Category: Airport
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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.…
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🇱🇷 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…
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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…
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🇪🇹 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…
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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…
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🇧🇫 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…
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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…
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🇪🇹 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…
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🇰🇪 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…
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Nigeria, Brazil intensify flight connectivity talks, media report
Discussions started between Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, and the Brazilian Ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Garcete, to activate the Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) and commence direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil. The talks are a follow-up to a 2018 Memorandum of Understanding between the countries, aimed at boosting air connections…
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