For the second month in a row, Ghana has decided to retain its interest rate, as it attempts to mitigate inflationary pressures. Ghana maintains interest rate at 27% for second consecutive month. Inflation profile remains high due to elevated food prices caused by adverse weather and supply-chain weaknesses. New administration’s tightening of fiscal policy expected…
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), sometimes known as cooking gas, is essential to the lives of millions of people across the globe. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 countries with the lowest cooking gas prices at the start of 2025. This list is courtesy of GlobalPetrolPrices. Algeria ranks number 1 on the list. This fuel’s…
Trump’s directive to deport millions of illegal immigrants, including those with removal orders, is expected to affect many African immigrants without legal status. ICE raids under Trump’s leadership has resulted in a significant number of arrests Over 41,000 African citizens have been placed on ICE’s Final Orders of Removal list Somalia, Mauritania, and Nigeria had…
President Donald Trump’s return to the political stage has reignited fears of mass deportations among immigrants in the United States. Business Insider Africa presents African countries that topped US immigration deportation list in 2024 The list is courtesy of The US ICE Annual Report 2024 African countries like Senegal, Mauritania, and Nigeria topped the list…
Oil marketers have announced that the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) stood at ₦922.65 per litre as of Friday. Landing cost of petrol in Nigeria has decreased to ₦922.65 per litre. Dangote Refinery faces challenges in matching the affordability of imported alternatives. Global crude oil prices are driving the recent increase in the…
Niger has leveled new charges against France, accusing the European country of deploying the trojan horse technique to destabilize the country. Niger accuses France of using Trojan horse technique to destabilize the country. France’s relationship with Niger worsened after a coup and attacks on the French embassy. France in the last 2 years has closed…
Ghana in 2024, hit a record-high trade surplus amounting to $5 billion, as a result of its gold trade. Ghana achieved a record-high trade surplus of $5 billion in 2024 due to its gold trade. Gold shipments from Ghana rose by more than 50% to $11.6 billion in 2024. The positive trade balance could help…
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has launched initiatives to alleviate the challenges faced by certain African countries grappling with the persistent crisis of hazardous chemicals. The AfDB has launched initiatives to address hazardous waste challenges in African countries The AfDB approved a $21.3 million initiative targeting hazardous chemicals in 11 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) in…
Cuba’s long-time African friend Namibia, has expressed concern over one of Donald Trump’s America-first-driven policies. Trump reverses decision to take Cuba off the list of states that promote terrorism and reintroduces Cuba Restricted List. SWAPO party of Namibia calls the action illegal and unjustifiable. Namibia reaffirms its unwavering support for Cuba and opposes the economic…
