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Zanzibar Ready to Welcome the World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony 2026

The countdown is on - Just three days to go , this Thursday 28 August, the global tourism industry will turn its attention to Zanzibar as the spectacular Diamonds Bijoux Resort prepares to host the first World Travel Awards event of 2026 – the prestigious Africa Gala Ceremony. With just days to go, guests, nominees and tourism dignitaries from across Africa and beyond are making their way to the region for what promises to be one of the most anticipated nights on the continent’s tourism calendar.

Breaking Travel News25 Aug

Wild: Delta Flight Attendant Commutes From Africa To New York For Work

If you think you have a long commute to work, well, I have a Delta flight attendant I’d like to introduce you to…

One Mile at a Time•Ben Schlappig24 Aug

Royal Air Maroc Launches Casablanca–Los Angeles Cargo Service

Royal Air Maroc Cargo has launched a new direct cargo service between Casablanca (CMN) and Los Angeles (LAX), creating the only direct air cargo link between Africa and the U.S. West Coast operated by an African carrier. The service launched on June 7, 2026, and operates three times a week using Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft […]

Travel Radar•Andreea Georgescu24 Aug

Dreamliner

Ebola outbreak: five big questions

On 23 August, it will be 100 days since the Bundibugyo strain was first reported. How did it became the DRC’s most deadly outbreak and what must be done to stop it becoming the world’s largest? Almost 100 days ago, Africa’s public health watchdog reported an outbreak of Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. There have now been almost 5,000 cases and more than 2,000 deaths since 15 May, making this Ebola outbreak the biggest and most deadly in the DRC’s history. Continue reading...

The Guardian•Kat Lay, Global health correspondent21 Aug

Deel Takes Its DLUSD Stablecoin Wallet to More Than 80 Countries

The payroll platform's dollar balance, issued through Stripe's Bridge and settled on Tempo, is now live across Latin America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia-Pacific. The US, UK, EU and Australia remain excluded.

The Defiant•The Defiant Team17 Aug

European Union

Chinese solar companies reroute supply chains through Africa and Southeast Asia to dodge US tariffs

Chinese solar firms' supply chain rerouting highlights the challenges of enforcing tariffs, potentially reshaping global trade dynamics.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team17 Aug

Will Air Canada Finally Launch This Brand-New Long-Haul Transatlantic Route?

It'd become the carrier's new longest service to Africa, but will flights materialize? See more here!

Simple Flying•James Pearson12 Aug

Halting the march of the African armyworm: a natural cure offers hope to farmers

South African scientist’s breakthrough research shows soil fungus could be used in fight against devastating crop pest Hearing about fields full of dead caterpillars enveloped in a mysterious white substance intrigued the South African scientist Letodi Luki Mathulwe. Something was killing off the African armyworm – one of the most devastating pests for farmers in east and southern Africa. The white substance was a naturally occurring fungus and it was wiping out the caterpillar, which gained its name from its march-like advance through fields of crops. Continue reading...

The Guardian•Kaamil Ahmed12 Aug

Emirates and South African Airways Expand Codeshare Partnership

Emirates and South African Airways (SAA) today announced an expansion of their codeshare partnership, enabling access to nine cities and establishing the start of a reciprocal codeshare agreement between both carriers. The expanded partnership opens more destinations across central and southern Africa, simplifying connectivity for customers. Since launching their codeshare agreement, Emirates and SAA have operated on a unilateral basis, with SAA placing its code on Emirates-operated flights between Dubai and Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Durban, as well as interline access to 68 Emirates destinations worldwide via Dubai. With regulatory approvals secured, the new agreement will see Emirates place its code on SAA-operated flights, extending its network deeper into South Africa and neighbouring countries.

