Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) is intensifying efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through forest restoration, climate-smart livelihoods and sustainable tourism, with initiatives running across several of the country's protected areas.

Two African airports have been included in OAG's 'Megahubs 2026' report, which ranks the world's 50 most connected airports.

Madagascar Airlines is set to revert to its original name, Air Madagascar, from 31 October 2026, as the national carrier continues efforts to rebuild its domestic, regional and international operations.

South African Tourism (SA Tourism) has opened applications for two key market access platforms in North and Central Europe, inviting South African travel trade partners, tourism product owners, and businesses to participate in "The Getaway: An Experience by Vakantiebeurs 2027" and a series of Market Access Trade Engagements across the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany in January 2027.

Russian tourist arrivals to Zanzibar surged 376% in August 2026, reaching 4,298 visitors compared to the same month the previous year, according to data from the Office of the Chief Government Statistician.

German airline Condor has confirmed that its weekly non-stop service between Frankfurt and Seychelles will operate year-round, with the first resumed flight arriving on 19 September 2026.