Category: Airport
-
🇦🇪 Abu Dhabi’s Covert Airlift: Fueling Sudan’s Civil War Through Puntland
By Pan African News Blog As Sudan’s brutal civil war rages on, external actors continue to deepen the conflict by supplying arms and fighters to warring factions. Recent reports reveal that the United Arab Emirates (UAE), particularly Abu Dhabi, has established a covert airlift operation to funnel weapons and paramilitary reinforcements to the Rapid Support…
-
🇪🇺🇹🇿🇸🇷 EU bans all air carriers from Tanzania and Suriname over oversight shortcomings
EU aviation safety list updated. Tzitzikostas: “We urge both countries to address these problems promptly.” Brussels – The EU “closed its airspace” to aircraft registered in Tanzania and Suriname. The European Commission updated the EU aviation safety list, which lists airlines subject to an operating ban or operational restrictions within the European Union because they…
-
🇱🇷 Plane carrying Liberian president involved in landing scare
Flights were temporarily disrupted at Liberia main airport on Thursday night after a private jet carrying President Joseph Boakai almost crashed while landing. Part of the presidential jet’s landing gear malfunctioned while approaching the runway, causing a rough landing, airport authorities said. The incident, which sparked panic at the airport, forced the cancellation of all…
-
Visa denied: African travellers hit hard by soaring Schengen rejections
Each Schengen visa application costs €90 (around $100), regardless of the outcome. That’s a non-refundable fee that must be paid even when the application is rejected, often with minimal explanation. According to analysis by the LAGO Collective, Africans lost an estimated €60 million ($67.5 million) in 2024 alone through rejected applications. That’s money spent not on travel, but on bureaucracy and silence.…
-
🇱🇷 Liberia’s Aviation Sector Aims to Become Economic Hub With Airport Special Economic Zones
Harbel — The Liberia Airport Authority (LAA), in collaboration with the Liberia Special Economic Zones Authority (LSEZ), has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to establish the nation’s first Airport Special Economic Zones (ASEZ) at Roberts International Airport (RIA). The agreement, signed Thursday at RIA in Margibi County, marks a significant step in the Liberian…
-
CYBERATTACK HITS SOUTH AFRICAN AIRWAYS, DISRUPTS WEBSITE AND SERVICES
South African Airways (SAA), the country’s national airline, has confirmed that it was hit by a major cyberattack during the weekend of May 3, 2025. The attack caused serious disruption to the airline’s digital operations, including its official website and other internal systems. This made it hard for customers to access flight schedules, bookings, and…
-
🇪🇹 Ethiopia: Boeing Opens Africa Office in Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Boeing Co. has opened a new regional office in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, reinforcing its long-term commitment to Africa’s fast-growing aviation sector. The office, which will serve as the company’s regional administrative hub, strengthens Boeing’s 75-year presence on the continent and positions it closer to a market expected to expand significantly in the…
-
Colombian President Gustavo Petro Claims US Visa Revoked by Trump Administration
BOGOTÁ, Colombia – In a revelation that underscores the complexities of international diplomacy in the post-Trump era, Colombian President Gustavo Petro has claimed that the Trump administration revoked his travel visa to the United States. The disclosure was made Tuesday during a Cabinet meeting in Bogotá, where Petro explained the reason for his absence from…
-
🇧🇫 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…
Recent Posts
- 🏴🇬🇧 British-born zoologist Iain Douglas-Hamilton has died at age 83, his Save the Elephants group said in a statement.
- 🇹🇿 A Nation in Silence: Tanzania’s Independence Day Overshadowed by Protest and Repression
- 🇹🇿 Fears of new clashes as police in Tanzania outlaw Independence Day protests
- 🇧🇯 BREAKING: Soldiers Announce Overthrow of Government in Benin, Gunfire Reported in Cotonou
- 🇱🇷 Twin Groundbreakings in Congo Town: Bridges and Party Headquarters Reshape Liberia’s Political Landscape
Tags
Africa African Union Algeria Banking Sector Burkina Faso China Cryptocurrency DRC ECOWAS Egypt Ethiopia France Ghana Gold Guinea Haiti Immigration Kenya Liberia Libya Mali Military Industries Mining Morocco Niger Nigeria Oil & Gas Industry Pan-Africanism Pan African Nations Presidential Elections Protest Republic of Liberia Russia Senegal Sierra Leone Somalia South Africa Sudan Tanzania Uganda United Nations United States United States of America West Africa Zimbabwe
Comments
Wow wonderful blog layout How long have you been blogging for you make blogging look easy The overall look of…
𝕋𝕙𝕒𝕟𝕜𝕤 𝕗𝕠𝕣 𝕥𝕙𝕖 𝕦𝕡𝕕𝕒𝕥𝕖 .