AFRICAN states have been encouraged to expedite the implementation of the much-delayed Yamoussoukro Decision (YD), an initiative to establish a single air transport market by avoiding restrictive bilateral air service agreements.

Speaking during a meeting to mark the International Air Transport Association here yesterday, IATA vice president for Africa Raphael Kuuchi said liberalisation of the African skies was essential in promoting air traffic connectivity and achieving the growth of aviation on the continent.

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