On ivory, follow the trafficking networks and not the headlines
(Posted 13th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Mary Rice, Mongabay (U.S), August 11, 2026 In early March 2026, the Environmental Investigation Agency UK, Zambian authorities seized a consignment of more than 500 kg (over 1,100 pounds) of ivory and arrested a suspect with long-standing links to regional ivory trafficking operations. One […]
10 training priorities shaping aviation teams
(Posted 13th August 2026) 10 courses reflecting aviation’s current priorities What training areas are defining aviation performance right now? CLASSROOM & VIRTUAL Safety Risk Management Explore > | Download Outline > CLASSROOM & VIRTUAL Aviation Fuel Hedging: Strategies for Cost Management and Risk Mitigation Explore > | Download Outline > VIRTUAL CLASSROOM Compassionate Transportation […]
Cacao plantations in Liberia encroach into proposed Kwa national park
(Posted 16th August 2026) courtesy of African Elephant News Mongabay (U.S.), Augsut 12, 2026 A cocoa boom in southeast Liberia is wiping out native forests and encroaching into a proposed national park. The would-be Kwa National Park, a dense tropical rainforest, is home to chimpanzees, forest elephants, pygmy hippos and pangolins. Kwa is […]
Neighbors with tusks — how Kenyans learn to live alongside elephants
(Posted 13th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Zheng Mengyu/ Xie Jianfei, Xinhua (China), August 12, 2026 In August, wildlife migration across East Africa reaches one of its busiest periods, drawing visitors from around the world to Kenya’s vast savannas. Across Amboseli, Maasai Mara and Tsavo, many visitors hope for an encounter […]
World Elephant Day: How these giants are adapting to a changing world
(Posted 13th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News David Brown, Mongabay (U.S), August 12, 2026 Throughout most of Central Africa, it’s difficult to spot herds of forest elephants all at once. They move through dense rainforest, remaining elusive, their lives obscured by thick vegetation and distance. For tourists and even researchers, direct […]
Precision Air Tanzania renews their AOC (Air Operator Certification)
(Posted 13th August 2026) Precision Air Services Plc has successfully renewed its Air Operator Certificate (AOC) issued by the Tanzania Civil Aviation Authority (TCAA), reaffirming the airline’s compliance with the highest aviation safety and operational standards required to conduct commercial air transport operations in Tanzania and beyond The renewal follows TCAA’s comprehensive five-phase […]
Save the New Date | AFRAA 58th Annual General Assembly | 22 – 24 November | Libreville, Gabon Posteingang
(Posted 13th August 2026) The African Airlines Association (AFRAA) and FlyGabon, the proud host airline, are pleased to announce a further adjustment to the dates of the 58th AFRAA Annual General Assembly (AGA) & Summit. Following careful consideration of the international aviation calendar and the scheduling of other unforeseen important events, the event will […]
TravelComments.com – Malaria in Southern Africa in September 2026: What travellers need to know
(Posted 13th August 2026) September marks the transition from the dry winter months to spring across much of Southern Africa. Temperatures begin to rise, some areas receive their first seasonal rainfall, and mosquito activity can gradually increase…. READ MORE
Mauritius Targets High-Income Growth
(Posted 13th August 2026) The report projects that economic growth in Mauritius will slow to 3% in 2026 before recovering to 3.8% in 2027, supported by financial services, wholesale and retail trade, and tourism on the supply side, and by household consumption on the demand side Mauritius must mobilise development financing […]
Travel with More Confidence with Emirates
(Posted 13th August 2026) Customers travelling anywhere on the Emirates network receive one free date change on tickets booked from 02nd of April 2026, including journeys connecting through Dubai From free date changes to industry-first comprehensive travel insurance, Emirates (www.Emirates.com) continues to give customers greater flexibility and more choice, as well as […]
AGL and hotel accommodation
(Posted 13th August 2026) The 18th Airfield Ground Lighting World Congress will take place 14th – 17th of September 2026 this year in London UK and not just will it be analysing AGL case studies and lessons learnt from projects globally, you will also get the opportunity to participate in 6 workshops which will guide you step by step […]
Data Will Help Airlines Save the Next Gallon of Jet Fuel
(Posted 12th August 2026) By Stuart Fox, IATA Director Flight and Operations The cheapest gallon of jet fuel is the one an airline never burns. Fuel has always been one of the airline industry’s largest costs. However, with war in the Middle East raising both prices and volatility in energy markets, buying […]
World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards opens entries for 2026 programme
(Posted 12th August 2026) The World Sustainable Travel & Hospitality Awards has opened entries for its 2026 programme. Individuals and organisations across the globe that are accelerating change and making a significant contribution to sustainable travel and tourism are invited to enter. The 2026 programme has been designed to be more accessible, more rigorous and […]
Showcase Your Organization at ICAO Air Transport Conference
(Posted 13th August 2026) Contribute to the Future of Air Transport With air traffic projected to reach 12.4 billion passengers by 2050, realizing and optimizing the benefits of this growth will require strategic approaches and international cooperation. To support these priorities, the Seventh Worldwide Air Transport Conference (ATConf/7) will take place from 16 to 20 […]
Kruger elephant deaths: The question SANParks still hasn’t answered
(Posted 12th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Adama Cruise, Daily Maverick (South Africa), August 5, 2026 The debate surrounding 951 elephant deaths in the Kruger National Park has largely become a discussion about conservation science. It should instead be a discussion about public accountability, the ethical limits of state authority over […]
