April 08
Zimbabwe: Zebra Kiss Bus Plunges Into Escarpment Near Chirundu
The Herald
A Zebra Kiss cross-border bus en route to Zambia was involved in an accident last night after veering off the road and plunging into an escarpment along the Marongora stretch, just… Read more »
Nigeria: 50-Bed Trauma Centre to Reduce Death Rate From Accidents
Daily Trust
An ultramodern trauma centre known as Sulaiman Adebola Adegunwa Trauma Centre has been opened at the Olabisi Onabanjo University Teaching Hospital (OOUTH) in Sagamu Ogun State to… Read more »
Ethiopia: State Distributes 1,402 Agricultural Tractors to Farmers
Ethiopian Herald
- In a major step toward modernizing agriculture, the Oromia State handed over 1,402 agricultural tractors to farmers in a vibrant ceremony held yesterday in Shashemene town. Read more »
Nigeria: 2025 Utme Mock - JAMB Spends Over N397m in Transportation
Daily Trust
The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has spent a total of N397,030,900 as transport allowances to 1,909 officials participating in the conduct of the 2025 Mock… Read more »
April 07
Zimbabwe: AFZ to Study Regional Cultures
The Herald
The Air Force of Zimbabwe will continue to include cultures of regional countries in its training programmes to boost regional understanding, AFZ Chief of Staff Supporting… Read more »
April 06
Kenya: 15 Killed, 14 Injured in Bomet Highway Crash Involving Three Vehicles
Capital FM
At least 15 people have been confirmed dead and 14 others injured in a tragic road accident involving three vehicles at Cheptangulgei on the Kaplong-Kericho highway in Bomet County… Read more »
Nigeria: 18 Die in Ogun Road Crash
Premium Times
The accident occurred around 4:00 p.m. and involved seven vehicles. Read more »
Nigeria: 45 Die in Abuja, Ogun Multiple Auto Crashes
Leadership
No fewer than 45 people were killed while several others were injured in multiple auto crashes in the FCT and Ogun State yesterday. Read more »
April 04
Liberia: President Boakai Orders Probed Into Blackout At International Airport
Liberian Investigator
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has launched a full-scale investigation into the recent power outage at Roberts International Airport (RIA), ordering immediate corrective measures… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Government Suspends Overseas Travel for Minors and Suspected Migrants
Radio Dalsan
The Somali government has officially announced a comprehensive ban on overseas travel for unaccompanied minors and individuals suspected of attempting to migrate illegally. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Passengers Hail Move to Introduce Breathalysers At Roadblocks
The Herald
The Government's decision to procure breathalysers for use at roadblocks has been welcomed as a vital step towards reducing road carnage caused by drunk and reckless drivers. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda, Ethiopia Resume Joint Ministerial Commission After Six Year Break
Nile Post
Following a six-year break, the Ethiopia-Uganda Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) kicked off in Addis Ababa. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Leads Community Clean-Up in Entebbe to Enhance Aviation Safety
Independent (Kampala)
In a bid to promote environmental conservation and enhance aviation safety, Uganda Airlines has launched a community clean-up initiative in Kigungu, Entebbe. Read more »
Nigeria: NCAA Warns Foreign Airlines Over Deportation of Nigerians Mid-Travel
Leadership
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority of Nigeria (NCAA) has threatened regulatory action, including but not limited to fines, suspension of flight operations, or other measures… Read more »
Kenya: Paying Tribute - Fallen KDF Officer Received At JKIA
Capital FM
The Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) alongside family, friends, and colleagues, gathered at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to receive the body of the late Major Paul Njoroge… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Air Peace's London Flight, Emirates' Return Reduced Int'l Air Fares'
Daily Trust
On the international scene, Ohunayo noted that the introduction of Air Peace on the Lagos-London route and the return of Emirates were able to bring down fares marginally. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Declines Jurisdiction Over Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road Controversy
This Day
The Federal High Court in Lagos has struck out a lawsuit challenging the Lagos-Calabar Coastal Road project, ruling that it lacks jurisdiction over the matter. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Rejects Case Against Lagos-Calabar Highway Project
Premium Times
Delivering judgement, the judge, Akintayo Aluko, held that the court lacked jurisdiction to hear the suit. Read more »
Africa: After Years of Leasing, Green Africa Acquires Own Aircraft
This Day
Green Africa, Nigeria's Lagos-based value airline, has announced the acquisition of its very first owned aircraft, after years of leasing aircraft and after its operations was… Read more »
Malawi: Nankhumwa Boosts Local Businesses With Road Maintenance in Chemusa, Magasa Ward
Nyasa Times
Member of Parliament (MP) for Blantyre Kabula, Getrude Nankhumwa, has reaffirmed her commitment to improving road infrastructure in her constituency as a way of stimulating local… Read more »
April 03
Liberia: Authorities Blame Birds For Major Blockout At International Airport
FrontPageAfrica
A recent power outage at Roberts International Airport (RIA), which caused operational disruptions, has been linked to an unusual source: birds. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines Leads Community Efforts to Clean Up of Kigungu to Reduce Bird Strikes
Nile Post
Officials from Uganda Airlines have spearheaded the cleaning of Lake Victoria's shoreline in Kigungu, Entebbe Municipality as one of the ways to reduce bird strikes. Read more »
Angola: President João Lourenço Inspects Work On New Airport Access Road
ANGOP
President João Lourenço on Thursday inspected the progress of the second access road to the new Antonio Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN), which is… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Mobility Startup Shuttlers Adds CNG Buses to Fleet
Daba Finance
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Uganda: Uganda's Speedy Motorbike Taxis Will Slow Down for Cash - If Incentives Are Cleverly Designed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Every day, 10 people die on the roads of Kampala, Uganda's capital. Read more »
