In nearby Côte d'Ivoire, the daily number of fatal road accidents has risen to 46, from just 12 in 2012. "Africa is particularly affected by the tragedy of road accidents, which is the leading cause of youth mortality," he said. Among the solutions to be implemented include the need to strengthen health services for crash victims, and adherence to the African Road Safety Charter and the UN Basic Conventions on Road Safety. First traffic police forceIn Côte d'Ivoire, new initiatives are strengthening road safety laws and creating a traffic police force. Learn more about what the UN is doing about road safety here.

Source: The North Africa Journal May 15, 2023 06:39 UTC