- The prevalence and types of crimes vary widely across African countries. According to the Numbeo Crime Index, South Africa is Africa's most crime-affected country, with a crime index score of 74.7.
- The son of Uganda’s president, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, recently made a distasteful remark about the leader of the country’s ruling opposition, Bobi Wine.
- In 2024, internet shutdowns hit record highs, with 167 major outages reported across 28 countries. Sub-Saharan Africa experienced a financial loss of $1.56 billion due to 32,938 hours of internet downtime, affecting 111.2 million people.
- In 2024, African startups secured $2.2 billion through equity, debt, and grants (excluding exits). In the first half of the year (H1), the continent's ventures raised just under $800 million.
- In 2024, African startups secured $2.2 billion through equity, debt, and grants (excluding exits). In the first half of the year (H1), the continent's ventures raised just under $800 million.
- The aspiration to migrate from Africa to more developed regions is often driven by migrants' desire to increase income and enhance overall living standards.
- In 2024, Numbeo's Quality of Life Index shows some notable shifts in Africa compared to the previous year. South Africa, which topped the list in 2023 with a score of 152.4, continues to maintain the highest quality of life index in Africa, though it has seen a slight dip to 136.9.
- US President, Joe Biden, through the White House, has named a delegation to attend the inauguration of Ghana's President-elect, John Dramani Mahama in Accra, Ghana.
- The World Bank notes that Sub-Saharan Africa must invest approximately 7.1% of its GDP annually to achieve sustainable development goals, while current investments hover around just 3.5% of GDP.
- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has responded to recent remarks made by former President Olusegun Obasanjo regarding the management of the country's refineries.
- Several African countries have their satellites, some of which serve critical functions in agriculture, climate monitoring, communications, and disaster response.
- Nigerian telecom companies have proposed doubling their tariffs and are awaiting government approval. Regulatory approval for the proposal is pending, with a focus on consumer welfare and operators’ sustainability.
- A massive, fiery object fell from the sky into a Kenyan village on Monday afternoon, sparking curiosity and concern among locals, according to the country’s national broadcaster. To date, no fatalities have been recorded from space debris falling from the sky.
- To boost economic growth, solve social issues, and improve Africa's standing internationally, the investments, ingenuity, and generosity of the continent's wealthiest people are crucial.
- Diaspora remittances are a vital lifeline for African economies and communities, driving socio-economic development and serving as a significant source of external financing.
- Africa's diversity shines brighter than ever, attracting tourists and investors from around the globe as the continent continues to thrive as a travel destination in 2025
- Africa’s stock markets are becoming a big part of the continent’s growth story. The Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index surged by 56% in local currency terms—the highest since 2013.
- As 2025 begins, it is important to note that some of the economic challenges several African countries faced last year are set to spill over to the new year, particularly with regards to inflation.
- Zimbabwe has officially abolished the death penalty, nearly 20 years after its last execution. With this move, Zimbabwe has become the 127th country in the world to abolish the death penalty.
- Kenyan President William Ruto and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been named among the five 2024 finalists for the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) “Person of the Year” award.
- Kenyan President William Ruto and Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu have been named among the five 2024 finalists for the Organized Crime and Corruption Reporting Project (OCCRP) “Person of the Year” award.
- Over the past year, some African nations have improved the performance of their currencies against the US dollar while others continue to face challenges.
- A low SDG 9 rating indicates poor infrastructure, limited industrialization, and low innovation, all of which impede economic success, especially in African countries.
- With a rapidly growing population and rising demand for power, the energy transition is a lifeline, offering the promise of sustainable development and resilience against the mounting impacts of climate change.
- With a rapidly growing population and rising demand for power, the energy transition is a lifeline, offering the promise of sustainable development and resilience against the mounting impacts of climate change.
- For governments dealing with economic difficulties, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is often a go-to source for stabilizing economies and spurring growth. Nonetheless, keeping their IMF debt low benefits African countries strategically.
- When laws are applied consistently, they build trust, ensure fairness, and provide a solid foundation for peace, innovation, and growth. The Democratic Republic of Congo ranks the lowest in Africa on the World Justice Project’s Rule of Law Index, with an overall score of 0.34.
- The methods of electricity generation across Africa are heavily skewed toward fossil fuels, with natural gas making up 42% of production and coal contributing another 26%.
- A high SDG 9 ranking for African countries indicates significant progress in infrastructure, industrialization, and innovation, all critical to long-term development and global competitiveness.
- An essential component of every flourishing city is safety. The safest cities in the world typically boasts cohesiveness, economic expansion, and a high standard of living for its citizens.
- Poor quality of life in cities may have far-reaching implications, hurting not just inhabitants' well-being but also the city's economic prospects, social stability, and environmental sustainability.
- China and Nigeria first established the currency-swap agreement in April 2018 for an initial three-year term, addressing dollar shortages in the country.
- The Nigerian billionaire and owner of the $20 billion Dangote refinery, Aliko Dangote, recently explained why fuel prices in Nigeria have plummeted after a year of constant price hikes.
