#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
ICAO – Relive the Best Moments of GISS 2026
(Posted 19th May 2026) Couldn’t join us in Marrakech? Or do you want to relive the energy, insights, and inspiration of GISS 2026? Great news! The full GISS experience is now available on ICAO TV! This year’s ICAO Global Implementation Support Symposium (GISS) brought together 1,450 participants from 101 States for three powerful days focused on advancing global […]
Travel Advisories are coming down thick and fast on Uganda
(Posted 19th May 2026) Travel Advisories for Uganda have taken to a new level since the announcement of yet another Ebola outbreak in the country, even though the source of the outbreak is in neighbouring Congo DR. While many countries have added extra cautionary information for travelers to Uganda has in particular the […]
Less Waste, More Taste: Six Senses Joins the UNEP and UN Tourism “Recipe of Change”
(Posted 19th May 2026) Organic farms found at many Six Senses properties Six Senses has joined Recipe of Change, a global initiative convened by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and UN Tourism to unite the tourism sector in a shared commitment to halve food waste by 2030. A living expression of the brand’s […]
Qatar Airways is expanding its African network
(Posted 19th May 2026) Qatar Airways is adding new destinations, returning to former destinations and increasing frequencies for its African network, with flight resumptions and frequency increases launching from 16th of June 2026 onwards: Seychelles, Kigali, Marrakesh, Alexandria, Cairo, Cape Town, Dar es Salaam, Lusaka-Harare, and Maputo-Durban. Starting 02nd of July 2026, […]
Beehive ‘fences’ keep jumbos at bay
(Posted 18th of May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Rutendo Nyeve, Herald (Zimbabwe), May 13, 2026 A Local tour operator in Victoria Falls has established more than 50 beehives around community fields and homesteads, successfully keeping crop-raiding elephants at bay while providing a sweet new source of income for villagers. EleCrew, which […]
SANParks debunks viral Kruger Park elephant and ranger story
(Posted 18th Mat 2926( Courtesy of African Elephant News Tumelo Waga Dibakwane, Citizen (South Africa), May 17, 2026 A powerful image circulating on social media, allegedly showing a loyal elephant standing guard over a deceased ranger in the Kruger National Park (KNP), has captured the hearts of thousands. However, the story behind […]
Radio and satellite alerts help Zambian farmers live with dangerous wildlife
(Posted 18th May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ryan Truscott, Mongabay (U.S.), May 15, 2026 In a yellow, single-story building in the eastern Zambian town of Lundazi, a radio presenter fields numerous calls from anxious villagers on nearby farms. Sitting across from presenter Joseph Mwale are two officials from Zambia’s Department […]
Air Seychelles to lease two Airbus A321 XLR aircraft
(Posted 17th May 2026) The Seychelles cabinet has reportedly approved the new international fleet strategy for Air Seychelles, paving the way for the airline to lease two Airbus A321 XLR aircraft for future long-haul operations. The aircraft was selected because it offers stronger commercial viability, improved operational efficiency, and better compatibility with the […]
80 and counting as yet another Ebola outbreak in Congo DR takes its toll
(Posted 17th of May 2026) Yet another Ebola outbreak in Eastern Congo has as of yesterday already claimed 80 lives, prompting the World Health Organization to declare a medical emergency in order to warn neighbouring countries to step up surveillance and containment measures. In fact, one person, thought to have entered Uganda […]
IATA – Endangered Species Day prompts special message
(Posted 17th May 2026) Endangered Species Day: is a moment to spotlight the action needed to protect wildlife. Transnational criminal groups exploit global transport networks to traffic illegal flora and fauna, in a trade estimated to be worth up to USD 20 billion a year (excluding timber and fisheries). While law enforcement leads […]
Alain St. Ange: Seychelles-Nigeria Bilateral Meeting Will Deepen Cultural, Economic Ties
(Posted 16th May 2026) Seychelles and Nigeria at the sidelines of the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi, held a bilateral meeting where both countries focused on the cultural and economic exchange driven by the travel industry. Can you elaborate on the outcome? The Seychelles Minister of Foreign Affairs, Barry Faure and the […]
Airlines Rebalance Asia Pacific Traffic Amid Iran War
(Posted 16th May 2026) Airlines Rebalance Asia Pacific Traffic Amid Iran War The Middle East’s geographic position makes it a major global transfer hub, shaping traffic flows across many long-haul corridors, particularly linking Asia Pacific with other regions. Following the war in Iran, flight cancellations by Middle Eastern carriers disrupted these flows, causing […]
TravelComments.com – Fish River Canyon hiking trail reopens after flood delay
(Posted 16th May 2026) Namibia’s iconic Fish River Canyon hiking season is officially back on track after a delayed start caused by flooding inside the canyon. Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has confirmed that the Fish River hiking trail reopened today, 15 May 2026…. READ MORE
