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Emirates is rolling out new reusable amenity kits for Premium Economy and Economy Class on long‑haul flights from December 2025, created with United for Wildlife to raise awareness of endangered species.

The African Development Bank has approved a €270m (US$316m) loan to Morocco to expand and modernise airport infrastructure ahead of the 2030 FIFA World Cup – co‑hosted with Spain and Portugal – including terminal upgrades and equipment modernisation at Marrakech, Agadir, Tangier and Fez.

Uganda is set to host the inaugural Africa Dragon Boat Cup from 1 – 4 October 2026.

As we all start winding down for the holidays, Storm, Allie and the OurAfrica.Travel team wanted to share a brief update on the upcoming show, due to run from 16 - 20 March.

IATA has reported that global passenger demand rose 6.6% year-on-year in October 2025. Africa outpaced the average, with carriers posting an 8.8% increase in RPKs and an 8.3% rise in capacity; the region’s load factor reached 73.9% – still the lowest globally – but improved by 0.3 percentage points.

Ker & Downey Africa has unveiled a full brand refresh and integrated its North America‑focused DMC, Grand Africa Safaris, into the core business.