Africa

Emirates and South African Airways have launched a reciprocal codeshare agreement covering nine new domestic and regional routes

August will bring new heat waves across the country, with extreme temperatures expected in the south and Sicily. Northern Italy is preparing for severe thunderstorms, hail and strong winds

Etihad signed partnership agreements with three airlines in July 2026, significantly expanding connectivity across Southern, West, and Central Africa

New cooperation between Etihad and Africa World Airlines will connect West Africa to Etihad's global network of 118 destinations

Etihad Airways and Air Peace sign a new interline deal, connecting travelers to 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa

Scientists have identified a new monkey species in the Congo rainforest, marking only the fifth such discovery in Africa in the past 75 years

Nigeria now requires all arriving and transit passengers to complete an online Health Declaration Form before travel, with thermal screening on arrival

Etihad Airways and Fastjet Zimbabwe have signed an agreement to offer single-ticket travel from August 24, 2026, while planning reciprocal frequent flyer benefits at a later date

IATA said demand fell 2.2% year-on-year in May as Middle Eastern carriers recorded a 28.8% drop in international traffic

Thailand is boosting efforts to attract South African tourists with a new roadshow and Emirates partnership as long-haul travel demand continues to rise

Etihad signed partnership agreements with three airlines in July 2026, significantly expanding connectivity across Southern, West, and Central Africa

New cooperation between Etihad and Africa World Airlines will connect West Africa to Etihad's global network of 118 destinations

Etihad Airways and Air Peace sign a new interline deal, connecting travelers to 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa

Scientists have identified a new monkey species in the Congo rainforest, marking only the fifth such discovery in Africa in the past 75 years

Nigeria now requires all arriving and transit passengers to complete an online Health Declaration Form before travel, with thermal screening on arrival

Etihad Airways and Fastjet Zimbabwe have signed an agreement to offer single-ticket travel from August 24, 2026, while planning reciprocal frequent flyer benefits at a later date

Visitors to South Africa are being urged to avoid protest areas amid warnings of demonstrations and travel delays at the end of the month

A new Air Europa service connects Madrid and Johannesburg, offering three weekly flights and strengthening Madrid’s role as a Europe-Africa hub

South African police have launched a manhunt after gunmen killed 12 people and injured at least nine others in Cleveland, Gauteng

One of the strongest players in Africa, Brussels Airlines, has inaugurated a direct route to Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, boosting its network of 18 destinations in sub-Saharan Africa