For 2024 the world’s busiest airports collectively handled over 411 million passengers. In Africa, Cairo International Airport handled 18,712,227 passengers in 2024—a significant 46% increase from its 2019 figures and an 11% rise compared to 2023. Business Insider Africa presents the busiest airports in Africa in 2024. The list is courtesy of OAG’s Global Airline…
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The Rwandan government has officially announced its first oil discovery, identifying 13 reservoirs within Lake Kivu, a natural border with the Democratic Republic of Congo. Rwanda has officially announced its first oil discovery in Lake Kivu Rwanda currently heavily relies on agricultural and mineral exports, plus its thriving tourism industry With this oil discovery, Rwanda…
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Chinese companies, many of which are state-backed, have become the largest investors in the Democratic Republic of Congo in recent years. The Democratic Republic of Congo wants to diversify its mining industry and reduce reliance on Chinese investment. It is seeking new mining investors from Saudi Arabia, the European Union, and India. Chinese companies have…
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Transportation, particularly air travel, is key to global connectivity, with major international airports driving the movement of people and goods. Business Insider Africa presents the worlds busiest international airports in 2024 The list is courtesy of OAG Dubai International Airport (DXB) maintained its position as the World’s Busiest International Airport in 2024 with 60.2 million…
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In an article published on January 6 by Russia in Global Affairs, Russia reaffirmed its commitment to helping African nations achieve genuine independence. Russia has reaffirmed commitment to helping African nations achieve genuine independence The Kremlin supports the idea of Pan-Africanism and the role of the African Union in enhancing Africa’s voice and influence in…
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Members of Zimbabwe’s ruling party are motioning to extend the legal term of the president of the country, Emmerson Mnangagwa. Zimbabwe’s ruling party is seeking to extend president Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term beyond 2028. There is a move to modify Zimbabwe’s Constitution to allow Mnangagwa to continue in office after 2028. President Mnangagwa has previously refused…
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