A combined force of 5,000 troops from Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali will soon be deployed to address security challenges in the central Sahel region. 5,000 troops from Niger, Burkina Faso, and Mali will be deployed to address security challenges in central Sahel region. Violence in the region driven by conflict with Islamist groups, leading…
In contrast to having a large and well-organized active military force, which inadvertently improves a country’s security and regional influence, keeping a small active military force can expose serious weaknesses, particularly for some African countries. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the fewest number of battle-ready soldiers in 2025. This list…
Armoured Fighting Vehicles (AFVs), encompassing tanks, infantry fighting vehicles, and armoured personnel carriers, play critical roles in military strategies. Egypt leads Africa with the largest stock of combat tanks, securing the 12th position globally. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the most armoured fighting vehicles in 2025. The list is courtesy…
The $910 million appeal marks the most expensive humanitarian crisis in West and Central Africa, surpassing those in Chad, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger, according to UN documents. United Nations to launch a $910 million appeal for humanitarian crisis in northeastern Nigeria. Nigeria’s crisis is the most expensive in West and Central Africa, surpassing other…
The cost of diesel last year fluctuated greatly throughout Africa, with certain African countries seeing costs as low as $0.031 per liter and others experiencing highs of $2 per liter. A similar pattern seems to be developing when 2025 gets underway. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the lowest diesel prices…
The Nigerian government is expanding its refinery network with the recent approval for the establishment of a 10,000-barrel refinery in Delta State. Nigerian government approves the establishment of a 10,000-barrel refinery in Delta State Approval given to MRO Energy Limited for the construction of the refinery in Delta State Nigeria aims to increase domestic refining…
The Kenyan government has announced plans to open its borders to African travelers with a visa-free policy as part of its efforts to enhance openness and integration.. Kenya plans to open its borders to African travelers to enhance integration within the continent Currently, only five African nations offer visa-free travel to citizens of other African…
Within Africa, the University of Cape Town (South Africa) emerges as the top-ranked institution, solidifying its reputation as a leader in higher education on the continent. Business Insider presents the top 10 best universities in Africa in 2025. The list is courtesy of Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2025. University of Cape Town (South…
Portugal has listed Nigeria alongside the United States as one of the countries it aims to get its supply of liquified natural gas (LNG) from. Portugal aims to get LNG supply from Nigeria and the United States due to shortage from the Russian market. Nigeria’s LNG trade is on an upward trajectory, producing 2.5 trillion…
