Ethiopia is the largest USAID beneficiary in Africa, receiving $1.20 billion in aid. The Democratic Republic of Congo follows closely with the same amount of $1.20 billion. Business Insider Africa presents the 5 biggest USAID beneficiaries in Africa The list is based on data from U.S. Foreign Assistance and sourced via StatiSense Ethiopia is the…
U.S. President Donald Trump has frozen aid to South Africa over a controversial land expropriation law making it easier for the state to expropriate land in the public interest. U.S. President Donald Trump has frozen aid to South Africa over a controversial land expropriation law. South African President signs law to make it easier for…
With a growing population in many African countries and increased life expectancy, a solid pension system is essential not just for retiree well-being, but also for governments’ long-term economic stability. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the most deficient pension situation This list is courtesy of the Absa Africa Financial Markets…
Pollution in many regions and Africa most especially, leads to complex issues that go beyond environmental concerns, affecting both public health and overall productivity. IQAir live report ranks African cities by Air Quality Index (AQI), highlighting the severity of air pollution in these regions The WHO reports that 2.4 billion people face hazardous household air…
To maintain economic stability, geopolitical influence, and national security, a country’s defense budget is very pivotal. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 countries with the most expensive militaries in 2025. This list is courtesy of Global Firepower. The United States ranks number 1 on the list. A well-funded military is crucial for preserving sovereignty,…
Countries are often added to the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list due to deficiencies in their anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) frameworks. 24 countries are listed on the FATF grey list as of February 2025 Grey listing can lead to significant economic and reputational damage for countries Some African countries, such…
Russia and Ethiopia are looking into the viability of trading in their local currencies, as well as bolstering their already budding bilateral relations. Russia and Ethiopia are exploring the possibility of trading in local currencies to strengthen bilateral relations. Ethiopia and Russia aim to cut transaction costs and economic uncertainty by using their currencies for…
FlySafair, South Africa’s largest airline, stands out as the only African airline featured in Cirium’s latest “Most On-Time Airlines” rankings, at the regional level (Middle East and Africa). FlySafair ranked first in Cirium’s ‘Most On-Time Airlines’ for the Middle East and Africa region with a 93.82% on-time performance rate. The airline demonstrated a remarkable 97.14%…
Moroccan authorities prevented 78,685 migrants from attempting to enter the European Union illegally in 2024, marking a 4.6% increase from the previous year. Moroccan authorities prevented 78,685 migrants from attempting to enter the European Union illegally in 2024. Morocco and Spain have strengthened their cooperation to combat irregular migration since 2022 Years of armed conflict,…
