Are We Preventing Road Accidents or Simply Responding to Them?
Every road crash that makes the news usually comes with the same sequence. Vehicles collide, emergency responders arrive, victims are taken to hospital, authorities investigate […]
Public Safety
AfriSAFE Commends President Mahama’s Leadership on Post-Flood Sanitation Drive
AfriSAFE, the leading pan-African safety advocacy platform and organisers of the Africa Safety Congress and Awards, has commended the President of Ghana, His Excellency John […]
Exhausted Behind The Wheel: Are Tired Drivers Causing More Crashes Than We Think?
Whenever a tragic road accident occurs, attention quickly turns to familiar explanations. Authorities blame speeding, passengers accuse drivers of recklessness, Others point to bad roads, […]
What to Do When Someone Suddenly Slumps or Collapses: A Life Saving Safety Guide
A sudden slump or collapse can be frightening, especially when it happens without warning. It may be caused by fainting, low blood sugar, dehydration, heart […]
Lagos International Fire Safety Conference (LIFSC) 2026 Calls Nigeria to Action on Fire Prevention and Public Safety
As Lagos, the nation’s commercial hub, continues to strengthen conversations around fire prevention, emergency preparedness, and public safety, stakeholders across government, industry, emergency response, […]
Why Safety Education Must Be Taught in Schools
Across Africa, recurring workplace accidents, warehouse fires, road crashes, and building collapses continue to raise concerns about how safety awareness is developed from an early […]
The Hidden Dangers Of Informal Gas Retailing In Nigerian Communities
Convenience Is Growing Faster Than Safety In many Nigerian communities today, small roadside cooking gas shops have become part of daily life. From crowded markets […]
Disasters Do Not Happen Suddenly, They Build Over Time
Disasters rarely arrive without warning. Long before the headlines, the sirens, and the losses, there are signs. Small, often ignored signals that something is wrong. […]
Why Safety Regulations Fail When Enforcement Is Weak
Why Safety Regulations Fail When Enforcement Is Weak Across Africa, safety regulations are often well written, detailed, and aligned with global standards. Yet, accidents continue […]
No Exit: The Deadly Reality of Poor Emergency Planning in Africa
In many workplaces and public buildings across Africa, emergency planning exists only on paper. Fire drills are rare, exits are blocked, and many occupants have […]