Category: Transports

Comoros Inaugurates Key Development Road with Support from the African Development Bank

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The Union of Comoros has reached a major milestone in its infrastructure development with the inauguration of a strategic national road. On July 5, 2024, on the eve of the country’s 49th independence anniversary, President Azali Assoumani and Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank Group, officially opened a 49.2-kilometer section of National Road 2 (RN2). This vital artery, connecting the capital Moroni to the Foumbouni region in the southeast of the main island, represents a $30 million investment entirely funded by the African Development Bank. It promises to…

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2nd AfDB Transport Forum: Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, September 18-19, 2024 “Accelerating the Development of Resilient Infrastructure in Africa”

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Logis-T Africa – The African Development Bank (AfDB) announces the開催 of the 2nd AfDB Transport Forum (ATF) from September 18-19, 2024 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, under the theme “Accelerating the Development of Resilient Infrastructure in Africa”. This two-day forum will bring together transport sector leaders and experts for high-level discussions, presentations, and sharing of experiences and best practices. The main objective is to highlight the emerging challenges in the transport sector in Africa and to find sustainable solutions to improve the continent’s resilience and independence. Background and Challenges of the…

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South Africa Revamps Ride-Hailing Regulations: Minister to Set Prices, Platforms Lose Control

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Logis-T Africa –  A significant shift is coming to South Africa’s ride-hailing industry as the amended National Transport Act grants new powers to Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga. The most notable change is the minister’s ability to set ride-hailing prices, a responsibility previously held by the platforms themselves. This move has been met with mixed reactions from industry stakeholders. The E-Hailing Partners Council (EHPC), representing ride-hailing operators, welcomes the changes. Melithemba Mnguni, a spokesperson for the EHPC, views the amendments as long overdue, particularly regarding pricing, safety regulations, and improved communication…

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Unveiling Africa’s Untapped Aerial Potential: High-Promise Unserved Routes

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Aerospace giant Airbus has recently unveiled a network of unserved air routes across Africa, presenting a wealth of opportunities to boost transportation, trade, and economic growth on the continent. The study, titled “Exploring the horizons: A study of unserved air routes to, from and within Africa,” is a collaborative effort between Airbus and AviaDev. It focuses on city pairs that could support direct flights but currently lack them. The analysis utilizes origin and destination (O&D) traffic data and flight schedules to identify these potential routes, covering the period from December…

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Rwanda : Ampersand and BYD Join Forces to Electrify Africa’s Motorbikes

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Africa’s transportation sector is set for a significant transformation as Ampersand, a leading African electric vehicle (EV) company, and BYD, a global tech giant, announced a landmark collaboration today. This partnership focuses on decarbonizing Africa’s booming commercial motorbike industry. Ampersand will become a primary supplier for BYD’s high-tech battery cells, aiming to produce an impressive 40,000 electric motorcycles by the end of 2026. This initiative represents a major step towards electrifying a significant portion of Africa’s estimated 30 million commercial motorbikes. Boosting Sustainability and Economic Growth The Ampersand-BYD partnership will…

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Cameroon : World Bank Invests $50 Million to Boost Transport Infrastructure in the North-West Region

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The World Bank has recently approved a $50 million grant to support the development of Cameroon’s transport sector, with a specific focus on improving urban roads in the North-West region’s capital, Bamenda. This additional financing builds upon the existing Cameroon Transport Sector Development Project. The project aims to achieve several key objectives: Strengthen national transport planning Improve transport efficiency and safety on the Babadjou-Bamenda section of the Yaoundé-Bamenda corridor, a crucial trade route. Enhance safety and security at select airports across the country. Targeted Investment in Urban Infrastructure The $50…

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Gabon’s ANAC and Ethiopian Aviation University Partner to Boost Aviation Development

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The Gabonese Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC) recently undertook a successful mission to the Ethiopian Aviation University (EAU) in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. This mission aligns with a national campaign to raise awareness among Gabonese youth about aviation careers and develop technical and operational skills related to civil aviation. Strategic Partnership to Strengthen Skills Led by ANAC’s Director General and a delegation comprising aviation experts, the mission’s primary objective was to formalize a strategic partnership with EAU. This partnership aims to strengthen civil aviation skills in Gabon and support the country’s ambition…

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SENEGAL- Fight against road insecurity: the CEO of ANASER announces the implementation of local plans

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(APS) – The director general of the National Road Safety Agency (ANASER), Cheikhou Omar Gaye, announced, Wednesday, the upcoming implementation of local plans to combat road insecurity in the fourteen regions of Senegal. “Not all regions have the same specificities and the same needs to address the issue of road safety. This is why, in each region, a local plan to combat road insecurity will be developed under the chairmanship of the governor, with a monitoring committee which will implement these activities which are identified in each region,” he said.…

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Ivory Coast: Suspension of U.S. Aid for the Northern Highway in Abidjan, Insufficient Compensations Criticized

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The United States has suspended its funding for a section of the Northern Highway in Abidjan due to dissatisfaction with the compensation process for populations affected by the construction. According to Africa Intelligence, U.S. authorities have accused Ivorian officials of a lack of transparency and consideration for displaced populations. Many people registered to receive compensation are still awaiting their dues, while the relocation conditions deemed “inhumane” by the United States have also been criticized. The Northern Highway project, signed in 2017 between Ivory Coast and the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC),…

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Transnet denounces World Bank Container Port Performance Index factual errors

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On 10 June 2024, Transnet met with World Bank representatives to discuss factual errors in its recent 2023 Container Port Performance Index (CPPI). The Bank incorrectly uses the duration of a vessel’s stay as a measure of container port cargo handling performance, relied on third party sample data and failed to give a measured terminal access to the data sample for verification prior to publication. Upon entering a port, a vessel is serviced by many role players before the actual loading and offloading of cargo, and these services contribute to…

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