Africa Expansion

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

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

IATA reports global air cargo demand rose 6% in May 2026, led by Africa and North America, despite continued disruption in the Middle East

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

EGYPTAIR has inaugurated nonstop service between Chicago and Cairo, creating the city's first direct link to North Africa and expanding connectivity

Slovakia's High Tatras tourism campaign earned a Silver Award at the International Tourism Film Festival Africa, competing against 438 entries

Two highly trained tracking dogs will travel with Emirates SkyCargo to Zimbabwe to support conservation efforts and anti-poaching operations

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