- 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.
- According to the latest data from the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (2023–2024), the United States tops the global list of countries losing the most money per victim to scams, with an average loss of $3,500 per person.
- The president of the oil-producing nation of Nigeria, Bola Tinubu, recently declared a state of emergency in the country's primary oil-producing region, Rivers State, led by Governor Sim Fubara.
- Thousands of African locals have shared their insights on the best cities for food, ranking them based on quality, affordability, and a range of attributes, from family-friendliness to innovation.
- Nigeria’s Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP), a key crude oil transportation route to the Bonny export terminal, has been shut down following an explosion that triggered a fire.
- The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has sounded the alarm over the growing food crisis across West Africa and the Sahel, warning that without immediate intervention, millions could face acute hunger.
- Within the last year, insecurity within some regions in Africa have gone as far as affecting the number 1 man in the country. President of Somalia, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud is the latest president to endure a defiant attack.
- The fight for influence in Africa has never been more fierce, given that foreign forces are vying for military, political, and economic control, as well as new political ideologies emerging in certain African countries.
- The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed NNPCL’s attempt to block Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s N100 billion import license lawsuit, ruling that the case can proceed.
- The official X (formerly Twitter) account of Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, was compromised for 48 hours by cryptocurrency scammers who used the platform to promote a fraudulent project.
- Akua Djanie Blakofe, former Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), has called for the immediate removal of all signposts across Ghana that feature Chinese inscriptions.
- In a time when populist rhetoric and anti-science sentiment dominate global headlines, a landmark international study has found that trust in science remains strong—particularly in Africa.
- According to the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria, as seen in a recent report, oil marketers are now buying Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) for N797.66 per liter.
- The Trump administration's decision to pause U.S. foreign aid has significantly disrupted the supply of HIV treatments in eight countries. Six of the eight affected countries are in Africa.
- To further enforce its new policy of anti-colonial influence, the predominantly French-speaking West African country of Niger has exited the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIC).
- Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced on Monday that the Suez Canal is losing around $800 million in revenue each month due to regional instability.
- A $160 million South African phosphate mine, owned by billionaire Patrice Motsepe’s African Rainbow Capital Investments Ltd., is facing a new legal challenge after more than a decade of environmental disputes.
- Nigeria recorded its highest spending on arms and ammunition imports in five years, with over ₦520 billion worth of weaponry brought into the country in 2024 alone.
- According to the latest Henley Opportunity Index, ten countries have emerged as the most attractive destinations for individuals seeking a better quality of life, career prospects, and long-term opportunities in 2025.