Breaking Travel News5 Aug

AI now drives more than half of all cybercrime in Africa, INTERPOL report finds

AI-driven cybercrime in Africa highlights the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures and international cooperation to mitigate financial losses.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team4 Aug

The US government’s mislabelled map of Africa at a global Aids conference shows again a failure to understand the continent | Kenneth Ngure

This crude lack of thought is influencing crucial budget decisions on HIV programmes, which were cut by 25% worldwide in 2025 At the end of July, thousands of scientists, advocates and policymakers gathered at Aids 2026, the 26th International Aids Conference in Rio de Janeiro, to advance the global HIV response. But during one high-profile session, a jarring moment threatened to derail our focus: a slide presented by a senior US state department official displayed a map of Africa with country names glaringly scrambled and mislabelled. While the mistake apparently occurred due to an over-reliance on AI tools, it carried a painful symbolic weight for many of us. It reinforced a longstanding frustration: that too many political leaders treat Africa as a monolithic abstraction rather than a continent of 54 distinct sovereign nations. Continue reading...

The Guardian•Kenneth Ngure4 Aug

June cargo traffic data shows growth in every region but Africa

Global air cargo traffic increased 8.5% year over year in June despite uncertain conditions in the Middle East caused by the Iran war. Traffic increased YoY in every region but Africa, which saw a 7.1% contraction in capacity. More broadly, global international traffic — measured in cargo tonne-kilometers — rose 9.6% YoY in June, while […]

Cargo Facts•Jay Aelick4 Aug

US Pushes for Stake in Ethiopia’s Mega‑Airport Development

The United States is pushing to secure a significant role for American industry in Ethiopia’s $12.5 billion Bishoftu International Airport, a four‑runway development intended to anchor the country’s long‑term aviation expansion. The “Dubai of Africa” project has drawn intense interest from international investors, with Washington viewing it as an opportunity for U.S. industrial participation in Africa’s […]

Travel Radar•Zoe Weyrauch-Gosling3 Aug

The US express interest in Ethiopia’s new $12.5B airport

Ethiopia is involved in a new aviation project that will see Africa experience significant growth in the aviation sector. The development comes as part of a new aviation project called the Bishoftu International Airport project. It is a large-scale plan seeking to develop a new airport in the city of Bishoftu. The project management is […]

Travel Radar•Maia Vinton1 Aug

Crypto News Today (July 29): BTC Loses $64K Following FOMC, Tether Expands into Africa, and the US Targets Iran’s Crypto

In crypto news today (July 30), Bitcoin climbed -0.5% overnight, dropping below $64,000 following yesterday’s FOMC meeting, in which a rate hike wasn’t announced but SEC Chair Paul Atkins hinted at hikes to come, causing a slight sell-off across crypto. However, crypto held up well in comparison to the US stock market, which saw $1Bn..

99Bitcoins•Alex Ioannou30 Jul

Tether: Why USDT’s Kenya deal could expand crypto across Africa

The Nairobi Securities Exchange is testing how blockchain can improve market access, settlement, and investor participation.

AMBCrypto•Muriuki Lazaro29 Jul

London Gatwick Becomes UK’s Only Airport with Direct Flights to Harare

London Gatwick has strengthened its position as a major gateway to Africa with the return of Air Zimbabwe's direct flights to Harare after a 14 year absence.

AviationSource News•Len Varley28 Jul

Nigeria’s First SEC-Licensed Exchange, Quidax, Expands Stablecoin Infrastructure to Over 21 Countries

Lagos, Nigeria, July 28, 2026 – Quidax, the first digital assets exchange to receive a provisional licence from Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), today announced the expansion of its stablecoin infrastructure to more than 21 countries and 14 currencies, enabling startups, fintechs, and global enterprises to move value seamlessly across Africa and key international […]

Bitcoin.com News•Media28 Jul

Tether signs MoU with Nairobi Securities Exchange to explore digital assets in Africa

This partnership could accelerate blockchain adoption in Africa, enhancing financial inclusion and modernizing market infrastructure across the continent.

CryptoBriefing•Editorial Team28 Jul

Etihad Airways Strengthens African Network with Three New Partnerships

Etihad Airways is rapidly expanding its presence in Africa, signed three strategic partnership agreements with Fastjet, Air Peace, and Africa World Airlines in July.

AviationSource News•Len Varley28 Jul