Tag: Africa
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Ciudad de La Paz: Equatorial Guinea’s New Capital
For decades, Malabo was the capital of Equatorial Guinea. Located on the island of Bioko, far from most of the country’s continental territory, it was one of Africa’s more unusual capitals. But in January 2026, Equatorial Guinea officially entered a new chapter: Ciudad de La Paz became the country’s new capital. On 2 January 2026,…
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Bishoftu International Airport: Ethiopia Is Building Africa’s Next Aviation Megahub
There are airport expansions, and then there are infrastructure projects intended to change a country’s position on the world map. Bishoftu International Airport belongs firmly in the second category. Ethiopia has begun work on a new $12.5 billion international airport near Bishoftu, around 40–45 kilometres from Addis Ababa. When fully developed, Ethiopian officials expect it…