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Business Insider » According to an immigration circular distributed to recruitment agencies and travel offices, the suspension applies to Uganda, Sudan, Somalia, Cameroon, and Libya. It also extends to Afghanistan, Yemen, Lebanon, and Bangladesh.
23 Sep 2025 - The United Arab Emirates has suspended the issuance of tourist and work visas for citizens of five African countries under a policy scheduled to take…
Business Insider » According to an immigration circular distributed to recruitment agencies and travel offices, the suspension applies to Uganda, Sudan, Somalia, Cameroon, and Libya. It also extends to Afghanistan, Yemen, Lebanon, and Bangladesh.
23 Sep 2025 - The United Arab Emirates has suspended the issuance of tourist and work visas for citizens of five African countries under a policy scheduled to take…
Business Insider » Junta-led Mali signs seven new mining deals under revised code to boost revenue
22 Sep 2025 - Mali’s military government has approved seven new agreements with international and local mining companies, strengthening state participation and…
Business Insider » Public holiday declared as 10-time champions USA fall to Botswana
22 Sep 2025 - Thrilled about its victory in the men's 4x400 metres at the World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Botswana, which now stands as the only African…
Business Insider » South Africa deports over 290 Mozambicans over immigration, criminal offences
22 Sep 2025 - More than 290 Mozambican nationals have been deported from South Africa and are now under the care of authorities in Maputo Province.
Business Insider » Egypt’s second richest man plots $50 billion takeover of U.S. infrastructure
22 Sep 2025 - Egypt’s second-richest man, Nassef Sawiris, has set his sights on the U.S market, with the intent to invest up to $50 billion in the North American…
Business Insider » Egypt’s richest man plots $50 billion takeover of America’s infrastructure boom
22 Sep 2025 - Egypt’s richest man, Nassef Sawiris, has set his sights on the U.S market, with the intent to invest up to $50 billion in the North American country’…
Business Insider » Kenya opens inquiry after reports of citizens forced into Russia’s war in Ukraine
22 Sep 2025 - Kenya has launched an inquiry into reports that some of its citizens were trafficked to Russia and forced into the war in Ukraine, including the case…
Business Insider » Nigerian billionaire Otedola backs Dangote in clash against a company he founded
22 Sep 2025 - Concerning the squabble between the Dangote Oil Refinery and the Depot and Petroleum Products Marketers Association of Nigeria (DAPPMAN), Nigerian…
Business Insider » Investor of the Month: Meet the woman backing 25+ startups and guiding hundreds more through due diligence
22 Sep 2025 - Damilola Thompson, founder of Diligence Africa and active angel investor through Yellowwood Capital, has dedicated her career to closing this gap. In…
Business Insider » Frigoglass eyes sale of profitable Nigerian unit Beta Glass to ease debt pressure
21 Sep 2025 - Frigoglass Group, the UK-based manufacturer of beverage coolers, is in talks to sell its Nigerian subsidiary, Beta Glass Plc, as part of efforts to…
Business Insider » Frigoglass eyes sale of Nigerian Unit Beta Glass to ease debt pressure
21 Sep 2025 - Frigoglass Group, the UK-based manufacturer of beverage coolers, is in talks to sell its Nigerian subsidiary, Beta Glass Plc, as part of efforts to…
Business Insider » Nigerian government is taking a firm stance to clean up its underdeveloped mining sector, revoking 1,263 mineral licences in a bid to remove dormant and speculative players while creating fresh opportunities for serious investors.
21 Sep 2025 - The Nigerian government is taking decisive action to reform its underdeveloped mining sector, revoking 1,263 mineral licences to remove dormant and…
Business Insider » South Africa’s mining reforms draws interest from Indian Investors
21 Sep 2025 - South Africa’s decision to loosen mining rules and speed up the privatisation of infrastructure is drawing growing interest from Indian companies,…
Business Insider » Egypt’s Arab 'NATO' proposal rejected by Qatar and UAE amid rising regional tension
21 Sep 2025 - Egypt’s renewed push for a joint Arab military force modelled on NATO has stalled after Qatar and the United Arab Emirates rejected the proposal.
