Commuters in most parts of the country have been stranded after public service vehicles were grounded over non-compliance with the new road safety regulations. Read more »
The United Nations Refugees Agency has expressed shock and sadness after scores drowned in Western Uganda when their boat capsized. Read more »
Turkish Airlines has denied allegations that the carrier transported weapons and military equipment to Nigeria, as the country battles to contain violence by militants. Read more »
Flights to Malawi have been temporarily suspended following the closure of the national airport due to urgent runway repairs and maintenance. Read more »
The railway modernisation programme is aiming to revive a cheaper mode of transport that will ease the burden on the country's roads and bring rail links to all the state capitals. Read more »
After 11 years of construction Swaziland has opened the King Mswati III International Airport, which is reportedly worth U.S.$280 million. Read more »
The National Emergency Management Agency has confirmed that at least 13 people have died after a passenger boat capsized in Lagos. Read more »
At least 166 passengers travelling to Gabon are feared dead after their boat capsized at the Calabar Waterways. Read more »
The Nairobi county government has said it is working to rid the city of matatu cartels which paralysed transportation following a strike protesting increase in parking fees. Read more »
The government has said it will withdraw licenses from matatu operators who blocked the roads while protesting against an increase in parking fees. Read more »
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