Update on Kenya’s demand for mandatory health insurance for foreign visitors
(Posted 08th August 2026) Kenya’s Ministry of Health has issued a clarification on the Gazette Notice No. 11492 on Travel Health Insurance Benefit Limits about the legal basis and implementation of the travel health insurance applicable to non-Kenyan travellers entering Kenya. The statement, as shown below, is self explanatory.
Kenya Wildlife Serive issues additional statement on Amboseli elephant deaths
(Posted 08th August 2026) The Kenya Wildlife Service has published another statement on the deaths of 15 elephants and more game in Amboseli National Park following public outrage and demands for independent investigations into the incident. The statement is published below for the benefit of ATCNews readers.
The Emissions Case for Next-generation Aircraft
(Posted 08th August 2026) Fleet renewal remains one of air transport’s most effective levers for reducing in-sector emissions. Across four select aircraft series, new-generation aircraft consistently outperform their predecessors, delivering lower fuel burn rates and CO2 emissions per block hour. These improvements translate into significant reductions in emissions intensity, particularly when measured […]
TravelComments.com – Victoria Falls in September: Weather, water levels, wildlife and travel tips
(Posted 07th August 2026) September is one of the best months to visit Victoria Falls if you enjoy warm, dry weather, excellent wildlife viewing and a wide range of outdoor activities. While the water volume is lower than during the peak flood season, the falls remain spectacular, particularly on the Zimbabwean side, and the reduced […]
Kajiado County disputes KWS elephant death toll, declares Amboseli a One Health emergency
(Posted 07th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Stanley Ngotho, Daily Nation (Kenya), August 5, 2026 The County Government of Kajiado has challenged the Kenya Wildlife Service’s account of the recent elephant deaths in the Amboseli ecosystem, disputing the number of animals that died between June 24 and July 24, 2026. In […]
Narok County enacts Wildlife Conservancies Act to Protect Greater Mara Ecosystem
(Posted 07th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Capital FM (Kenya), August 5, 2026 Wildlife conservation initiatives in Narok County are set to receive a financial boost following the enactment of the Narok County Wildlife Conservancies Act, 2026. The legislation establishes a dedicated Wildlife Conservancies Fund to finance conservation programmes and strengthen […]
Customs impounds pangolin scales, elephant tusks, donkey skins worth N362.2m
(Posted 07th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Billy Abel, The Sun (Nigeria), August 6, 2026 The Adamawa/Taraba Area Command of the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) has intercepted prohibited items, including pangolin scales, elephant tusks, donkey skins, Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and cannabis, with a combined Duty Paid Value (DPV) of ?362,204,543.91. […]
Kenya Veterinary Association demands probe into deaths of 15 elephants
(Posted 07th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Allan Kisia, The Star (Kenya), August 6, 2026 The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) has called for urgent government action following the deaths of 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem. In a statement, KVA President Dr Kelvin Osore said the association was alarmed by the […]
TravelComments.com – Emirates and SAA expand codeshare to Botswana, Namibia, Zambia & Zimbabwe
(Posted 07th August 2026) Travellers flying to Southern Africa with Emirates will soon have a much wider choice of onward destinations. The airline has expanded its long-standing partnership with South African Airways (SAA), making it easier to book journeys across South Africa and several neighbouring countries on a single itinerary…. READ MORE
AeroTrail Africa Statistics: Cape Town International Airport
(Posted 07th August 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited Cape Town International Airport (CPT) ranked as Africa’s fourth busiest airport by scheduled airline seat capacity during the first half of 2026, trailing only Cairo International Airport (CAI), #Johannesburg OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), and Addis Ababa Bole […]
Invest in Your Aviation Career with ICAO Training
(Posted 07th August 2026) Fundamentals of Safety Management Build a strong foundation in ICAO’s approach to safety management with this new self-paced course. Updated to reflect Amendment 2 to ICAO Annex 19 – Safety Management, the course introduces the principles of State Safety Programmes (SSP) and Safety Management Systems (SMS), equipping participants with the […]
TravelComments.com – Planning a trip to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park? Two temporary facility closures you should know about
(Posted 07th August 2026) If you’re planning a visit to Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park during August or early September 2026, there’s a small but important update to keep in mind. South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced temporary maintenance closures affecting both Urikaruus Wilderness Camp and the swimming pool at Twee Rivieren Rest Camp…. READ MORE
Amb. Dr. Alain St. Ange recognized by Hospitality Awards Africa
(Posted 06th August 2026) Hospitality Awards Africa have confirmed to ATCNews that His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange was selected as their Honorary Nominee for the 8th of Hospitality Awards Africa. This nomination acknowledges his exemplary dedication, vision, and impact on advancing hospitality excellence on the continent. Sincere congratulations on this distinguished […]
Madinaty Golf Club Egypt to host World Golf Awards 2026
(Posted 06th August 2026) (Above: 11th Hole at Madinaty Golf Club, Egypt) Madinaty Golf Club in Egypt has been named the official host of the 13th annual World Golf Awards, taking place 5-7 November 2026. Leading names from the golfing world will join VIPs and figureheads from the golf tourism industry for what will […]
Send Diary of a Muzungu and the East Africa Travel Podcast to Mozambique
