On January 20, 2025, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order halting USAID disbursements for 90 days. Speculations around the move suggested that Africa may be the worst hit. US President Donald Trump signed an executive order halting USAID disbursements for 90 days. African countries like South Sudan, DR Congo, and Somalia were expected…
Nigeria is a leading oil-producing country in Africa, with crude oil dominating its economy. Nigeria is a leading oil-producing country in Africa, with crude oil dominating its economy Nigeria’s oil wealth is concentrated in the Niger Delta region, with Akwa Ibom leading in crude oil production Many oil-producing states in Nigeria remain underdeveloped with high…
Nandi-Ndaitwah, 72, has been sworn in as the first female president of Namibia, a southwestern country on the brink of an oil and gas boom. Nandi-Ndaitwah has been sworn in as first female president of Namibia. Her presidency extends SWAPO’s 34-year rule in Namibia. Namibia is on the brink of becoming a major oil and…
The global shift from cash, towards digital payments is gaining momentum, with Nigeria leading the charge. Nigeria leads in the decline of cash transactions among major economies Nigeria recorded the most significant decline in cash transactions among seven major economies between 2014 and 2024 Digital wallets account for over a third of global consumer-to-business spending…
China and South Africa partnered together to create the world’s longest quantum communications link, via the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) and Stellenbosch University in South Africa. China and South Africa partnered to create the world’s longest quantum communications link. The link spans 12,900 kilometers and utilized China’s Jinan-1 quantum microsatellite. Scientists…
The Sudanese army announced that it had taken complete control of the Presidential Palace in downtown Khartoum. Sudanese army takes control of the Presidential Palace in Khartoum. Conflict erupted in April 2023 due to failed power-sharing deal after military coup. Sudanese army regains ground in central Sudan, reclaiming key areas and ministries. The Sudanese army…
While African nations often appear lower in these rankings, some countries are making notable progress. In the latest report, Mauritius leads as the happiest country in Africa, ranking 78th globally with a score of 5.832. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 happiest countries in Africa in 2025. The list is courtesy of The World…
