Tensions between Sudan and the United Arab Emirates have intensified following reports that the Sudanese air force shot down an Emirati aircraft allegedly transporting mercenaries and military equipment destined for the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF). The Sudanese Air Force reportedly downed an Emirati aircraft suspected of transporting mercenaries and equipment for paramilitary forces. The…
Germany has expanded access to its Schengen visa services with the launch of four new application centres in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Cyprus. Germany has launched four new Schengen visa application centres in Nigeria, Cameroon, and Cyprus to enhance service access. Facilities are located in Abuja and Lagos (Nigeria), Yaoundé (Cameroon), and Nicosia (Cyprus) Data reveals…
São Tomé and Príncipe, a West African island nation, has officially joined the growing list of countries offering citizenship through financial contributions, launching a new citizenship by investment (CBI) program aimed at attracting foreign capital. São Tomé and Príncipe launched a citizenship by investment (CBI) program on August 1, 2023. Applicants must contribute financially, with…
Although military conflicts have long plagued Africa’s Great Lakes region, the relationship between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, its eastern neighbor, saw a significant shift in 2025. Conflict in Eastern Congo escalated in 2025 with attacks by the M23 rebel group on Goma, prompting international condemnation. While Angola and other mediators…
The idea of paid leave, time off from work while still receiving a salary, may appear simple, but it really represents a convoluted and sometimes uneven system that is influenced by social norms, corporate cultures, and legal frameworks. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries that offer the most paid time off. This…
Global financial bias is costing African countries billions of dollars annually in inflated borrowing costs and lost revenues. African countries face inflated borrowing costs and lost revenue due to misjudged risk assessments. Research shows Africa’s sovereign default rates align with similarly-rated regions, yet debt trades at higher spreads. Africa records lower default rates on infrastructure…
