- Angola has joined the list of African countries in recent years, which have removed fuel subsidies to bolster economic growth. The country recently decided to eliminate diesel subsidies, causing the price to drop by 50%
- Angola has joined the list of African countries in recent years, which have removed fuel subsidies to bolster economic growth. The country recently decided to eliminate diesel subsidies, causing the price to drop by 50%
- While Nigerians have fewer visa-free travel options compared to European or North American passport holders, they can still visit 45 countries without needing a visa in advance.
- Namibia has achieved a significant milestone by appointing Lucia Witbooi as its vice president, making it the only African nation with both a female president and vice president.
- Given the current situation in Nigeria’s oil market relating to the Naira-for-Crude saga with the Dangote Refinery, oil marketers have begun amassing Premium Motor Spirit, otherwise known as petrol.
- Sierra Leone, however, holds the position of Africa’s least happy country, ranking 146th globally with a low score of 2.998. Malawi follows at 144th with 3.260, while Zimbabwe ranks 143rd with a score of 3.396.
- Germany has temporarily shut down its embassy in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, due to escalating tensions that have pushed the country toward the brink of civil war.
- Nigeria is looking at an influx of imported Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, following the halt of the Naira-for-Crude initiative. This denotes that local production of petrol, particularly by the Dangote Refinery, could take a hit.
- President Donald Trump has reinstated funds for critical USAID-backed programs in three African nations run by a Christian humanitarian organization.
- On January 20, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order halting USAID disbursements for 90 days. Speculations around the move suggested that Africa may be the worst hit.
- Despite the stability in the energy market across the globe, including diesel prices, petrol prices in several African countries experienced a slight increase, especially in countries that typically boast the lowest fuel prices.
- San Francisco Bay has once again claimed the top spot as the world’s most vibrant city for startups, according to the latest Startup Ecosystem Rankings released by StartupBlink, a global startup ecosystem research platform.
- Ghana loses an estimated US$3 billion annually to corruption—an amount twice the nation’s yearly foreign direct investment (FDI) inflow of US$1.5 billion.
- China and South Africa partnered together to create the world’s longest quantum communications link, via the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and Stellenbosch University in South Africa.
- China and South Africa partnered together to create the world’s longest quantum communications link, via the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and Stellenbosch University in South Africa.
- While African nations often appear lower in these rankings, some countries are making notable progress. In the latest report, Mauritius leads as the happiest country in Africa, ranking 78th globally with a score of 5.832.
- A U.S. court has awarded Ghanaian investigative journalist Anas Aremeyaw Anas $18 million (£14 million) in damages after a jury ruled that he was defamed by former Ghanaian MP Kennedy Agyapong.
- The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has firmly refuted claims circulating in the media that MTN Ghana has been granted a licence to facilitate cross-border money transfers with MTN Nigeria.
- The Minister for Fisheries and Aquaculture Development, Emelia Arthur, has announced that the close fishing season for artisanal fishermen will not be enforced in 2025.
- As various African countries broaden their views on what international relations should include, certain regions have developed anti-colonial feelings, translating to anti-West sentiments. They have instead chosen to collaborate with Eastern countries such as Russia and China. With this…
- A new assessment of gender equality and economic inclusion has identified ten African countries where women are experiencing greater access to economic opportunities, from employment and entrepreneurship to financial independence and property ownership.
- China Civil Engineering Construction Corp (CCECC) will invest over $1.4 billion to modernize a historic railway line connecting Zambia’s copper mines to Tanzania’s largest port.
- A Congolese ministerial committee has proposed additional measures to strengthen the temporary ban on cobalt exports, including collaboration with Indonesia, the world's second-largest supplier of the critical battery metal.
- More than 50 percent of Ghanaian consumers lack awareness of their basic consumer rights, exposing them to poor service delivery, overcharging, and limited access to redress, according to a new report released by CUTS International Accra, a policy research and advocacy think tank.
- Several agencies in Nigeria receiving funding from foreign donors, including the now disbanded United States Agency for International Development (USAID), are facing heightened scrutiny from the country’s parliament.
- In the previous fiscal year, 1.1 billion apps were downloaded in Sub-Saharan Africa. Also, projections show that in 2025, app usage and purchases are set to generate $1 billion in revenue for Africa.
- African cities are facing escalating environmental crisis as its low-lying coastline continues to erode. Experts warn that without urgent intervention, many could be at risk of severe flooding, or even disappearing, by 2100.
- The halt in the Naira-for-Crude initiative by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) could create some complications in Nigeria energy sector, as the Dangote Refinery has not only halted sale of premium motor spirits otherwise known as petrol, but is now looking at the possibility of…
- The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has announced the revocation of all small-scale mining licences issued after the 7 December 2024 general elections.
- Following in the footsteps of its fellow Alliance of Sahel State members (AES); Niger, Mali has decided also to exit the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIC).
- Thousands of South Africans, particularly white farmers, have reportedly expressed interest in seeking asylum in the United States following President Trump’s offer.
- The recent peace talks between Rwandan President, Paul Kagame and Democratic Republic of Congo’s President Félix Tshisekedi offer a glimmer of hope for ending the long-standing conflict between their nations.
- Ghana’s economy is projected to maintain its growth momentum into 2025, with Gross Domestic Product (GDP) forecast to expand by 5.4% year-on-year, according to Jibran Qureishi, Head of Africa Research at Standard Bank Group.
- The global reputation of a university affects education, research, employment, and economic growth in significant ways. It is not simply about academic status.
