January 05
Nigeria: 3 Feared Dead As Trailer Crashes On Bayelsa Bridge
Leadership
A road accident has claimed three persons at the Ikoli Bridge in the Swali area of Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, throwing the busy route into confusion and mourning. Read more »
January 04
Nigeria: 25 Dead, 14 Missing After Boat Capsizes
Vanguard
No fewer than 25 persons died while 14 others are still missing after a boat capsized along the Yobe River in Garbi town, Nguru Local Government Area of the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Anthony Joshua Escaped Death After Swapping Seat
This Day
British-Nigerian former World Boxing Champion, Anthony Joshua, narrowly avoided death in a Monday car crash after he swapped from the front to the back seat of a Lexus SUV,… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Highlights Ethio-Djibouti Railway As Key to Strengthening National Logistics
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed visited the Ethio-Djibouti Railway Corporation today, emphasizing the railway's pivotal role in enhancing the country's operational capacity and… Read more »
Ethiopia: Global Vehicle Giant Eyes Major Opportunity in Ethiopia As New Energy Solutions Transform Transport
ENA
Emerging energy solutions in Ethiopia could play a transformative role in reshaping the country's transport and logistics sector, according to SHACMAN, a leading global commercial… Read more »
Nigeria: Detty December / Public Commendation Reflects Gains From Proactive Traffic Planning - - Lastma GM
Vanguard
The Lagos State Traffic Management Authority (LASTMA) has attributed the widespread public commendation it received during the 2025 Detty December festivities to the gains of… Read more »
Nigeria: Reckless Driving and Road Traffic Crashes
This Day
Regulators must do more to stem the carnage on the roads Read more »
January 03
Namibia: Angolan Woman Dies in Ondangwa Road Accident
Namibian
An Angolan national died on Friday evening after being hit by a pickup truck on the busy B1 road at Ondangwa. Read more »
Nigeria: Anthony Joshua's Driver Arraigned, Remanded
This Day
The Ogun State Police Command, yesterday, arraigned 46-year-old Adeniyi Mobolaji Kayode, the driver of the Lexus Sport Utility vehicle that conveyed Nigerian-British boxer, Anthony… Read more »
January 02
Nigeria: Despite Govt's Promise, Airline Operators Insist Existing Tariffs Erode Profitability
This Day
While the controversy over the new tax laws rages, the aviation industry has raised issues with the new tax regime, insisting that it will erode profitability and adversely affect… Read more »
January 01
Nigeria: 6 Dead, 4 Rescued in Lagos Boat Mishap
Vanguard
At least six passengers have died and four others rescued following a boat mishap along the Nigerdock axis of the Igbologun water channel in Lagos. Read more »
Nigeria: Remains of Anthony Joshua's Friends Repatriated From Nigeria
Leadership
The remains of the two close associates of British heavyweight boxer Anthony Joshua, Latif "Latz" Ayodele and Sina Ghami, have been flown out of Nigeria for burial in the United… Read more »
Nigeria: Ebonyi Govt Procures Four New Aircraft, Set to Launch Airline
Premium Times
If Ebonyi successfully launches its commercial airline, it will be the fifth state to do so in Nigeria and second in the country's South-east after Enugu State. Read more »
Uganda: Ban Tuk-Tuks From Northern Bypass Before They Cause a Preventable Tragedy
Nile Post
The Northern Bypass was built to function as a high-speed urban corridor, allowing traffic to flow smoothly around Kampala without the congestion and unpredictability of city… Read more »
Nigeria: Anthony Joshua Discharged From Hospital After Tragic Road Accident
This Day
Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital following the road accident that occurred on December 29, 2025, which claimed the lives of his two close friends, Lateef Ayodele… Read more »
South Africa: Makhadzi Hospitalised After Car Crash En Route to Johannesburg
Namibian
South African music star Makhadzi, whose real name is Ndivhudzannyi Ralivhona, was involved in a car accident while travelling from Limpopo to Johannesburg on Wednesday morning. Read more »
December 31, 2025
South Africa: Road Closures for Cape Town's New Year Event
SAnews.gov.za
The City of Cape Town has advised the public of several road closures in the Central Business District (CBD) on New Year's Eve. Read more »
Rwanda: What Will It Take to Convert 120,000 Motorcycles Into Electric Models?
New Times
Rwanda is exploring large-scale conversion of fuel-powered motorcycles into electric models to reduce air and noise pollution. Read more »
Kenya: Out-of-Control Pick-Up Crashes Into Probox, Killing 4 On Meru-Nanyuki Highway
Capital FM
An out-of-control Toyota Hilux pick-up crashed into an oncoming Probox, killing four people in a fatal road accident along the Meru-Nanyuki Highway in the early hours of Wednesday,… Read more »
Nigeria: Domestic Airlines Recorded 765 Flight Delays in Q3, Says Aviation Authority
Leadership
A total of 765 flights were delayed between July and September 2025, representing 22.95 per cent of the 17,731 flights operated across 26 domestic airports by local airlines during… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Pledges to Address Truck Drivers' Parking Concerns
New Times
The government has pledged to address concerns over inadequate truck parking facilities, amid complaints from lawmakers and truck drivers who say the shortage is contributing to… Read more »
Uganda: Boda Boda Rider Murdered, Motorcycle Stolen in Kamuli
Nile Post
A 30-year-old boda boda rider has been murdered and his motorcycle stolen in Kamuli Municipality, in what Police believe was a case of aggravated robbery carried out under the… Read more »
December 30, 2025
Nigeria: Road Crash - Tinubu Commiserates With Anthony Joshua, FRSC Blames Overspeeding
This Day
· President speaks with boxer, mother, Ogun governor Read more »
Uganda: State House Blames Drivers' Indiscipline for Masaka Road Gridlock
Nile Post
State House has broken the silence on the traffic gridlock along Masaka Road that saw several motorists spend the night on the highway. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean-Born Entrepreneur Uses AI to Tackle Africa's Road Safety Crisis
263Chat
A Zimbabwean-born technology entrepreneur is developing artificial intelligence systems aimed at making African roads safer by predicting risks before accidents happen. Read more »
