- In the wake of the CBEX scandal that swindled trillions of naira from unsuspecting Nigerians, concerns are mounting that another Ponzi scheme may be unfolding, this time under the guise of a meme coin known as Punisher Coin ($PUN).
- Russia and the Republic of Congo have enjoyed a growing relationship in recent years, which appears to be strengthening, as evidenced by a recent agreement between the two countries, spearheaded by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
- The United States has expanded its commercial presence across Africa, with recent trade data revealing the top ten African nations importing the largest volumes of U.S. goods in 2024.
- The Uasin Gishu overseas education program, once hailed as a pathway for Kenyan students to study in Canada and Finland, has imploded into a courtroom scandal involving alleged misappropriation of over KSh 1.1 billion ($8.5 million USD) with potentially hundreds of millions more in unaccounted…
- Millions of contraceptives intended to support women across Africa are reportedly sitting idle in warehouses and are at risk of being destroyed due to delays and funding cuts from the United States government.
- Rwanda has announced its decision to withdraw from the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) following a diplomatic dispute over its alleged role in the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
- The International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has officially suspended its humanitarian activities in Niger, following a directive from the country’s military-led government to shut down its offices.
- Botswana has announced a 16% cut in its diamond production for 2025, a significant decision reflecting the country’s response to ongoing challenges in the global diamond market.
- Most startups chase big cheques to fuel their growth, but Tonye Irims, CEO of Wisolar, took a different route. He turned down a $1.5 million funding offer. Despite that, the South African solar company has continued to rise, earning recognition as one of Africa’s fastest-growing companies for two…
- Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is accelerating its expansion in South Africa, plans to triple its dealership network by 2026 and solidify its position in Africa's largest automotive market.
- Ethiopia is set to complete construction of its new Navy Headquarters in the capital, marking a major step in its ambitions to reestablish a national naval force, despite being landlocked for over three decades.
- Nigeria and Angola are now central to Africa’s push for energy security, with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) projecting that refining capacity on the continent could meet up to 90% of its fuel demand, almost double from last year’s 45%.
- The Dangote refinery, the largest crude processing facility in Africa, has been importing significant quantities of U.S. crude WTI, highlighting an apparent inconsistency given Nigeria's status as Africa's top oil producer.
- The Africa Corps, a Kremlin-backed paramilitary force, announced it will maintain its presence in Mali following the recent departure of the Wagner mercenary group.
- Kenya risks losing access to a Sh96.9 billion loan from the World Bank after President William Ruto declined to assent to a key anti-corruption law, citing concerns over its dilution by Parliament.
- Turkey will supply Somalia’s navy with T129 Atak helicopters as part of a defence agreement signed earlier this year, according to sources familiar with the deal.
- The World Bank has restored funding to Uganda nearly two years after suspending new financing in response to the country’s Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA).
- The fight for Western Sahara’s sovereignty continues to intensify as more countries take sides. A few days back, the United Kingdom backed Morocco’s claim to the small region of Western Sahara. Very recently, Ghana relayed the same sentiment.
- Petrobras, Brazil’s state-controlled oil giant, plans to make Africa its main growth market outside Brazil, according to the company’s CEO, Magda Chambriard.
- The Africa Finance Corporation has said African governments should look inward to tap into an estimated $4 trillion in capital held by domestic institutional investors.
- The African Development Bank has been honoured with the “Infrastructure Deal of the Year” award for 2025 due to its crucial role in financing the groundbreaking 1.1 GW Suez Wind Power Project in Egypt.
- The government of Chad has announced the suspension of all visa issuance to American citizens, in a retaliatory move against the United States’ decision to bar Chadian nationals from entering the country.
- In a massive immigration enforcement operation led by the national police department of Ireland, An Garda Síochána, the European nation deported 35 people to Nigeria on Wednesday.
- The African Union has strongly condemned the Trump administration's recent expansion of its travel ban, which now includes seven African countries, calling the move discriminatory and urging Washington to adopt a more consultative and respectful approach.
- The African Union has strongly condemned the Trump administration's recent expansion of its travel ban, which now includes seven African countries, calling the move discriminatory and urging Washington to adopt a more consultative and respectful approach.
- Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has hailed Nigeria’s emergence as the continent’s leading cement exporter, crediting strategic investments and local production capacity for transforming the country from a major importer into a dominant player in the African cement market.
- The United Nations General Assembly has elected two African countries among five new non-permanent members to the UN Security Council for two-year terms beginning January 1, 2026.
- Despite being one of Africa’s largest economies, Nigeria struggles with systemic challenges that shorten lifespans, including widespread infectious diseases, high poverty rates, insecurity, and a lack of adequate healthcare and infrastructure.
- Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates recently pointed out Africa's young demographic as a special resource that has the potential to improve the continent's future.
- The highest crime index cities in Africa are mostly in South Africa, which holds the top six spots. Lagos, Africa’s largest city, follows closely behind.
- Netflix has once again hiked its subscription costs in Nigeria, making it the third time it has done so in roughly a year. As per the new price alterations, Netflix's Standard plan now cost ₦6,500, up from ₦5,500.
- NATO represents more than a mutual defense treaty to its member countries; it is a strategic platform for collaboration, coordination, and global influence.
- Sending money home remains a costly affair for many Africans living abroad, with some countries on the continent recording some of the highest remittance fees in the world.
- Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has faced its fair share of complications over the last year. From loss projections to tariff hikes, the country's economic challenges appear to be creating a ripple effect.
- Africa’s tourism sector is staging a strong comeback in 2025, as several countries take bold steps to reposition themselves as premier global travel destinations.
- Nigeria is intensifying efforts to modernize its air defense and radar systems by evaluating advanced solutions from Chinese and European firms to address evolving security threats in its airspace and the broader West African region.
- As the world approaches the halfway point of 2025, a few African cities continue to stand out, not just for their skylines or tech hubs, but for something more fundamental: their citizens' high purchasing power.
