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Uganda Tourism signs partnership agreement with CAF ahead of AFCON 2027

  (Posted 01st November 2026)       Africa’s biggest football celebration is coming to Uganda and the wider East Africa. Come for the game, stay for the Pearl. The Uganda Tourism Board is now an Official Competition Sponsor of the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations 2027 (KE-TZ-UG 27).   Uganda will use AFCON […]

CORSIA – First Phase in Numbers

  (Posted 01st November 2026)   2026 marks a major milestone for international aviation climate policy, commemorating ten years since the ICAO Assembly adopted the Carbon Offsetting and Reduction Scheme for International Aviation (CORSIA), as the only global market-based measure for addressing CO? emissions from international aviation. It also marks the conclusion of CORSIA’s First […]

ICAO prepares international legal framework for transformative changes in civil aviation

  (Posted 01st November 2026)     To ensure international air law keeps pace with the transformative changes sweeping across global aviation, the 40th session of the ICAO Legal Committee concluded today with significant recommendations that will support progress towards ICAO’s strategic vision of air transport for all by 2050, with zero fatalities and net-zero […]

Tanzania accelerates railway plans as 1.39 billion US Dollar loan is secured

  (Posted 01st November 2026)   Tanzania has secured US$1.39 billion in financing for a 424-kilometre section of its Standard Gauge Railway (SGR), equivalent to approximately Sh3.67 trillion, as the government moves to accelerate construction and strengthen regional transport connectivity. The financing will support the Makutupora–Tabora and Tabora–Isaka railway sections, which form part of Tanzania’s […]

Fastjet Zimbabwe celebrates 11 years in the skies over Southern Africa

  (Posted 31st October 2026)     Fastjet is celebrating 11 incredible years of connecting people, creating memories, and making journeys possible. Thank you to our valued passengers, partners, and team for being part of our journey. Here’s to reaching new heights and creating many more memories together! From the ATCNews team a very happy […]

Nigeria reports two suspected Ebola cases as verification is underway

  (Posted 31st October 2026)     Two suspected cases of Ebola disease have been identified in Nigeria’s North-East region. Both individuals have been isolated, contact identification and listing is ongoing, and laboratory testing is being conducted. Being classified as suspected cases does not mean they are confirmed Ebola cases; confirmation is subject to laboratory […]

Auric Air Weather Advisory: Possible Flight Delays and Disruptions

  (Posted 31st October 2026)     We are currently experiencing adverse weather conditions associated with El Niño, which may result in operational disruptions and delays to some of our flights. Based on the current weather forecasts, these conditions may persist over the coming days. Please be assured that our team is closely monitoring the […]

Air Passenger Demand Falls 0.5% in September

  (Posted 31st October 2026)   During the period under review, African airlines carriers recorded the strongest combined international and domestic traffic growth among regions in September, with: an 8.0% YoY rise in demand while they increased capacity by 8.8% YoY achieving an average 74.8 passenger load factor down -0.6 percentage points on September 2025   […]

We Came Together for Türkiye at the Heart of Tourism. Thank You!

  (Posted 31st October 2026)     Together, we have concluded three wonderful days at the Heart of Tourism, filled with record attendance, productive meetings and new partnerships. We sincerely thank you all for your participation, contributions and valued support in making Türkiye’s and the Mediterranean’s most productive tourism gathering possible. Inspired by your support, […]

Catch up on ANW 2026 – ATFM on ICAO TV

  (Posted 31st October 2026)   Revisit ANW – ATFM discussions on ICAO TV. Catch up on key insights and discussions from the ICAO Air Navigation World (ANW) 2026 – Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) Symposium, held from 5 to 9 October 2026 in Montréal, Canada. The five-day Symposium brought together more than 420 attendees […]

Air Congo strengthens its long-haul fleet with a second Boeing 787 Dreamliner

  (Posted 30th October 2026)   The airline welcomed its second Boeing 787 Dreamliner at Kinshasa N’Djili International Airport, a 787-9 configured for 292 passengers in a three-class layout. The aircraft (ex-MIAT) will support the airline’s expanding long-haul services to Europe alongside its existing Ethiopian Airlines wet-leased 787-8. This is finally a positive signal for […]

Is Your Business Ready for Africa’s Next Wave of Digital Finance?

