February 12, 2025, marks a century since the first-ever flight connecting Belgium and Africa—a historic milestone that continues to resonate within the aviation industry and beyond. On that day in 1925, three pioneering Belgian aviators—navigator Edmond Thieffry, pilot Léopold Roger, and engineer Jef de Bruycker—embarked on an ambitious … read more

At the prestigious ITB High-Level Ministerial Global Roundtable, Sierra Leone’s Minister of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, Mrs. Nabeela Farida Tunis, made a compelling case for her country as an . Speaking at the event, chaired by CNN’s Richard Quest under the theme “Next Chances, … read more

Nigeria’s flag carrier, , is in discussions with the Namibian government to establish direct flights between Lagos, Nigeria, and Windhoek, Namibia’s capital. The move is part of broader efforts to strengthen aviation ties between the two nations and enhance seamless travel for passengers between West and South… read more

The much-anticipated return of the world’s leading travel trade show, , is just hours away, running from . This year’s event, under the theme "," promises to spotlight transformation in global tourism. With exhibitors from … read more

Overland Airways, Nigeria’s leading airline, has taken a major step toward uniting African markets by launching direct flights from Lagos to Freetown, Sierra Leone, and Lagos to Banjul, The Gambia. These new routes, which commenced in December 2024, align with the African Union’s Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) ini… read more

The Government of Sierra Leone, through its Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, has launched a bold initiative to combat illegal encroachment on the 6,000-hectare Tourism Development Area (TDA) surrounding the Tacugama Chimpanzee Sanctuary (TCS). This measure underscores the government’s dedication to preserving biodivers… read more

Important news for those interested in African tourism and conservation! , recently led a high-level delegation on a field visit to . This visit, which included senior management from the Ministry, the To… read more

The is kicking off the New Year on a high note, having recently secured contracts to handle operations for and , two prominent regional airlines. Under these agreements, NAHCO is set to deliver its trademark ground-handling e… read more

As the first major travel trade show of the year, the FITUR International Tourism Fair is just around the corner, and VoyagesAfriq has confirmed that over 25 African destinations will participate. This impressive lineup includes a mix of Destination Management Companies (DMCs), National Tourism Boards, embassies, ministries of tourism, and … read more

The by African governments and airlines is poised to act as a significant catalyst for the growth of the aviation industry across the continent, while also enhancing its contributions to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Capt. Edward Boyo… read more