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Kenya Signs $1.2 Billion Airport Expansion Deal

Voice of Nigeria

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June 24, 2026

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Kenya’s government has signed a 154.2 billion Kenyan shilling (1.2 billion) agreement with China Road and Bridge Corporation to expand Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Transport Minister Davis Chirchir announced on Tuesday. The East African nation aims to nearly triple the airport’s annual passenger capacity from 7.5 million to 22 million, strengthening Nairobi’s position as a [] The post Kenya Signs 1.2 Billion Airport Expansion Deal appeared first on Voice of Nigeria.

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Watchdog Uganda

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· Jul 3, 2026

XENOPHOBIA: Government Evacuates 424 Ugandans From South Africa

The Government of Uganda has evacuated 424 Ugandan nationals from South Africa following weeks of anti-migrant protests and xenophobic violence. The first batch of returnees, comprising 273 people, including 255 adults and 18 children, arrived at Entebbe International Airport aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight as part of a government-coordinated repatriation programme. A second group of [] The post XENOPHOBIA: Government Evacuates 424 Ugandans From South Africa appeared first on Watchdog Uganda.

Africa.com

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· Jul 7, 2026

Uganda Repatriates 273 Nationals After Anti-migrant Unrest in South Africa

A total of 273 Ugandan nationals returned home on Friday aboard the first government-funded charter flight under Uganda’s voluntary repatriation programme from South Africa, following recent anti-immigration protests and attacks targeting foreign nationals. Footage captured early Friday showed the evacuees arriving at Entebbe International Airport, clearing passport control and reuniting with their families after disembarking []

AllAfrica

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· Jul 1, 2026

Liberia: Delta Air Lines Stops Cargo Flights from Liberia

[New Dawn] -Suspends All Cargo Flights Over Drug Trafficking Fears

South China Morning Post

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· Jun 29, 2026

Why would Filipinos holiday at home if abroad is cheaper?

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Utusan Malaysia

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· Jul 9, 2026

Malaysia, Thailand teruskan Zon Ekonomi Khas, sasar dagangan AS$30 bilion

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Africanews

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· Jul 3, 2026

First batch of 273 Ugandans arrives from South Africa amid unrest

Uganda has launched the first phase of a large-scale evacuation of its citizens from South Africa, bringing home 273 nationals amid rising anti-illegal immigration protests and xenophobic violence. More charter flights are planned as hundreds more Ugandans seek voluntary repatriation.

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Related coverage for "Kenya Signs $1.2 Billion Airport Expansion Deal": Watchdog Uganda — XENOPHOBIA: Government Evacuates 424 Ugandans From South Africa. Africa.com — Uganda Repatriates 273 Nationals After Anti-migrant Unrest in South Africa. AllAfrica — Liberia: Delta Air Lines Stops Cargo Flights from Liberia. South China Morning Post — Why would Filipinos holiday at home if abroad is cheaper?. Utusan Malaysia — Malaysia, Thailand teruskan Zon Ekonomi Khas, sasar dagangan AS$30 bilion. Africanews — First batch of 273 Ugandans arrives from South Africa amid unrest