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IATA calls on African governments to turn aviation into an engine of economic growth and regional integration

We bring an overview of the messages from the Focus Africa conference in Addis Ababa, where IATA warns that aviation in Africa can more strongly stimulate jobs, trade, tourism and regional connectivity. The key conditions are a higher level of safety, lower costs, implementation of SAATM, sustainability and resolving blocked airline revenues in individual markets.

29.04.2026

Travel

African Travel Commission Summit in Lagos calls for removal of visa barriers and more regional flights in Africa

Find out what participants of the African Travel Commission summit in Lagos requested from governments: removal of visa barriers, faster e-visas, coordinated border rules, and more regional flights through SAATM. We bring you why connectivity and partnerships are key to the growth of African tourism. See what this means for ticket prices and travel within the continent.

18.02.2026

Travel

Air Tanzania introduced Dar es Salaam – Lagos – Accra flights and shortened the path between East and West Africa

Find out what the new Air Tanzania Dar es Salaam–Lagos–Accra route brings: three flights a week, fewer layovers and a faster journey between East and West Africa. We bring an overview of the effects on trade, tourism and passenger mobility, with the wider context of AfCFTA and the SAATM initiative and the importance of the connection for the preparations of the host countries of AFCON 2027.

02.02.2026

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Articles with this tag

IATA calls on African governments to turn aviation into an engine of economic growth and regional integration

African Travel Commission Summit in Lagos calls for removal of visa barriers and more regional flights in Africa

Air Tanzania introduced Dar es Salaam – Lagos – Accra flights and shortened the path between East and West Africa

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