At least 12 dead, dozens missing after boat capsizes on Lake Kivu
At least 12 people have died and dozens remain missing after a vessel carrying traders capsized on Lake Kivu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. […]
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Côte d’Ivoire registers more than 222,000 vehicles in 2026
Côte d’Ivoire registered 222,578 vehicles between January and 22 September 2026 under its new vehicle registration system, Land Transport and Traffic Director-General Oumar Sacko said […]
Ethiopia’s renewable energy drive strengthens regional integration — EU official
Ethiopia’s renewable energy expansion and cross-border electricity links are accelerating economic integration in East Africa, an European Union official said on September 20, 2026. Adrián […]
Traders Block Nairobi Road After City Officers Demolish Makeshift Shops
Transport was temporarily disrupted along Argwings Kodhek Road in Kilimani on Tuesday, 25 August, after traders protested against the demolition of temporary structures by Nairobi […]
South Africa obtains $1.5bn World Bank loan to strengthen infrastructure
South Africa has secured a $1.5 billion Development Policy Loan from the World Bank to support reforms in the water and sanitation, freight transport and […]
Togo’s annual inflation holds steady at 0.1% in June
Togo’s annual inflation rate remained unchanged at 0.1% in June 2026, marking the fifth consecutive month at that level and remaining well below the 3% […]
South Africa Records 0.5% Economic Growth in First Quarter of 2026
South Africa’s economy expanded by 0.5 per cent in the first quarter of 2026, marking the sixth consecutive quarter of growth, according to figures released […]
Kenya Suspends Transport Strike After Deadly Fuel Price Protests
Kenya on Tuesday announced a one-week suspension of a nationwide public transport strike following protests over soaring fuel prices that left four people dead. Onesimus […]
Mozambique’s foreign direct investment surges 60.2% to $5.6bn in 2025
Mozambique recorded 5.6 billion U.S. dollars in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, representing a 60.2 per cent increase, according to a report released by […]
South Africa Targets Major Rail Freight Expansion Under Transport Reform Agenda
South Africa plans to shift up to 24 million tons of freight annually from 1 April next year as part of a broader logistics and […]