- FlySafair, South Africa's largest airline, stands out as the only African airline featured in Cirium's latest "Most On-Time Airlines" rankings, at the regional level (Middle East and Africa).
- Moroccan authorities prevented 78,685 migrants from attempting to enter the European Union illegally in 2024, marking a 4.6% increase from the previous year.
- Known for its vast landscapes, cultural diversity, and vibrant ecosystems, Africa offers some of the most unforgettable travel experiences. Morocco and Botswana are ranked among the 25 best places to visit in 2025.
- Democratic Republic of Congo President Felix Tshisekedi will join a joint summit of Eastern and Southern African leaders in Tanzania on February 7-8 to discuss the ongoing conflict in eastern Congo.
- The Senegalese government is seeking to redefine its long-standing relationship with its former colonial rulers, the French, by renaming public places.
- US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he will not attend the G-20 summit in South Africa scheduled for February 20-21, citing concerns over South Africa’s newly enacted land-expropriation law.
- Given Zimbabwe’s extensive debt to China, and the West’s reluctance to do business with the Southern African nation, Zimbabwe over the last few years has been handed an olive branch by the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
- More details have emerged following Elon Musk’s discussions with South African President Cyril Ramaphosa amid rising tensions over the country’s land reform policies.
- With a growing population in numerous African countries and rising life expectancy, having a strong pension system in place is critical not just for retiree well-being, but also for governments' long-term economic stability.
- IBM, the American technology giant, has restructured its operations in 36 African countries, including Nigeria and Ghana, by transferring management to MIBB.
- Rwanda may be facing a significant economic setback as the European Union (E.U) has received a request to nullify its mineral partnership deal with the East African country.
- Niger continues to make major advances as it plans to establish multiple airlines, following plans to implement a biometric passport system with Burkina Faso and Mali.
- Ukraine is exploring the possibility of establishing a logistics hub in Egypt to facilitate the supply of its agricultural products to the region, Agriculture Minister Vitaliy Koval announced on Tuesday.
- Over the years, U.S. aid to Nigeria has focused on key sectors such as health, security, and economic development, aiming to address both immediate and long-term challenges.
- Switzerland has announced the termination of its development aid program to Eritrea, citing persistent challenges in repatriating rejected asylum seekers.
- Nigeria’s external reserve saw a loss of $1.19 billion in just 3 weeks after the country had recorded a high of $40.920 billion on the 6th of January 2025.
- Africa’s debt is primarily external, with the region's external debt reaching US$1.2 trillion by 2023, making up nearly 60% of its total public debt. Eritrea ranks among the African countries with the lowest external debt, standing at $635.5 million and ranking 145th globally.
- The Eastern Congo rebel coalition, which includes the M23 group, has announced a ceasefire for humanitarian reasons, yielding to international pressure to halt the escalating conflict.
- The Absa Africa Financial Markets Index reported significant market developments in 2024. In Africa, South Africa tops the list for foreign exchange accessibility, scoring 87 out of 100.
- Ghana’s economy, one month into its current administration under its new president, John Mahama, has recorded some marginal gains, specifically in its inflation rate.
- The Congolese government, alongside U.N. officials and Western powers, including the United States, has accused neighbouring Rwanda of exacerbating the conflict by deploying thousands of troops and heavy weaponry in support of M23.
- Nigeria’s upstream oil regulator announced on Monday that oil producers who fail to meet their required supply quotas to local refineries, including the massive Dangote Refinery, will be denied export permits.
- With billions of barrels lying beneath the land and offshore, oil is one of Africa’s biggest money-makers. Morocco has the smallest proven oil reserves in Africa, with just 684,000 barrels, placing it 94th globally.
- Discussions about Africa's wealthiest people occasionally revolve around the fact that the majority of the country's high-net-worth individuals are Caucasian, as opposed to black billionaires.
- The Dangote Refinery took a bold step over the weekend: a considerable price reduction for Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly referred to as petrol.
- The Kremlin has expanded the list of African friends whose banks may now trade currencies in Russia. These additions include Nigeria, Tunisia, and Ethiopia.
- The South African government has announced its intention to engage in dialogue with US President Donald Trump regarding his recent threat to cut aid to the country.
