• Angola road deaths drop 4% in early 2025, says CNVOT
• Pedestrians, passengers most affected; Luanda worst-hit province
• Safety plan, enforcement boost credited for improved statistics

Road deaths in Angola declined by 4% in the first half of 2025, according to new statistics from the National Road Traffic and Management Council (CNVOT). The country recorded 1,482 fatalities, 117 fewer than in the same period last year. The number of accidents also fell to 6,055, a decrease of 143 cases, while the number of injuries rose to 8,582.

The 36-to-45 age group, predominantly male, was the most affected. Pedestrians and passengers accounted for a disproportionate number of casualties, representing 57% of deaths and 52% of injuries. The provinces with the highest number of accidents were Luanda, Huila, Huambo, Uige, Benguela, and Zaire. The fewest accidents were recorded in Cuando, Moxico Leste, and Cubango.

CNVOT officials attribute the improvement to the implementation of the National Road Safety and Prevention Plan, which aims to reduce fatal accidents and injuries by 20%. Key measures include public awareness campaigns, enhanced first aid and victim assistance, and a 70% increase in enforcement of traffic laws.

According to the World Health Organization (WHO), Africa has the highest road traffic fatality rate globally, despite having a small share of the world's vehicles. The continent's average road death rate is 27.5 per 100,000 inhabitants, significantly higher than in the Americas and Europe, where the rate is around 9 deaths per 100,000.

Henoc Dossa