Namibia has achieved a significant milestone by appointing Lucia Witbooi as its vice president, making it the only African nation with both a female president and vice president. Namibia appointed Lucia Witbooi as vice president, making it the only African nation with a female president and vice president Lucia Witbooi is the 18th female African…
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With a strong love for football, it’s no surprise that Africa is home to some truly impressive stadiums. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 biggest football stadiums in Africa. From local derbies to international showdowns, the passion for the game runs deep across the continent. Each of these stadiums carries a story, a legacy,…
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Sierra Leone, however, holds the position of Africa’s least happy country, ranking 146th globally with a low score of 2.998. Malawi follows at 144th with 3.260, while Zimbabwe ranks 143rd with a score of 3.396. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 least happy countries in Africa in 2025. The list is courtesy of the…
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Germany has temporarily shut down its embassy in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, due to escalating tensions that have pushed the country toward the brink of civil war. Germany temporarily shuts down its embassy in Juba due to escalating tensions. Fears arise that South Sudan may relapse into civil war after emerging from a…
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Burkina Faso has inaugurated a new cement plant, Société Industrielle Sino Burkina de Ciments SA (CISINOB SA), in Laongo, Plateau-Central region. Burkina Faso inaugurates new cement plant, CISINOB SA, with 2,000-tonnes-per-day capacity. Plant is a mutually beneficial partnership between Burkina Faso and China. Part of Burkina Faso’s strategy to pursue economic development free from Western…
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Nigeria is looking at an influx of imported Premium Motor Spirit, popularly called petrol, following the halt of the Naira-for-Crude initiative. This denotes that local production of petrol, particularly by the Dangote Refinery, could take a hit. Nigeria is expecting an influx of imported petrol following the halt of the Naira-for-Crude initiative. Dangote Refinery’s local…
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