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ACTA is the peak organisation for Sub-Saharan Africa motoring clubs and their 2 million+ members.

The African Council of Touring and Automobile Clubs (ACTA) is dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of all road users throughout Sub Saharan Africa, and have been helping Sub-Saharan motorists stay on the road since the early 1900’s.

ACTA is a sub-region of FIA Region I, representing the Automobile Associations of Africa, who are primarily dedicated to protecting the rights and interests of all road users in their respective Countries.

Click here to find out more details about each ACTA Automobile Club
ACTA’s Vision

“Shaping the future of Mobility in Sub Saharan Africa through ACTA’s network of Motoring Clubs, alongside authorities and other stakeholders”

ACTA aims at:

  • Promoting safe road travel,
  • Fostering freedom of mobility,
  • Encouraging sensible, sustainable tourism in Africa.
ACTA’s Mission

To achieve its goals, ACTA will strive to lead effective, concerted action in many areas:

  • Harnessing the strength of its affiliated automobile and touring Clubs in Sub-Saharan Africa
  • Tackling new challenges in Mobility as they arise by defining and defending a shared vision, a common strategy, and joint or collaborative initiatives.
  • Cooperate with governments and other organizations relating to traffic laws, regulations and road safety.
ACTA Broad Statements

  • ACTA Automobile Clubs have been helping Sub-Saharan motorists stay on the road since the early 1900’s.
  • ACTA is trusted by millions of motorists for Roadside Assistance and Mobility Services
  • ACTA is the largest supplier of roadside assistance services in Sub-Saharan Africa with an outstanding network in more than eight African countries.
  • ACTA is dedicated to improving the safety of every day road users throughout the Sub-Saharan Region, by promoting awareness and responsibility not only among motorists, but all road users through education, campaigns and information
  • ACTA is a prominent information service provider in the Sub-Sahara Africa tourism industry, and provides travel and touring products and services to thousands of travellers each year, including cross border travel documentation i.e. The International Driving Permit (IDP), and the Carnet de Passages en Douane (CPD)
  • ACTA has provided driver training to thousands of new and existing drivers.
  • ACTA provides peace of mind to drivers and Automobile Club Members through comprehensive Insurance products & Services.