September 16
Uganda: 239 School Children Involved in Accidents in First Half of 2024 - Report
Nile Post
This follows alarming statistics showing that 239 school-going children, aged 5 to 18, were involved in road accidents during the first half of 2024. Read more »
Ghana: President Inaugurates Jamestown Fishing Harbour in Accra
Ghanaian Times
THE newly-constructed Jamestown Fishing Harbour at Jamestown in the Greater Accra Region was last Friday inaugurated in Accra amidst pomp and pageantry by President Nana Addo… Read more »
Nigeria: Boat Mishaps - Tackling Inland Waterways Challenges
Leadership
The inland waterway is regarded as the alternative to road transportation as it is devoid of traffic congestion and cheaper and faster to connect various destinations. Read more »
Sudan: Jabir Directs Efforts Intensification On Rehabilitating Gadaref-Hawata Road
SNA
Member of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Assistant Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Lieutenant General Engineer Ibrahim Jabir, gave directives to the companies… Read more »
Mauritius: Ebène Flyover, Inaugurated Today, Set to Improve Traffic Flow Along the Motorway and in the Cybercity
Government of Mauritius
The Ebène Flyover, which aims at improving traffic flow along M1 and M3 Motorways and at Ebène Cybercity roundabout, was inaugurated, today, by the Minister of… Read more »
Ghana: KMA Donates Road Safety Kits to Police, Metro Guards
GhanaToday
As part of efforts to reduce road accidents in Kumasi, the Kumasi Metropolitan Assembly has donated road safety kits to the Ashanti Regional Police and Metro Guards. Read more »
Nigeria: Yet Another Tanker Explosion
This Day
Regulators must do more to stem the problem Read more »
Southern Africa: Uganda, Mozambique Move to Open Skies to Each Other
Nile Post
Uganda and Mozambique are set to start negotiations that will culminate into signing of a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA). Read more »
Ghana: Trailer Accident Causes Gridlock On Mallam-Kasoa Highway
Ghanaian Times
A trailer carrying 600 bags of kola nuts was involved in an accident on the Mallam-Kasoa Highway yesterday morning, causing significant traffic congestion. Read more »
Nigeria: CTC Practice Direction Doesn't Solve All Problems - Airline Operators
Vanguard
Following the signing of the Cape Town Convention, CTC Practice Direction, Airline Operators of Nigeria, AON, yesterday warned it would not solve all the problems plaguing… Read more »
Nigeria: Matawalle Orders Investigation Into Detained Navy Personnel's Case
Vanguard
Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle, Minister of State for Defence, has directed an immediate investigation into the case of Seaman Abbas Haruna, a Nigerian Navy officer who has been… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Killed By Hit-and-Run Driver in Lagos
Vanguard
Tragedy occured at Onipanu bus stop, inward Fadeyi, along Funsho-Williams Avenue, Lagos, as a yet-to-be-identified adult male lost his life, late Saturday evening, after a… Read more »
Africa: Nick Fadugba - A Life Dedicated to Africa's Aviation Growth
This Day
The African aviation industry last month lost a great aviator, Nicholas Fadugba. He was simply known as Nick in the global aviation industry. He died aged 69. Fadugba was widely… Read more »
Nigeria: One Dead, Eight Injured in Third Mainland Bridge Accident
Premium Times
At least two separate accidents occurred on the Third Mainland Bridge on Monday, an official says. Read more »
Uganda: Entebbe Airport Passenger Traffic Hits Record High in August
Nile Post
The second highest figure recorded at Entebbe International Airport in a single month was a total of 198,961, an average of 6,418 per day, in December 2023. Read more »
September 15
Mauritius: Wooton Flyover Becomes Operational As From Today
Government of Mauritius
The Minister of National Infrastructure and Community Development, Mr Mahendranath Sharma Hureeram, inaugurated, this morning, the Wooton flyover, marking the first phase of the… Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Calls for Immediate Halt to JKIA Takeover Deal With Adani
Capital FM
Wiper Leader Kalonzo Musyoka has joined the opposition against the proposed takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) by Adani Holding Limited, urging the government… Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali - Five Ways Bus Lanes Will Improve Public Transport
New Times
The City of Kigali is preparing to launch a pilot for the Dedicated Bus Lane (DBL) system within the next six months, aiming to improve public transportation. Read more »
September 13
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Makes Maiden Landing in Abuja
Nile Post
The national carrier has been expanding its wings in the skies and the latest in Abuja is expected to boost tourism in the country Read more »
Nigeria: Entebbe-Abuja Direct Flight Will Promote Trade, Halt Drug Trafficking, Says Ugandan Envoy
This Day
The Ugandan High Commissioner to Nigeria, Ambassador Nelson Ocheger, has expressed confidence that the newly launched Entebbe to Abuja direct flight will promote trade and services… Read more »
Ghana: Bitumen Plant Can Help Reduce Cost of Road Construction
Ghanaian Times
Yesterday, President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo inaugurated the $40-million African Bitumen Terminal at Tema. Read more »
Malawi: Ministry of Transport and PPDA Differ On Marka-Bangula Railway Construction Delays
Nyasa Times
The construction of the Marka-Bangula railway line in Nsanje District, a key infrastructure project intended to improve connectivity and stimulate economic growth in southern… Read more »
Malawi: DPP MP Ben Phiri Fumes On Fuel Levy - 'It's Either We Stop Paying the Levy, or Roads Should Be Maintained.'
Nyasa Times
DPP MP for Thyolo Central, Ben Phiri, has said that it doesn't make sense for Malawians continue paying the fuel levy for the purpose of road maintenance, yet government does not… Read more »
Uganda: Frustration Grows Over Delayed Luweero-Butalangu Road Project
Nile Post
Residents and local leaders in Nakaseke district are voicing their frustration over the slow progress of the Luwero-Butalangu Road construction, a 30-kilometer project launched on… Read more »
Ghana: Boost for Road Construction - President Inaugurates $40m Bitumen Terminal in Tema ...to Help Reduce Cost of Imports
Ghanaian Times
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo yesterday inaugurated the $40-million African Bitumen Terminal at Tema to boost road construction, as it will help reduce the cost involved in… Read more »