- Three months into 2025 and some of the richest Africans have seen, to some degree, an increase in their net worth. The majority of African billionaires have experienced fluntuations in value as a result of several economic factors.
- 216 Chinese firms recently visited the West African country of Nigeria to look into investment prospects. Of the 216 firms, 74 are interested in investing in the country’s oil sector.
- 216 Chinese firms recently visited the West African country of Nigeria to look into investment prospects. Of the 216 firms, 74 are interested in investing in the country’s oil sector.
- The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has confirmed ongoing negotiations for a new naira-for-crude deal with Dangote Petroleum Refinery.
- Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has announced a major anti-corruption milestone, recovering nearly $500 million in misappropriated funds last year.
- President John Dramani Mahama met with Burkina Faso’s interim leader, Captain Ibrahim Traoré, on Monday, 10 March 2025, to discuss regional relations, security challenges, and economic partnerships.
- The United States remains one of the most diverse countries globally, with millions of immigrants from various parts of the world shaping its economy, culture, and workforce.
- The president of Ghana, John Mahama began his tour to the three African countries constituting the Aliiance of the Sahel states (AES): Burkina Faso, Mali and Niger, on Saturday, 8th of March, 2025.
- As per the latest Nigerian Gross Domestic Product (GDP) report by the country’s National Bureau of Statistics, Nigeria experienced a 3.84% (year-on-year) growth in real terms in the fourth quarter of 2024.
- The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has launched a $8 million project to improve groundwater management in Tanzania and Kenya.
- Nigerians may soon experience another surge in petrol prices as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reportedly halted its naira-for-crude deal with local refineries.
- Nigerians may soon experience another surge in petrol prices as the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has reportedly halted its naira-for-crude deal with local refineries.
- Nigeria has made significant strides in boosting its crude oil refining capacity through strategic initiatives focused on new refineries and the rehabilitation of existing facilities.
- Acknowledging the rift between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Alliance of the Sahel States (AES) that has eaten into the fabric of the West African region, Ghana’s president, John Mahama, has voiced that the solution may lie in the hands of Ghana.
- A legal battle has erupted following a standoff between staff from the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) and employees of the U.S. African Development Foundation (USADF).
- Ethiopia has begun exploring its capacity to mass produce drones as it invests in manufacturing unmanned aerial vehicles (drones) for both civilian and military applications.
- U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is willing to offer a path to American citizenship for displaced farmers in South Africa.
- On Friday, France officially handed over two military facilities to Senegal, marking the first step in ending its military presence in the West African nation.
- The International Organisation for Migration (IOM) has successfully facilitated the repatriation of 140 Nigerians who had been stranded in Sudan for months due to the ongoing conflict.
- In 2025, freedom of expression remains under siege in many African nations as authoritarian governments continue to suppress press freedom, political opposition, and civil liberties.
- Women’s involvement in politics has progressed greatly since the early 20th century. The journey began with groundbreaking victories, as countries like New Zealand, Finland, and the United States led the way in granting women the right to vote and run for office.
- Ghana marked its 68 years of independence on 6th March 2025, with a lot of jubilation alongside issues the West African country is yet to address. One such issue as highlighted by John Mahama is the removal of Dr. Kwame Nkrumah by the CIA.
- For African countries, armored capabilities, particularly its tank fleet, are essential to preserving national security, thwarting foreign threats, and guaranteeing military efficacy in modern warfare.
- A recent report, the Mental State of the World Report, has revealed that African youths exhibit high levels of mental health, alertness, and resilience.
- Many African nations rank among the most stressed countries in the world. Burundi tops the list as the most stressed country, followed by South Sudan, Afghanistan, Syria, and Malawi.
- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to visit South Africa on April 10, marking a significant diplomatic effort to end Russia's war on Ukraine.
- African countries with high female employment-to-population ratios are better positioned for long-term economic growth, equitable society, and poverty reduction.
- Despite being operational in 17 African countries, including neighbouring nations like Namibia, Mozambique, and Botswana, South Africa, the continent’s largest economy, is not on the Starlink network.
- As International Women’s Day rolls around, it is important to take a look at some of the social constructs that have kept women from truly achieving their full potential, specifically in the workforce.
- Canada and Ghana have signed their first-ever air transport agreement, marking a significant step towards enhanced connectivity, tourism, and trade between the two nations.
- Nigeria addressed some of its concerns surrounding the morality of its medical field, specifically in the surgery department that deals with organ transplant.
