President Donald Trump has announced a landmark peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda, aimed at ending one of Africa’s longest-running and most violent conflicts. President Donald Trump announced a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the Republic of Rwanda. The treaty…
The United Kingdom has reaffirmed that 99% of goods exported from Nigeria will continue to enjoy duty-free access under its Developing Countries Trading Scheme (DCTS), a move seen as vital for Nigeria’s non-oil export ambitions and bilateral trade growth. The UK confirmed 99% of Nigerian exports will remain duty-free under the Developing Countries Trading Scheme…
The year 2025 continues to witness an alarming escalation of threats to press freedom across the globe, with several African countries experiencing some of the worst crackdowns on independent journalism and press freedom. Business Insider Africa presents 10 African countries with declining press freedom The list is courtesy of the World Press Freedom Index by…
Only three African countries rank in the top 30 globally, while economic pressure, political control, and insecurity undermine press freedom across the continent. The 2025 World Press Freedom Index ranks South Africa 27th, marking it as the top African nation for press freedom. Namibia and Cape Verde also feature in the top 30 globally, showcasing…
Italy is working with the European Union on a debt-relief plan for African countries, as part of its broader push to foster development on the continent and address the root causes of irregular migration. Italy cooperates with the EU on a debt-relief initiative targeted at African nations, aiming to facilitate local development and combat migration…
The Minister of State in charge of Government Communications, Felix Kwakye Ofosu, has revealed that President John Dramani Mahama has cancelled all paid television subscriptions at the Jubilee House, resulting in an estimated monthly saving of GH₵120,000 (approximately $12,000). President Mahama cancelled paid TV subscriptions at Jubilee House, saving GH₵120,000 monthly. The move signifies the…
Senegal’s women’s national basketball team has become the first known sporting casualty of President Donald Trump’s expanded visa ban, following the denial of U.S. entry visas to several athletes and officials scheduled to attend a training camp. Senegal’s women’s national basketball team faced visa denials under expanded U.S. immigration restrictions. These restrictions are part of…
Heineken has withdrawn its staff and lost operational control of its facilities in the conflict-hit eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Heineken has withdrawn staff and lost operational control of facilities in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Conflict in the region resulted in significant damage to breweries and depots, with stock and equipment stolen. The worsening…
A group of Ghanaians have been successfully evacuated from war-torn Iran to Turkey as the Mahama-led government steps up measures to safeguard its residents in the face of escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. Ghana successfully evacuated citizens from war-torn Iran to Turkey amid rising tensions. Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed the evacuation as part…