Conservationist urges FirstBank to adopt rescued baby elephant in Edo
(Posted 12th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Enviro News Nigeria (Nigeria), August 10, 2026 A wildlife veterinarian and conservationist, Dr. Mark Ofua, has called on FirstBank of Nigeria to adopt a baby elephant Agbaibor, rescued within the boundaries of Okomu national park, Edo State, citing the bank’s long-standing association with the […]
Encroachment, climate change threaten Samburu’s iconic wildlife
(Posted 12th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News George Kebaso, The Standard (Kenya), August 10, 2026 For decades, sightings of elands, lesser kudus and African wild dogs made Samburu National Reserve one of Kenya’s premier wildlife destinations. Alongside elephants, Grevy’s zebras and other iconic species, these animals helped define the reserve’s unique […]
AeroTrail Africa | Infrastructure & Finance Trail — Week 31, 2026
(Posted 12th August 2026) Courtesy of Mr. Alex Koech and AeroTrail Limited Africa’s aviation infrastructure landscape continues to evolve, with governments, airlines and private-sector investors advancing projects aimed at expanding capacity, improving connectivity and developing new gateways. Our Week 31 Infrastructure & Finance Trail highlights major investments, strategic repositioning and emerging […]
Amboseli elephant deaths expose Kenya’s pesticide crisis, conservationists warn
(Posted 12th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News George Odiwuor, Daily Nation (Kenya), August 10, 2026 A Kenyan conservation organisation has called for an independent investigation and urgent regulatory reform after 15 elephants died recently at Amboseli National Park from ingesting cyanide-laced pesticides sprayed on nearby tomato farms. The Kenya Wildlife Service […]
TravelComments.com – Lilongwe to Johannesburg Flights: Malawi Airlines adds new direct service
(Posted 12th August 2026) Travellers looking for Lilongwe to Johannesburg flights will have another option from 24 August 2026, when Malawi Airlines introduces an additional direct service between Malawi and South Africa…. READ MORE
Meet the Leaders Advancing the ATFM Conversation
(Posted 12th August 2026) Meet the Leaders Advancing the ATFM Conversation! As air traffic flow management moves toward becoming an operational necessity by November 2030, ICAO Air Navigation World (ANW) 2026 – Air Traffic Flow Management (ATFM) will bring together international aviation leaders, regulators, and industry experts at ICAO Headquarters in Montréal from 5–9 October 2026. Through […]
TravelComments.com – Etosha National Park in September 2026: Wildlife, weather & travel tips
(Posted 12th August 2026) September is one of the best months to visit Etosha National Park. The dry season is reaching its peak, vegetation is sparse and wildlife remains concentrated around the park’s permanent waterholes. The main difference from August is the heat: days become noticeably warmer, while early mornings and evenings are […]
China Ready® Workshop to Return to WTM Africa 2027
(Posted 12th August 2026) China Ready® Workshop to Return to WTM Africa 2027 The China Ready® Workshop will return to WTM Africa 2027, offering African tourism stakeholders the opportunity to gain the practical knowledge and market intelligence needed to tap into one of the world’s largest outbound travel markets. Presented by Marcus Lee, […]
IHG publishes Half Year results for the six months to 30th of June 2026
(Posted 12th August 2026) Strong performance with operating profit from reportable segments1 +10% and Adjusted EPS1 +13%; record development activity, with openings and signings both up +8% on an organic basis; on track to return $1.2bn+ to shareholders; compelling long-term growth drivers 6 months ended 30 June 2026 2025 % change Underlying1 % change […]
TravelComments.com – Addo Elephant National Park hiking trails closed after heavy rain
(Posted 11th August 2026) Travellers planning to explore the Addo Elephant National Park hiking trails should be aware that the hiking trails in the park’s Zuurberg section are closed until further notice following heavy rainfall in the area…. READ MORE
What happens to elephants that stray from Kruger Park? South African policy needs a rewrite
(Posted 11th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant Neww The Conversation (Australia), August 6, 2026 When an elephant wandered out of South Africa’s Kruger National Park into the nearby village of Matsulu on 10 February 2024, hundreds of people gathered around and chased it. Wildlife officials tried to return the elephant to the […]
Nigeria’s remaining 400 elephants face fight for survival — Conservationists
(Posted 11th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News Punch (Nigeria), August 9, 2026 Nigeria has only about 400 elephants left in the wild, with conservationists warning that habitat loss, illegal ivory trade and human-wildlife conflict are threatening the survival of the species. The conservationists disclosed this at a media engagement organised by […]
Kenyan farmers dispute cyanide poisoning claim in deaths of 15 elephants
(Posted 11th August 2026) Courtesy of African Elephant News TRT World (Turkey), August 7, 2026 The carcass of one elephant lies on a dusty road, while another has been almost completely eaten by scavengers, leaving just the skull. They are among 15 elephants that are said to have died of suspected cyanide poisoning […]
AeroTrail Africa | Busiest Airports in Africa by Airline Seats
(Posted 11th August 2026) Courtesy of AeroTrail Limited and Mr. Alex Koech Cairo International Airport (CAI) maintained its position as Africa’s busiest airport by scheduled airline seat capacity in July 2026, with an estimated 3.34 million seats tracked by AeroTrail. Addis Ababa Bole (ADD/HAAB) ranked second with approximately 2.29 million seats, […]
TravelComments.com – Okavango Delta in September: Weather, wildlife & safari guide
(Posted 11th August 2026) September is another excellent month to visit Botswana’s Okavango Delta. The annual floodwaters from Angola are still present across much of the Delta, although water levels are beginning to recede in some areas. At the same time, the dry season is intensifying, vegetation is thinning and wildlife is becoming increasingly concentrated […]
