September 26
Gambia: Police 'Investigating' GPA Fraudulent Scandal
The Point
The minister for Interior, Abdoulie Sanyang, on Wednesday disclosed that the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has received conclusive audit report from National… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Appoints Sulub Ahmed As Deputy Transport Minister
Shabelle
Major General Sulub Ahmed has been appointed Deputy Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation for Somalia, a role he assumed last night, signaling a significant shuffle within the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zesa Safety Campaign
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has warned consumers to prioritise their safety given the power outages being experienced across the country. Read more »
Egypt: Transport Min. Holds Meetings With Heads of Several Int'l Companies
Egypt Online
Egyptian Industry and Transport Minister Kamel el Wazir held a series of important meetings with the heads of a number of international companies that cooperate with the Transport… Read more »
Gambia: Motie Sensitises Custom Officers On Implementation of AfCFTA in Gambia
Foroyaa
The Ministry of Trade, Industry, Regional Integration and Employment (MoTIE), on Tuesday 24th September 2024 organized a sensitization workshop on the AfCFTA implementation process… Read more »
September 25
Ethiopia: Livestock Exporters Optimistic As Ethiopia Launches Railway Cargo
Ethiopian Herald
The launch of Ethiopia's first livestock export cargo transportation service by railway has sparked optimism among the country's legal livestock exporters, according to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Domestic Air Fare Rises 25 Percent to N123, 700 in One Month
Vanguard
Average domestic air fare rose by 25.5 percent month-on-month (MoM) to N123,700 in August 2024, from N98,561 in July 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Beyond CNG - Why Electric Vehicles Hold the Key to Nigeria's Fuel Crisis
Daily Trust
Despite being an oil-rich nation and OPEC member, Nigeria's petroleum industry has been grappling with longstanding challenges. Successive administrations have struggled to address… Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Tanker Fire - Only 2 Were Injured - FRSC
Daily Trust
The FCT sector commander of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Mr Muta'ah Chorrie, said only two people sustained minor injuries in a tanker fire incident that happened in Abuja… Read more »
September 24
Angola: Secretary Antony J. Blinken At the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Roundtable On the Lobito Corridor: Supporting Transcontinental Connectivity [document]
State Department
Secretary Blinken hosts a Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Roundtable on the Lobito Corridor: Supporting Transcontinental ConnectivitySecretary of State Antony… Read more »
Liberia: Sierra Leone Authorities Impound Plane With Fake Registration Number Reportedly Flying From Liberia to Mexico
FrontPageAfrica
On September 20, 2024, a plane with four crew members illegally landed at Freetown International Airport, reportedly en route from Liberia to Mexico. Read more »
Kenya: CS Mbadi Defends JKIA Takeover Amid Public Concerns
Capital FM
National Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has defended the potential takeover of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) through Public Private Partnership owing to the… Read more »
Nigeria: Windshield Crack - Flight Was Smooth, No Panic Among Passengers, Air Peace Clarifies
Vanguard
A domestic carrier, Air Peace, has clarified reports that its aircraft flying from Akure, Ondo State capital, to Abuja suffered a windshield crack that led to panic among… Read more »
Ethiopia: Hosanna to Inaugurate 200-Mln Birr Corridor Project
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - Hosanna Town Administration is preparing to inaugurate a 2.6-kilometer corridor development project, with an estimated cost of 200 million Birr, according to Mayor… Read more »
Rwanda: Government Seeks Private Operator for Kiyanzi Dry Port
New Times
Kiyanzi Dry Port, an inland cargo terminal that was developed by the Government of Rwanda to enhance cross-border trade, is still seeking a private sector operator to fully realise… Read more »
Kenya: CS Kindiki Launches Road Construction in Kinangop
Capital FM
Interior and Coordination Cabinet Secretary Prof. Kindiki Kithure and his Roads counterpart Davis Chirchir have inspected and launched road construction in Kinangop Constituency… Read more »
Tanzania: Mara Region Receives Vehicles for Water Projects
Daily News
Mara Region has received two vehicles from the central government, valued at 410m/-, to expedite hard-to-reach water projects in the Serengeti and Tarime districts, implemented… Read more »
Nigeria: FCT Residents Lament Increasing Transportation Fare
Leadership
Residents of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) have continued to decry the increasing transportation fares. Read more »
Nigeria: Car-Free Day - Lagos Asks Residents to Embrace Cycling, Walking
Daily Trust
The Lagos State Government has said it would continue to promote Non-Motorised Transport (NMT) by incorporating infrastructure for non-motorised means of Transportation into its… Read more »
September 23
Angola: U.S. Government to Organize Conference On Lobito Corridor Support Coordination
ANGOP
The Government of the United States of America, through its Power Africa initiative, is organizing this Wednesday, a conference on the Coordination of Support to the Lobito… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Lost At Least Sh80mn During Adani JKIA Demonstrations
Capital FM
Kenya Airways(KQ) lost at least Sh 80 Million during recent demonstrations against the government's deal with Adani Company over Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)takeover. Read more »
Tanzania: Paving Way - Tanzania's Road Projects As Catalyst for Economic, Social Transformation
Daily News
THE construction and expansion of rural and urban road networks are emerging as crucial elements in Tanzania's journey toward sustainable development. Read more »
Liberia: Ministry of Transport Launches Decentralization Initiative to Enhance Transport Services Nationwide
FrontPageAfrica
In a landmark decision to enhance transportation accessibility, the Ministry of Transport has officially launched its decentralization initiative, targeting ten counties across… Read more »
Nigeria: Ames - Nigeria Could Recoup $9.1bn Freight Earnings Annually
This Day
In a drive to ensure the Nigerian maritime transport and blue economy sector optimally harness its potentials, the Association of Marine Engineers and Surveyors (AMES) organised a… Read more »
Nigeria: APM Terminals Extends Barge Capacity, Dedicates Lanes for Non-Oil Exports
This Day
Nigeria's largest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa, has extended its barge capacity to accommodate more volumes of non-oil exports. Read more »