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CAO Audit Mission launches USOAP-CMA in Ethiopia

  (Posted 16th October 2026)     A team of experts from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) led by Mr. Ousman Kemo Manjang Commenced Universal Safety Oversight Audit Program in Ethiopian Civil Aviation Authority (ECAA) on the 14th of October. The kick off ceremony was attended by all stakeholders including high ranking government officials […]

Microsoft’s Africa Development Centre in Nairobi is inexplicably closing down

  (Posted 16th October 2026)     Employees at the Nairobi engineering centre were told on Monday 12 October that it will shut, according to CIO Africa. Microsoft describes “proposed changes” tied to its global restructuring. The ADC was Microsoft’s engineering hub in Kenya, staffed by engineers, designers, PMs and researchers building products for a […]

Africa’s logistic/infrastructure corridors have been engines of the continent’s economic growth.

  (Posted 16th October 2026)   Courtesy of Africa Center for Strategic Studies / LinkedIn     Highways, railways, ports, pipelines, industrial zones, energy infrastructure, and one-stop border posts function as interconnected systems, linking markets, creating production centers across borders, mobilizing domestic capital, and attracting foreign direct investment (FDI). If African countries are to realize […]

IATA and World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance to Collaborate on Sustainable Hotel Procurement

  (Posted 16th October 2026)       The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the World Sustainable Hospitality Alliance (WSHA) have agreed to strengthen alignment on sustainability between the airline and hospitality sectors. The agreement, signed at the World Sustainability Symposium, will have an initial focus on the procurement of hotel services by airlines. […]

Areeba Siddiqui joins AI in Airports 2026

  (Posted 16th October 2026)   When 1–2 December 2026 Where Park Plaza London Riverbank     Speaker announcement Areeba Siddiqui Product & Innovation Lead   Session Overview Before AI Takes Off, Let’s Talk Terminals: A Problem First Approach to Airport Data Airports have no shortage of data, yet useful insight can remain trapped in […]

SITA agrees to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions

  (Posted 16th October 2026)     SITA has agreed to acquire Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions, which provides passenger processing, baggage, and airport operations technology capabilities, strengthening SITA’s ability to deliver more seamless and resilient operations across the air transport industry. Collins Aerospace Airport Solutions provides technology and operational expertise that moves passengers and bags […]

Protests are growing louder in Kenya over mandatory visitor health insurance scheme

  (Posted 15th October 2026)     Following a High Court ruling upholding the minimum $50,000 (Sh6.4 million) cover for foreign visitors, KATA is seeking clarity on the implementation, approved insurers, premiums and coverage requirements. With travellers, airlines and travel agents seeking answers, what does this mean for those planning to visit Kenya? The Kenya […]

SPAIN’S TOURISM EVENT, THE ‘CLEVENARD OPEN PROJECT 2027’ WITH SEYCHELLES AMBASSADOR ALAIN ST. ANGE AS THE APPOINTED CHAIRMAN GETS VISIBILITY BOOST WITH AWARDS BY THE WORLD OF TOURISM

  (Posted 15th October 2026)       It has now been confirmed that the recently appointed Chairman for the ‘Clevenard Open Project 2027’, the Ambassador Dr. Alain St. Ange, Ambassador at Large for the Republic of Seychelles continues to be recognised and he is now set to receive two back to back tourism awards […]

World Culinary Awards 2026 winners unveiled in Jamaica

  (Posted 15th October 2026)     From world-renowned restaurants to destinations attracting a new generation of food-loving travellers, the global culinary industry’s leading names have been recognised at the World Culinary Awards in Jamaica. The 7th annual World Culinary Awards, hosted at Princess Grand Jamaica, brought together international leaders from the culinary, hospitality and tourism industries […]

The Africa Tourism Awards – Every great movement begins with a vision.

  (Posted 15th October 2026)     For Efetobo Awhana, Convener of the Africa Tourism Awards, the vision is to give African tourism the recognition, visibility and platform it deserves. This year, that vision continues. On 01st of November 2026, industry leaders, tourism professionals and the people shaping the continent’s tourism story will gather in […]

Community-led conservation key to southern Africa’s elephant recovery

  (Posted 15th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Herald Online (Zimbabwe), October 13, 2026 COMMUNITY-LED conservation initiatives that give local people a direct stake in wildlife management are helping some elephant populations in southern Africa recover, offering hope amid a sharp decline in monitored wildlife populations across Africa, a global report has […]

Satellite data reveals mixed elephant impact on Kruger trees

  (Posted 15th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Dr Corli Wigley-Coetsee, Citizen (South Africa), October 13, 2026 Are there too many elephants in Kruger National Park? Trees may help answer that question. Understanding vegetation change across almost two million hectares is challenging, but tagged trees and satellite technology show where elephant impacts […]

Kidepo Elephants Kill Two in Agago, Injure Two Others

  (Posted 15th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Job Ronny Okot, Nile Post (Uganda), October Two people were killed and two others injured in separate elephant attacks in Agago District on October 12, as suspected Karamojong raiders stole seven cattle in a separate incident, deepening security and wildlife-related concerns in the area. […]

