NATO is a critical alliance for collective security and collaboration, but not all member states have the same level of influence inside the organization. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 weakest NATO countries. This list is courtesy of Global Firepower. Iceland ranks number 1 on the list. While the alliance guarantees mutual defense, many…
As part of President Donald Trump’s escalating efforts to curb illegal migration, the United States is reportedly in final talks to designate Rwanda as a potential host nation for asylum seekers and migrants turned away at the U.S. border. The United States is considering a partnership with Rwanda to host asylum seekers and migrants rejected…
Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s largest and most profitable carrier, is set to purchase at least 20 regional or small narrowbody planes as part of its strategy to grow its domestic fleet and retire aged aircraft. Ethiopian Airlines plans to expand its domestic fleet with at least 20 regional or small narrowbody planes. The airline is currently…
Observers of Nigeria’s participation at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival may have been tempted to conclude that Nollywood had finally “arrived” on the global stage. In truth, it arrived long ago. What is new — and far more consequential — is the industry’s gradual transition from an informal creative engine to an emerging economic sector.…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Wanaemi Sampson, who runs a computer training, printing, and copy business in Lagos. Business Insider Africa has verified her professional background. Wanaemi Sampson turned her computer skills into a business after leaving her job in 2017. Her entrepreneurial journey includes learning financial and marketing strategies, adapting…
In 2025, many African countries are experiencing slower real GDP growth compared to 2024, primarily due to global trade uncertainties and domestic fiscal challenges. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest GDP growth in 2025 compared to last year. This list is courtesy of the Africa Pulse report by the…
Zimbabwe is yet to secure any firm pledges of financial support from the 10 countries it appealed to in its ongoing bid to settle long-standing debt arrears. Zimbabwe is actively seeking financial support from 10 nations to address its $21 billion debt burden. The country has been unable to access global financial markets since its…
France, in July 2024, noted that it was siding with Morocco on the matter of its sovereignty over the small country of Western Sahara. This support was to the detriment of Algeria, which also lays claim to the small North African territory. France declared its support for Morocco’s sovereignty over Western Sahara in July 2024.…
