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President Museveni appoints a number of new Permanent Secretaries

  (Posted 09th November 2026)   Uganda’s President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has appointed 13 new Permanent Secretaries for a range of government ministries, including the important Ministry of Defence, the Prime Minister’s Office, the Ministry of Works and Transport and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, among others. Details are listed below for the ease of […]

Uganda’s Kush Air buys two CRJ900’s from RwandAir

  (Posted 09th November 2026)   Kush Air mainly operates within and from South Sudan from their base at Juba International Airport but has a sister company registered in Uganda.      Key Details of the Acquisition The Aircraft: Two Mitsubishi, formerly Bombardier CRJ900 regional jets originally delivered to RwandAir in 2012. Transition: RwandAir withdrew […]

Seychelles represented at the National Service of Remembrance in London

  (Posted 08th November 2026)     Seychelles was represented by H. E. Wendy Isnard, the Senior Counsellor from the island’s High Commission in London on Sunday 08th of November 2026 for the National Service of Remembrance that took place at The Cenotaph at Whitehall in Westminster. Attendees included Members of the British Royal Family, […]

Kenya named as Africa’s best golfing destination at the World Golf Awards

  (Posted 08th November 2026)       World Golf Awards, the leading authority that recognises and rewards excellence in golf tourism, has revealed its 2026 winners at its 13th annual Gala Ceremony. Hosted at Egypt’s Madinaty Golf Club, the event marked the first World Golf Awards to take place in Africa. The Gala Ceremony […]

EVERY JOURNEY BEGINS WITH A PURPOSE!

  (Posted 08th November 2026)   By Jim Justus Nyamu     Mine is to give elephants a voice. I am Jim Justus Nyamu, a conservationist and founder of Walking for Giants. For years, I have dedicated my life to elephant conservation. Through research, advocacy and long-distance walks across Africa and beyond, I continue to […]

Can Double-Sided Auctions Boost the e-SAF Market?

  (Posted 08th November 2026)   With production of renewable electricity-powered sustainable aviation fuels (e-SAF) still negligible, and the EU e-SAF sub-mandate due to take effect in 2030, substantial system-wide investment in new production capacity is urgently required. Recognizing this challenge, Germany, Austria, and Luxembourg have launched a joint double-sided auction (DSA) under the e-SAF […]

Save the Date: ICAO AI in Aviation Symposium

  (Posted 08th November 2026)   Save the Date: ICAO AI in Aviation Symposium 2027 Who is responsible when AI shapes aviation decisions? | Dubai, 01st to 03rd of February 2027     Artificial intelligence is increasingly supporting and performing functions across aviation. As these capabilities advance, important questions arise concerning responsibility, accountability, regulatory oversight […]

Amb. Dr. Alain St Ange: A Lifetime of Promoting Seychelles

  (Posted 08th November 2026)   Amb. Dr. Alain St.Ange, the Seychelles Ambassador At Large celebrating the power of hospitality, international friendship and possibilities of cultural collaboration An encounter at The Newman Hotel of London celebrates the power of hospitality, international friendship and the possibilities of cultural collaboration. In the heart of London’s Fitzrovia, where […]

Kenya reports more recoveries from Ebola cases with just one remaining

  (Posted 07th November 2026)   Kenya’s Ministry of Health has issued an update on the present Ebola case load.   The Ministry confirmed a further six recoveries and 18 consecutive days without a new Ebola case. Presently only one patient remains under treatment. The Kenyan government meanwhile continues to protest anti travel measures taken […]

African Development Bank backs Tanzania’s railway development with more loans

  (Posted 07th November 2026)   The African Development Bank (AfDB) has arranged a $1.2 billion commercial financing facility for Tanzania’s Standard Gauge Railway, backed by an $800 million credit guarantee that represents the bank’s largest such guarantee to date. The Tanzanian government signed the facility for the 411-kilometre electrified railway connecting Tabora and Kigoma, […]

Airbus deliveries update for October 2026

  (Posted 06th November 2026)   #Aviation #Aircraft   @Airbus‘ commercial aircraft orders and deliveries for the month of October 2026 have been published. October 2026 deliveries: 74 deliveries to 45 customers October 2026 gross orders: 202 2026 deliveries to date: 621 deliveries to 91 customers

AeroTrail’s New Publication Alert!

