- Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB), the only airport in Africa offering regularly scheduled nonstop passenger flights to all six inhabited continents.
- A low population reaching military age has a direct influence on a country's capacity to sustain a strong and well-staffed military, including within Africa.
- The escalating violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo has drawn the attention of the United Kingdom, which is now threatening to withhold aid from Rwanda.
- Given the economic opportunities the world’s largest economy; the United States boasts, people from different regions across the globe (some legally and others illegally) have migrated to the country in hopes of accessing the American dream.
- Africa is on the brink of a labour market revolution. By 2030, more than 375 million young people will be employed in the job market in Africa, and this demographic boom is expected to increase to more than a billion people in the next decade.
- South Africa, in particular, stands out as the country with the highest number of people living with HIV in Africa. In 2023, 7.7 million South Africans were living with the virus. It also received the highest HIV/AIDS assistance in 2024, totaling $250 million.
- Every year, rankings of the world’s best cities spark debates, inspire travel plans, and, let’s be honest, give residents some serious bragging rights. Cape Town, South Africa, claimed the top spot on TimeOut’s list of the 50 best cities in the world for 2025.
- The oil-producing nation of Nigeria, which in an ironic twist has historically been dependent on fuel imports is set for an 8-year low import, in large part thanks to the Dangote Refinery.
- Nigeria's petrol imports have reached their lowest level in eight years, as the country’s new mega-refinery reduces reliance on foreign suppliers and strengthens fuel independence.
- A conservative country is one where traditional values and social norms hold significant sway over daily life. Eritrea ranks as the most conservative African country with a score of 0.01, followed by Equatorial Guinea at 0.05.
- On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President of the United States for a second term, with the promise of putting America first.
- Niger, Mali, and Burkina Faso, the three military-led West African nations, have officially withdrawn from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).
- Citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo have taken to the streets in protest against the ongoing offensive by the M23 rebel group in the country's eastern region.
- According to Statista, Sub-Saharan Africa remains the epicentre of the global HIV epidemic, with millions of people living with HIV and thousands more being newly infected each year.
- A private equity firm backed by Aliko Dangote is set to enter Kenya’s food and beverage market with the acquisition of Java House, a leading Kenyan coffee chain.
- The Alliance of the Sahel States (AES), comprising Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali, marks a year of leaving the Economic Community of Western African States (ECOWAS).
- Given Africa's enormous geopolitical size and varied geography, a small helicopter fleet can provide serious difficulties for some African countries.
- The Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI) ranks Mauritius as the top African nation in vocational and technical skills, achieving a 54.09% rating. Egypt follows in second place with 52.35%, while Mauritania takes third with 40.2%.
- Libya, despite enduring political instability, holds the largest oil reserves in Africa, with 48.36 billion barrels, ranking 9th globally according to Global Firepower. Known for its high-quality, low-sulfur crude, Libya's oil is in high demand on international markets.
- Kenyan President William Ruto, a strong advocate for African Union (AU) institutional reforms, stated yesterday that ongoing conflicts are causing Africa to lose $18 billion annually.
- The U.S. National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has announced that it is investigating an incident involving a United Airlines flight from Lagos, Nigeria, to Washington D.C., which occurred on Friday.
- Troops from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have reportedly exchanged fire along their shared border in the eastern city of Goma. This escalation has deepened an already dire humanitarian crisis in a region scarred by two devastating wars between 1996 and 2003.
- Trump's directive to deport millions of illegal immigrants, including those with removal orders, is expected to affect many African immigrants without legal status.
- Foreign exchange and gold reserves are critical assets that many countries use to secure their economies and provide financial stability. In Africa, the country with the highest foreign exchange and gold reserves is Libya, valued at $92.43 billion, ranking 32nd globally.
- In 2024, African startups raised a total of $2.2 billion through equity, debt, and grants (excluding exits), with $1.5 billion of that coming from equity.
- Submarines, which are often considered some of the most advanced and strategic equipment in modern naval forces, serve an important role in protecting maritime interests, including in Africa, given its vast coastline.
- Nathan Kirsh, at 93 years old, holds the title of the oldest billionaire in Africa. This dominance by older generations is not unique to Africa, but its persistence raises questions in a continent bursting with youthful talent and ambition.
- The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched initiatives to alleviate the challenges faced by certain African countries grappling with the persistent crisis of hazardous chemicals.
