- In a world where marine trade routes are the lifelines of the global economy, ensuring access to and from ports, shipping lanes, and crucial waterways is critical, which is where a country's mine warfare fleets comes in play.
- Several African thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers from various industries have made it onto the prestigious TIME100 Most Influential People list for 2025.
- In African countries where fuel prices frequently govern the rhythm of economic and social life, a drop in fuel prices, even if only from one month to the next, means more than simply a number at the pump.
- At GITEX Africa 2025, Flutterwave CEO Olugbenga Agboola spoke about how to transform a local fintech disruptor into a global payment infrastructure provider. In the keynote session, "10X Stage: From Local Disruptor to Global Fintech Powerhouse," Agboola shared his experiences leading Africa's most…
- Following a nod from South Africa, Nigeria may be gearing up to host one of the most significant gatherings set to shape Africa’s future — the G20 summit.
- According to the president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, Africa must cease its export of just raw materials if the continent hopes to compete globally.
- Russia's influence in Niger continues to deepen, as evidenced by a combination of humanitarian assistance, major infrastructure projects, and military collaboration.
- As Nigeria reduces its power supply to neighboring Niger Republic, residents are facing increasing challenges and are now exploring alternative sources of energy.
- The Trump administration is weighing a plan to shut down 10 embassies and 17 consulates, while also cutting or merging staff at several other diplomatic missions abroad.
- China has taken another significant step in expanding its economic footprint in Africa by sealing a $1 billion deal with Nigeria for a large-scale sugarcane cultivation and processing project.
- The European Commission designated several countries, including Egypt and Tunisia, both under scrutiny for human rights concerns, as "safe countries" for the return of failed migrants.
- Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, has made significant strides across several African countries yet, it remains notably absent in his native South Africa.
- PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC), one of the “Big Four” global professional services firms, alongside Deloitte, EY (Ernst & Young), and KPMG, has decided to exit 9 African countries.
- Guinea-Bissau’s National Regulatory Authority for Information and Communication Technologies (ARN-TIC) has granted official approval for Starlink, Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, to operate in the country.
- Diesel is the quiet engine that powers the economy of several African countries, via vehicles, buses, generators, farms, industries, and fishing boats.
- One of the most contentious conversations in Nigeria currently concerns the proliferation of Ponzi schemes in the last decade, which was brought to the forefront by the recent CBEX scam.
- The White House budget office has put forward a proposal to cut funding for United Nations peacekeeping missions, pointing to what it describes as operational failures in Mali, Lebanon, and the Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Zimbabwe’s ZiG is heading toward failure, not through rapid devaluation, but through growing irrelevance, according to Imara Asset Management, the country’s oldest independent brokerage.
- France has announced plans to expel 12 agents working within Algeria’s consular and diplomatic network, and will also recall its ambassador to Algiers for consultations.
- Cape Town International Airport has been named the Best Airport in Africa at the 2025 Skytrax World Airport Awards, reaffirming its status as the continent’s leading aviation hub.
- Kenya is turning to private investors to help develop and run two key seaports along the Indian Ocean, in a bid to stay competitive amid growing regional rivalry.
- Nigeria has formally gazetted its Preferential Tariff Concessions (PSTCs) under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), becoming the 23rd country to do so.
- For African countries with hydrocarbon resources, a high rig count, the number of active drilling rigs operating for oil and gas, can be a potent indicator of development and opportunity.
- The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has called for the exemption of the world’s least developed countries (LDCs) —including 17 poorest African nations—from the newly imposed "reciprocal" tariffs.
- Early-stage funding in Africa was a key topic of discussion at GITEX Africa 2025, as leading investors gathered to address the capital crunch threatening the continent's next unicorns. One of the standout sessions, titled “The Early-Stage Capital Crunch: Who’s Funding Africa’s Next Unicorns?”,…
- According to the OPEC Secretariat statistics, the price of the OPEC basket of twelve crudes, made up of several African countries was $66,35 per barrel on Friday, up from $66,41 the day before.
- Qatar and Egypt have agreed to work toward a package of $7.5 billion in direct Qatari investments, according to a joint statement released Monday by the Egyptian president’s office.
- Multiple rocket launchers rarely command attention in discussions about Africa’s military capabilities. Conversations tend to centre around drones, AK-47s, and armoured vehicles.
- Camel milk is gaining international attention for its nutritional benefits and adaptability to arid climates. Unlike cow milk, camel milk production thrives in semi-arid and desert regions where cattle struggle to survive.
- The West African Bar Association (WABA) has issued a strong condemnation of the worsening human rights situation and disregard for the rule of law in Guinea-Bissau.
- The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced a 20% reduction in its global workforce, citing a significant funding shortfall of nearly $60 million.
- Ghana has moved up in Africa's fuel price rankings, advancing from 13th to 12th place in April 2025 for countries with the lowest petrol prices on the continent.
- Despite France's call for peace, the dispute between Algeria and France appears to remain deadlocked. Just last week, Russia encouraged Algeria to maintain the pressure on paying for repatriation.
- The Embassy of the United States of America has announced new requirements for visa interviews for Nigerian applicants, with the new measures scheduled to take effect from April 22.
- The United Nations has raised alarms over the alarming rise of child rape in Congo in the first two months of the year. UNICEF emphasizes that even young children are affected and that sexual violence is alarmingly common. Data from local organizations dealing with sexual violence showed that child…
- Brice Oligui Nguema, who seized power in a coup in August 2023, has secured a decisive victory in Gabon's presidential election, winning 90.35% of the vote.
- More details have emerged following the high-level diplomatic meeting between the Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu and President Trump’s African adviser in Paris.
- China is stepping up its diplomatic efforts to counter growing trade tensions with the United States, engaging key partners like Saudi Arabia and South Africa in discussions.
