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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Air Transport Ministers Endorse Regional Strategy to Remove Taxes from Air Transport and Reduce Charges By 25%, Effective January 1, 2026

The discussions centred on developing concrete strategies and common policies to lower air travel costs, which are currently among the highest globally

Air Transport Ministers from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) convened in Lomé, Togo, to address the pressing challenges of high air transport costs and to fortify aviation security across the region. The ministers also considered a proposal for compensation to passengers in the case of excessive flight…

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VistaJet Continues Expansion Plans in East and South Africa

The African Roadshow Reaffirms Commitment Towards the Region’s Economic Development 

VistaJet (www.VistaJet.com), the world’s first and only global business aviation company, is set to organize its first-ever East and South Africa Static Display Roadshow, showcasing its flagship aircraft, the Bombardier Global 7500. The event will commence in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, followed by a landing in South Africa’s top business centers,…

The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
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Akufo-Addo Constructs Unprecendented Road Coverage in Bono East Region

Roads constructed within the Bono East region, include the 22km Komfokrom to Dogo Akura, the 66km Atebubu to Amantin road and the 34 km Abease to Zabrama road

The freshly minted Bono East region now has over 547 kilometres of new road infrastructure solely constructed under the Akufo-Addo Bawumia administration. Clearly signifying a massive leap from the meagre 46 kilometres constructed throughout the eight-year tenure of the Mills-Mahama government between 2009 and 2016. Speaking during the President’s two-day…

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Stellantis Middle East & Africa Through its Brand Citroën MEA endorses “La Croisière Verte” Expedition in Fully Electric Citroën AMI, Paving the Way for Sustainable Mobility

The journey has officially departed from Ouarzazate, Morocco, country where the Citroën AMI is produced and distributed, underscoring the vehicle’s roots in the region

Stellantis Middle East & Africa (MEA) (www.Stellantis.com) is endorsing “La Croisière Verte”, a remarkable 14,000-kilometer journey across Africa in four fully-electric Citroën AMIs, organized by entrepreneur and former rally driver Éric Vigouroux. This event celebrates 100 years since André Citroën’s legendary “Croisière Noire”, capturing the same adventurous spirit, now routed…

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Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD) Commits Eur 40 Million to Nakkas- Basaksehir Section of Türkiye’s Northern Marmara Highway Project

It involves a 31.3-km toll road, including a 1.6-km cable-stayed bridge and multiple overpasses and underpasses

ICD is investing EUR 40 million in the Nakkaş-Başakşehir section as part of a EUR 1.04 billion funding package. The project incorporates solar energy and LED lighting, aiming to cut energy use and emissions significantly. It’s backed by a consortium led by Rönesans Holding, with support from MDBs and ECAs.…

United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA)
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A "silent pandemic" ravages Africa's roads, United Nations (UN) Special Envoy warns

Africa faces numerous road safety challenges, including inadequate infrastructure, weak law enforcement, and limited access to safe public transportation

While the world remains focused on headline-grabbing crises, a quieter but equally devastating catastrophe unfolds on Africa’s roads. Every year, more than 1.3 million people die in road crashes worldwide, with Africa suffering disproportionately - 225,000 deaths annually, alongside millions of injuries. Jean Todt, United Nations Special Envoy for Road…

East African Community (EAC)
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19th East African Community (EAC) Sectoral Council on Transport, Communications and Meteorology currently underway in Mombasa, Kenya

Partner States are already in agreement to operationalise the EAC Upper Airspace Seamless operations to enable inter-operability of their upper air navigation systems

The 19th Meeting of the East African Community (EAC) Sectoral Council on Transport, Communications and Meteorology is currently underway in Mombasa, Kenya with the liberalisation of the Upper Airspace and reduction of air fares in the region high on the agenda. Also on the agenda of the five-day meeting are the…

The Presidency, Republic of Ghana
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Vice President (VP) Bawumia Commissions Phase II of Tsatsadu Hydro Power Plant, Fulfils Promise to Hohoe EP Senior High School (SHS)

Chief Executive Officer of the Bui Power Authority, Kofi Dzamesi, disclosed that the BPA was exploring the construction of additional micro-hydro facilities, including further works on the Tsatsadu waterfalls, to provide additional power for the national grid

The Vice President, Dr Mahamudu Bawumia,  has commissioned Phase II of the Tsatsadu micro-hydropower generation plant, constructed on the Tsatsadu waterfalls at Alavanyo in the Hohoe District of the Volta Region. Constructed entirely by Ghanaian engineers of the Bui Power Authority (BPA) and funded largely from internally generated funds, Phase…

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inDrive Launches Groundbreaking Ride-Hailing Service in Lusaka with Unique Fair Negotiation Model

Zero-Commission for Drivers in Zambia Sets inDrive Apart

Global mobility and urban service provider inDrive (www.inDrive.com) announces the launch of its ride-hailing. As the second most downloaded app globally for two consecutive years, inDrive operates successfully on all continents, including Africa. Unlike traditional ride-hailing platforms, inDrive provides a unique experience by allowing drivers and passengers to negotiate fares…

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PEUGEOT Completes its EV Line-up with the New PEUGEOT E-408: Unexpected from Every Angle, 100% Electric

The new PEUGEOT E-408 will be built at the Mulhouse plant and benefits from the ALLURE CARE programme and is warranted for up to 8 years / 160,000 km, the longest of any European brand

PEUGEOT (www.PEUGEOT.com) completes its EV line-up, with a fully electric version of the PEUGEOT 408, following the launch of the plug-in hybrid version in 2022. The new PEUGEOT E-408 combines the unexpected allure of a fastback silhouette with zero emission efficiency, the thrill of a powerful 157 kW/210 hp motor, and the…