- From tiny corner shops to massive multinational companies, electricity is the backbone of productivity, creativity, and growth. As of March 2024, businesses in Sierra Leone faced the highest electricity costs in Africa, paying approximately $0.342 per kilowatt-hour.
- Africa's large maritime area, which includes vital chokepoints, abundant marine resources, and critical trade lanes, presents unique problems, alongside its vast benefits. These include piracy, illicit fishing, smuggling, environmental hazards, and geopolitical problems.
- ASMs offer a more nuanced picture by considering both the number of seats an airline offers and the distances their flights cover. Ethiopian Airlines (ET) led the carriers in Africa, with ASMs totalling 3,683,677,967 in April.
- Over the past few decades, tourism has become a major economic engine for many African countries, playing a huge role in driving growth. In 2023, countries like The Gambia and Cabo Verde saw tourism accounting for 49% and 48% of their total exports.
- The Tanzanian government has decided to proceed with the contract terms agreed upon with Adani group, despite ongoing controversies surrounding the Indian-owned company.
- Africa is home to millions of asylum seekers and refugees, making up nearly one-third of the global refugee population. The number of refugees on the continent has risen over the years due to several factors.
- The demand for affordable clothing is rising in Africa, as many people have turned to second-hand clothes, commonly known as "Okrika" due to the high cost of designer apparel.
- Over the last seventy years, Africa has made remarkable strides. Infant mortality has dropped by 73%, from 153 deaths per 1,000 births in 1950 to 41 in 2024, a testament to the progress made through healthcare expansion, better nutrition, improved sanitation, and extensive vaccination campaigns.
- Several African countries have adopted prudent fiscal strategies to minimize reliance on external debt, including loans from the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
- The inclusion of female officers in United Nations peacekeeping missions has proven to be a transformative element, contributing to the effectiveness and inclusivity of global peace efforts.
- Most of the data used by leading AI companies to train their algorithms comes from the United States. As a result, their models often miss crucial contexts, such as cultural nuances and regional languages.
- Most of the data used by leading AI companies to train their algorithms comes from the United States. As a result, their models often miss crucial contexts, such as cultural nuances and regional languages.
- A high cost of living has significant ramifications for African countries, particularly in 2024, when a significant portion of the continent is dealing with economic uncertainty, inflation, and global issues.
- When it comes to hopping between countries in Africa, things are getting a whole lot easier. From 2016 to 2024, 39 countries have seen their scores rise, reflecting the growing trend of easing travel restrictions across Africa.
- In African countries, where health concerns are frequently exacerbated by economic challenges, the repercussions of inadequate healthcare can be disastrous, hurting all aspects of national development.
- The influx of arms in Africa has played a crucial role in shaping the continent's security landscape, impacting both government forces and non-state entities.
- The United States boasts the largest destroyer fleet globally with 75 ships, followed by China with 49 and Japan with 36. No African country currently operates a destroyer fleet
- The United States boasts the largest destroyer fleet globally with 75 ships, followed by China with 49 and Japan with 36. No African country currently operates a destroyer fleet
- The concept of free visa access within African nations has been in development for decades, aimed at enhancing trade and fostering stronger human relations across the continent.
- Nigeria's food crisis paints a grim picture, soaring prices, dwindling incomes, and inflation pushing families to the brink. Amidst these problems, agritech innovators like ColdHubs and Vendease are tackling waste and inefficiency.
- The arrest of Nigerian separatist leader, Simon Ekpa in Finland has sparked debates, with a former U.S. government official criticizing Finnish authorities for allowing the arrest.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) advises a minimum doctor-to-population ratio of 1:1,000. According to 2022 estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO), eight African countries have fewer than 1 doctor per 10,000 people.
- Many African countries are making strides in bringing together the vision of the AfCFTA, which is to be a socio-economically well-integrated continent.
- Zimbabwe plans to pay $331 million to white farmers whose land was taken back in 2000, in a bid to get creditors on board for restructuring the country’s massive debt.
- Despite Africa's rich natural resources and diverse cultures, many countries have received low scores on the law and order index, highlighting an environment where safety is often at risk.
- The importance of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria has risen to the forefront of global investment strategies and policy-making primarily because they help gauge a country's approach to environmental issues as well as how it governs its people and economy.
- In addition to being a pivotal military unit, strong air forces in African countries with cutting-edge aircraft and extensive logistics are essential for regional influence, economic stability, and national security.
- Nigeria’s current economy, which continues to experience its worst downturn, has been reflected primarily in the country’s inflation rate and its currency (Naira).
- Africa has long struggled with the challenge of e-waste, driven by the widespread importation of used electronics and electrical devices in large quantities, which are highly demanded due to their affordability.
- 64-year-old Nigel Carter's dream of extending his goodwill globally by donating 500 bicycles to support charitable efforts in Africa was dashed by environmental officials at a Scottish port.
- One critical driver of socio-economic development is access to reliable electricity, yet power generation in Africa remains plagued by numerous challenges.
- A new report on Africa's instability index reveals that certain regions have become less stable over the past year, now falling into the categories of 'vulnerable' or 'critical' based on their instability risk levels
- The United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 16 (SDG 16), is an objective that is especially important for several African countries, as political volatility, ineffective governance, and ineffective legal systems have frequently impeded development.
- Kenyan President Ruto’s recent decision to suspend contracts tied to the embattled Adani Group has sparked significant concerns, with many questioning the legality of the process
- The option of owning a business in Nigeria, regardless of the era has always been fondly looked upon. However, as economic challenges in the West African country become more complex, the option of business ownership becomes more essential.
- African countries have vast coastline and maritime zones that are resource-rich, vital to commerce, and susceptible to a number of threats. Corvettes are a great naval utility for securing Africa's waterways.
