Niger: Road insecurity caused 1,245 deaths in 2025, government focuses on discipline

In 2025, Niger recorded 1,245 deaths due to road insecurity, with 4,439 serious injuries. Although the number of bodily accidents decreased by 11.26% compared to 2024, the number of deaths increased by 12.56%. In response, President Abdourahamane Tiani declared 2026 the 'Year of Road Discipline' and launched a national campaign aimed at reducing road deaths by 30% and accidents by 50%.