Cape Verde Welcomes King Air 360ER to Boost Coast Guard Capabilities
On Saturday, April 12, 2025, the Cape Verdean government officially received a King Air 360ER during a ceremony at Nelson Mandela International Airport in Praia. The U.S.-made aircraft, acquired to enhance the capabilities of the Cape Verde Coast Guard, marks a si
ICAO Aviation Security Audit : Madagascar Raises the Bar with 67.07% Score
Madagascar has reached a milestone in its aviation security framework, scoring 67.07% in the 2025 Universal Security Audit Programme – Continuous Monitoring Approac
Nigeria’s E-Visa and Automated Cards Set to Transform Immigration by May 2025
On April 9, 2025, Nigeria took a decisive step toward redefining its immigration landscape with the announcement of an electronic visa (e-visa) system and the full di
U.S. Terminates $3.4 Million Aviation Contract in Kenya, Citing Wasteful Spending
The United States Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), a newly formed federal agency tasked with curbing excessive spending, has scrapped a $3.4 million contra
Ghana’s CAA Boss, Ing. Charles Kraikue, Dismissed
The President of the Republic of Ghana has dismissed Ing. Charles Kraikue from his position as Director-General of the Ghana Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA), effective immedi
East African Countries Push for Unified Aviation Legislation
From March 20 to 21, 2025, a legal workshop took place in Uganda, spearheaded by the Civil Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Agency (CASSOA) of the East African Community (EAC). Co-organized with the Institute of Air and Space Law (IASL) at Canada’s McGill University
Seychelles Appoints New Civil Aviation Authority Board
On March 21, 2025, the Office of the President of Seychelles announced the appointment of a new Board for the Seychelles Civil Aviation Authority (SCAA). The newly constituted Board, which will serve a three-year term effecti
South Africa’s Government Suspends ATNS CEO Over Persistent ATC Service Failures
On March 16, 2025, South Africa’s Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, suspended
Côte d’Ivoire and Brazil Eye Direct Flights to Boost Ties
On Friday, March 14, 2025, Brazilian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mauro Vieira met with his Ivorian counterpart, Léon Kacou Adom, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs i