Sudanese Lawyer Sentenced in Uganda for Attempting to Smuggle 436 Ivory Pieces
(Posted 03rd September 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News ChimpReports (Uganda), September 1, 2025 Kampala – A Ugandan court has sentenced Sudanese national Ahmad Abdelmonim Altigani Ahmed to a fine of UGX?140 million (approximately USD?37,000) or five years in prison for attempting to smuggle 436 pieces of elephant ivory through Entebbe […]
How communities and innovation can save Nigeria’s last forest elephants – Forest ranger
(Posted 03rd September 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ajibola Adedoye, EnviroNews (Nigeria), August 31, 2025 Deep in the ancient canopy of the Omo Forest Reserve in Ogun State, Nigeria, lives one of West Africa’s most critically endangered species: the African forest elephant. Once roaming vast expanses, their numbers have been decimated […]
TravelComments.com – CapeNature announces Free Access Week 2025 – Explore Western Cape Nature Reserves for free!
(Posted 03rd September 2025) CapeNature, the public agency responsible for biodiversity conservation in South Africa’s Western Cape, has confirmed the dates for its 11th annual Access Week. From 20 to 26 September 2025, visitors can enjoy free day entry to selected CapeNature reserves across the province. Participating CapeNature Reserves in Access Week 2025:… READ MORE
AFREXIMBANK: Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) 2025 AFRICA24
(Posted 03rd September 2025) The event aims to support the rise of a truly unified African market, backed by the power of 1.4 billion consumers and a combined GDP of more than USD 3.4 trillion From 04th to 10th of September 2025 in Algiers (Algeria), the fourth edition of the Intra-African […]
TravelComments.com – South African Airways to launch twice-daily flights between Johannesburg and Gaborone from November 2025!
(Posted 03rd September 2025) South African Airways (SAA) has announced the introduction of a new twice-daily flight service between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Sir Seretse Khama International Airport (GBE) in Gaborone, starting… READ MORE
Flynas – Saudi Arabia’s low cost carrier – is set to launch Nairobi flights in early October
(Posted 03rd September 2025) flynas, Saudi Arabia’s low-cost carrier, will launch non-stop flights between Riyadh and Nairobi on the 02nd of October, initially serving the route three times a week. The new service, operating out of Riyadh every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, and the returns flight leaving Nairobi every Wednesday, Friday and […]
TravelComments.com – Garden Route National Park: Storms River Mouth Suspension Bridge temporarily closed for weekday maintenance!
(Posted 02nd September 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced that the iconic suspension bridge at Storms River Mouth Rest Camp in the Tsitsikamma Section of the Garden Route National Park will be temporarily closed for essential maintenance from 01 to 15 September 2025. The cloure applies only on weekdays (Monday–Friday). The bridge will remain open on weekends […]
AFRAA SkyConnect Dialogues on Technology & Innovation for seamless air travel, 03 September, 11H00 UTC
(Posted 02nd September 2025) The September Edition of the AFRAA SkyConnect Leadership Dialogues will host Mr. Nicanor Sabula, CEO – Kenya Association of Travel Agents, Wednesday, 03 September at 14h00 EAT (UTC: 11h00). The discussion will focus on how technology and innovation are re-shaping and giving passengers control of travel decision-making. KATA will […]
Zimbabwe elephant nursery rescuing calves from poaching and drought
(Posted 02nd September 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Brenda Czeda Radido, TRT World (Turkey), August 31, 2025 Poaching and drought threaten Zimbabwe’s large population of wild elephants. But a sanctuary is rescuing orphaned elephant calves, teaching them survival skills and equipping them with tracking collars before reintroducing them into the wild. Read […]
IATA Appoints Thomas Reynaert to Lead Global Advocacy
(Posted 02nd September 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced the appointment of Thomas Reynaert as Senior Vice President, External Affairs. From 1 September 2025, Reynaert will be responsible for coordinating IATA’s global advocacy efforts from its office in Brussels, Belgium. Reynaert joins IATA from IBM where he was Vice President, Government […]
ATTA® Webinar Invitation: Volcanoes Safaris curated Chimpanzee Safari in Uganda
(Posted 02nd September 2025) We invite you and your team to join Volcanoes Safaris’ COO Kevin James and Sales Manager, Betty Nassuna for an introduction to Volcanoes Safaris expertly curated chimpanzee safari in Uganda. Join us on this webinar to learn about: Our new 7-night chimpanzee safari taking guests to two iconic […]
TravelComments.com – TAAG Angola Airlines launches direct flights between Luanda and Nairobi!