Business Insider » Visa ban: UAE to block long-term visas for Ugandan nationals from January 2026
21 Sep 2025 - The United Arab Emirates will stop issuing long-term visas to Ugandan citizens beginning January 2026.
Business Insider » White House clarifies $100K H-1B fee targets entrants, not current workers: Implications for Africans
20 Sep 2025 - United States President Donald Trump has signed a wide-ranging executive order clarifying that the new $100,000 H-1B fee applies only to new entrants…
Business Insider » Ghanaian ‘king’ faces eviction in Scotland after declaring African kingdom
20 Sep 2025 - Authorities in Scotland are moving to evict a Ghanaian man and his followers for the second time, after they attempted to establish what they call…
Business Insider » Dangote refinery earns world-class endorsement from luxury business jet manufacturer, Bombardier
20 Sep 2025 - Canadian aerospace manufacturer Bombardier Inc. has endorsed the Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Nigeria, calling it a world-class project and a vital…
Business Insider » Switzerland’s mining giant considers stake sale in Congo’s Kamoto copper mine DRC cobalt export suspension deepens uncertainty
20 Sep 2025 - Switzerland’s mining and commodities giant, Glencore Plc (GLEN.L), is in talks to divest a majority stake in the Kamoto Copper Company (KCC) in the…
Business Insider » Meet the ex-Mercedes-Benz exec building one of Africa's foremost indigenous car brands
20 Sep 2025 - Ajayi Joshua Oluwatobi could have stayed in the comfort of Mercedes-Benz, where he rose fast and racked up awards. Instead, a recession pushed him to…
Business Insider » Trump to impose $100k fee for H-1B visas in new immigration crackdown
20 Sep 2025 - The Trump administration said on Friday it would ask companies to pay $100,000 annually for each H-1B visa. The move could have a significant impact…
Business Insider » France halts counterterrorism efforts with Mali as diplomatic tensions escalate
19 Sep 2025 - France has suspended counterterrorism cooperation with Mali and expelled two Malian diplomats, the French foreign ministry said Friday.
Business Insider » Top 10 African countries with the lowest diesel prices in August 2025
19 Sep 2025 - In an African country where diesel costs stay low, the influence extends well beyond the filling stations.
Business Insider » As Africa deepens ties with China, a shadow economy of scams, crime and exploitation is rising
19 Sep 2025 - As Africa deepens ties with China, Chinese-linked scam syndicates and criminal networks are taking root, fueling a shadow economy of crime and…
Business Insider » Aliko Dangote sets sights on another multi billion dollar project outside manufacturing
19 Sep 2025 - Aliko Dangote is turning his attention beyond manufacturing with plans to integrate electric trucks into the Dangote Group’s fleet, a multi billion…
Business Insider » Top 10 African countries that imported the most U.S. oil in 2024
19 Sep 2025 - Africa has become a growing destination for U.S. fuel. Morocco led the continent, ranking 26th globally with imports of 38.4 million barrels.
Business Insider » How much the iPhone 17 costs across Africa
19 Sep 2025 - Apple’s iPhone 17 has officially gone on sale, and as always, there’s a lot of excitement across Africa. Many people have been waiting months for its…
Business Insider » Singapore targets Africa's carbon credits as global powers hunt minerals
19 Sep 2025 - While China, India, and the U.S. chase Africa’s critical minerals, Singapore has set its sights on something different — carbon offsets.
Business Insider » Africa’s biggest economy is set to chart a roadmap with the U.S. amid soaring tariffs
19 Sep 2025 - Government officials from both South Africa and the United States are set to engage in high-level discussions concerning their bilateral trade.
