Africa’s air traffic surge signals a growing cargo, connectivity muscle

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Africa leads global air travel growth, with passenger demand soaring 17.9 percent year-on-year in January, outpacing all other regions.

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Africa has posted the fastest growth of global passenger traffic, with a major shift in how the continent is integrating into international trade, logistics and air cargo networks.

According to the latest data by the International Air Transport Association (IATA), African airlines recorded a 17.9 percent year-on-year rise in passenger demand in January this year.