  (Posted 30th October 2026)     What opportunities will shape the next phase of digital finance in Africa? Join the conversation at Africa Fintech Meetup 2026 and connect with the people and organisations working to turn these opportunities into business growth.   Following the success of our October 2025 edition in Nairobi, which brought […]

Mara loses giant tusker Fred, a symbol of conservation success

  (Posted 30th October 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Gilbert Koech, The Star (Kenya), October 29, 2026 The plains of the Maasai Mara will feel a little emptier without Fred, the magnificent elephant whose massive tusks and gentle nature made him one of the ecosystem’s most celebrated giants. For years, the great bull […]

US Embassy Kampala issues new health alert

  (Posted 30th October 2026)     Ugandan Port Health authorities have strengthened screening at Entebbe International Airport and all land border crossings.  All incoming travelers must complete a Passenger Locator Form and undergo health screening.  The Uganda-Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) border remains closed, with humanitarian and cargo exceptions. Humanitarian workers and truck drivers […]

Qatar Airways Expands Global Network to Over 170 Destinations this Winter Season

  (Posted 30th October 2026)   Airline has resumed daily flights to Zanzibar from 25th of October 2026, and to Canberra via Melbourne from 09th of December 2026 Increased flights will enhance connectivity across Africa, Asia Pacific, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East   Qatar Airways will expand its global network to more than […]

Introducing Ideagen Aviation at AI in Airports

  (Posted 30th October 2026) When 1–2 December 2026 Where Park Plaza London Riverbank     Introducing our event sponsor   Ideagen Aviation: Complete Operational Visibility Trusted by more than 500 aviation organisations, Ideagen Aviation brings safety, noise, environment, community engagement and operations together so airports can make informed decisions and grow with confidence. Its […]

Air Cargo demand rises by 7.7 percent in September

  (Posted 30th September 2026)   The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for September 2026 global air cargo markets showing: Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), increased by 7.7% compared to September 2025 (+8.6% for international operations). Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 2.7% compared to September 2025 (+3.3% […]

Emirates Rewards Winter Bookings with Bonus Miles

  (Posted 30th October 2026)   Members can also enjoy 25% bonus Miles when converting their ALL Accor Reward points into Skywards Miles   Emirates Skywards, the award-winning loyalty programme of Emirates and flydubai, is giving members even more reasons to explore the world this winter, with exciting offers across its global network of hotel, […]

Why the Uganda Shilling has sharply declined – an opinion

  (Posted 30th October 2026)   Courtesy of Charles Miano / LinkedIn   For seven years, it was the most boring currency in East Africa. It barely flinched through COVID, through the Fed’s rate hikes, through a World Bank lending freeze. Every time our own shilling slid, someone in Nairobi would say: look at Uganda. […]

Tourism at a Crossroads. Where does it go from here?

  (Posted 30th October 2026)     We have often discussed the dangers of overtourism. And we’ve often used the Maasai Mara Reserve, the northernmost area of the greater Serengeti ecosystem, as an example of what can go wrong. The fear has been that, in the race to compete with Kenya for tourists, Tanzania will […]

Fuel Supply Crisis Looms in Kenya

  (Posted 30th October 2026)   Kenya’s petroleum sector is facing fresh uncertainty after two associations representing independent petrol station owners threatened to suspend fuel purchases from suppliers charging above the wholesale price limits set by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). In a joint statement issued on October 27, 2026, the Petroleum Outlets […]

Rolls-Royce wins £2.5bn jet engine backing from UK Government

  (Posted 30th October 2026)     Rolls-Royce and the UK Government have announced plans for a joint £2.5 billion, ten-year research and technology programme to advance jet engine technologies for civil and defence aerospace. Subject to final agreement, the programme would support more efficient, lower-emission propulsion, strengthen advanced manufacturing and sustain critical engineering and […]

EU set to inject more funding into Uganda’s tourism and conservation sectors

  (Posted 30th October 2026)     The EU has announced €50 million in new funding for tourism and conservation in Uganda. ?? EU Ambassador Jan Sadek announced the commitment during the Uganda-EU Partnership Dialogue in Kampala recently. It’s welcome news since Uganda’s wildlife and natural landscapes are a major reason people visit, supporting jobs […]