- According to the 2024 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), several African nations have made notable strides in ensuring journalistic freedom, transparency, and safety for media professionals.
- The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced an end to the mandate of its military deployment in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and will begin a gradual withdrawal of troops.
- The global arms trade remains a pivotal factor in international security dynamics, with numerous nations escalating their defence imports to bolster military capabilities.
- Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) serves as a crucial economic metric that allows for the comparison of currency values by evaluating the cost of a standard basket of goods across different countries.
- Recent events in the Nigerian oil market may lead to a major loss for Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, whose refinery, the Dangote Refinery, is projected to lose a substantial amount.
- Lagos State has solidified its status as a leading economic force in Africa, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching approximately $259.75 billion in 2023, based on purchasing power parity (PPP).
- Given the conflict in the East African region between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and M23 rebels, the Southern African country of Angola has opted to intervene.
- Governments across Africa intensified efforts to silence dissent in 2024, leading to a record number of digital blackouts shutting down internet connections across the continent.
- Nuclear weapons remain one of the most powerful and destructive forces in modern warfare. Despite efforts to reduce global stockpiles, the world still holds thousands of nuclear warheads, with the majority controlled by just two nations ,Russia and the United States.
- Since its inception in 1952, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has played a significant role in Africa's economic landscape, providing financial assistance to numerous countries across the continent.
- Kenya and South Africa are emerging as leaders in the transition to cashless economies, driven by the widespread adoption of digital payment systems, mobile money, and contactless transactions.
- In 2024, Russia's agricultural exports to Africa rose by 19% to over $7 billion, according to a statement released by the state center Agroexport. Several African countries accounted for a significant chunk of said exports.
- The billionaire class in Africa has traditionally been dominated by people over the age of 70, many of whom have built their fortunes through economic development in fields like natural resources, finance, and telecommunications for decades.
- The government of Ghana has earmarked GH₵1.5 billion to enhance agricultural modernisation and ensure food security under the 'Feed Ghana' initiative. This investment aims to increase local food production, minimise imports, and stabilise food prices, in line with national economic priorities.
- Africa’s largest refinery, the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery, is sourcing crude oil from international suppliers to supplement its domestic deliveries as it continues to scale up operations.
- Just weeks after Zimbabwe announced plans to launch its 3rd satellite, Ethiopia has followed suit as it readies itself to send its third satellite to space.
- Ghana’s Finance Minister, Dr Cassiel Ato Forson, has announced the government’s decision to abolish several so-called “nuisance” taxes in the coming days.
- Johannesburg, also known as "Jozi" or "Joburg," boasts 12,300 millionaires, 25 cent millionaires (with a net worth of at least $100 million), and 2 billionaires.
- 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.
