5 suspects accused on poaching/trafficking raw ivory in Hwange denied bail
(Posted 22nd May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Fairness Moyana, Herald (Zimbabwe), May 20, 2026 Five men accused of illegally hunting elephants and trafficking raw ivory have been remanded in custody after the State opposed bail at the Hwange Magistrates’ Court. The accused persons ppeared before Provincial Magistrate Bentone Matope facing […]
Kenya Civil Aviation Authority steps up measures for passengers arriving from Congo DR and Uganda
(Posted 22nd May 2026) Kenya’s Civil Aviation Authority has issued a travel advisory directive concerning all passengers arriving from either the Congo DR or from Uganda. This is a result of the ongoing Ebola outbreak, mainly centered in Eastern Congo DR but with reports of cases in Uganda too. KENYA CIVIL […]
Gabon Launches Mitigation Base to Combat Human-Elephant Conflicts
(Posted 22nd May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Donna Hettinger, Readers Id (Indonesia), May 19, 2026 The Gabonese government inaugurated a new provincial human-wildlife conflict mitigation base in Koulamoutou, Ogooué-Lolo province, to protect rural plantations and support communities affected by forest elephants. The strategic facility received technical support from the Wildlife Conservation […]
Electric fences help farmers and elephants coexist in Zambian borderlands
(Posted 22nd May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ryan Truscott, Ryan Truscott (U.S), May 20, 2026 “It’s not possible [to coexist with elephants], because they are animals and we are human beings — they should have their own home,” says Esnart Banda, a Zambian farmer whose maize and tobacco fields lie 5 […]
TravelComments.com – South Africa’s Sardine Run 2026: Best places, timing and travel tips
(Posted 22nd May 2026) Every South African winter, one of the world’s greatest marine spectacles unfolds along the country’s east coast. Known simply as the “Sardine Run”, billions of sardines migrate northwards along the coastline, triggering a feeding frenzy involving dolphins, sharks, whales, seals and thousands of seabirds…. READ MORE
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Equip Your Teams with ICAO Safety Training
(Posted 22nd May 2026) ICAO Government Safety Inspector Courses Are you equipped to tackle the most critical safety challenges in aviation? Our ICAO Government Safety Inspector (GSI) courses are specifically designed to address persistent safety oversight deficiencies identified by ICAO’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme (USOAP). Discover Our GSI Courses Covering the […]
SAF – Join Our Live Webinar on the Latest Registry Updates
(Posted 22nd May 2026) Next week, the CADO SAF Registry team will host two live webinars to showcase the new functionalities introduced in the latest system release, including bulk SAF registration and redemption, a new interactive user dashboard, and enhanced data-sharing capabilities with States. 27 May 2026 09:30-10:30 GMT+2 | Register 16:00-17:00 GMT+2 […]
EU Air Connectivity Flatlined Under High Costs and Onerous Regulation
(Posted 22nd May 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data showing that European air connectivity essentially flatlined in 2025 with a net 1% growth in the total number of routes connecting the continent (both internally and with other parts of the world). This is below the compound annual growth of […]
GLOBAL HOTEL ALLIANCE ADDS FOUR DISTINCTIVE NEW MEMBER BRANDS P
(Posted 21st May 2026) New brands add 22 properties to GHA DISCOVERY, expanding member choice across popular cultural, urban and holiday destinations Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands, continues its strategic expansion with the addition of four new distinctive hotel brands, further expanding its global footprint and enriching its award-winning GHA DISCOVERY loyalty […]
IATA Launches Baggage Community System (BCS) to Modernize Global Baggage Messaging
(Posted 21st May 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has developed the Baggage Community System (BCS), a secure digital platform to support the progressive adoption of the Modern Baggage Messaging (BIX) standard. BCS will enable airlines, airports, ground handlers, and solution providers to gain the operational and passenger experience benefits of BIX even […]
SA’s National Elephant Heritage Strategy implementation stalls
(Posted 21st May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Molemo Tladi, The Citizen (South Africa), May 19, 2026 South Africa’s National Elephant Heritage Strategy (NEHS) implementation has stalled despite being tabled in parliament in November last year. The National Elephant Heritage Strategy was tabled on 4 November 2025. This followed a parliamentary oversight […]
EPI Foundation webinar to premiere documentaries on Nigeria’s endangered forest elephants
(Posted 21st May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Enviro Nigeria (Nigeria), May 18, 2026 Two new short documentary films showcasing Nigeria’s endangered forest elephants will premiere at a global webinar hosted by the Elephant Protection Initiative Foundation (EPI Foundation). Titled “Nigeria’s Forest Elephants”, the webinar holds on Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at 11:00 […]
Tragedy as suspected tusk trafficker shot dead in scuffle in Nyeri
(Posted 21st May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Cyrus Ombati, The Star (Kenya), May 19, 2026 There was drama and tragedy when a suspected elephant tusk trafficker was shot dead during an undercover operation by officers from the Kenya Wildlife Service in Nyeri County. According to police, the incident occurred at Babito […]
TravelComments.com – TAZARA suspends Mukuba cross-border train services Between Tanzania and Zambia
(Posted 21st May 2026) Travellers planning an overland rail journey between Tanzania and Zambia will need to adjust their itineraries after the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA) confirmed a temporary suspension of its Mukuba Cross-Border Train Services…. READ MORE
