January 23
Liberia: Govt Seeks U.S.$900 Million to Transform Ports, Transport Sector
Liberian Observer
The government has unveiled an ambitious plan to inject nearly US$900 million into the country's ports and transport infrastructure, a move officials say could fundamentally… Read more »
Nigeria: One Dies in Multiple Truck Crash At Otedola Bridge
Vanguard
At least one yet-to-be-identified driver was confirmed dead in a multiple articulated vehicle collision in the early hours on Friday at Otedola Bridge inward Secretariat, along the… Read more »
January 22
Liberia: Liberia Retains Crown As World's Largest Shipping Registry
Liberian Observer
Liberia has once again consolidated its position as the world's largest shipping registry, marking the third consecutive year the country has held the global maritime mantle and… Read more »
Ghana: 15 'Trotro-Drivers' Arrested At Awoshi Over Alleged Overcharging
Ghanaian Times
Fifteen trotro drivers were arrested yesterday by the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA) taskforce at Awoshi Market over allegations of overcharging passengers. Read more »
Kenya: Buuri MP Rindikiri Injured in Road Accident While Heading to Nyota Event in Meru
Capital FM
Buuri MP Mugambi Rindikiri was involved in a road accident on Thursday morning along the Nanyuki-Meru highway while en route to Meru County to attend President William Ruto's NYOTA… Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Widens Competitive Edge in Global Maritime Space, Retains World's Top Flag State Position
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia has further consolidated its dominance in the global maritime sector, retaining its position as the world's largest shipping registry for the third consecutive year and… Read more »
Liberia: 'Liberia's Road Crisis Is Governance, Not Financial'
Liberian Observer
When large portions of the country often slip into near isolation during the intensification of the rainy season, the long-standing road infrastructure crisis often returns to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Shippers' Council Insists On Stakeholders' Input Before Ports Fee Hikes
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Shippers' Council (NSC) has reiterated its stance on the need for stakeholders' input before any fee hikes in the shipping industry. Read more »
Gambia: Hakalang Road Safety Drive Gains Support Across North Bank Communities
The Point
The weeklong Hakalang Road Sensitization Campaign is gaining strong community support as it moves through towns and schools along the newly constructed 84-kilometre Hakalang Road… Read more »
Nigeria: Controversy Over LASEMA's 'Breach' of Protocols in Qatar Airways' Air Return Incident
Daily Trust
There was controversy in Lagos airspace over the weekend when a Qatar Airways aircraft developed a technical issue mid-flight and requested an air return to the Murtala Muhammed… Read more »
January 21
Nigeria: FRSC Redeploys Senior Officers to Strengthen Operational Delivery
This Day
The Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Shehu Mohammed, has approved the posting and redeployment of selected senior officers across key commands and formations… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Railways Moves to Demolish Ng'ang'a, Wanjiru Churches
Capital FM
Kenya Railways Corporation (KR) has issued a seven-day notice for the vacation of properties along Haile Selassie Avenue and Uhuru Highway, escalating a standoff between the state… Read more »
Nigeria: Six Benue Students Feared Dead As Boat Capsizes At Notorious Buruku Crossing
Premium Times
Another witness said the boat was carrying more than 45 passengers, alongside vehicles and goods, far beyond its safe capacity. Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Standing Committee On Appropriations Calls for Urgent Engagement On Scholar Transport Following Tragic Accident [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chairperson of the Standing Committee on Appropriations, Dr Mmusi Maimane, has expressed profound shock and sadness following a devastating road accident involving a private… Read more »
Rwanda: Vehicles Registered in Rwanda Pass 390,000
New Times
Vehicles registered in Rwanda have been on the rise for at least the past five fiscal years, according to the Rwanda Revenue Authority (RRA). Read more »
Nigeria: 11 Killed in Edo Auto Crash
Daily Trust
Eleven people have died in an accident that occurred at Okhuahe community on the Benin-Agbor Road, Ikpoba Okha Local Government Area of Edo State. Read more »
Ghana: Cuts Calls for Establishment of ACTA ...to Regulate Transportation in National Capital
Ghanaian Times
A leading research and public policy think tank, CUTS International Accra, has called on the government to establish an Accra City Transportation Authority to regulate, plan, and… Read more »
Liberia: Justice Ministry Asks Pres. Boakai to Veto Resubmitted Port Decentralization Bill Again
Liberian Investigator
Liberia, is entering a major test of governance and constitutional power after the Ministry of Justice advised President Joseph Nyuma Boakai to veto a re-enacted ports bill. The… Read more »
Nigeria: Anthony Joshua - Driver's Case Adjourned Till February 25
This Day
A chauffer who was driving Anthony Joshua when their car crashed killing two of the boxer's friends has appeared again in court in Sagamu, Ogun State. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Police Probe DPO Over Alleged Abuse of Power in Minor Car Accident Case
Leadership
The Lagos State Police Command has launched an investigation into allegations of abuse of power and intimidation involving the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Olosan Police… Read more »
Nigeria: Destiny Boy's Father Appeals for Help Over Late Singer's Missing SUV
Leadership
The father of late Afrobeat singer, Afeez Adeshina, popularly known as 'Destiny Boy', has appealed to the public for help following the disappearance of his son's SUV days after… Read more »
January 20
Liberia: Boakai's Inner Circle Splits Over Re-Enacted Ports Regulatory Act
FrontPageAfrica
Intense, high-level deliberations are underway at the Executive Mansion as President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, Sr. weighs whether to veto--again--the re-enacted Liberia Sea and Inland… Read more »
South Africa: Families Say Scrap Scholar Transport After Crash Kills 12 Kids
Scrolla
Ofentse Vinger, 6, was one of 12 children who died in a crash that has sparked urgent calls for the government to provide safer school transport. The 22-year-old driver has been… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos to Begin Lekki-Epe Road Rehabilitation January 25
Vanguard
The Lagos State Government says 20km carriageway rehabilitation on the Lekki/Epe Road will begin on Sunday and last for about 64 days. Read more »
Liberia: A Test of Presidential Backbone: Why President Boakai Must Resist Political Pressure and Defend the Rule of Law in Re-Enacted Sea Port Regulatory Act [editorial]
FrontPageAfrica
LIBERIA HAS arrived at yet another defining moment, one where the boundaries between law, politics, and personal ambition are dangerously blurred. At the heart of this moment… Read more »
