The South African government has come up with measures that would improve India’s travel and tourism relations in a major way. The country wants to upgrade the current e-visa system with an electronic travel arrangement…
U.S. claims unarmed drone shot down by Russian…
The U.S. military believes that an unarmed American drone reported lost near Libya’s capital last month was in fact shot down by Russian air defenses and it is demanding the return of the aircraft’s wreckage,…
South African Airways begins last-ditch rescue plan to…
South African Airways was placed under a state-approved rescue plan on Thursday to avoid the embattled airline’s collapse following a costly week-long strike last month. Thousands of South African Airways (SAA) staff walked out on…
Cameroon Airlines plane fired on by separatist rebels
Cameroon’s conflict between separatist rebels and the government escalated on Sunday when the former fired on a passenger jet as it approached Bamenda airport in the northwest of the country. The scheduled flight from Douala…
Black boxes from crashed helicopters found in Mali
The black boxes from two French military helicopters that collided in Mali killing 13 soldiers have been found, a French military spokesperson said on Wednesday. The crash occurred late on Monday during an operation against…
Canada detains Tanzania’s airplane
An aeroplane being delivered to Tanzania’s national airline has been impounded in Canada over a Namibian-born farmer’s $33-million compensation claim, Tanzania’s foreign minister said Saturday. The DHC Dash 8-400 aircraft, a turboprop also known as…
“Ghana Among Safest Destinations in the World But…..”
Ghana has been labelled as a high-risk country for travellers in terms of medical problems and road safety. An interactive map, ‘Travel Risk Map’ designed for travellers that alerts them of risks abroad reveals however,…
Nigeria To Issue Digital Tourist Visa From December…
The Comptroller-General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS), Muhammad Babandede, has unveiled Nigeria's plans to digitise tourist visa before the end of the year. Mr Babandede made the disclosure when the Director-General of the Nigerian…
Air Peace signs contract for 3 jets, worth…
[caption width="600"]L-R: Nana De-Man, Cabin Crew Executive, Air Peace ; Chidimma Chimezie, Cabin Crew Executive, Air Peace ; Capt. Luis Arias; Chief Commercial Officer, Embraer, Arjan Meijer; Sales Director, Embraer, Francisco Moraes; Vice President, Sales,…
Korean, Namibia Planes Collide in Frankfurt
Aviation authorities in Frankfurt said a collision between two passenger jets on the tarmac at Frankfurt Airport caused damage but left no one injured. The Korean Air Boeing and Air Namibia Airbus planes hit each…
African Countries International Tourists Are Now Choosing Over…
Rich in nature, culture, food and adventure-fuelled activities, the African continent has over the years become more than just a safari destination for international tourists. And with South Africa recently nailing a spot on the…
Liberia president celebrates Air France’s 2020 return to…
Liberian president George Weah on Monday (November 4) confirmed the imminent return of Air France flights to the West African country. “I am excited to announce the return of Air France to Liberia. This is…
Egypt says visa available to genuine Nigerian travelers
Egyptian Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Assem Hanafi said the embassy would not deliberately deny any applicant visa, adding that measures are in place to ease the process. In an interview with the News Agency of…
Libya reopens airport after 2 months of closure
Libya’s UN-backed Government of National Accord on Tuesday reopened Mitiga Airport, Tripoli’s only functioning airport, after almost two months of closure, the transportation minister said. The Minister, Milad Matoq, announced at a news conference in…
Air Zimbabwe resumes SA flight after settling debt
South Africa has reinstated permission for Zimbabwe's national airline to fly into Johannesburg after the company was banned from using SA airports over unpaid fees. State-owned Air Zimbabwe's only serviceable plane was stopped from leaving…
Travel Guide: 3 Fascinating Places To Visit In…
1. Djenne (Mali) Probably the most historically and architecturally interesting city in all of Mali is Djenne. The city served as an important element of the trans-Saharan gold trade, and it is still a regional…
South African Airways cancels flights after recalling some…
South African Airways (SAA) on Tuesday recalled some of its planes to undertake compliance checks, indicating that it may consequently operate an amended flight schedule. The cash-strapped airline said in a statement that some of…
Quintessence of Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania
Rising 5,895 meters high, Mount Kili is Africa’s highest peak. Easily on top of most people’s bucket list (including mine), every year many make the pilgrimage to climb the barren landscape of the mountain to…
Nigeria, South Africa To Issue 10 Year Visa…
Following successful conclusion of the 9th Bi-National Commission of South Africa and Nigeria meeting in Pretoria, South Africa, which was elevated to the level of heads of state, both countries have agreed on issuing 10-year…