Qatar Airways posts profits despite aviation upheavals in the Gulf region
(Posted 21st May 2026) Qatar Airways Group has announced a pre-tax profit of QAR 7.8bn (US$ 2.1bn) for the financial year 2025/26. The results demonstrate a robust performance against a final month impacted by significant geopolitical events, reaffirming its position as one of global aviation’s most resilient Groups. Throughout financial year 2025/26, […]
Strengthen National Aviation Safety Reporting with This ICAO iPack
(Posted 21st May 2026) Enhancing aviation safety oversight and reporting capabilities is a top priority for all ICAO Member States. To support this mission objective, ICAO has developed the State Safety Reporting Systems Implementation package (iPack), a comprehensive, ready-to-deploy solution designed to help States strengthen their safety data collection, reporting, and analysis […]
TravelComments.com – SANParks announces renovations at Mapungubwe National Park camps
(Posted 21st May 2026) Travellers planning a visit to South Africa’s spectacular Mapungubwe National Park and World Heritage Site should take note of upcoming accommodation upgrades at two of the park’s most popular overnight facilities…. READ MORE
Montenegro’s Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort to host World Travel Awards Europe 2026
(Posted 21st May 2026) World Travel Awards (WTA) has announced that Hyatt Regency Kotor Bay Resort will host its prestigious Europe Gala Ceremony 2026 – marking the organisation’s first event in Montenegro in its 33-year history. The VIP reception on 17 October 2026 will bring together leaders from across the continent to celebrate the finest in travel […]
TravelComments.com – Travellers Alert: Diaz Beach in Mossel Bay closed until further notice
(Posted 20th May 2026) The popular Diaz Beach in Mossel Bay has been closed with immediate effect following severe weather conditions that recently affected parts of the Garden Route…. READ MORE
Uganda set for crude oil production
(Posted 20th May 2026) Following a visit by Africa’s richest man and leading industrialist, Nigerian Aliko Dangote, to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, has it been confirmed that Uganda will in the new future begin production of initially 60.000 barrels of crude oil a day. With the planned modular refinery near Hoima will then […]
Uganda postpones Martyrs Day celebrations over Ebola concerns
(Posted 20th May 2026) The annual Martyrs Day celebrations, scheduled for the 03rd of June, have been postponed indefinitely following the spread of the Congo DR Ebola outbreak into Uganda. President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni directed the postponement and the annual pilgrimages by thousands of Catholic faithful to the Martyrs shrine in Namugongo, outside […]
TravelComments.com – Cape Town named one of the World’s Best Cities for Culture and Arts in 2026
(Posted 20th May 2026) Cape Town’s cultural scene has earned global recognition once again, with Time Out naming the Mother City the fifth best city in the world for culture and arts in 2026…. READ MORE
Stronger Standard Implementation, Modern GSE, and Digitalization Are Key to More Resilient Ground Handling
(Posted 20th May 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for stronger implementation of global standards, a transition to modernized ground support equipment (GSE) and greater digitalization in the ground handling sector. This will support safer, more efficient, sustainable, and resilient ground handling. IATA made the call at the 38th IATA Ground […]
Egypt Positioned for Strong Aviation Growth
(Posted 20th May 2026) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) presented data showing Egypt’s strong aviation growth outlook and called for continued collaboration between government and industry to ensure that future growth is supported by cost-effective infrastructure, globally aligned regulation, and progress on sustainability. IATA’s long-term passenger traffic outlook for Egypt shows: […]
TravelComments.com – Planning a Durban Beach Holiday? Here’s which beaches are currently open
(Posted 19th May 2026) As Durban enters another busy travel period, the latest coastal water quality update offers important guidance for visitors planning beach holidays, surfing trips and family getaways along KwaZulu-Natal’s coastline…. READ MORE
#AeroTrail Africa Aviation: Update 18, 2026
(Posted 19th May 2026) Courtesy of Aero Trail Ltd and Mr. Alex Koech Here are the key aviation highlights from Week 18 across Africa and beyond: 1??? Algeria and #Oman strengthened bilateral relations through new transport and digital cooperation agreements signed in Algiers, reinforcing cross-border collaboration in aviation, logistics, and infrastructure development. […]
Elephants return to Mount Elgon side of Uganda after four decades
(Posted 19th May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Benjamin Jumbe, Mongabay (U.S), May 18, 2026 According to monitoring with tracking collars by the Mount Elgon Foundation (MEF), last year at least 60 elephants crossed from Kenya into the Ugandan side of Mount Elgon, a vast volcanic mountain that straddles the border, […]
Airlink to launch first ever non-stop Cape Town-Zanzibar service.
(Posted 19th May 2026) Airlink, Southern Africa’s privately owned airline will launch the first ever non-stop Cape Town-Zanzibar route in October 2026 with its brand new Embraer E195E2 jets. Bookings are now open for flights on the route, which will operate weekly to and from the Indian Ocean island renowned for its […]
TravelComments.com – Franschhoek Pass closed indefinitely after Western Cape flood
(Posted 19th May 2026) Travellers heading to the Cape Winelands are being advised to adjust their routes after the Western Cape Government confirmed that the scenic Franschhoek Pass has been closed to all traffic following severe storm damage caused by recent heavy rains and flooding…. READ MORE
