The latest Global Terrorism Index (GTI) highlights the increasing influence of terrorist groups in Africa, with many nations experiencing heightened threats and attacks. The Sahel region in Africa has become the epicenter of terrorism, with rapid expansion of militant jihadist groups The number of countries experiencing terrorist incidents increased from 58 to 66 in 2024…
“Common sense has become a common theme”, United States president, Donald Trump stated, as he addressed congress via a speech that sparsely referenced Africa. President Trump addressed the congress and focused on reducing federal waste. Established Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) to identify wasted or fraudulently utilized funds. DOGE, led by Elon Musk, canceled a…
The government of Rwanda has described the sanctions recently declared by the Canadian government as ‘defamatory’ Canada announces restrictions on financial commitments to Rwanda due to conflict in the DRC Rwanda strongly condemns Canada’s sanctions and dismisses them as ineffective Germany and the United Kingdom also implement restrictive measures on financial aid and other agreements…
Germany has suspended new development aid to Rwanda and is reassessing its existing commitments due to the country’s alleged involvement in the ongoing conflict in neighbouring Congo. Germany has suspended new development aid to Rwanda and is reassessing its existing commitments. The decision is due to Rwanda’s alleged involvement in the conflict in neighbouring Congo.…
According to the latest IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, the following countries have the most competitive economies globally. Top countries excel in economic performance, government efficiency, business dynamism, and infrastructure development Africa has the potential to climb the global competitiveness rankings with continued reforms and investment African nations not among the top 10 most competitive economies,…
Throughout history, universities have served as centres of knowledge, research, and intellectual development. The University of al-Qarawiyyin in Fez, Morocco, founded in 859 AD, is the oldest continuously operating degree-granting university in the world. The University of Bologna in Italy, established in 1088, is considered the oldest university in Europe. The University of Oxford, with…
Seplat Energy plans to invest up to $320 million this year in drilling new wells and upgrading infrastructure as part of its strategy to boost oil production. Seplat Energy plans to invest up to $320 million in drilling new wells and infrastructure upgrades. After acquiring Exxon Mobil’s Nigerian assets, the company aims to double its…
Loans are a double-edged sword; when managed properly, they may fuel growth in any given economy, but when excessive, they can ruin a country’s finances. In Africa, where there are economic disparities across nations, the debt load is not uniformly spread. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest percentage of…
Ghanaian lawmakers have reintroduced a bill that, if passed, would become one of Africa’s most restrictive pieces of anti-LGBTQ+ legislation. Ghanaian lawmakers reintroduce bill for one of Africa’s most restrictive anti-LGBTQ+ legislation Proposed bill increases maximum penalty for same-sex acts to five years and introduces jail terms for individuals promoting LGBTQ+ activities Reintroduced bill faces…
