AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoAir Connectivity: Ethiopian Airlines and Air Peace have signed an interline deal linking Air Peace’s Nigerian and regional network with Ethiopian’s global destinations, with single-ticket bookings and through-checked baggage on eligible trips. Qantas is also set to launch Cape Town–Sydney flights, while Ethiopian plans to resume direct Durban services. Ports and Shipping: A US$137 million ship repair and maintenance facility is set to be built at Ghana’s Takoradi Port. Ghana was also recognised as West and Central Africa’s top performer in vessel safety inspections, detecting deficiencies on 129 of 288 vessels checked in 2025. Rail Safety: Seven people were killed and more than 100 injured in a train collision near Cairo, prompting an investigation. Nigeria says 3,445 people died in road crashes in the first nine months of the year. Rail Investment: Nigeria has set December 3 for the inauguration of the Kaduna–Kano and Kano–Maradi rail lines. Preferred bidders have also been selected for the multibillion-dollar Zambia–Angola rail project, while Malawi’s proposed Lilongwe–Tazara link aims to connect the country to the Atlantic. Air Cargo: African air cargo volumes rose 10% in October, while spot rates jumped 60%.
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