African Union

The 38th African Union Summit spotlights the push for a visa-free Africa, with the AU and AfDB urging governments to remove travel restrictions. Leaders discuss how visa liberalisation can enhance regional integration, trade, and economic…

Malawi strengthens its commitment to the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) as Honourable Nancy Tembo MP formally submits an Instrument of Acceptance to the African Union Commission, endorsed by President Lazarus Chakwera. Learn more…

The 38th African Union Summit saw the adoption of groundbreaking strategies for sustainable energy and transport, including green hydrogen, sustainable aviation fuels, energy efficiency, and climate-smart infrastructure. These initiatives will drive Africa’s economic growth, climate…

Africa is investing billions in modernising airport and runway infrastructure to meet rising passenger demand. From Ethiopia’s mega airport to upgrades in Nigeria, South Africa, and beyond, the continent is preparing for an aviation revolution.

Africa secures 8 of 36 ICAO Council seats at the 42nd Assembly, reinforcing global trust in its aviation leadership and advancing SAATM, safety, security, and sustainability.

Africa unites at ICAO’s 42nd Assembly, presenting eight candidates for Council seats to secure stronger representation and advance aviation priorities.

At the Luanda Summit, Morocco outlined its long-term aviation vision focused on infrastructure, liberalisation, and regional integration under SAATM.

At the Luanda Summit, AU’s Lerato Mataboge urged Africa to invest in open skies and integrated air transport to unlock trade, tourism, and economic growth.

Ethiopian Airlines detailed its infrastructure investments, cargo expansion, regulatory harmonisation needs and progress on a new mega airport during the Luanda Financing Summit on African aviation development.

At the Luanda Financing Summit, AFCAC outlined priorities to accelerate SAATM, calling for investment, harmonisation, and political action to open Africa’s skies.

At the Luanda Financing Summit, Rwanda outlined how open policies, innovation and investment are driving sustainable aviation growth across Africa.

The World Bank outlines its approach to addressing Africa’s aviation infrastructure gaps at the Luanda Financing Summit, highlighting financing needs, PPP opportunities, tax and fee reform and alignment with SAATM and Agenda 2063.

AUDA-NEPAD outlines the progress of SAATM, the political reforms needed to lower aviation costs, and the development of a continental infrastructure master plan to support a single African sky.