Take Your Place at ICAO Security Week 2026

  (Posted 15th October 2026)     Place Your Aviation Security Solutions in the Spotlight ICAO Security Week 2026 offers organizations working to strengthen aviation security an opportunity to showcase their solutions, expertise, and capabilities to a global audience. Taking place from 20–22 October 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan, the event will bring together regulators, practitioners, industry experts […]

Corporate Demand Could Support Up to 1.9 Million Tons of SAF by 2030

  (Posted 15th October 2026)     The International Air Transport Association (IATA), Airbus and Accenture released a SAF Environmental Attribute Certificate (EAc) Market study which estimates that corporate purchases could support between 1.0 million and 1.9 million tonnes of SAF by 2030, up from an estimated 323,000 tonnes in 2024. This is a strong […]

Airbus forecasts growing services market to double by 2045

  (Posted 15th October 2026)   Airbus anticipates that total demand for aviation services will double from 2026 reaching an estimated value of more than US$420 billion by 2045. These services, which sustain the aviation sector’s robustness, will grow at a 3.8% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), supporting  an increasing world aircraft fleet of 45,550 […]

Bishoftu International Airport: Ethiopian Airlines Prequalifies Bidders for $12.5bn Phase 1

  (Posted 15th October 2026)   Courtesy of Mohamed Rafique / LinkedIn     Ethiopian Airlines has published its prequalified bidders for the four main packages of Bishoftu International Airport. Contractor selection has moved from August 2026 to early January 2027, so bidders have more time to arrange financing. Each package is structured as engineering, […]

Kenya: face to face with the world’s last two northern white rhinos

  (Posted 15th October 2026)   Courtesy of Charlotte ‘Nagawa’ Beauvoisin of Diary of a Muzungu   A moving moment: Najin is one of only two northern white rhinos. Despite her VASTNESS Najin is a very gentle creature. She walked straight towards us, her metre-long horn pointed directly at me. Thankfully I was secure in […]

The Africa Tourism Awards name the industry icon honorees for 2026

  (Posted 15th October 2026)   Some people do more than build careers in tourism. They shape the industry, open doors for others, and leave a lasting mark on the destinations and communities they serve. The Industry Icon honourees at the Africa Tourism Awards 2026 are: Septi Bukula | Thomas Noll | GERHARD FRANKEN | […]

All eyes are now on Kenya as second Ebola case recorded

  (Posted 14th October 2026)     Kenya’s Ministry of Health has now officially confirmed that, after contact tracing following the first case detected last week, a second person was found infected with the Bundibugyo Ebola virus. The infected individual was reportedly already under quarantine when his symptoms began to show and blood samples taken […]

Essence of Africa 2026 announces programme exploring new tourism opportunities

  (Posted 14th October 2026)     Essence of Africa, Africa’s international buyer forum, has announced its content programme for the 2026 edition, taking place in Zanzibar from 20th to 22nd of October. The programme brings together African tourism businesses and international travel buyers to discuss changing market demand, opportunities for tourism growth and the […]

Seychellois Society of Hoteliers & Tourism Professionals

  (Posted 14th October 2026)     The Seychellois Society of Hoteliers & Tourism Professionals (SSHTP) is a new non- profit, non-political home for everyone who makes Seychelles tourism work. On the 8th of October 2026 Mike Valentin, Roland Georges, Alain St.Ange, John Stravens, Peter Moncherry, Melton Ernesta, Michel Marie, Derek Barbe, Herdson Philo, Christian […]

AeroTrail Africa | Week40: Route Connectivity

  (Posted 14th October 2026)   Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited     Turkish low-cost carrier Pegasus Airlines has launched flights connecting Mitiga International Airport in Tripoli, LIBYA, with Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport, TURKEY, strengthening air connectivity between the two countries and expanding travel options for passengers. The inaugural service arrived […]

Mauritius – Important and updated information on yesterday’s post

  (Posted 14th October 2026)   Authorities on Mauritius had imposed a curfew from yesterday, Tuesday until daybreak this morning, Wednesday 14th of October.   The following update is courtesy of Marie Stephania Perrine / Linkedin   The events unfolding in Mauritius are deeply troubling. But beyond the unrest, we need to ask a more […]

ICAO Green Airports Seminar 2026

  (Posted 14th October 2026)   ICAO Green Airports Seminar 2026 Cairo, Egypt | 29–30 October 2026   I have the honour to invite you to participate in the ICAO Green Airports Seminar 2026, taking place on 29–30 October 2026 in Cairo, Egypt, at The St. Regis Cairo, hosted by the Egyptian Holding Company for […]

Leading travel industry figure calls for greater insurance transparency

  (Posted 14th October 2026)   Leading travel industry figure Jon Danks has applauded the East African focus on destination safety and has made calls for greater trade engagement, operator transparency and online integration.    The former CEO of the African Travel and Tourism Association, and ex-Chairman of Star Alliance (UK) was commenting during the […]