Keywords: Road Safety


RN2 Bab Berred-Chefchaouen: Morocco denies closure and confirms traffic is open

The Moroccan Ministry of Equipment and Water has rejected reports circulating on social media claiming that traffic remains suspended on the national road No. 2 between Bab Berred and Chefchaouen. In a statement issued Thursday, the ministry said the information being shared about a continuing interruption,......

NARSA prepares new motorcycle registration rules and targets delivery rider risks

Morocco’s National Road Safety Agency (NARSA) is stepping up efforts to address road-safety risks affecting motorcycle delivery workers, as the rapid expansion of delivery services puts new pressure on urban mobility. The issue was discussed during a meeting between NARSA Director Nasser Boulaajoul......

Conakry: Nongo’s Kiridi Bridge becomes dangerous as floodwaters rise

In Nongo, one of Conakry’s vulnerable road points becomes particularly difficult to navigate whenever intense rainfall hits the area. Kiridi Bridge can be rapidly overwhelmed by rising water, with flooding spreading across the roadway and making passage increasingly hazardous for both motorists......

Morocco’s RN17 between Ahfir and Saïdia reaches 90% completion

The rehabilitation of Morocco’s National Road 17 between Ahfir and Saïdia has entered its final stage, with the project now around 90% complete. The road represents an important connection between inland areas of Morocco’s Oriental region and the Mediterranean coast. It also forms part......

Morocco: Summer 2026 motorway traffic exceeds 800,000 vehicles a day

Morocco’s motorway network experienced an unusually intense summer in 2026, with daily traffic reaching levels well above those recorded during ordinary periods. The surge provides a snapshot of the growing pressure placed on the country’s transport infrastructure during peak travel periods. According......

Morocco emerges as Africa’s only representative in the Global Public Security Index

Morocco has emerged as the only African country included among the 20 nations highlighted for their public security performance in the Global Public Security Index 2025–2026, according to results presented in Lianyungang, China. The Kingdom recorded an overall score of 76.15 points out of 100,......

Cape Verde: Bus Accident Claims at Least 24 Lives on Fogo Island

A serious road accident struck Fogo Island in Cape Verde on Saturday night. A bus was involved in an accident that resulted in at least 24 deaths and eight injuries, according to local authorities. The majority of the victims are reported to be children and adolescents. A Particularly Heavy Human Toll The......

Zimbabwe: Collision between a minibus carrying worshippers and a truck leaves at least 27 dead

A trip to a religious conference turned tragic on Friday evening in central Zimbabwe. A minibus carrying worshippers was struck head-on by a truck during an overtaking maneuver. Police report at least 27 deaths and seven injuries. The tragedy occurred on Friday, August 28, around 6:30 PM GMT, near Chivhu,......

Press Review in Morocco: Gaming, High-Speed Rail, Mobility, and Major Projects in the Spotlight

The digital press on Thursday, August 27 highlights news dominated by public policies, structural investments, and Morocco's modernization ambitions. From support for the video game industry to major rail projects, as well as international economic cooperation, road safety, and sports, several topics......