Electric vehicles offer a cleaner, more affordable alternative to fuel-powered cars—an increasingly vital option for Africa as urban populations grow and fuel costs rise. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest adoption of electric vehicles. This ranking is courtesy of the International Energy Agency and official data. Countries such as…
In 2024, Sweden continued to serve as a key destination for individuals seeking refuge from conflict, persecution, and instability across various regions of the world with Africans making up a significant number of the asylum seekers. Sweden remained a refuge for individuals escaping global conflicts, with thousands of African nationals applying for asylum in 2024.…
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has clarified that while Nigeria has made significant progress in settling its financial obligations, reports claiming the country has fully repaid its debts are inaccurate. The IMF clarified that while Nigeria has repaid its $3.4 billion emergency loan, reports of full debt repayment are inaccurate. Nigeria has an outstanding annual…
President Donald Trump has announced a “full and immediate ceasefire” to quell rising tensions following the four-day deadly conflict between India and Pakistan. US President Donald Trump announced a full and immediate ceasefire between India and Pakistan following recent conflicts. The announcement came after overnight US-mediated negotiations involving high-level diplomats and military officials. India and…
A new $500 million fund has been allocated to address maternal and newborn mortality in Africa, with Ghana and Nigeria named among the key recipients. A $500 million fund, the Beginnings Fund, was launched to tackle maternal and newborn mortality in Africa over five years. Priority countries include Ghana, Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Lesotho,…
The AI strategy of the African Union prioritizes data sovereignty, digital infrastructure, and cross-border regulation, with 22 countries supporting a national structure. The African Union (AU) officially adopted its continental artificial intelligence (AI) strategy in July 2024 A key focus is the AU’s data policy framework and the Malabo Convention, creating comprehensive and uniform data…
