Angola, Benin, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Rwanda, Uganda
From Risk to Resilience: A Practical Roadmap for Safer Commercial Motorcycles in Africa
January 27, 2026
Commercial motorcycles—known locally as boda bodas, zemidjans, okadas, and more—form the backbone of everyday mobility in many African cities and towns. They provide fast, flexible, and…
Cote d'Ivoire
PRESS RELEASE: African Member States Work Together to Advance Maritime Digitalization
December 12, 2025
The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP), and the World Bank, together with Côte d’Ivoire’s Ministry of Transport, are hosting a sub-regional…
On the International Day of Persons with Disabilities: "We Push" Screening Sparks Dialogue on Inclusive Road Safety
December 03, 2025
On December 3, 2025, the African Association of Road Safety Lead Agencies (AARSLA) and the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) commemorated the International Day of Persons with…
Online
AUMA Elects New Executive Committee and Reinforces its Strategic Role in Urban Mobility Governance
November 18, 2025
The African Association of Urban Mobility Authorities (AUMA) has elected a new Executive Committee, marking an important milestone in consolidating the association and reaffirming its role as a…
Liberia
, Monrovia
From Governance to Climate Resilience: SSATP Drives Momentum at ARMFA 2025 General Assembly
November 17, 2025
The 22nd General Assembly of the African Road Maintenance Funds Association (ARMFA) was held in Monrovia, Liberia, from November 17- 21, 2025. The event brought together 245 ARMFA member…
Mozambique, Angola, Cabo Verde, Sao Tome and Principe, Guinea-Bissau
, Maputo
PRESS RELEASE: Lusophone Africa Strengthens Road Safety Leadership
October 06, 2025
Press release in PortugueseMAPUTO, October 6, 2025 – The Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP), in collaboration with the Government of Mozambique through the National Institute of Road…
Kenya
, Nairobi
Building the Future of Africa's Road Maintenance: SSATP, European Union and ARMFA Launch Baseline Survey of Road Funds
September 16, 2025
Strengthening the financial sustainability of Africa’s road networks is essential to maintaining regional connectivity and supporting inclusive growth. As part of this effort, the Africa Transport…
Transport and the AfCFTA: Road Services as the Missing Link
August 28, 2025
Transport and the AfCFTA: Road Services as the Missing LinkWhy road transport must be central to Africa’s single marketby Olivier Hartmann and Kaori Niina, SSATP, and Jean Acri, IRUThe African…
From Maintenance to Resilience: Safeguarding Africa’s Road Investments
August 27, 2025
Roads are the backbone of Africa’s economies and societies. They connect people to jobs, markets, schools, and hospitals, and serve as arteries of regional trade. Yet, these vital networks are…
Zambia
, Lusaka
PRESS RELEASE: Over 20 African Countries Convene to Launch a Regional Road Safety Platform in Zambia
June 26, 2025
Lusaka, Zambia, June 26, 2025 – Road safety leaders from across Africa are gathering today in Lusaka for the inaugural General Assembly of the African Association of Road Safety Lead Agencies (AARSLA…
Benin
, Cotonou
PRESS RELEASE: African transport ministers meet in Benin to define new political priorities for the continent
March 26, 2025
Cotonou, Benin, March 26, 2025 - The Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) has officially opened its Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Cotonou, Benin. Hosted by Benin's Ministry of Living…
Reducing Road Traffic Deaths in Africa: A Data-Driven Monitoring Framework for Action
January 30, 2025
Road traffic crashes are a global crisis, claiming 1.19 million lives in 2021 alone. Nowhere is this crisis more acute than in Africa, where the road traffic death rate stands at over 19 per…
Cote d'Ivoire
, Abidjan
PRESS RELEASE: Côte d'Ivoire Hosts First Francophone Training for Leaders in Road Safety Management
January 27, 2025
ABIDJAN, January 27, 2025 – The Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP), in partnership with the Ministry of Transport through the Office of Road Safety of Côte d'Ivoire (OSER), is pleased to…
Unlocking Innovation in the Paratransit Sector: Results of the SSATP-PPIAF Call for Comparative Research Papers
January 09, 2025
The Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP), with funding from the Public-Private Infrastructure Advisory Facility (PPIAF), launched a call for comparative research abstracts on “Technologies…
Guinea
, Conakry
Charting a Digital Future for African Ports: SSATP’s Role at the 44th PMAWCA Annual Council Meeting
November 18, 2024
For many years, the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) has partnered with the Port Management Association for West and Central Africa (PMAWCA) to advance innovations in port statistical…
South-South Academia Cooperation (SSAC): Call for Comparative Research Papers
November 04, 2024
➡️ To access the call for papers in English, please click here.➡️ Pour accéder à l'appel à communications en français, veuillez cliquer ici.➡️ Para aceder à chamada de trabalhos em…
Cote d'Ivoire
, Abidjan
SSATP and AfDB: Building a Sustainable and Inclusive Transport Future in Africa Together
September 18, 2024
The Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP) reinforced its commitment to sustainable transport in Africa at the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) Transport Forum 2024. Organized by the AfDB, this…
Main Takeaways from the SSATP Webinar on Unlocking Trade & Transport Corridors in Africa
July 09, 2024
Despite their importance, trade and transport corridors in Africa face numerous challenges that hinder their efficiency and effectiveness. SSATP's Fourth Development Plan (2022-2026) aims to…
Online
SSATP RECs-TCC Re-Established: A Milestone for Regional Connectivity and Economic Integration
July 04, 2024
To achieve the objectives of the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP), adherence to the core principles of partnership, ownership, and sustainability is essential. Structured coordination…
Zambia, Rwanda, Malawi
, Lusaka
Zambia's Road Transport & Safety Agency Hosts Inaugural SSATP Leaders in Road Safety Management Training Program
June 03, 2024
LUSAKA, June 3, 2024 –The Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP), in collaboration with Zambia's Road Transport & Safety Agency (RTSA), is pleased to announce the launch of the inaugural…
Zambia
About the SSATP Leaders in Road Safety Management Training Program
June 03, 2024
We are thrilled to announce the launch of the Leaders in Road Safety Management (LRSM) Training Program, a groundbreaking initiative by the Africa Transport Policy Program (SSATP). The…
