- Nigeria’s annual inflation rate climbed to 34.60% in November, up from 33.88% in October, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Monday.
- The number of displaced individuals in Africa is steadily increasing, driven by ongoing crises and conflicts, affecting millions across the continent.
- Mali, Niger, and Burkina Faso reaffirmed their decision to withdraw from ECOWAS, declaring it irreversible. The trio have announced visa-free travel and residency rights for citizens of the 15-member ECOWAS bloc.
- Migration is an integral part of human history, and in Africa, it plays a significant role in shaping the social, economic, and cultural landscapes of the continent. The largest intra-African migration corridor is from Burkina Faso to Côte d'Ivoire, with over 1.37 million migrants.
- An effective military is critical to a country's security, sovereignty, and diplomatic power, as exemplified by the immense strength of certain armed forces.
- Efforts to end the years-long M23 crisis, driven by deadly conflicts have hit a setback following the cancellation of the meeting between the Presidents of Congo and Rwanda.
- Ghana’s president-elect John Dramani Mahama has revealed his intentions to review the loan from the International Monetary Fund, the current administration had secured.
- A new disease in the Bundibugyo district in Uganda, which the locals refer to as Dinga Dinga, meaning "shaking like dancing," has been confirmed by health officials.
- Direct flights between African countries offer numerous benefits, significantly enhancing the continent's connectivity, economic growth, and social integration.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a futuristic concept; it's now a disruptive technology that is transforming economies, businesses, and civilizations worldwide, including within Africa.
- As of 2020, around 40.4 million Africans had left their countries, primarily moving to other continents in search of better prospects. North Africa, in particular, stands out with the highest proportion of emigrants (4.9% of the population) and the lowest proportion of immigrants (1.3%),
- The European Union (EU) has updated its Air Safety List, and some African carriers have been blacklisted following their failure to conform to standards.
- The significance of attaining sustainable development cannot be overstated. Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations provide a framework for tackling some of the world's most pressing issues, and there is nowhere more suited for these conversations to begin than the halls of a…
- Seplat Energy Plc is set to reactivate hundreds of dormant oil wells in Nigeria following its acquisition of Exxon Mobil Corp.’s onshore oil and gas assets in the country.
- Niger has suspended the operations of the British media company, BBC, owing to the suspicion that the company is trying to disrupt the the country's peace.
- The Nigerian government says it will investigate the high mortality rate in its aviation industry, where about 100 airlines have shut down in 40 years.
- The importation of beauty products is big business, especially in places like Nigeria, where demand for wigs and eyelashes is through the roof. China is the leading supplier of these beauty products to Nigeria, with imports worth $6.78 million.
- The Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for African Affairs Maureen Farrell, recently relayed that extreme weather conditions exacerbate the insecurity felt across Africa.
- Somalia and Ethiopia announced plans to initiate technical negotiations by the end of February next year, with a commitment to conclude them within four months.
- According to the National Bureau of Statistics, the United Kingdom has consistently emerged as Nigeria’s top investment partner, contributing a substantial $3.43 billion between January to September 2024.
- With 1.9 million out-of-school children, pastoralist groups in Kenya have highlighted how a nomadic lifestyle substantially influences educational prospects.
- In many African countries, the cost of food and by extension groceries has steadily increased, triggering a ripple effect across households, companies, and the economy at large.
- Leading the list of countries in the "low human development" category is Somalia, with an HDI score of 0.380, ranked 193rd, the lowest globally. Notably, Nigeria and Rwanda shared HDI score of 0.548, both ranking 161st globally, placing them in the "low human development" category.
- In the third quarter of 2024, Nigeria imported goods worth ₦512.56 billion from other African countries while exporting a far greater value of ₦2,486.00 billion.
- France has initiated the process of withdrawing its military presence from Chad, starting with the departure of two warplanes stationed in N'Djamena, the capital.
- Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a cornerstone of modern development. For African countries, AI has enormous promise in terms of solving problems across numerous sectors.
- In this exclusive interview with Business Insider Africa, Satoshi Shinada talks about Africa’s venture capital landscape, how it compares to other regions, and his philosophy on investing in African startups.
- The UK and US have sanctioned British-Kenyan businessman, Kamlesh Pattni over his alleged involvement in illicit gold trade and the Goldenberg scandal in Kenya.
- The lack of trust in the police as noticed across some African nations is a significant issue which is deeply rooted in a combination of historical, social, and political factors.
