On January 31, 2026, Ethiopian Airlines Flight ET 943 safely landed at Roberts International Airport (RIA) in Liberia but experienced a mechanical fault while exiting Runway 22 onto a taxiway, temporarily leaving the aircraft immobile. Airport recovery teams promptly towed the plane to the tarmac, and no passengers or crew were injured. The fault was quickly repaired, allowing the aircraft to depart as scheduled. Following the incident, Liberian aviation authorities requested an independent investigation by the Liberia Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) to identify the root cause and recommend preventive measures, reaffirming their commitment to aviation safety and operational reliability.
On February 1, 2026, Somalia’s federal government denied landing to aircraft carrying delegations from its autonomous regions, Puntland and Jubaland, for a federal summit in Mogadishu, forcing the planes to return while reportedly low on fuel. The federal authorities cited security concerns over heavily armed contingents arriving without coordination, citing risks to embassies and national security. Jubaland and Puntland condemned the move, calling it obstructive and…
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