Overview
- Roughly 90 to 94 French nationals, including dozens of children, were stuck at Kilimanjaro International Airport after an Air France–KLM flight was delayed and then cancelled.
- Passengers reported two nights sleeping on the airport floor with limited access to food, hygiene facilities, and checked luggage.
- Air France says the curfew and security situation prevented landing, has rebooked some customers on other carriers, and is coordinating a November 2 flight for those still without options.
- The airline told French media it is resuming service to Kilimanjaro on November 1, though several travelers remain in the terminal awaiting confirmed seats.
- Security forces control the airport and restrict movement as internet and phone service remain disrupted, with the opposition claiming about 700 deaths in nationwide unrest reported by AFP.