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Rwanda’s 2025/26 holiday season saw a significant reduction in fatal traffic accidents, attributed to effective pre-holiday public awareness campaigns on the dangers of drunk driving. Despite this success, 92 individuals were still arrested for driving under the influence, indicating persistent non-compliance. A key emerging trend is an increase in drivers fleeing arrest, prompting the development of new, stricter legislation to address this behavior. The data also reveals a shift in accident causation, with heavy vehicles now being the primaryContinue Reading

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A Nigerian parliamentary committee has intervened to mediate a critical dispute between the Dangote Refinery and the national petroleum regulator, aiming to prevent sector-wide instability. The core conflict involves allegations over import licenses and the refinery’s capacity to meet national fuel demand, threatening the fragile post-subsidy market stability. The committee has summoned both parties for direct talks, demanding a cessation of public accusations to facilitate a legislative resolution. This intervention underscores the high-stakes challenge of aligning Africa’s largest refinery with national regulatory frameworksContinue Reading

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The South East Development Commission (SEDC) has concluded a foundational 2025 focused on establishing governance structures and strategic partnerships, setting the stage for a pivotal operational shift in 2026. The commission’s board has approved relocating its core headquarters to Enugu and will launch major economic initiatives, including a Venture Capital Programme and an Investment Company. These decisive actions signal a move from planning to execution, aiming to directly stimulate regional development through infrastructure and investment. This strategic consolidation and program rollout position theContinue Reading

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The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has announced the deployment of an updated national highway patrol unit. This initiative aims to enhance road safety and traffic management during the busy holiday travel period and beyond. The launch comes as many motorists prepare for travel ahead of the Christmas and New YearContinue Reading

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Zimbabwean police leadership is publicly and unequivocally prohibiting officers from impounding vehicles for minor infractions like missing a warning triangle or seatbelt, directly countering a common extortion tactic. They are urging citizens to refuse bribes and report corruption, framing compliance as complicity in the crime. To enforce this new directive and enhance accountability, the force has deployed a rebranded highway patrol unit equipped with body cameras and high-powered vehicles. This coordinated effort aims to curb systemic roadside corruption while promotingContinue Reading