Lome, Togo/ — The African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC) has announced the programme structure, confirmed high-level speakers and strategic priorities for the African Air Transport Convention & Expo 2026, taking place from 15 to 19 June 2026 in Lomé, Togo.
Category: Aviation
Ghana Welcomes First Batch of Ghanaians Fleeing Xenophobic Unrest in South Africa
Accra, Ghana//-The first batch of Ghanaians evacuated from South Africa touched down safely in Accra on Wednesday, as the government launched a coordinated effort to bring citizens home amid rising xenophobic tensions.
Ghana Officially Unveils e-visa System, Scraps Visa Fees for All Africans
Ghana’s Foreign Affairs Minister, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, says Ghana’s newly launched e-visa portal forms part of the government’s broader strategy to position the country as open and attractive to business, tourism and investment.
No More Shoe, Belt Removal at Accra International Airport from August — Mahama
Passengers travelling through the Accra International Airport will, from August this year, undergo security screening without the routine removal of shoes and belts, as the government moves to modernise airport operations and improve passenger experience.
Young Chef with DRC Roots Excelling On World-class Stage
Doha, Qatar// – A talented young chef who originally hails from Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has been selected for a rare employment opportunity offered by the world’s best airline, Qatar Airways, and has a mission of taking Congolese cuisine to the world.
Chapman Freeborn Delivers Time-critical Oilfield Equipment from China to Saudi Arabia
Chapman Freeborn, the global air charter specialist and part of Avia Solutions Group, has completed a time-critical cargo charter, transporting oversized oilfield equipment from China to Saudi Arabia.
ECOWAS Clashes with Ghana Over New Airport Taxes
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has raised strong objections to new aviation-related taxes introduced by Ghana.
Mahama Cuts Sod for New Airport Concourse Project to Link Terminal 2 and 3
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama has launched the construction of an interconnecting concourse linking Terminals 2 and 3 at the Accra International Airport, marking the start of a major infrastructure project to reduce congestion and boost Ghana’s ambition of becoming a leading aviation hub in West Africa.
Ghana: Committee Tasked to Advise on Setting up of National Airline to Present Report This Week
Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama will this week receive the report from the national task force for the establishment of an airline.
Aviation Under Siege: Ethiopian Airlines Faces $137 Million Weekly Hemorrhage Amid Global Fuel Crisis
The African aviation sector is confronting a harrowing Fiscal Realignment as the escalating war in Iran triggers a global energy shock, forcing major carriers into a defensive crouch.











