Russia aims to strengthen its influence in Africa by providing its state-backed military force – Africa Corps – to replace the ousted Wagner group and defend the Central African Republic (CAR). Russia is reinforcing its presence in Africa by deploying its state military force, Africa Corps, in the Central African Republic (CAR). CAR aims to…
As the fifth month of 2025 rolls on, several African countries are still dealing with consistently high fuel prices, a pattern that strains economies, inflates family spending, and stymies development efforts Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest fuel prices in April 2025. This list is courtesy of GlobalPetrolPrices. The…
Nigerian business mogul and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, alongside fellow billionaire David Rubenstein, have made a push into the Kenyan tourism industry with the acquisition of Pollman’s Tours and Safaris. Aliko Dangote and Dave Rubenstein have invested in Kenya’s tourism sector by acquiring Pollman’s Tours and Safaris. The acquisition was executed through Alterra Capital,…
The United States has rejected a United Nations proposal to help finance the African Union’s new peacekeeping mission in Somalia. The U.S. has declined to support a UN proposal to finance the African Union’s new peacekeeping mission in Somalia. The rejection impacts the transition from the African Union’s current mission ATMIS to the restructured AUSSOM…
President Donald Trump’s administration intends to accept a luxurious Boeing 747-8 jet as a gift from the Qatari royal family, according to sources. The Trump administration is set to accept a Boeing 747-8 jet as a gift from the Qatari royal family. The jet could replace the current Air Force One and is valued at…
The first group of white South Africans granted refugee status under a program introduced by U.S. President Donald Trump departed from Johannesburg’s main international airport on Sunday. The first group of white South African farmers was granted refugee status under a U.S. program initiated by President Trump. The farmers departed Johannesburg’s international airport, heading towards…
As of May 2025, over 500 coworking spaces are active across Africa’s major cities, marking a sharp increase from previous years. Africa has seen a significant rise in coworking spaces, with over 500 active locations as of May 2025. Major operators such as Regus and regional hubs like Impact Hub are expanding into cities like…
Nigeria and Ghana, two West African nations, have held talks on the sidelines of the West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) Committee of Ministers meeting in Accra to resolve a pending $75 million debt dispute. Nigeria and Ghana discussed resolving a $75 million gas debt dispute during the WAGP meeting. The Nigerian Minister of State for…
The South African government has disapproved of the United States’ plan to receive white Afrikaners as refugees, reportedly set to begin in the coming week. The South African government expressed disapproval of the United States’ initiative to accept white Afrikaners as refugees. The White House criticizes South African policies, alleging discrimination against ethnic minorities. South…
