Nigeria Injects About $587 million Into Lagos, Kano, and Port Harcourt Airport Upgrades
Nigeria’s Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the release of 900 billion naira ($587.77 million) for the rehabilitation of infrastructure at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport in Kano, and Port Harcourt International Airport. The announcement was made by the Minister of Aviation and
DR Congo Revives Kinshasa-N’djili Airport Terminal Project with U.S. Partner
On July 15, 2025, Jean-Pierre Bemba, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Transport, officially unveiled the model for a new terminal at Kinshasa’s N’djili International Airport. The ambitious modernization project will be led by U.S.-based architectural firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM) in partnership with Infrarose, with constructi
Rwanda Secures a $322 Million Guarantee to Advance Construction of Bugesera International Airport
Rwanda secured a guarantee of over USD 322 million from a consortium of four banks to finance the ongoing construction of Bugesera International Airport. Acting as the Mandated Lead Arranger and Facility Agent for the consortium, BPR Bank Rwanda PLC formalized the arrangement on July 9, 2025.
Somalia Launches Construction of New Mogadishu International Airport
The Somali government has officially launched construction of the New Mogadishu International Airport (NMIA), a landmark infrastructure project located in the Haawaay area of the Middle Shabelle region, approximately 35 kilometers north of Mogadishu.
Kenya Deploys Rapid-Response Equipment for Aircraft Immobilized on Runways
On Friday, June 27, 2025, the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) officially commissioned a New Generation Aircraft Recovery System (NGARS), a state-of-the-art solution designed for the rapid evacuation of disabled aircraft from runways and taxiways. Supplied by UK-based AMS Aircr
Egypt to Privatize Management of Hurghada International Airport by End of 2025
Egypt is moving forward with plans to privatize the management and operation of Hurghada International Airport (HRG) by the end of 2025, marking the country’s first major step toward private sector involvement in its aviation infrastructure. The announcement, made by the Egyptian Presidency on June 28, 2025, is part of the government’s broade
Ghana: HDG Homes Inaugurates Kumasi Airport City Valued at $150 Million
Kumasi, the cultural and commercial heartbeat of Ghana’s Ashanti Region, is poised for a major transformation with the launch of the Airport City Kumasi project. Unveiled on June 26, 2025, this ambitious 50-acre mixed-use development is strategically located next to Prempeh I International Airport—Ghana’s second-busiest airport, which handl
South Africa Commits $1.22 Billion to Upgrade Key Airport Infrastructure
Airports Company South Africa (ACSA) has launched a far-reaching infrastructure maintenance and capacity expansion program across its network of nine airports. The multi-year initiative, backed by a R21.7 billion (USD 1.22 billion) investment, was announced on June 19, 2025. Its goal is to modernize facilities, improve passenger experience, enhan
Burkina Faso Creates New Airports Authority to Overhaul Aviation Governance
The Burkinabe government has taken a major step toward modernizing its aviation sector with the establishment of the Société des Aéropor
Kenya To Upgrade Eldoret Int’l Airport to Boost Agri-Exports
Eldoret International Airport, a critical gateway for Kenya’s North Rift region, is poised for a transformative upgrade with plans to extend its runway from