ICAO – Watch GISS 2026 Day 1 on ICAO TV
(Posted 14th April 2026) Watch the event on ICAO TV! 14 April – Day 1 Join us on ICAO TV for the opening day of the ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) in Marrakech, Morocco. The opening ceremony will outline the objectives and priorities of the Symposium, followed by a project signing ceremony. The […]
Living with wildlife, bearing the cost
(Posted 14th April 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Rhett Ayers Butler, Mongabay (U.S), April 13, 2026 “Let us stop talking about human-wildlife conflict. Some of us live with this reality and we pay a heavy price for sharing space with wildlife.” The remark was made by a community leader at the 2023 […]
KwaZulu-Natal elephant crisis
(Posted 14th April 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News SABC News (South Africa), April 13, 2026 KwaZulu-Natal’s elephant population is at the centre of a growing conservation dilemma. Authorities warn that failure to act could trigger an ecological collapse and controversial measures. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has issued an urgent appeal to help […]
TravelComments.com – Moremi Game Reserve Reopens: What travellers need to know before you go (April 2026 Update)
(Posted 14th April 2026) Travellers planning a safari to Botswana’s iconic Moremi Game Reserve can once again include this world-renowned destination in their itineraries. The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (DWNP), operating under Botswana’s Ministry of Environment and Tourism, has officially confirmed that the reserve reopened on 13 April 2026 following recent weather-related disruptions…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Karoo National Park closes all tourist routes after heavy rains: What travellers need to know (April 2026)
(Posted 14th April 2026) Karoo National Park has closed all internal tourist routes following heavy downpours that have impacted driving conditions across the park…. READ MORE
Aviation Training Opportunities You Shouldn’t Miss!
(Posted 13th April 2026) Applied Risk Management in Civil Aviation This course is part of the programme entitled “Risk Management in Civil Aviation.” The programme is designed to help participants align and develop an effective aviation risk and resilience management practice within their organizations. Building on the fundamental risk management concepts covered in the first […]
KWS, KRA unite to tighten noose on wildlife trafficking networks
(Posted 13th April 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Felix Kipkemoi, The Star (Kenya), April 10, 2026 ?Kenya’s fight against illegal wildlife trade received a renewed boost on Friday as the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) strengthened their collaboration in a high-level stakeholder engagement at the historic Ivory […]
The rains remembered Bulilima . . . then the elephants came
(Posted 13th April 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Theseus Shambare, Herald (Zimbabwe), April 10, 2026 The rains arrived like a long deferred blessing, falling from the sky with all the weight of a promise finally being kept. In Bulilima District, in Zimbabwe’s Matabeleland South Province, a landscape more accustomed to cracked earth […]
Auric Air Offers Exclusive Fares for Karibu Kilifair 2026 Exhibitors & Visitors
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Air Seychelles set to launch seasonal flights to Istanbul
(Posted 12th April 2026) Air Seychelles has announced the introduction of a new, special service between Seychelles and Istanbul, Turkey, designed to further support inbound tourism at this critical time. In response to ongoing regional challenges affecting Gulf carriers—historically a significant source of visitor traffic to Seychelles—the airline is proactively introducing this […]
Ascott expands in Nairobi with new Citadines signing, reinforcing the city’s position as a regional hub
(Posted 12th April 2026) Ascott expands in Nairobi with new Citadines signing, reinforcing the city’s position as a regional hub The signing reinforces Ascott’s commitment to expanding in high-potential urban markets and builds on its existing footprint in Kenya, where it currently operates Somerset Westview Nairobi, with additional properties in the pipeline […]
TravelComments.com – Tinley North Beach Upgrade: A new coastal destination in KwaZulu-Natal
(Posted 11th April 2026) KwaZulu-Natal’s North Coast is set to gain an exciting new attraction in 2026 as Tinley North Beach in the quiet beach town of Tinley Manor is formally opened to the public for the first time in decades. Backed by a R6 million infrastructure investment, the project marks a significant milestone—not just for local communities, […]
The Voices: Dr. Alain St.Ange – Leadership and Vision in Global Tourism
(Posted 11th April 2026) Courtesy of Dr. Alain St. Ange A biographical portrait of Alain St.Ange, exploring his journey from the Seychelles to the global stage and his philosophy on empowering the tourism industry through unity and private sector engagement. In the world of international travel, few names carry as much weight […]
IATA – Low-Volume Routes Most Vulnerable to Being Discontinued
(Posted 11th April 2026) Globally, 6,500 routes operated in 2024 were discontinued in 2025. In total, routes offering less than 20,000 seats constituted 41.8% of the global network but 91.8% of all cancelations. Of the total number of canceled routes, 76.4% offered fewer than 10,000 seats per year, despite only accounting for […]
ICAO urges mitigating aviation risk in conflict zones by supporting the mental health of personnel
(Posted 11th April 2026) Significant mental stress experienced by aviation personnel operating in or near conflict zones will be reduced thanks to urgent additional guidance from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), aimed at mitigating risk and maintaining the safety of aviation operations in these areas. This guidance, which was issued today, is in view of […]
