May 29
Somalia: Somali Piracy Is Back - Fuelled By Political Turmoil, Aid Cuts and the Iran War
On the evening of April 26, the Egyptian merchant vessel Sward was hijacked by armed men a few miles off the Somali coast. It was steered towards an anchorage near the port of… Read more »
May 11
Ghana: Ghana's Transport System Is Chaotic - How It Can Move More People With Fewer Vehicles - Research
Every morning in Accra, Ghana's capital, thousands of commuters sit in traffic while minibuses and taxis compete for limited road space. Read more »
April 13
South Africa: Electric Minibus Taxis - the Challenges and Gains Facing Cape Town's Transition
The minibus taxi is ubiquitous in southern Africa. These vehicles are the backbone of the urban economy, providing affordable mobility for millions. In Cape Town, South Africa's… Read more »
March 23
South Africa: Bad Rural Roads in South Africa Aren't Just a Technical Problem - They Block People's Rights - Report
In many rural parts of South Africa, getting to a hospital, school or workplace depends on the condition of a gravel road. When that road collapses during rain or potholes make it… Read more »
March 15
Africa: Electric Vehicles Could Soon Be Cheaper Than Petrol Cars in Africa - If Financing Barriers Fall
The cost of electric vehicles (EVs) has long looked like a barrier to adoption in Africa. Most researchers didn't expect battery power to become affordable enough to replace petrol… Read more »
March 02
South Africa: South Africa's Minibus Taxi Industry Runs On Social Bonds - Reform Must Accept This
South Africa's minibus taxi industry is the backbone of the country's public transport system. Every day, millions of commuters rely on it. In many low-income and peri-urban… Read more »
January 26
Uganda: Uganda's Boda-Boda Drivers - the Digital Economy Hasn't Been the Route to Formal Work and Better Protection - Research
Digital labour platforms - like fast food delivery and cab hailing services - are having a dramatic impact on people's labour rights and working conditions around the world. Read more »
October 23, 2025
Africa: Africa's Air Links Are Poor - Can the G20 Push for More Direct Flights to Improve Tourism and Trade?
In Africa, less than one in five continental airline routes are direct. Air connections are decided by factors like trade levels, diplomatic relations, and whether there's enough… Read more »
October 20, 2025
Nigeria: Nigeria Needs 200,000km of Durable New Roads but It's Expensive - We Tested Plastic to Make Them Stronger and Cheaper
Nigeria doesn't have enough roads, and it's making life harder for people, especially in rural areas. The Nigerian government's latest estimate is that the country needs another… Read more »
September 30, 2025
South Africa: Museum in a Box - On the Road With South Africa's Heritage
Museums are usually in cities. So, where transport is poor and it's expensive to travel, many people can't visit them. We decided to experiment with a way of getting around the… Read more »
July 02, 2025
Uganda: Uganda's Ride-Hailing Motorbike Service Promised Safety - but Drivers Are Under Pressure to Speed
Motorcycle-taxis are one of the fastest and most convenient ways to get around Uganda's congested capital, Kampala. But they are also the most dangerous. Though they account for… Read more »
