May 01
Zimbabwe: We All Have to Stop Driving Badly If We Want to Live [editorial]
The Herald
It keeps happening, with 16 people killed and another 40 injured on Friday last week when a Mercedes Benz Sprinter kombi carrying a group of worshippers from the Angels Family… Read more »
April 30
Uganda: Govt, Islamic Development Bank Sign U.S.$295 Million Deal to Finance Roads
Nile Post
Finance Minister Matia Kasaijja who is attending the 2024 Islamic Development Bank Group annual meetings in Riyadh,Saudi Arabia has signed a financing agreement with the president… Read more »
Kenya: Costly Flights Cancellation to Impact KQ Bottom Line
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways is continues to grapple with flight cancellations and delays, occasioned by operational hurdles stemming from constrained capacity. Read more »
Gambia: GPA Announces Plans to Build Second Lander Bridge
The Point
The Gambia Port Authority (GPA) has revealed plans to build a second landing bridge for operational safety of ferries. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanga Port Sees Booming Cargo Volume After Facelift
Daily News
THE Tanga Port has registered an increase of 16.1 per cent in cargo during the first three quarters of the 2023/24 Fiscal Year (FY), as stated by the port's Manager, Mr Masoud… Read more »
Nigeria: Commuters Stranded in Ogun As Fuel Scarcity Grounds Transportation Services
Premium Times
From Panseke to Iyana Mortuary, Ijaye, Sapon and other bus stops, commuters, including primary and secondary school students, were left stranded and trekking long distances. Read more »
Nigeria: Jnr Pope - Sound Engineer Precious Ofurum Buried in River State
Premium Times
Precious Ofurum, alongside Jnr Pope and three others, died on 10 April in a boat mishap. Read more »
April 29
Nigeria: Rivers Tanker Explosion - Govs Advocate Safer Transportation of Petroleum Products
Vanguard
...As Tinubu, First Lady mourn Read more »
Kenya: Mai Mahiu-Narok Road Closed After Severe Crack Occurs
Capital FM
The Mai Mahiu - Narok road has been closed temporarily after a severe crack caused by flash floods occured. Read more »
Kenya: Etihad Airways Resumes Direct Flights to Nairobi
Capital FM
Etihad Airways is resuming flights to East Africa with daily flights to Nairobi set to start on May 1. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Approves Design of Sokoto-Badagry Road Project
Leadership
Minister of works, Engr David Umahi, says President Bola Tinubu has approved the design of Sokoto-Badagry Highway project as part of efforts to improve economic diversification in… Read more »
Kenya: Northern Corridor Advances Toward Dual Carriageway With $1.4m Allocation
Business Day Africa
The Northern Corridor has inched closer to a dual carriageway with the allocation of $1.4 million for visibility studies. Read more »
Kenya: Leaking Roof Highlights KAA's Inefficiency At JKIA
Business Day Africa
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) in Kenya faces persistent challenges, with recent incidents spotlighting significant inefficiencies at East Africa's major aviation… Read more »
Niger: NAF Bombs Terrorists Who Attacked Troops in Niger
Leadership
Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has hit terrorists who recently attacked and killed six soldiers in Shiroro, Niger State and destroyed their hideouts. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Central Vehicle Registry to Decentralise Operations
The Herald
The Central Vehicle Registry (CVR) will soon decentralise its driving licence operations to Bulawayo as part of efforts to decongest the Harare office. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Drive Responsibly - Reducing Road Accidents Is Everyone's Business
The Herald
The alarming increase in road traffic accidents across our nation in recent months has underscored a critical need for comprehensive action and heightened awareness around road… Read more »
April 28
Kenya: Over 20 Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes in Garissa
Capital FM
A tragic boat capsizing on the Garissa - Madogo road late Sunday has left over 20 feared dead. Read more »
Nigeria: 19 Burnt to Death in Kogi Auto Crash - FRSC
Premium Times
Mr Agwu, an assistant corps marshall, added that the Toyota bus was travelling from Kano and was on its lane when the Dangote truck driver travelling from Port Harcourt wrongfully… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare-Masvingo Accident Death Toll Climbs to 16 - Police Identify Some Victims
New Zimbabwe
The number of fatalities in the Harare-Masvingo road traffic accident has risen from 15 to 16. Read more »
Nigeria: Black Weekend in Rivers As Pregnant Woman, Others Die, 79 Vehicles Burnt in Fire Disaster
Vanguard
*Gov Fubara visits scene, promises compensation Read more »
Nigeria: Birs Recovers 15 Stolen Vehicles
Daily Trust
The Benue State Internal Revenue Service (BIRS) on Saturday disclosed that it had recovered 15 stolen vehicles at the point of vehicle renewal and change of ownership… Read more »
Nigeria: 2024 Hajj - Flynas Assures Seamless Airlift
Daily Trust
The Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of First Planet Travels Limited, a General Sales Agent (GSA) of Flynas, Alhaji Umar Kaila, has assured a seamless journey for pilgrims… Read more »
Nigeria: 5 Cjtf Members Feared Dead, Others Wounded On Borno Highway
Daily Trust
At least five civilian JTF members have been killed and unspecified others sustained varying degrees of injury when they stepped on landmines along the Maiduguri/Gomboru Ngala… Read more »
April 26
Mozambique: MSF Supports Families of Shipwreck Victims in Nampula
MSF
Nearly 100 people died in the accident, including at least 55 children Read more »
Kenya: Position Statement On The Detention Of Kenya Airways Employees In Kinshasa
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways (KQ) confirms that on Friday, April 19th, 2024, two of our employees at our Airport office in Kinshasa were arrested and continue to be detained by the Military… Read more »