Africa Tourism Awards – an activities update for 2026
(Posted 16th May 2026) Africa’s travel and tourism calendar for 2026 is packed with opportunities to connect, learn, collaborate, and grow. From Johannesburg to Cape Town, Durban to Kampala, Arusha to Lagos, Nairobi to London, these events bring together tourism boards, hotels, airlines, tour operators, travel agencies, investors, media, and industry leaders […]
TravelComments.com – Urgent Namibia Travel Alert: Orange River flooding disrupts travel between Rosh Pinah and Aussenkehr
(Posted 15th May 2026) Heavy flooding along the Orange River is continuing to disrupt travel in southern Namibia, with the Namibian Roads Authority (RA) confirming the closure of the C13 gravel road between Rosh Pinah and Aussenkehr…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Top Urgent Traveller Alert: SANParks closures and flood damage across the Cape region
(Posted 15th May 2026) Travellers planning a visit to South Africa’s Cape region should take note of ongoing weather-related disruptions affecting several national parks managed by South African National Parks (SANParks). READ MORE
Registration Closes on 20th of May for the ICAO Civil Aviation Legal Advisers Forum
(Posted 15th May 2026) Registration closes on 20 May for the 4th ICAO Civil Aviation Legal Advisers Forum (CALAF), taking place from 27 to 29 May 2026 in Nassau, Bahamas. This is your final opportunity to secure your place at one of the leading global forums for aviation legal and regulatory dialogue. Why Attend Connect […]
Nine arrested in largest ivory seizure in a decade
(Posted 15th May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News The Star (Malaysia), May 13, 2026 Thai police have announced the largest seizure of smuggled ivory in a decade, with nine people arrested and accused of trying to sell 250kg of African elephant tusks via Facebook. Thailand is a major transit hub for […]
Lamu West residents decry crop destruction by elephants
(Posted 15th May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News KBC Channel 1 (Kenya), May 13, 2026 Residents of Mikinduni, Juhudi, and Salama villages in Lamu West constituency, Lamu County, are calling on the government, through the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS), to intervene and help stop the destruction of their crops by elephants. The […]
As elephants return in eastern Zambia, communities adapt to coexistence
(Posted 15th May 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ryan Truscott, Mongabay (U.S.), May 13, 2026 The very first time 23-year-old Edward Kumwenda saw elephants, it was after midnight, and they were breaking into his house. That night, two years ago, Kumwenda was sleeping alone in a small brick-and-thatch cottage at his […]
IATA Webinar: Faster Passenger processing through digitalization
(Posted 15th May 2026) Document issues discovered at the airport are already too late. So how can airlines process passengers faster as border requirements tighten? Join the IATA webinar to explore the hidden costs of manual checks + see Timatic Doc Scan in action.
Message from the Director, Air Transport Bureau, ICAO
(Posted 15th May 2026) ICAO COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT Seventh Worldwide Air Transport Conference (ATConf/7) Montréal, Canada | 16 – 20 November 2026 ICAO is pleased to announce that the Seventh Worldwide Air Transport Conference (ATConf/7) will be held from 16th to 20th of November 2026 at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal, Canada. The Worldwide Air Transport […]
East Africa Travel Podcast #23. Local voices, glamour and grind with Kenyan travel journalist Harriet Owalla
(Posted 15th May 2026) This article was originally published by Charlotte Beauvoisin on Diary of a Muzungu. What’s the reality behind the glamorous-looking life of a travel writer? This week the Serena Beach Resort & Spa on the white sands of Shanzu Beach in Mombasa Kenya is the location for a […]
LIMPOPO DECLARES “NUMBER ONE” AMBITION AT OFFICIAL LAUNCH OF 8TH AFRICA TOURISM LEADERSHIP FORUM & AWARDS 2026
(Posted 15th May 2026) The Limpopo Provincial Government, powered by the Limpopo Tourism Agency in partnership with Africa Tourism Partners (ATP) and key continental stakeholders, officially launched the 8th instalment of the Africa Tourism Leadership Forum (ATLF) and Awards at the Meropa Casino and Entertainment World on 29th of April […]
TravelComments.com – |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Flood Update 2026: Camps closed, access restrictions & travel advice (May 2026)
(Posted 14th May 2026) South African National Parks (SANParks) has issued an important operational update for travellers planning a visit to the |Ai-|Ais/Richtersveld Transfrontier Park following significant flooding caused by a sharp rise in Orange River water levels during April 2026…. READ MORE
Kenya Airways announces return to Dubai
(Posted 14th May 2026) According to information received from Kenya Airways – as shown below – will Kenya’s national airline resume flights to and from Dubai, effective today, 14th of May. The airline will initially operate a daily service but is planning to increase frequencies as demand for Dubai visits increases again. Ongoing […]
