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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
AI is rapidly increasing global electricity demand, with data centres scaling to gigawatt levels. Africa faces a mismatch between rising AI-driven needs and incremental energy planning, requiring more reliable, large-scale, integrated power infrastructure development.
Ethiopian Airlines marked 80 years of service on Wednesday (April 8) with the launch of year-long celebrations marking the anniversary.
