African airlines recorded an 8.0% year-on-year increase in international passenger demand in September 2026, making the continent one of the strongest-performing regions globally at a time when overall air passenger demand fell 0.5%

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reached a staff-level agreement with The Gambia that could unlock an additional $28 million in financing, bringing total disbursements under both the Extended Credit Facility and the Resilience and Sustainability Facility to approximately $142 million, subject to IMF Executive Board approval.

Meetings Africa, South Africa's flagship trade show for business events, will hold its 21st edition in 2027 under the theme "Unlocking Growth That Transforms Africa."

Benin and Ethiopia emerged as the standout winners at the Africa Tourism Awards 2026 (The Balearica Awards), held on Sunday, 1 November, at the Hilton London Canary Wharf, as Africa's tourism industry gathered to celebrate outstanding achievements across destinations, aviation, hospitality, tourism investment, sustainability and individual Leadership.

The repositioning of Big Water Aero, formerly Gariep Airport, as a regional aviation and adventure hub is expected to broaden tourism appeal across three towns in the southern Free State - Gariep, Philippolis and Bethulie.

Zambia's Minister of Tourism, Princess Kasune, has called for stronger collaboration between government and traditional leaders to position cultural heritage as a driver of tourism growth, as the country works towards a target of five million tourist arrivals.