Sheraton Nouakchott marks the entry of Marriott International in Mauritania
(Posted 11th April 2026) As Mauritania’s cultural and economic heart, Nouakchott offers visitors a glimpse into the serene beauty and rich heritage that define this remarkable Northwest African nation Sheraton Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of more than 30 hotel brands, recently celebrated the opening of Sheraton Nouakchott […]
TravelComments.com – Durban Beach Update: Open beaches, closures & safety tips (10 April 2026)
(Posted 10th April 2026) Travellers planning a beach getaway to Durban can look forward to warm Indian Ocean waters and plenty of time in the surf. The overwhelming majority of the city’s famous coastline remains open, clean, and safe for swimming…. READ MORE
Livestock may be rewriting elephants’ gut microbiomes in Kenya’s protected reserves
(Posted 10th April 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Stephanie Baum & Robert Egan, Phys.Org (U.K), April 8, 2026 Sharing habitat with livestock is changing elephants’ gut bacteria in ways that could be harmful to their health, according to new research. The study, appearing in Royal Society Open Science, tracked known individual elephants […]
Beekeeper aims to protect village from elephants
(Posted 10th April 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Bridie Adams, BBC (Britain), April 9, 2026 A woman from Worcester is working on a project to build a 6km (3.73 mile) “beehive fence” designed to prevent elephants from entering farmland in Tanzania. Rachel Monger, a piano teacher who lives in St John’s, is […]
A deadly conflict in Malawi raises questions about conservation
(Posted 10th April 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News The Economist (Britain), April 9, 2026 One cold morning in June 2023, Masiye Banda was picking pumpkin leaves in her patch outside the village of Cafwamba, near Malawi’s Kasungu National Park, when an elephant rushed towards her. As she tried to run, the tusker […]
UniCorner: Student Spotlight at ICAO Climate Week 2026!
(Posted 10th April 2026) Undergraduate students — Feature your ideas at ICAO Aviation Climate Week 2026! ICAO is inviting undergraduate students to take part in UniCorner: Student Voices Shaping the Future of Sustainable Aviation at ICAO Aviation Climate Week 2026. This initiative offers students an opportunity to showcase their innovative ideas by sharing 2-minute videos proposing actionable solutions […]
TravelComments.com – Malaria in Southern Africa in May: What travellers need to know
(Posted 10th April 2026) Travelling to Southern Africa in May offers excellent safari conditions, cooler temperatures, and fewer crowds. However, malaria remains an important health consideration in several regions. While the peak transmission season is coming to an end, the risk does not disappear entirely…. READ MORE
5 Weeks to go | 14th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and 3rd African Safety Summit | 17 – 20 May | Johannesburg, South Africa
(Posted 10th April 2026) 5 Weeks to Go! The AFRAA 14th Aviation Stakeholders Convention and the 3rd African Aviation Safety and Operations Summit are set to bring together Africa’s aviation leaders to Johannesburg – South Africa in May 2026. The Convention and Safety Summit are proudly being hosted by South African Airways […]
TravelComments.com – Okavango Delta in May: Weather, wildlife & travel tips (2026 guide)
(Posted 10th April 2026) May marks a turning point in Botswana’s iconic Okavango Delta. As the rains fade and floodwaters begin their slow arrival from Angola, the Delta transforms into one of Africa’s most rewarding safari destinations—lush, wildlife-rich, and increasingly accessible (with some important caveats this year)…. READ MORE
The Pyne Africa Awards – The Wait Is Over
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TravelComments.com – Condor adds 4th weekly Frankfurt–Johannesburg flight from May 2026
(Posted 10th April 2026) Good news for travellers heading to South Africa: Gerrman airline Condor is expanding its long-haul offering by increasing flights between Frankfurt and Johannesburg to four times per week from May 2026…. READ MORE
Ezemvelo seeks NGO assistance to prevent culling
(Posted 09th April 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Mbuso Kunene, Citizen (South Africa), April 7, 2026 Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has renewed its appeal to local, national and international reserves to provide space for the translocation of overabundant elephants from its protected areas. This comes amid the growing crisis of over 1 000 […]
Urgent call to relocate elephants as KZN reserves reach capacity
(Posted 09th April 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Chris Ndaliso, Witness (South Africa), April 7, 2026 Hundreds of elephants may need to be relocated from KwaZulu-Natal’s flagship game reserves as conservation authorities scramble to prevent an ecological crisis. Ezemvelo KZN Wildlife has issued an urgent appeal to conservation partners and reserves […]
Dr. Alain St. Ange — Ambassador At Large for Seychelles Live Interview On Clevenard Tv
(Posted 09th April 2026) Watch Dr. Alain St. Ange, the recently appointed Ambassador at Large of the Republic of the Seychelles, being interviewed by Nicki Page for Clevenard TV.
TravelComments.com – South Africa Weather Outlook (April–August 2026): What travellers should expect
(Posted 09th April 2026) According to the South African Weather Service (SAWS), the latest seasonal outlook for April to August 2026 provides important insights for travellers planning trips across South Africa during the autumn and winter months…. READ MORE
