Angola has approved an expanded scope for the new Cabinda International Airport project, adding a larger passenger terminal, expanded aircraft parking areas, and additional infrastructure upgrades aimed at boosting operational capacity and regional connectivity. The revised plans, approved by President João Lourenço through a contract addendum published in the official gazette, will also introduce separated domestic and international departure facilities alongside improvements to runway ground conditions and airside infrastructure. According to reports, the revised scope will increase project costs by €36.7 million (US$43.1 million), on top of the airport’s original estimated construction cost of about US$250 million, part of which is being financed by UK Export Finance. The project forms part of Angola’s broader strategy to modernise aviation infrastructure and strengthen connectivity to the oil-rich Cabinda enclave.
Eswatini’s King Mswati III International Airport has officially opened Phase One of its new diplomatic lounges, marking a key milestone in the country’s efforts to enhance its international diplomatic and conference hosting capacity. The facilities, inaugurated during…
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