Lived poverty remains persistently high across African countries as majorities of citizens experience shortages of basic necessities such as food, clean water, and medical care, according to the latest Afrobarometer Pan-Africa Profile. Afrobarometer is a Pan-African, nonpartisan survey research network Read More

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called for a fairer balance of responsibility and costs between governments and airlines when passengers are refused entry on arrival. Airlines play an important role in preventing inadmissible passenger cases by checking travel documents Read More

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the results of its 2026 Global Passenger Survey (GPS), highlighting three major trends in passenger behavior and expectations. Biometrics are becoming mainstream and interest in digital passports is growing: Passengers are embracing biometric Read More

There is a widening gap between the official development assistance (ODA) provided by major donor countries and actual development and humanitarian needs. This could have potentially serious consequences for human security and political stability, said in a report released today Read More

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and OneVasco announced that OneVasco’s visa concierge service will be integrated into IATA’s Timatic Solutions. This will simplify international air travel by connecting visa information and application services, enabling travelers to move directly from Read More

The World Economic Forum, in collaboration with the Government of the United Arab Emirates, will convene the inaugural Annual Meeting of Global Future Leaders in Dubai from 13 to 15 October 2026. More than 500 global future leaders and experts, Read More

ACI EUROPE, Amadeus, IATA, IDEMIA Public Security and SITA today announced the formation of the Responsible Biometrics Travel Industry Coalition, calling on EU policymakers to ensure the Digital Omnibus actively supports the voluntary and secure use of biometrics in travel Read More

The 5th African Business and Human Rights Forum has ended in Dakar with participants calling for stronger implementation of human rights and environmental standards in business operations across Africa, writes Winston Mwale. The forum was held under the theme “Realizing Read More

The International Air Transport Association (IATA) that represents over 370 airlines accounting for some 85% of global air traffic, released data for August 2026 global passenger demand, According to IATA, total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometers (RPK), was down Read More

An airport is a designated location where aircraft such as airplanes and helicopters regularly take off and land, equipped with facilities for passengers, cargo, and flight management. An airport is used for commercial service that includes international and domestic facilities Read More