Category: Airline Industry
🇬🇭 Ghana bans first-class travel for government officials
Ghana’s President John Mahama has announced a ban on state-funded first-class travel for government officials, including cabinet ministers, as part of measures to reduce government spending. The directive was issued on Friday, February 7, during the swearing-in ceremony of 17 new ministers at the presidential palace in Accra. President Mahama emphasized that only essential travel…
🇧🇫 Captain Ibrahim Traoré’s Ghana Visit: Strengthening African Unity / La visite du Capitaine Ibrahim Traoré au Ghana : Renforcer l’unité africaine
Burkina Faso’s military leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, recently attended the inauguration of Ghana’s President John Mahama in Accra on January 7, 2025. His appearance, notably in military fatigues with a holstered pistol, sparked discussions about diplomatic protocols and security measures. During his visit, Captain Traoré engaged with the Burkinabè community in Ghana, expressing confidence in…
Air France Losing Market Share in Africa: A Looming Revenue Crisis
Africa, a continent of rapid economic growth and an emerging middle class, has long been a lucrative market for global airlines. Air France, with its extensive network connecting African capitals to Europe and beyond, has traditionally enjoyed a dominant position in the region. However, recent trends suggest that this dominance is waning, posing a serious…
Qatar Reopens Embassy in Syria: A New Chapter in Diplomatic Relations
In a significant diplomatic development, Qatar has officially reopened its embassy in Damascus, Syria, after a closure spanning nearly 13 years. The embassy resumed operations on December 21, 2024, with the Qatari flag ceremoniously raised over the building, symbolizing the restoration of formal diplomatic relations between the two nations. The reopening follows the recent ousting…
🇺🇸🇭🇹 American Airlines suspends flights to Haiti indefinitely
American Airlines is no longer resuming its daily service out of Miami into Port-au-Prince’s Toussaint Louverture International Airport. American had initially suspended flights through February 12. The suspension is now indefinite. A spokesperson for the U.S.-based carrier said that it will evaluate a possible resumption in late 2025 of the only daily service out of…
🇪🇹 Addis Ababa airport could be the world’s biggest
Ethiopia is building a massive new airport which is projected to become Africa’s largest and one of the busiest in the world. The £5 billion project, named “Mega Airport City,” will be located near Bishoftu in central Ethiopia, about 25 miles from the capital, Addis Ababa. The airport is expected to welcome up to 110…
🇰🇪 Kenya cancels airport and energy deals with Adani group after the US indicts the Indian tycoon
Kenya’s president said Thursday that he has cancelled multimillion-dollar airport expansion and energy deals with Indian tycoon Gautam Adani after U.S. bribery and fraud indictments against one of Asia’s richest men. President William Ruto said in a state of the nation address the decision was made “based on new information provided by our investigative agencies…
Russia to Open New Embassy in Liberia: Strengthening Ties and Potential Impacts on West Africa
Monrovia, Liberia — In a significant move to deepen diplomatic and economic ties in Africa, Russia is set to open an embassy in Liberia, with projections pointing toward completion within the next two years. The establishment of a full-fledged diplomatic mission signals a renewed focus by Russia on West Africa, a region of growing geopolitical…
Private-sector company has kept South Africa in global UAV race
South African private-sector defence group Milkor has kept South Africa in the global top ten of larger uncrewed aerial vehicle- (UAV-) producing countries through its development of the Milkor 380 medium altitude, long-endurance (MALE) UAV. Milkor entirely financed the development of the Milkor 380 itself, and is currently producing the first batch of these aircraft,…
US announces visa restriction policy for Ghana
The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting individuals deemed responsible for undermining democracy in Ghana. This move comes as Ghana prepares for its presidential and parliamentary elections in December 2024. According to U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, the policy aims to deter anti-democratic behavior and will only apply to specific individuals—not the…
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