(Posted 02nd September 2025) TAAG Angola Airlines is strengthening its footprint in East Africa! Starting today, 01 September 2025, the national carrier of Angola will officially launch direct passenger flights between Luanda (Angola) and Nairobi (Kenya). The new route will operate three times a week, offering seamless travel between Southern and Eastern Africa. The Luanda <> Nairobi flights will be operated… READ MORE
Africa Weekly Aviation Trails: Week 35, 2025
(Posted 02nd September 2025) Introduction. Angola scored 83.14% in the latest International Civil Aviation Organization civil aviation safety audit, ranking 4th in Africa behind Kenya, Rwanda, and Tanzania, and surpassing both the African (66.70%) and global (72.01%) averages. The audit, conducted in June 2025, assessed the national aviation system and key […]
TravelComments.com – Malaria in Southern Africa in October: What travellers need to know!
(Posted 01st September 2025) October marks the transition from the dry winter season to the warmer, wetter months in Southern Africa – a critical time for malaria awareness. While malaria risk levels differ across the region, travellers should remain cautious as mosquito activity begins to increase. Malaria risk areas in Southern Africa:… READ […]
Ethiopian Airlines Inaugurates its New Airport Project in Yabello
(Posted 01st September 2025) Ethiopian Airlines Group, the largest airline group in Africa and one of the fastest growing airline brands globally inaugurated its airport project at Yabello, Southern part of Oromia Regional State, alongside a new passenger service to the airport. Marking yet another milestone in Ethiopia’s regional connectivity and aviation infrastructure […]
Heighington grandmother writes children’s book to save elephants
(Posted 01st September 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Ella Wilson, The Northern Echo (U.K.), August 28, 2025 A Darlington grandmother who was raised in Kenya is releasing a children’s book to help save elephants. Jaci Stroud, from Heighington, has written ‘The Elephant and the Bee’ and is passionate about conversation work. […]
Tourist pouring beer down elephant’s trunk in Kenya sparks anger
(Posted 01st September 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News] Wycliffe Muia and Peter Mwai, BBC (Britain), August 29, 2025 Several investigations have been launched after a Spanish man in Kenya posted videos of himself pouring beer down an elephant’s trunk – sparking anger on social media. He was filmed in a wildlife […]
As forest elephants plummet, ebony trees decline in Central Africa’s rainforests
(Posted 01st September 2025) Spoorthy Raman, Mongabay (U.S), August 29, 2025 In 2017, when Vincent Deblauwe joined the Cameroon-based Congo Basin Institute (CBI) to study African ebony, an economically valuable pitch-black, dense wood, the Indigenous Baka people accompanied him. As they sat around campfires and trekked through the rainforests, Deblauwe tapped into their […]
July Air Cargo Up 5.5%
(Posted 31st August 2025) The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for July 2025 global air cargo markets showing: • Total demand, measured in cargo tonne-kilometers (CTK), rose by 5.5% compared to July 2024 levels (+6.0% for international operations). • Capacity, measured in available cargo tonne-kilometers (ACTK), increased by 3.9% compared to […]
Exploring European Travel Trends 2025: What Guests Seek in Kenya
(Posted 31st August 2025) Courtesy of Trupti Klinge-Solanki At Lofty Tours, we have been closely observing how international travel behavior is evolving, especially among European visitors. As we enter 2025, it becomes increasingly clear that Kenya is no longer viewed simply as a safari destination. Guests from Europe seek experiences […]
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TravelComments.com – Kruger National Park in October: What to expect & how to make the most of it!
