Forty-seven Nigerian medical students who were evacuated from Sudan amid the country’s civil conflict in 2023 are reportedly uncertain about their professional futures, as they struggle to meet the documentation requirements for licensing exams in Nigeria. Forty-seven Nigerian medical students evacuated from Sudan in 2023 are facing challenges The students, formerly under Sudan International University,…
Africa’s technological landscape is undergoing a remarkable transformation, with several cities emerging as dynamic hubs of innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital advancement. Business Insider Africa presents Sub-Saharan Africa’s top 7 fastest-growing tech cities in 2025 The ranking is courtesy the 2025 Global Tech Ecosystem Index by Dealroom Lagos, Nairobi, and Cape Town are among the prominent…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is aiming to finalize a major minerals agreement with the United States by the end of June, according to senior Congolese officials. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is negotiating a minerals agreement with the United States aimed at finalizing by the end of June. This deal seeks to…
The European Union (EU) announced an investigation into the prevalence of counterfeit goods entering West Africa and beyond, with findings identifying Nigerian seaports as a major conduit for this illicit trade that infiltrates international markets. The EU has launched an investigation into counterfeit goods prevalence in West Africa, identifying Nigeria as a major transit and…
Chad has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as it seeks to secure a four-year Extended Credit Facility (ECF) program valued at approximately $630 million. Chad has reached a staff-level agreement with the IMF for a prospective four-year Extended Credit Facility program worth $630 million. If approved by the IMF, the…
Three African cities have emerged as some of the fastest-growing tech hubs in the world, according to the 2025 Global Tech Ecosystem Index by Dealroom.co, indicating Africa’s expanding footprint in the global tech scene. Africa’s technological landscape is rapidly evolving, highlighting key innovation hubs. Lagos is named the world’s fastest-growing tech ecosystem according to the…