  (Posted 06th November 2026)   Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited   I am pleased to share our latest research, published in the Journal of Air Transport Research Society, co-authored with Prof. Eric Tchouamou Njoya of DCU Business School and Dr. Caroline Marete, Ph.D. of Purdue University School of Aviation and Transportation […]

Kenya mourns loss of two iconic super tuskers within days

  (Posted 06th November 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Gilbert Koech, The Star (Kenya), November 5, 2026 Kenya has lost two of its most celebrated elephant giants within days, renewing attention on the growing rarity of super tuskers and the challenges of protecting some of Africa’s largest land mammals. The latest loss is […]

Register for the Webinar: Seamless Travel

  (Posted 06th November 2026)   Seamless Travel and Law Enforcement This webinar will explore how seamless travel can support both passenger facilitation and effective law enforcement. Bringing together operational, legal, regulatory and data experts, the session will examine how advance passenger information, PNR data, biometrics and digital travel credentials can improve identity management, risk […]

Tourism lodges: Help shape new solutions to waste management challenges!

  (Posted 06th November 2026)     Waste management remains a challenge for many tourism lodges, particularly in remote destinations where collection and recycling services are limited or unavailable. Through discussions with seven lodge/lodge group representatives, Enabel has already gathered valuable insights into the challenges faced by operators and potential solutions. Building on these findings, […]

Tanzania earthquake rattles homes as far as Nairobi

  (Posted 05th November 2026)     A magnitude 5.1 on the open ended Richter scale earthquake struck Tanzania earlier today near Lake Victoria The epicentre of the quake was just 19 km north-northwest of Masumbwe. The earthquake occurred at 09:22 UTC (12:22 pm local East African time), at a preliminary depth of just 10 […]

Elephants Engineer Their Ecosystems in Life—and in Death

  (Posted 05th November 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Rebecca Owen, EOS.org (U.S), November 3, 2026 African savanna elephants (Loxodonta africana) are the world’s largest terrestrial animal, weighing an average of 5.4 metric tons, measuring 5.5–7.5 meters (19–24 feet) from tail to trunk, and standing 3.4 meters (11 feet) tall. But their size […]

Kenya steps up efforts to protect wildlife corridors as habitats shrink

  (Posted 05th November 2026)   Courtesy of African Elephant News Alice Waithera, The Star (Kenya), November 4, 2026 Kenya is stepping up efforts to protect wildlife corridors, with plans underway to secure seven more routes in law after three were formally recognised. The country has identified more than 10 wildlife corridors in Laikipia and […]

Emirates SkyCargo Unveils New AI Logistics Solution

  (Posted 05th November 2026)   AI Tech provides customers with a dedicated logistics solution supported by globally standardised operating procedures including priority loading, enhanced shipment oversight and proactive customer coordination throughout the transportation journey       Dedicated product combines priority loading, proactive shipment monitoring and milestone tracking for AI hardware Supports rapid and […]

Anne Carnall to moderate at AI in Airports 2026

  (Posted 05th November 2026)   When 1–2 December 2026 Where Park Plaza London Riverbank   Moderator announcement Anne Carnall Independent Airport Advisor Lanrac Limited   Panel overview Creating Operational, Commercial & Strategic Value with AI An engineer at heart, Anne brings extensive aviation experience from Arup, Heathrow Airport and IATA. Her work spans airport […]

Registrations are officially open for the 2027 edition of the Seychelles Nature Trail!

  (Posted 05th November 2026)   Get ready to challenge yourself in paradise this May 2027. This isn’t just a race—it’s an unforgettable journey through our archipelago’s lush tropical rainforests, breathtaking mountain ridges, and stunning scenic view points. Swipe through the carousel to check out what awaits you on the trail! https://ilop.re/ilop-sport/seychelles-nature-trail/ Important Dates: • […]

Passenger killed by running propeller while disembarking

  (Posted 04th November 2026)   A passenger on Star Airline’s Fokker 50, registered in Kenya as 5Y-NWA, MSN 20307 received deadly injuries when, while disembarking, walked into a running propeller at Dhusamareb Airport / Somalia. Why the aircraft had a propeller running while on the ground without due safety precautions and safe guards will […]