
Cameroon Launches €100 Million International Tender for Douala Int’l Airport Revamp
Since its establishment in 1977, Douala International Airport, the primary aviation facility in Cameroon, has not undergone substantial renovation. According to ADC, the airport's management, its immense potential remains largely untapped, while the ter

Burkina Faso Initiates Talks with Hassan Allam for Ouagadougou-Donsin Airport Project After Meridiam's Oust
In an unexpected move on August 9, 2023, Burkina Faso unilaterally terminated the concession contract for the future Ouagadougou-Donsin international airport, originally signed with Meridiam

China Boosts Security at Bissau International Airport with $3.8 Million Equipment Donation
The official announcement of this donation was made on Friday, May 31, 2024, during a meeting between the Bissau-Guinean Minister of Transport, Telecommunications, and Digital Economy, Jose Carlos Esteves, and the Chinese Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau, Yang Renhuo, held at the ministry's conference room.

Angola: Lawmakers Call for Technical and Economic Viability Plan for Country's Airports
In recent years, Angola has ramped up investments in its airport infrastructure. Whether rightly or wrongly, many observers in the local scene believe that these facilities are oversized and often significantly underutilized.

Shanghai Boaye Awarded Contract for Modernization of Bujumbura International Airport
Bujumbura has entrusted Shanghai Boaye with the task of modernizing the international airport of the capital city. The project, financed by China, is set to commence in the third quarter of 2024.

Reaching New Heights: Kenya's Air Traffic Exceeds Pre-COVID-19 Numbers with 12.20 Million Passengers in 2023
Kenya’s aviation sector experienced remarkable growth in 2023, as highlighted in the latest 2024 Economic Survey. This surge was characterised by significant increases in passenger numbers, cargo volumes, and aircraft movements, showcasing the country’s recovery and expansion in air travel and transportation.

Morocco Aims to Double Airport Capacity to 80 Million Passengers Annually
Following a hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, air traffic has resumed its growth in Morocco, surpassing pre-pandemic levels in 2023. This positive trend is fueling the Moroccan authorities' commitment to expanding airport facilities.

Addis Ababa's Domestic Terminal Capacity Doubles with Ethiopian Airlines Funding and China Expertise
On May 18, 2024, Ethiopian Airlines proudly inaugurated its transformed Addis Ababa Bole International Airport’s Domestic Terminal. The $50 million expansion and renovation project has effectively doubled the terminal’s size to 25,750 square meters, significantly enhancing its passenger handling capacity.

Lomé–Tokoin International Airport advances to Level 2 ‘Reduction’ of Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) Program
On May 14, 2024, Lomé–Tokoin International Airport in Togo, hub of Asky Airlines, achieved an impressive milestone by upgrading to Level 2 Reduction within the Airport Carbon Accreditation (ACA) program. Operated by the Société Aéroportuaire Lomé Tokoin (SALT), the airport demonstrated effective carbon ma

Praia : Extends Bid Deadline for Cabo Verde Handling Privatization
Cape Verde has identified a list of nine state-owned companies to be privatized by 2026, including Cabo Verde Handling, which is the sole ground handling service operator in the country's seven airports.