Africa

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Etihad, Air Peace sign Africa network deal

Thu, 23 Jul 2026

Etihad Airways and Air Peace, Nigeria’s largest airline, have signed an interline agreement to connect their networks and provide Etihad passengers access to 20 destinations across Nigeria, West and Central Africa.

Industry, Logistics & Shipping IT & Telecommunications

AIREV signs Redington to distribute AI platform across Gulf, Africa

Wed, 22 Jul 2026

AIREV, the Abu Dhabi-based creator of the OnDemand autonomous AI platform, has signed an agreement with Redington, a leading technology aggregator and innovation catalyst, to distribute its agentic AI platform, OnDemand, across the GCC and the whole of Africa.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Heirs Energies' $750m financing named 'Best Oil & Gas Deal of the Year'

Tue, 09 Jun 2026

Heirs Energies Limited, Africa's leading indigenous-owned integrated energy company, has been recognised on the global stage after its landmark $750 million dual-tranche senior secured reserve-based lending (RBL) facility was named Best Oil & Gas Deal of the Year at the EMEA Finance Project Finance Awards 2026.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Ethiopian adds new Twin Otter to fleet

Tue, 23 Jun 2026

Ethiopian Airlines Group, Africa’s largest airline, has taken delivery of the first of two DHC-6 Twin Otter Classic 300-G aircraft from De Havilland Aircraft of Canada, strengthening its domestic network and access to remote communities and tourism destinations across Ethiopia.

Education, HR & Training IT & Telecommunications

Leoron names founding member as CEO for Gulf Markets

Tue, 23 Jun 2026

Leoron Institute, a leading corporate training and EdTech provider in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region, has appointed Lule Bunjaku Karapinar as the new CEO for Gulf Markets and Executive Education section.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Axens, Dragonfly partner on SAF projects in Africa, Caribbean

Sun, 14 Jun 2026

Axens has announced a collaboration with Dragonfly to license Axens’ Vegan HEFA technology for the development of multiple sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) production facilities across Africa and the Caribbean.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

SalamAir expands in Africa with new direct service to Kigali, Rwanda

Mon, 04 May 2026

SalamAir, Oman’s low-cost carrier, has announced the opening of sales for its newest route to Kigali, Rwanda, further expanding its growing presence across the African market.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Qatar Airways adds new African flights, resumes key routes

Tue, 19 May 2026

Qatar Airways will expand its African network from June 2026, resuming flights to Seychelles and Kigali, launching daily Marrakesh services, and introducing three weekly flights to Port Sudan, enhancing regional connectivity across Africa and the Middle East.

Energy, Oil & Gas

Africa’s energy future requires gradual transition, investment, says expert

Wed, 13 May 2026

Africa’s energy transition must be guided by realism, technological innovation, and sustained investment rather than abrupt shifts away from fossil fuels, according to energy expert Profv Bart Nnaji Chief Executive Officer, Geometric Power and former Nigerian Minister of Power.

Travel, Tourism & Hospitality

Ennismore announces first Delano Hotel & Residences in Marrakech

Mon, 11 May 2026

Ennismore and YAMED announced Delano Marrakech Hotel & Residences, the brand’s African debut, featuring 130 guestrooms and 80 branded residences. Sales launch in 2026, with the luxury Marrakech hotel opening scheduled for 2030.