May 31
Sierra Leone: Ethiopian Launches Flight to Freetown
ENA
Ethiopian Airlines, the largest network operator in Africa, has launched a thrice weekly passenger services to Freetown, Sierra Leone. Read more »
Nigeria: Touting At Airports Impacting Negatively On Nigeria's Image Globally, Constituting Insider Threat - Experts
This Day
Aviation security experts have called for a joint task force made up of security operatives to fight headlong, the illicit activities of touts at the nation's international… Read more »
May 30
Nigeria: Commuters to Enjoy Free Train Rides On Abuja Metro Line Till End of Year [press release]
Premium Times
President Tinubu described the operations on the Abuja Metro Line as a symbolic milestone of enduring progress as a country and in the FCT. Read more »
Kenya: KQ Offers Group Travellers 35% Flight Discounts to South Africa
Capital FM
Group travellers will enjoy a 35 percent discount on flights booked on the Kenya Airway (KQ) between Nairobi and Johannesburg, South Africa, ahead of the deadline tomorrow. Read more »
Malawi: How MCC Compact II Will Improve Road Infrastructure for Smallholder Farmers to Double Their Production
Nyasa Times
Good road network plays a crucial role in improving agricultural production and productivity, and providing assurance for the supply of the agricultural inputs and facilitates the… Read more »
Ghana: 50 KM Road in Asante Akyem South Complete
Ghanaian Times
A 50-kilometre (km) road in the Asante Akyem South District in the Ashanti Region has been completed. Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj 2024 - Airline Grieves Over Death of Lagos, Kebbi Pilgrims [press release]
Premium Times
Three pilgrims from Kebbi and Lagos State died recently in Saudi Arabia where they were performing the hajj. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Mulls Light Rail to Ease Transportation Challenges
Daily Trust
The Kano State Government has said it is developing a transport policy that will provide framework for current and future transportation decisions, including a light rail to ease… Read more »
May 29
South Africa: 10 Teachers Killed in Limpopo Crash - South African News Briefs - May 29, 2024
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Zimbabwe: 14 Injured in Head-On Collision Along Gweru-Shurugwi Highway
The Herald
Fourteen people, including two drivers, were yesterday injured in a head-on collision of two pirate Honda Fit vehicles along the Gweru-Shurugwi highway. Read more »
South Africa: Angie Motshekga Offers Condolences After 10 Teachers Die in Head-On Collision [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The crash, which claimed 13 lives, occurred in misty conditions on the R521 between Polokwane and Dendron early on Tuesday morning. Read more »
Gambia: New Import Duties Devastating to Consumers and Employees Says Cement Importers
The Point
The devastating consequences of the selective application of the new import duty on cement via road networks are now evident. Read more »
Namibia: Nac Successfull Completes Emergency Drill
New Era
Namibia Airports Company (NAC) successfully completed a full-scale emergency exercise on Thursday afternoon at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA). Read more »
Tanzania: 'Repair Roads On Time to Avoid Extra Costs'
Daily News
SPEAKER of National Assembly, Dr Tulia Ackson has urged regional managers of the Tanzania National Roads Agency (TANROADS) to immediately inform the government on the damaged road… Read more »
May 28
Kenya: EU Naval Force Conducts First Multi-Agency Exercise With Kenya to Boost Maritime Security
Capital FM
The European Union Naval Force Operation ATALANTA (EUNAVFOR ATALANTA) conducted its inaugural joint multi-agency exercise with Kenyan security forces last week. Read more »
South Africa: Probe Launched into Racist Abuse at School Sports Fixtures - South African News Briefs - May 28, 2024
allAfrica
Racist Abuse at School Sports Fixtures Read more »
Nigeria: Standard Rail Gauge - Apm Terminals Creates Awareness With Rail Trip
Vanguard
Nigeria's largest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa on Wednesday, embarked on an awareness campaign on the standard gauge rail line with a rail trip to Ibadan for its… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Air Project Was Fraudulent, Remains Suspended - Keyamo
This Day
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Mr. Festus Keyamo, yesterday, disclosed that the Nigeria Air project unveiled by the ex-president Muhammadu Buhari-led… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Sacks Staff Over Buddy Pass Abuse, Extends Suspension
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways has dismissed staff members found guilty of abusing the buddy pass privilege following a one-month suspension of the programme to investigate misuse claims. Read more »
Nigeria: NSIB Begins Investigation Into Train Derailment At Jere, Kaduna
Leadership
The Nigerian Safety Investigation Bureau (NSIB), has commenced an investigation into a train derailment that occurred, on Sunday, at Jere, Kaduna state. Read more »
Uganda: The Crucial Role of Traffic Lights in Kampala
Nile Post
Kampala, the vibrant capital of Uganda, is a bustling metropolis with a rapidly growing population and an ever-increasing number of vehicles on its roads. Amidst this urban… Read more »
May 27
Nigeria: Nigeria Air Project Was Fraudulent, Remains Suspended - Keyamo
Vanguard
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has described the controversial Nigeria Air unveiled by the Buhari-led administration as a fraud, stating that it… Read more »
South Africa: Defence Force Deployed, Premier Vows to Probe Taxi Violence After Calm Returns to Mthatha and N2 [analysis]
Daily Maverick
After a chaotic day in Mthatha that closed hospitals and clinics, barred students from writing exams, closed the airport and disrupted the first day of special votes, order… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu to Review Buhari's Concession of Two Nigerian Airports
Premium Times
The minister said they are reviewing the concession process of major airports to ensure it is more transparent to deliver world-class infrastructure. Read more »
Nigeria: Tajudeen, Oyetola, Others Back Review of Shippers' Council Law
Premium Times
The council law is being reviewed to address the existing loopholes in governing the maritime sector. Read more »