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Joy Online
… In a practical demonstration of intra-continental corporate alignment, the organizers secured a strategic partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, which extended exclusive flight tariff discounts to delegates across sub-Saharan Africa traveling to Mahé. …
Seychelles primed for 69th UN Tourism CAF Summit as Golden Jubilee celebrations commenceBusiness & Financial Times
… In a practical demonstration of intra-continental corporate alignment, the organisers secured a strategic partnership with Ethiopian Airlines, which extended exclusive flight tariff discounts to delegates across sub-Saharan Africa traveling to Mahé. …
Human Capital and Strategic Value: Inside Africa’s upcoming Tourism Policy Framework in SeychellesJoy Online
… MTN stayed the highest-ranked African brand at 11th overall, while Dangote and Ethiopian Airlines continued to rank among the continent’s most recognised home-grown names. …
African brands gain modestly in consumer admiration, but global giants still dominateJoy Online
Ethiopian Airlines will probably decide within the next three months on an order for 25 smaller commercial jets to expand its local network, CEO Mesfin Tasew Bekele said late on Saturday at a gathering of airline executives in Brazil. …
Ethiopian Airlines set to decide on regional jet order in next three monthsJoy Online
… Mr Ablakwa commended staff of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ghana’s High Commission in Pretoria, security agencies, aviation partners, the International Organisation for Migration (IOM), Ethiopian Airlines, and the media for their roles in the evacuation exercise. …
‘No Ghanaian has been abandoned’ – Ablakwa on evacuation from South AfricaBusiness & Financial Times
… A practical example of African solidarity was when Ghanaians who were evacuated from South Africa were flown home by Ethiopian Airlines. …
Any hope for Pan-Africanism: Any future for continental free trade?The Ghanaian Times
… Stakeholders emphasised the enormous opportunities presented by Ethiopia’s vast market size and strategic accessibility, particularly with Ethiopian Airlines currently operating flights from Accra three times daily. …
Black Star Experience coordinates Ghana Month in Ethiopia to strengthen Pan-African tourism, culture and business connectionsThe NPP's Communications Director has challenged the Foreign Affairs Minister to publish Ethiopian Airlines invoices for three chartered flights used to evacuate Ghanaians from South Africa, saying the government claimed it paid $750,000 per aircraft. The party alleges each flight may have been billed nearly $300,000 above its actual cost.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The NPP's Communications Director has challenged the Foreign Affairs Minister to publish Ethiopian Airlines invoices for three chartered flights used to evacuate Ghanaians from South Africa, saying the government claimed it paid $750,000 per aircraft. The party alleges each flight may have been billed nearly $300,000 above its actual cost.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The New Patriotic Party says GH¢27.18 million (55 per cent of total evacuation expenditure) was spent on chartered flights without invoices, contracts, or operator names in documents released by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The party also questioned the reported cost of $750,000 per flight, suggesting it was higher than expected industry rates.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa presented detailed documentation of GH¢49.72 million spent evacuating 1,964 Ghanaians from South Africa between May and September 2026, rejecting claims that over GH¢16 million remained unaccounted for. The expenditure comprised GH¢33.72 million from government and a GH¢16 million donation from Engineers and Planners, with each returnee receiving GH¢5,000 reintegration allowance and GH¢500 for transport.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Minority has questioned GH¢49.7 million spent on an evacuation exercise and the reported 1,964 evacuees, citing a shortfall in publicly announced figures and requesting documentary evidence. Minister Ablakwa responded that documents were provided electronically via email, and characterised the Minority's questions about sign-off sheets as either "pure mischief" or a lack of understanding, explaining that parents signed on behalf of children who received allowances and grants.
17 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghana's Foreign Minister has released passenger manifests, receipts, and records of the GHc49.72m spent on evacuating compatriots from South Africa, inviting public and parliamentary scrutiny. The Minister rebuts minority allegations of misuse as "half-truths," noting he voluntarily disclosed accounts including donations from businessman Ibrahim Mahama and MTN.
15 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Economist Professor Peter Quartey attributes Ghana's high domestic airfares to taxes, aviation fuel costs, loans, and the relatively small size of the local market, which prevents airlines from benefiting from economies of scale like larger markets such as Nigeria.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ubuntu Aquatics CC in Namibia won the 2025 Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge, with the award presented at the 2026 Africa Tourism Leadership Awards in Polokwane, South Africa's Limpopo Province. Several other African tourism organisations, destinations and individuals were also recognised for contributions to tourism development across the continent.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Boeing predicts Africa's commercial aircraft fleet will grow to 1,625 aircraft in 2045 from 755 in 2025, driven by a young and increasingly urban population, requiring 1,165 airplane deliveries over the next two decades. Single-aisle aircraft will account for about three-quarters of forecast deliveries, with passenger traffic within Africa expected to grow 6.5% annually.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Air India will test all of its pilots for banned substances starting immediately, and extend testing to Air India Express from Thursday, going beyond the existing regulatory requirement of testing at least 10% of pilots at random. The move follows an incident last week in which an Air India flight lost altitude after departure, with a preliminary report indicating the senior pilot tested positive for marijuana.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Uganda's government has repatriated 424 Ugandan nationals from South Africa following weeks of anti-migrant protests and xenophobic violence, with the evacuees arriving in three groups at Entebbe International Airport. The Acting Foreign Minister said President Museveni directed the evacuation after reports of escalating insecurity, and more than 700 Ugandans have registered for repatriation; three Ugandans died during the unrest.
5 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Seychelles will host the 69th Meeting of the UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa from 2 to 4 July 2026 in Victoria, Mahé, alongside a conference on strengthening human capital for Africa's tourism growth. The summit will bring together tourism ministers, civil aviation policymakers, and international delegates to establish a unified policy framework for regional economic development.
26 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Seychelles will host the 69th UN Tourism Regional Commission for Africa meeting in Victoria from 2–4 July 2026, focusing on strengthening human capital and education to boost Africa's tourism growth under new UN Tourism Secretary-General Shaikha Al Nuwais.
26 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
African brands now account for 15% of the Top 100 most admired brands in Africa, up from 11% in 2025, according to the 2026 Brand Africa 100 report, though international brands including Nike, Adidas, Samsung, Apple and Coca-Cola continue to dominate the rankings.
15 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ethiopian Airlines will probably decide within three months on an order for 25 smaller commercial jets to expand its local and regional network, choosing among the Airbus A220, Embraer E-2, and Boeing 737 MAX 7. The carrier, Africa's largest with 147 aircraft, is managing higher fuel costs and has cut some Middle East flights due to lower demand.
8 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa says Ghana has successfully evacuated about 1,000 Ghanaian nationals from South Africa following recent xenophobic attacks, with government now focused on reintegration support, medical and psychosocial assistance, compensation for lost properties, and job opportunities for returnees.
7 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An opinion piece warns that growing xenophobic sentiments and social media divisions among Africans threaten continental progress, arguing that Africans should instead unite around shared development challenges rather than turn against one another.
7 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
A Tourism Trade Show held in Ethiopia as part of Ghana Month at Kuriftu African Village brought together tourism stakeholders, business leaders, and diplomats to celebrate African unity and strengthen Ethiopian-Ghanaian partnerships in tourism, culture, and investment through exhibitions of Ghanaian traditions, craftsmanship, and cuisine.
14 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →