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

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

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

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

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

Starting October 25, 2026, the airline will operate a new direct route from Frankfurt to Kuala Lumpur, alongside a number of new destinations in Asia, the USA and Africa

Libya’s Medsky Airways has added Madrid to its growing European network with new direct flights from Tripoli starting today, April 21, 2026

The IATA report for October 2025 indicates a sharp increase in global flight demand, with growth of 6.6% and the highest monthly occupancy figures ever recorded. Find out which region is in the lead

Lufthansa Group's Brussels Airlines is launching direct flights to Kilimanjaro from June 2026, allowing direct access to Africa's highest mountain, famous safari parks, and unique nature experiences

The UAE’s national airline doubles its Nairobi service, adds six new routes, and expands across Africa. Arik De, of Commerce: "We're building a global bridge – with Africa at its heart