West Africa has witnessed numerous military coup d’état, bringing several leaders to power who ruled for varying periods. Military coups in West Africa have raised concerns about democratic stability Notable examples of leaders who came to power through military coups include Idi Amin, Jerry Rawlings, and Ibrahim Babangida Some leaders, like Jerry Rawlings, facilitated a…
With the geopolitical landscape shifting and the world rapidly evolving in 2025, some of the longest serving African leaders managed to retain power for more than three decades. These leaders have come under pressure for failing to enact political and constitutional reforms that can guarantee smooth transition of power. Some of these leaders have even…
South Africa has taken action against some of the world’s top tech companies, including Meta, Google and Alphabet Inc. South Africa penalizes top tech companies for anti-competitive practices. Google directed to pay regional media companies as much as 500 million rand each year for up to five years. The Competition Commission asks for a range…
U.S. President Donald Trump has called for the elimination of the “non-statutory components and functions” of the U.S. African Development Foundation and various other government agencies. President Trump called for the elimination of ‘non-statutory components and functions’ in various government agencies USADF invests in African grassroots providing grant funding, capacity-building assistance, and networking opportunities President…
While some African countries have chipped away at their debts others have piled onto them, as they’ve reached out to financiers like the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for financial aid. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest debt to the IMF in February 2025. This list is courtesy of data…
In an era where smartphones have become an integral part of daily life, mobile internet usage continues to surge globally with the increase in web traffic. Business Insider Africa presents countries with the highest percentage of web traffic from mobile phones The ranking is courtesy of StatiSense The Philippines leads with 87.64% of web traffic…
German automaker, Volkswagen has announced plans to set up an e-tractor manufacturing plant in Nigeria. Volkswagen plans to set up an e-tractor manufacturing plant in Nigeria The introduction of e-tractors in Nigeria aims to enhance agricultural mechanization Volkswagen’s return to Nigeria signals growing confidence in the country’s economy Volkswagen’s introduction of e-tractors in Nigeria is…
