Kenya is losing up to Sh194 billion annually due to corruption, illicit financial flows, and inefficient public spending, according to a new report by the African Development Bank (AfDB). Kenya is losing up to Sh194 billion annually due to corruption, illicit financial flows, and inefficient public spending, according to the African Development Bank report. Despite…
Most of us can name a few national airlines without even thinking. Emirates instantly brings the UAE to mind, and Qantas proudly flies as ‘The Spirit of Australia. These national carriers are symbols of national pride, identity, and ambition. National airlines serve as symbols of national identity and play key roles in improving tourism, employment,…
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), which has been a source of contention between Ethiopia and Egypt, has been completed. The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam has been completed and is set for inauguration in September, as announced by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Ethiopia emphasizes that the dam is an opportunity for regional development and…
Several African countries’ health systems remain critically vulnerable to the fallout from President Donald Trump’s ongoing efforts to scale back U.S. foreign assistance, most notably through the dismantling of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Several African countries are critically vulnerable due to reduced U.S. foreign assistance, particularly from cuts to USAID programs. For…
South Africa and Egypt are the only African nations to feature in the latest ranking of emerging markets for foreign direct investment (FDI) confidence in 2025. South Africa and Egypt are the only African nations in the 2025 FDI confidence ranking. South Africa improved from 11th to 7th globally, with a score of 1.48 and…
African startups collectively secured $1.35 billion in funding during H1 2025, a 78% surge from the $800 million raised in the same period last year. African startups raised $1.35 billion in H1 2025, a 78% increase from the same period in 2024. June 2025 was the strongest funding month in nearly a year, with $365…
As 2025 passes its mid-point, Africa continues to pursue economic growth, attract foreign investment, and uplift its population, but one persistent challenge remains a serious threat to progress: a high crime index. Business Insider Africa presents the top 5 most dangerous African countries mid-way into 2025. This list is courtesy of Numbeo. South Africa ranks…
