RAM will open a nonstop Casablanca–Los Angeles service on June 7, 2026. The route targets diaspora travelers, tourists, business passengers, and World Cup visitors. The expansion supports Morocco’s plan to grow air traffic to 90 million passengers by 2035. Royal Air Maroc (RAM) announced on December 4 that it will launch a new direct route between Casablanca and Los Angeles, with...

Africa posts the world’s strongest October air cargo growth at 16.6%. Global volumes rise for an eighth month, supported by higher trade and output. IATA says shifting trade routes show supply chains are adapting to U.S. tariffs. Africa recorded the fastest growth in air cargo volumes in October, with traffic rising 16.6% year on year, the highest rate among all regions, according to the...

New law revises construction code and tightens insurance obligations All builders must obtain all-risk site coverage and 10-year liability insurance Reform aims to clarify responsibilities and improve public safety In Côte d’Ivoire, the Council of Ministers adopted on December 3 a draft law amending the 2019 construction and housing code. The reform aims to strengthen insurance...

RwandAir restarts direct Mombasa flights after five years Service operates four times weekly as part of a wider growth plan Kigali strengthens air agreements ahead of Bugesera Airport opening RwandAir has resumed its direct flights to Mombasa after a five-year halt, reinforcing its plan to strengthen its network in East Africa. The national carrier relaunched the route on December 1 with a...

( AGL) - On 21 November, Yiri by AGL (the innovation centre of the Africa Global Logistics - AGL group) and Digital Africa (a subsidiary of Proparco, AFD Group) organised the first edition of the Accelerate X Fuzé Challenge in Kigali: a new call for projects designed to identify and support innovative start-ups in the transport and logistics sector in East Africa. A strategic partnership to...

Government approves 13 exploration licenses, including 12 for gold Barrick and nine other companies receive four-year permits across several regions Move reflects rising investor interest as Côte d’Ivoire targets 100 tons of gold by 2030 Côte d’Ivoire’s Council of Ministers on December 3, approved the issuance of 13 new exploration licenses, 12 of which cover gold. The...

Phase 2 of Congo LNG raises national liquefaction capacity to 3 mtpa New Nguya FLNG unit supports exports while supplying part of domestic demand Higher output could give Congo 8–9 % of Africa’s LNG exports if volumes hold With the launch of Phase 2 of Congo LNG, the country has taken a new step in developing its gas industry. The start of operations, announced on December...

Off-grid solar emerges as the fastest and most affordable electrification option Productive uses of solar power reshape local economies across the continent High costs, low incomes, currency risks, and weak supply chains still hinder scale Africa remains the center of global energy poverty. The International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that most of the 730 million people still...

Namibia’s communications regulator (CRAN) opens public consultation on Starlink’s license applications. Starlink seeks national telecom license and spectrum rights in the 10.7–14.7 GHz bands. The move targets improved connectivity in remote areas where terrestrial networks are limited. Namibia has initiated the licensing process for Starlink to provide satellite-based...

Federal Executive Council approves 4,000 new telecom towers for underserved communities. Nigeria targets wider rural connectivity after reporting 23 million unconnected people. The rollout complements plans for 7,000 additional towers, satellite links and 90,000 km of fibre. Nigeria remains Africa’s largest telecom market with 175 million mobile subscriptions and 142.6 million...