(Posted 30th August 2025) As summer approaches in South Africa, October marks a dramatic shift in Kruger National Park. The dry winter landscape begins to give way to the first signs of renewal, with thunderstorms occasionally breaking the heat and sparking the bushveld back to life. Wildlife remains highly visible around dwindling waterholes, while […]
TravelComments.com – Etosha National Park in October: What to Expect!
(Posted 30th August 2025) As Namibia transitions from its dry winter into the early stirrings of its wet season, Etosha National Park in October presents a compelling safari experience. With scorching days, warm breezes, and wildlife converging around the few remaining water sources, your visit promises striking landscapes, captivating animal behavior, and unforgettable moments…. READ MORE
TravelComments.com – Table Mountain National Park: SANParks announces reopening of Silvermine Gate 1 and Silvermine trails!
(Posted 30th August 2025) South African National Parks (SANParks) has announced the second phase of reopening at Table Mountain National Park’s Silvermine area, effective 1 September 2025. Following the successful reopening of Silvermine Gate 2 and parts of Tokai on 01 July 2025, this phase brings Silvermine Gate 1 and most surrounding trails back to public access after the April 2025 fires that […]
African airlines saw 2.8% rise in demand for passenger travel in July off back of surge in Africa-Asia traffic
(Posted 30th August 2025) During the period under review, African airlines: saw a 2.8% year-on-year increase in demand. capacity rise 2.3% year-on-year achieving a 74.9% passenger load factor (percentage of the available seats that were sold) with a notable surge in Africa-Asia traffic. In comparison, globally, airlines a 4.0% rise in demand a 4.4% […]
TravelComments.com – All 23 Durban beaches now open and safe for swimming (28 August 2025)!
(Posted 29th August 2025) Durban, KwaZulu-Natal’s vibrant coastal city, is famed for its golden beaches, warm Indian Ocean waters, and subtropical climate, making it a top year-round holiday destination. On 22 August 2025, the eThekwini Municipality provided an important update on the operational status of Durban’s beaches and public swimming pools, ensuring visitors and residents have accurate, up-to-date […]
KAZA TFCA approves key strategies to boost regional tourism and conservation
(Posted 29th August 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Rutendo Nyeve, Herald Online{Zimbabwe), August 26, 2025 THE Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA TFCA) has approved several key strategies aimed at strengthening policy harmonisation for tourism, conservation, and community development across the five partner states that include Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. […]
Africa – Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9): African Development Bank signs agreement to advance climate-resilient road maintenance solutions for Africa
(Posted 29th August 2025) The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI)with the Shimizu Corporation, Kao Corporation and The Nippon Road Co Ltd to advance cooperation in the deployment of innovative, climate-resilient road maintenance solutions in Africa. The agreement was signed by Solomon Quaynor, African Development Bank Vice […]
TravelComments.com – Fastjet Mozambique still awaits licence as Government denies delays!
(Posted 29th August 2025) The Government of Mozambique has rejected claims that it is deliberately blocking the licensing of Fastjet Mozambique, despite the airline waiting since May 2025 for final approval. According to industry specialists at ch-aviation and state news agency Agência de Informação de Moçambique (AIM), the certification process is technically moving forward but remains unfinished more than three months […]
UWA Assumes Full Control of Canine Units to Combat Wildlife Trafficking
(Posted 29th August 2025) Courtesy of African Elephant News Kenneth Kazibwe, NilePost (Uganda), August 26, 2025 The Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) has officially assumed full control of the country’s canine detection units in Entebbe and Karuma, securing the future of one of Africa’s most effective anti-trafficking tools. This transition, made possible through […]
