SEYCHELLES’ DR. ALAIN ST.ANGE MAKES TOP 50 MEN IN HOSPITALITY & TOURISM IN AFRICA
(Posted 25th May 2026) The much awaited Hospitality Awards Africa 2026 list is of TOP 50 MEN in Hospitality & Tourism is out and my publication congratulates everyone who made the list. As a tourism publication I have over the years covered many of those who made the list including Dr. St.Ange […]
India travel advisory set to impact on Uganda Airlines loadfactors to Mumbai
(Posted 25th May 2026) Following the lead of first and foremost the US State Department and meanwhile many other countries, has India now also directed their citizens to only travel to Uganda, Congo DR and South Sudan if absolutely essential. How this will affect the passenger numbers from Mumbai to Entebbe can only […]
WWF urges increased investment in Uganda’s wildlife corridors
(Posted 25th May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Javira Ssebwami, Post Media Ltd (Uganda), May 21, 2026 The World Wide Fund for Nature has released a comprehensive transboundary report, outlining a strategic framework to protect 20 ecological corridors linking national parks across Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The report, […]
Tanzania seeks regional cooperation to monitor trans-boundary wildlife, poaching
(Posted 25th May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Tanzania Insight (Tanzania), May 21, 2026 Tanzania has called for enhanced regional cooperation to combat the illegal trade of wildlife and forest products across borders, emphasizing that protecting natural resources requires collective action beyond national boundaries. The appeal was made during a session of […]
South Korean Citizen Detained in Tanzania Over Ivory Possession Remains in Custody
(Posted 25th May 2026) Tanzania Insight (Tanzania), May 22, 2026 A Korean national arrested in connection with illegal ivory possession continues to maintain his innocence as investigations proceed, according to recent reports from authorities handling the wildlife trafficking case. The suspect, whose identity has not been fully disclosed pending ongoing legal proceedings, was […]
Angola’s “ghost elephants” vanished for decades and may have faked extinction to survive
(Posted 25th May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Times of India (India), May 22, 2026 Hidden deep within the wilderness of Angola, there is an elephant population that has endured years of conflict, including wars, poaching, and other threats, because it went into hiding, disappearing almost off the face of science. Dubbed […]
Kenya turns to smart tech for wildlife conservation
(Posted 25th May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Sharon Nakola, China Daily (China), May 22, 2026 A low hum rises above Kenya’s savanna as a drone sweeps across vast conservation lands, scanning terrain that would take rangers hours to cover on foot — part of a growing shift toward technology-driven wildlife protection […]
Africa Aviation Market – May 2026 Overview
(Posted 24th May 2026) Airline capacity across Africa continues to expand, with total seats reaching 23.9 million, up 6.7% year-on-year. Domestic travel surged 10.8%, while international routes grew 5.6%, reflecting renewed confidence in regional and global connectivity. Highlights Ethiopian Airlines remains Africa’s largest carrier with 2 million seats, growing 7.3% year-on-year. Royal […]
Vesna Rakic appointed Chief Executive of Seychelles Tourism Board
(Posted 24th May 2026) State House in Victoria has confirmed the appointment of Vesna Raki? as new Chief Executive of the Seychelles Tourism Board, with immediate effect. The restoration of the Seychelles Tourism Board had earlier in the year approved by the National Assembly, marking a significant step in reestablishing the […]
Uganda Airlines halts flights to Kinshasa over Ebola outbreak
(Posted 23rd May 2026) Uganda Airlines has, with immediate effect, halted all their flights to Kinshasa, the capital city of Congo DR, citing the Ebola outbreak as the main reason. This measure follows hot on the heels of the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority’s decision to demand advance notice of travelers flying into […]
TravelComments.com.- Kruger National Park Fire Season 2026: What travellers need to know
(Posted 23rd May 2026) South African National Parks (SANParks) has confirmed that controlled management burns are now underway in the iconic Kruger National Park as part of preparations for the 2026 winter fire season…. READ MORE
AMBASSADOR DR. ALAIN ST.ANGE OF SEYCHELLES MAKES TRAVEL & TOURISM LIST OF MOST INFLUENTIAL PEOPLE OF AFRICAN DESCENT
(Posted 23rd May 2026) The Travel and Tourism edition of THE PYNE AWARDS AFRICA have just published their list of mist influential people of African descent in travel and tourism and Ambassador Dr, Alain St.Ange of the Seychelles made the impressive list. Ambassador Dr. Alain St.Ange is the very successful and well […]
IATA – Travelers opt to stay closer to home this summer
(Posted 23rd May 2026) Despite the major disruption to travel caused by the war in Iran and the exceptionally high jet fuel prices, global air passenger ticket bookings rose by 6% in March and April, for travel between June and September, compared to the same months in 2025. Overall ticket bookings […]
TravelComments.com – Durban Beach Water Quality Update (22 May 2026): Which beaches are open for swimming and surfing?
(Posted 22nd May 2026) As Durban heads into another busy travel period, the latest coastal water quality update offers reassuring news for holidaymakers, surfers and families planning time along KwaZulu-Natal’s coastline…. READ MORE
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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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, […]
