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African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • ECOWAS and African Development Bank Group delegations met in Abidjan on 19- 20 February 2026 for an orientation session marking the induction of the Board of Directors of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Management Authority (1)
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Mega Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Project Enters Operational Phase with Launch of Governing Board

Stretching 1,028 kilometres, the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Highway is envisioned as a transformative regional infrastructure linking five West African economies and serving as a key industrial and trade driver by 2030

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the African Development Bank Group (www.AfDB.org) held a two-day orientation and information session in Abidjan to induct the 10- member Board of Directors of the Abidjan-Lagos Corridor Management Authority (ALCoMA). The session, held on 19 and 20 February 2026, forms part…

The Emirates Group

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    • A selection of delicious sweet treats with a Valentine's Day theme, offered to all customers onboard Emirates on the 14 February
    • A selection of colourful cocktails and mocktails with a Valentines Day theme served in Emirates Lounges in Dubai
    • Moet Chandon rose Champagne is elegantly paired with canapes of marinated lobster en feuillete and truffle cream eclat
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Love in the skies: Emirates SkyCargo connects Kenya’s exports to the world – on Valentine’s Day and beyond

Kenya remains one of the world’s largest exporters of fresh-cut flowers, with significant volumes transported by air to international markets, particularly in Europe

Emirates SkyCargo ensures Kenya’s time-sensitive exports reach global markets quickly and in optimal condition. Two daily passenger flights from Nairobi (three from 1 March) and three weekly freighter services offer 1,100 tonnes of weekly cargo capacity. As Valentine’s Day approaches, Emirates SkyCargo continues to support Kenya’s export community by ensuring…

The Emirates Group

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    • Emirates extends latest cabin experience to more cities worldwide, with A350 deployment to Entebbe
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Emirates extends latest cabin experience to more cities worldwide, with A350 deployment to Entebbe

From 29 March, flights EK729/730 between Dubai and Entebbe will be operated by the Emirates A350, marking the debut of the airline’s newest aircraft type in Uganda

Airline’s Premium Economy network will expand to 99 points by end of 2026  Emirates will introduce its first retrofitted high-density A380 on 14 April Next-generation A350 introduced on services to Entebbe  Emirates (www.Emirates.com) has announced a series of aircraft deployments and product upgrades across its network, including the introduction of its next-generation…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Transport Committee Chair Says Road Accident Fund (RAF) Shows Signs of Recovery, Reform Efforts Must Accelerate

The RAF board appeared before the committee on Tuesday, where the committee continued with engagements that started in November 2025

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Transport, Mr Donald Selamolela, has said that, contrary to public opinion, the Road Accident Fund (RAF) is on road to recovery. “We are satisfied that indeed there is work happening to improve governance and stabilise operation of RAF. The committee accepts that RAF…

The Emirates Group

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Emirates introduces second service to Tokyo Narita

Expanded Tokyo Narita service strengthens links to key African destinations, including South Africa, Tunisia, Egypt, and Morocco via Dubai

Emirates (www.Emirates.com) has announced the expansion of its operations to Tokyo Narita with the introduction of a second daily service from 1 May, operated by the airline’s retrofitted Boeing 777-300ER. The additional flight, EK320, will depart Dubai at 22:30hrs and arrive in Tokyo Narita at 13:30hrs the following day. The return…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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Msunduzi Public Transport Project Could Collapse Without Proper Plans, Says Committee Chair

The National Department of Transport informed the committee that the project is being wound down and will be discontinued

The Portfolio Committee on Transport has expressed concern over the stagnation of the Integrated Public Transport Network System programme in Pietermaritzburg’s Msunduzi Local Municipality. The committee Chairperson, Mr Donald Selamolela, said the successful implementation of the programme had the potential to be a catalyst for economic growth and job creation.…

Republic of South Africa: The Parliament
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South Africa: Basic Education Committee Chairperson Saddened by Deaths of 13 Learners in Accident

The Chairperson has called for a comprehensive investigation into the circumstances surrounding the accident

The Chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Basic Education, Ms Joy Maimela, has noted with grave sadness the devastating road accident involving a private scholar transport vehicle, in which the lives of 13 school learners from the Vereeniging and Vanderbijlpark areas, south of Johannesburg, were tragically lost. Ms Maimela said…

The Presidency of the Republic of South Africa
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South Africa: President Ramaphosa mourns multiple deaths in Cape Flats violence and scholar transport crash

The President’s thoughts are with the families, teachers, classmates and friends of the young victims

President Cyril Ramaphosa has expressed his sadness at the loss of life in violence on the Cape Flats at the weekend and in a collision involving a scholar transport vehicle this morning, Monday, 19 January 2026. At least 26 people died in violence on the Cape Flats during a 24-hour…

KAOUN International

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    • The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) debuts in Casablanca, spotlighting progress and regional collaboration in advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0 (1)
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The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) debuts in Casablanca, spotlighting progress and regional collaboration in advanced manufacturing and Industry 4.0

The programme tackles high-impact priorities including data centres for future-ready industries, global capital flows into smart manufacturing, green manufacturing, and future freight mobility and transport

The World Advanced Manufacturing & Future Mobility Exhibition (WAM Morocco) makes its debut in Casablanca from 20 to 22 January, positioning itself as the region’s first Industry 4.0–focused platform dedicated to advanced and intelligent manufacturing, future mobility, industrial innovation and supply-chain transformation. Designed to connect Morocco’s industrial ecosystem with the…

Barq Group

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    • Barq Group and Elroy Air to Establish Chaparral Manufacturing Joint Venture in Abu Dhabi
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Barq Group and Elroy Air to Establish Chaparral Manufacturing Joint Venture in Abu Dhabi

Barq Group and Elroy Air signed an agreement to form a $200 million joint venture for the manufacturing and servicing of autonomous cargo aircraft in the UAE

Barq Group (www.BarqEV.com), the leader in smart mobility and logistics solutions in the MENA region, and Elroy Air, the leading U.S.-based developer of autonomous aerial systems for middle-mile logistics, today announced the signing of an agreement. This collaboration between the parties establishes the framework for a joint venture (JV) that…