South Africa and Angola have agreed to remove all capacity and frequency restrictions on passenger and cargo flights between the two countries, a move that took effect on 24 March 2026 and marks a significant step toward liberalising bilateral air access. The agreement was reached during a high-level visit by Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille to Luanda, where both nations also signed a 2026–2029 Action Plan on Tourism Cooperation with Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel. The removal of flight limits is expected to enhance connectivity, reduce travel costs, and stimulate demand for both business and leisure travel, while also improving cargo flows and supporting trade across sectors such as mining, energy, and agriculture. The initiative aligns with broader regional integration goals and is seen as a catalyst for boosting tourism, investment, and economic ties between the two countries.
Tanzania and Djibouti have begun strategic talks to cooperate on carbon trading specifically in the aviation and maritime sectors as part of broader efforts to fight climate change and develop Africa’s green economy. The discussions, held between Tanzania’s National Carbon Monitoring Centre and…
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