Passenger airlines get the romance. They get the water-cannon salutes, the ribbon cuttings, the national colours painted on tails, the speeches about connecting people and opening markets. Cargo rarely gets that stage. It moves at night, in warehouses, behind airport fences, in the bellies of passenger aircraft and the holds of freighters that most travelers…
The Iran war is pushing up jet fuel prices, forcing African airlines to raise ticket prices, cancel flights and rethink operations to stay financially viable. The global aviation industry – including Africa’s rapidly growing sector – is struggling to cope with the economic fallout from the Iran war. One of the most immediate pressures comes…
The global aviation industry is facing significant turbulence following a dramatic surge in jet fuel prices, driven by the escalating US-Israeli conflict with Iran. Costs have rocketed from approximately $85 to $90 per barrel to an alarming $150 to $200 per barrel in recent weeks. This represents a substantial financial hit for carriers, where fuel…
Uganda is making a bold move to strengthen its national airline, Uganda Airlines, by targeting a $117 million investment to secure new aircraft for delivery in 2026. The funding request, announced by Transport Minister Edward Katumba Wamala on December 1, 2025, seeks to ensure Uganda Airlines can lock in delivery slots for ten new aircraft…
Somalia’s new e-visa website lacks proper security protocols, which could be exploited by nefarious actors wanting to download thousands of e-visas containing sensitive information, including individuals’ passport details, full names, and dates of birth. Al Jazeera confirmed the system vulnerability this week, following a tip from a source with a background in web development. The…
Marka la dhisayo garoomada diyaaradaha ama dib loo casriyeynayo mid hore u jiray, waxa lagama maarmaan ah in lagu xisaabtamo oo qorshaha lagu daro, maankana lagu hayo, arrimo badan si loo xaqiijiyo airportku in uu noqdo mid wakhti badan jira, ammaan ah, badqabkiisu sugan yahay, dakhli soo saara, deegaanka aan dhib u gaysan, adeeg fiican…
The Ethio-Djibouti Railway (EDR) has signed a five-year technical consultancy agreement with the China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC), set to begin in January 2026. The deal aims to enhance the operational capacity and infrastructure development of the regional railway line. The agreement comes as the railway seeks to build on recent operational successes. Ethiopian…
Ethiopian Airlines will launch a new passenger service to Jizan, a key Red Sea port city in southwestern Saudi Arabia, starting February 1, 2026. The announcement was made by the airline’s Group CEO, Mesfin Tasew. The new route will expand the carrier’s network in Saudi Arabia to five destinations, joining existing services to Jeddah, Dammam,…
East Africa is the true spiritual home of the safari. It’s also the best place to watch wildlife on the planet. It was here in East Africa that the world first fell in love with the continent’s wildlife and wild places, with the magic of its landscapes, and with its people. Nothing captures that magic…
