Africa Matters

Senegal’s Landmark Airport Evolution: From Senghor to Blaise Diagne

Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport, once a bustling gateway in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, and a symbol of national pride, has been overshadowed by the country’s state-of-the-art aviation hub. The former flagship airport, named after Senegal’s first president and celebrated poet, had served over two million passengers annually and hosted numerous world leaders, including…

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Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo to Take Place Next Month

By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The 12th edition of the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) expo is scheduled for September 18-22, 2024, at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Centurion, Gauteng. As Africa’s largest aerospace and defence exhibition and air show, AAD holds a prominent place in both South Africa’s and the continent’s defence industry calendar. With each edition,…

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