(Posted 06th August 2026) Mozambique is calling me BUT I NEED YOUR SUPPORT PLEASE. “Congratulations! We’re delighted to inform you that you have been officially selected as an Official Finalist for the Tourism Blog / Vlog Of The Year under the Brand Excellence Category for The Pyne Awards Africa 2026. If you have ever enjoyed my blog (launched 2008) or podcast (launched […]
Conservation groups demand independent probe into deaths of 15 Amboseli elephants
(Posted 06th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Capital FM (Kenya), August 4, 2026 Conservation organisations have called for an independent investigation into the deaths of fifteen elephants in Amboseli National Park, saying preliminary findings linking the animals to cyanide poisoning expose dangerous gaps in Kenya’s pesticide regulation and wildlife protection. They, […]
Zimbabwe gives wildlife rangers greater powers under new law to combat poaching
(Posted 06th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Bianca Muller, Getaway (South Africa), August 4, 2026 Zimbabwe has taken a significant step in the fight against wildlife crime by officially recognising its wildlife rangers as frontline law-enforcement officers. President Emmerson Mnangagwa recently signed the Parks and Wildlife Amendment Act, giving rangers expanded […]
Farmers in Igembe North seek compensation for elephant damage
(Posted 06th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Salphine Mithika, Citizen Digital (Kenya), August 5, 2026 Farmers in Igembe North Constituency in Meru County, whose crops were destroyed by elephants, are calling on the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) to fast-track compensation. Speaking to Citizen Digital, the farmers said that the relief food, […]
AeroTrail Africa: Busiest Hub Carriers by Available Seats
)Posted 06th August 2026) Which airlines dominated Africa‘s largest aviation hubs during the first half of 2026? Unsurprisingly, Ethiopian Airlines was Africa‘s largest hub carrier, offering an estimated 11,053,407 seats from Addis Ababa Bole (ADD/HAAB). EGYPTAIR ranked second with approximately 6,401,035 available seats from Cairo International Airport (CAI). It is worth noting […]
The ICAO CNSS 2026 Programme Has Arrived
(Posted 06th August 2026) What’s on the Agenda at ICAO CNSS 2026? From the latest advances in satellite communications and digital air navigation to spectrum resilience and emerging surveillance technologies, the ICAO Air Navigation World 2026 – Communications, Navigation, Surveillance, and Spectrum Symposium (CNSS) programme will explore the critical technical and operational issues […]
#AAM2026: Bold Ideas, Great Speakers
(Posted 06th August 2026) What makes AAM 2026 unique? 01: Bold Agenda Under the theme “From Vision to Implementation: Enabling the AAM Ecosystem,” the Symposium will explore: High-level panel on the current status of AAM global deployment Supporting, governing and regulating AAM New approaches to managing airspace Certification pathways for AAM Automation […]
TravelComments.com – Visiting Kruger National Park in September: What to expect
(Posted 06th August 2026) September is one of the best months of the year to visit Kruger National Park. As winter gives way to spring, the bush is still dry and open, making wildlife easy to spot, while temperatures become noticeably warmer than in August. Days are generally sunny, rain remains unlikely, and […]
Boeing 737- MAX 7 receives U.S. FAA certification
(Posted 06th August 2026) Key points include: The 737-7 is the smallest and longest-range member of the 737 MAX family, typically seating 135–160 passengers. It offers a range of up to 3,800 nautical miles (7,040 km) and around 10% more range potential than other 737 MAX variants. The aircraft is designed to […]
Emirates, South African Airways Expand Travel Partnership
(Posted 06th August 2026) Reciprocal agreement adds nine cities and expands connectivity across central and southern Africa Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) today announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership, enabling access to nine cities and establishing the start of a reciprocal codeshare agreement between both carriers. The expanded partnership […]
Uganda Airlines announce new destinations
(Posted 05th August 2026) Uganda Airlines expands its African network with New direct flights to Accra and Kigali The Ugandan national carrier will begin to operate flights from Entebbe to Accra starting the 27th of October 2026, with initially four flights a week. The route will see the CRJ900 deployed, an […]
Ms Beryl Ferguson is appointed as Chairperson of the SANParks Board
(Posted 05th August 2026) The South African Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Mr David Maynier has appointed Ms Beryl Ferguson as Chairperson of the Board of South African National Parks (SANParks) in terms of section 60(1) of the National Environmental Management: Protected Areas Act, 2003 (Act No. 57 of 2003). […]
TravelComments.com – Withdrawing Cash at FNB ATMs in South Africa? Here’s what the new currency choice means
(Posted 05th August 2026) If you’re visiting South Africa and withdrawing cash from a First National Bank (FNB) ATM, you may soon notice a new option before completing your transaction…. READ MORE
Man arrested with 9.5kg elephant tusk valued at Sh1 million in Meru
(Posted 05th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Cyrus Ombati, The Star (Kenya), August 4, 2026 A 32-year-old man was arrested in Meru County after Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) officers intercepted him allegedly transporting a 9.5-kilogram elephant tusk valued at about Sh1 million. The suspect was arrested at Kisima area in Buuri […]
WildlifeDirect Warns Cyanide-Tainted Crops Could Pose Risk to Kenyans After Elephant Deaths
(Posted 05th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Maxwell Amunga, Kenyans.Co.Ke (Kenya), August 4, 2026 WildlifeDirect has raised alarm after 15 elephants died in the Amboseli ecosystem, warning that the same toxins could be reaching Kenyan dinner tables. Through a statement shared to Kenyans.co.ke on August 4, the conservation group says the […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park Update: Matyholweni Rest Camp affected by burst water pipe
(Posted 05th August 2026) Visitors planning a stay at Addo Elephant National Park’s Matyholweni Rest Camp should be aware of a temporary water supply disruption affecting the camp and the nearby Colchester area…. READ MORE
