July 24
Mauritania: Dozens Killed, Many Missing in Migrant Wreck Off Mauritania
At least 25 people died and many more were missing after a migrant boat capsized off Mauritania . Read more »
April 20
Central African Republic: Over 50 Drown After Boat Capsizes in Mpoko River
The boat passengers were reportedly on their way to a funeral when the boat sank. Authorities said they were still looking for other people, with the total number of passengers… Read more »
March 28
South Africa: Girl, 8, Thought to Be Sole Survivor After Bus Goes Over Cliff
A bus went over a cliff in South Africa's northern province of Limpopo. South Africa's transport minister expressed condolences to the families of the victims. Read more »
March 20
South Africa: Can South African Airways Soar After Sale Falls Through?
South African Airways' future hangs in the balance after a deal to keep it in business failed. The Takatso Consortium wanted to buy a controlling stake in the airline -- but… Read more »
February 26
Mauritius: Mauritius Lets Cruise Ship Dock After Cholera Scare
A suspected cholera outbreak aboard the cruise ship Norwegian Dawn stranded more than 3,000 people off the East African island of Mauritius. For passengers, an end to their… Read more »
January 04
Africa: Horn of Africa - a Conflict Evolving Around Berbera Port
A new deal granting landlocked Ethiopia access to a seaport holds potential for a huge upheaval in the Horn of Africa. The breakaway region of Somaliland finds itself in a… Read more »
September 18, 2023
South Africa: At Least 20 Mine Staff Die in Bus Crash - Reports
A bus carrying employees from a diamond mine in Limpopo reportedly collided with a lorry. Road safety is a critical challenge in South Africa, despite the country's advanced road… Read more »
September 01, 2023
Uganda: DR Congo and Uganda - Are New Roads Part of War Compensation?
Ugandan taxpayers' money is being used to build roads in Democratic Republic of Congo. But why? And does this have anything to do with Uganda's compensation payments after the… Read more »
August 07, 2023
Morocco: Minibus Falls Into Ravine, Killing 24
A minibus overturned at a curve, plunging into a ravine and killing all passengers on board. The accident is among Morocco's deadliest in recent history. Read more »
July 01, 2023
Kenya: Dozens Killed in Truck Crash
A truck veered out of control at a busy junction in the Kenyan town of Londiani, hitting other vehicles and pedestrians, officials have said. Read more »
April 04, 2023
Zambia: Controversy Surrounds Highway Project
The contract to rebuild the Lusaka-Ndola road has been awarded to a Chinese consortium. However, the announcement that two Zambian pension funds would finance the… Read more »
January 30, 2023
Africa: Africa Goes E-Mobile in a Bid to Curb Emissions
Motorcycles with swap batteries and buses with solar panels on their roofs: African innovators have been working on ideas that support the climate, the local population and promote… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Uganda: Uganda Unplugs From China Railway Project
Kampala is abandoning its Chinese partners and turning to Turkey to build a standard gauge railway that will connect to neighboring Kenya. East Africa is keen on improving its… Read more »
January 09, 2023
Egypt: Suez Canal - Grounded Cargo Vessel Refloated
A cargo ship, MV Glory, that ran aground in the Suez Canal has been refloated, the Norwegian owners say. The ship was reportedly carrying grain from Ukraine under a UN-brokered… Read more »
December 30, 2022
Africa: Africa Buckles Up in Bid to End Road Carnage
Every year, scores of people die or get seriously injured on African roads. The situation becomes notably worse during Christmas and New Year celebrations. Authorities in several… Read more »
December 27, 2022
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines to Resume Flying to War-Torn Tigray
The Ethiopian Airlines said flights to the regional capital Mekele would begin again following an 18-month suspension. The first flight to Tigray was reportedly booked within hours… Read more »
November 06, 2022
East Africa: Rescue Efforts Under Way After Plane Crashes Into Lake Victoria
A Precision Air plane plunged into the water due to bad weather, police said. At least three people died in the crash and 26 more have been reportedly taken to a hospital and… Read more »
October 09, 2022
Nigeria: 76 Dead After Overloaded Nigerian Boat Capsizes
Nigeria's president says some 85 people were on board when the boat capsized in the country's flood-devastated southwest. Read more »
October 05, 2022
Africa: How Corruption Cripples Business At Continent's Seaports
Ports in Africa lose vast sums of money because of corrupt port officials, inefficiencies, and poor infrastructure, among others. Corruption has affected economic growth and slowed… Read more »
September 24, 2022
West Africa: Flights Grounded Amid Air Traffic Control Strike
Airports in several West and Central African countries were affected as air traffic controllers held a strike to demand improved working conditions. Read more »