Several African thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers from various industries have made it onto the prestigious TIME100 Most Influential People list for 2025. The TIME100 Most Influential People of 2025 includes thought leaders, innovators, and changemakers from Africa Among the honorees are individuals driving change in governance, culture, science, and media, with global impact Recognition…
In African countries where fuel prices frequently govern the rhythm of economic and social life, a drop in fuel prices, even if only from one month to the next, means more than simply a number at the pump. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the lowest fuel prices in April 2025.…
Following a nod from South Africa, Nigeria may be gearing up to host one of the most significant gatherings set to shape Africa’s future — the G20 summit. South Africa has extended an invitation to Nigeria to host a key G20 event in Abuja The upcoming G20 meeting in Johannesburg marks a historic moment as…
Russia’s influence in Niger continues to deepen, as evidenced by a combination of humanitarian assistance, major infrastructure projects, and military collaboration. Russia’s influence in Niger is deepening through humanitarian assistance, major infrastructure projects, and military collaboration. The NGO ‘Ensemble Main dans la Main Niger-Russie’ has made a large grant to the National Reference Center for…
As Nigeria reduces its power supply to neighboring Niger Republic, residents are facing increasing challenges and are now exploring alternative sources of energy. Nigeria reduces power supply to Niger Republic, leading to energy challenges for residents Niger’s citizens and businesses turn to solar energy as an alternative source of power Rise in solar energy adoption…
The European Commission designated several countries, including Egypt and Tunisia, both under scrutiny for human rights concerns, as “safe countries” for the return of failed migrants. The European Commission has designated Egypt and Tunisia as ‘safe countries’ for return of failed asylum seekers. Human rights organizations have criticized this move for enabling fast-track asylum applications…
Elon Musk’s satellite internet venture, Starlink, has made significant strides across several African countries yet, it remains notably absent in his native South Africa. Starlink has made significant strides in Africa, but is notably absent in South Africa Regulatory policies in South Africa are posing challenges for Starlink, as the company must obtain network and…
Africa’s space ambition is set to reach new heights as the continent inches closer to its moon mission under the Africa2Moon project. Africa’s space ambition is reaching new heights with the Africa2Moon project The project aims to study the lunar south pole and launch in 2028 It plans to deploy an array of 54 antennae…
PwC has shut down operations in over a dozen countries, including nine in Sub-Saharan Africa. PwC shut down operations in over a dozen countries, including nine in Sub-Saharan Africa The firm is facing mounting reputational and regulatory challenges across multiple regions The decision to withdraw from African markets was influenced by factors like political instability…