Business Insider » South African unions demand action after UN report accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza
19 Sep 2025 - The South African Federation of Trade Unions (SAFTU) has welcomed the findings of the United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry…
Business Insider » Global bottling giant to cut 680 jobs, shut down two plants in South Africa
18 Sep 2025 - Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) is reportedly planning to cut as many as 680 jobs and shut some plants in South Africa, joining a slew of…
Business Insider » Top 10 African countries with the highest real value minimum wage
18 Sep 2025 - The discussion on minimum wage is frequently restricted to comparing statistics on paper. However, the true significance of minimum wages lies not in…
Business Insider » Google pushes beyond $1b Africa pledge with four new infrastructure hubs
18 Sep 2025 - Google is planning four new infrastructure hubs across Africa to support its latest underwater fibre-optic cables.
Business Insider » Trapped in Ghana: U.S. deportees claim they’re still locked up despite government denials
18 Sep 2025 - Close to a dozen American deportees sent to Ghana are still being detained there, according to statements from the deportees and their legal…
Business Insider » These African fintechs just made CNBC’s list of the world’s top companies
18 Sep 2025 - African fintech companies are starting to get noticed around the world. CNBC and Statista have published their 2025 list of the world’s top 300…
Business Insider » How Strive Masiyiwa is quietly building Africa’s next tech empire
18 Sep 2025 - Strive Masiyiwa is one of Africa’s most respected business leaders. Many people know him as the man who helped bring mobile phones to millions of…
Business Insider » U.S.-backed oil giant signs $610m deal linking Israeli gas to Egypt amid global scrutiny
18 Sep 2025 - U.S. energy company Chevron and its partners in the Leviathan offshore gas field have signed a $610 million deal with Israel Natural Gas Lines to…
Business Insider » Top 10 African countries with the highest fuel prices in September 2025
18 Sep 2025 - Across Africa, the affordability of fuel has become a barometer for economic stability. When fuel prices rise, the impacts reach all levels of…
Business Insider » Illegal gold mining: Ghana tightens visa rules for Chinese nationals
18 Sep 2025 - Ghana is tightening visa requirements for Chinese nationals in a bid to curb illegal gold mining, a practice that has fueled environmental…
Business Insider » From lithium to cobalt, India joins $1T global race for Africa’s minerals alongside major powers
18 Sep 2025 - India is broadening its global efforts to secure critical minerals, with Africa emerging as a strategic priority under the $4 billion National…
Business Insider » Dangote refinery scores legal victory over union drivers
18 Sep 2025 - A national court in Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, has ruled in favor of Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, concerning his oil refinery’s recent tussle…
Business Insider » Africa’s top six central bank governors earn highest grades in Global Finance’s 2025 rankings
17 Sep 2025 - Six African central bank governors have been recognized among the world’s best in 2025 rankings of the Global Finance’s Central Banker Report Cards,…
Business Insider » Africa’s strongest currencies by region in 2025: Implications for travel and investment
17 Sep 2025 - In 2025, currency strength across Africa is shaping both travel costs and investment flows, with regional standouts offering insights into the…
Business Insider » ESTA fee hike: U.S. travel authorization cost to nearly double from September 2025
17 Sep 2025 - America-bound travelers should brace for higher fees starting September 30, 2025, as U.S. Customs and Border Protection has confirmed that the cost…
Business Insider » Top 10 African countries with the highest diesel prices in September 2025
17 Sep 2025 - Diesel is more than just a fuel in some African countries; it is the foundation of transportation, industry, and agriculture.
Business Insider » Zimbabwe’s richest man plans to build five new AI factories across Africa
17 Sep 2025 - Zimbabwean billionaire Strive Masiyiwa has announced plans to build five artificial intelligence (AI) factories across Africa within the next year,…
Business Insider » South Africa to launch AI-powered electronic travel authorisation system
17 Sep 2025 - South Africa is preparing to roll out its first AI-powered Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) system on September 18, 2025, in a move that could…
Business Insider » Dangote is set to suffer a significant self-inflicted loss
17 Sep 2025 - Africa's richest man, Aliko Dangote, has conceded that his recently opened oil refinery might be one of the greatest losers from his company's…
Business Insider » Trump pushes for the U.S. to strengthen its partnership with one of Russia’s African friends
17 Sep 2025 - Since the 2021 coup in Mali, the West African nation and the United States have suffered a strained relationship. Nevertheless, a shared adversary…