the completion of a transformative Voice Communication Project utilizing Very High Frequency (VHF) systems to enhance dialogue between pilots and
Conakry and the United States Initiate Talks for Potential Direct Air Link
The Republic of Guinea and the United States have begun formal discussions on the potential launch of a direct air service between Conakry and the United States. On May 28, 2025, Mr. Namory Camara, Director General of Ahmed Sékou Touré International Airport, hosted Ms. Anne Dudte, Ch
Tripoli International Airport Partially Reopens After 11 Years of Closure
After more than a decade of inactivity, Libya’s Tripoli International Airport (HLLT) has officially reopened for limited operations, marking a pivotal step in the war-torn country’s efforts to restore its civi
American Eagle to invest $2.5 Billion to Build New International Airport in Central African Republic
The Central African Republic (CAR) has signed a landmark $2.5 billion investment framework agreement with American Eagle Business Solutions (AEBS), a U.S.-based conglomerate, marking a significant step toward modernizing the country’s aviation infrastructure. The agreement was signed on Wednesday, May 21, in Bangui, b
Tanzania Courts Japanese Investors for Airport Development
The Tanzania Airports Authority (TAA) has made a strong appeal to Japanese investors, encouraging them to tap into the country’s rapidly growing aviation sector. During a high-level stakeholder meeting held on May 20, 2025, at Hakuho Hall—hosted by the Osaka Chamber of
Tripoli's Mitiga International Airport Resumes Full Operations
Air traffic at Tripoli’s Mitiga International Airport (IATA: MJI) resumed normal operations on May 15, 2025, following several days of disruption caused by armed clashes in the Libyan capital. The resumption of flights marks a return to stability at Libya’s main international gateway, which had been effectively paralyzed amid escalating violence.