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Strike Disrupts Flights at Nairobi Airport as Workers Demand Better Pay

A strike by airport workers disrupted flights on Monday at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya’s main aviation hub, leaving thousands of passengers stranded and forcing airlines to adjust schedules. Kenya…

Africa News Now February 16, 2026

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Ethiopian Airlines Posts $4.4bn Half-Year Revenue, Expands Global Network

Ethiopian Airlines generated $4.4 billion in revenue in the first six months of the 2025/26 fiscal year, beating its target by 2%, the carrier announced in Addis Ababa. The performance…

Africa News Now February 11, 2026

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Ethiopia Breaks Ground on Africa’s Largest Airport in Bishoftu

Ethiopia has officially begun construction of what it aims to be Africa’s largest airport and most ambitious aviation infrastructure project in Bishoftu, 45 kilometres southeast of Addis Ababa. Prime Minister…

Africa News Now January 13, 2026

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Egypt Opens Bids for Hurghada Airport as Part of Privatization Plan

Egypt's Civil Aviation Ministry has opened bids for private companies to manage, operate, and develop Hurghada International Airport, the country's second-largest airport and a key gateway to Red Sea tourism.This…

Africa News Now December 11, 2025

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Burkina Faso Accuses Nigeria of Airspace Violation After Military Plane Makes Emergency Landing

A Nigerian military aircraft made an emergency landing in western Burkina Faso on Sunday, triggering a sharp diplomatic dispute between Abuja and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). According to…

Africa News Now December 9, 2025

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Somaliland Rejects Somalia’s Visas, Tightens Control Over Borders and Airspace

Somaliland has announced that visas and travel permits issued by Somalia are no longer valid for entry into its territory, escalating tensions between the self-declared republic and Mogadishu. In a…

Africa News Now November 11, 2025

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Niger and Morocco Sign Aviation Deal to Boost Safety and Training

Niger and Morocco have signed a new agreement to strengthen cooperation in civil aviation, focusing on safety, training, and the exchange of technical expertise. The memorandum of understanding was signed…

Africa News Now September 29, 2025

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Senegal Deepens UAE Partnership in Aviation and Infrastructure Investments

Senegal is strengthening its ties with the United Arab Emirates (UAE) as President Bassirou Diomaye Faye welcomed executives from Air Dynamics Solutions, an Abu Dhabi-based aviation and logistics firm, at…

Africa News Now September 17, 2025

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Veteran Test Pilot James O’Connell Killed in Fiery Air Show Crash in South Africa

The aviation community is mourning the loss of decorated test pilot James O’Connell, who was killed in a catastrophic crash during the West Coast Air Show in Saldanha, 112 km…

Africa News Now March 25, 2025