The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) is nearing completion of over $500 million in financing for the Lobito Corridor. The U.S. International Development Finance Corporation is finalizing over $500 million in financing for the Lobito Corridor railway project in Africa. This project aims to establish a critical minerals transportation route from Central Africa’s copper…
It goes without saying that African countries that often face various challenges, including territorial disputes and internal security concerns have much need for a strong military. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest number of battle-ready soldiers in 2025. This list is courtesy of Global Fire Power. Egypt ranks number…
Following the pivotal agreements signed between Russia and Mali, Corps General Sadio Kamará, Mali’s Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs, met with Russian Defense Minister Andrey Belousov in Moscow. There, they discussed the corporation in defense, where Mali referenced Russia struggles against the Nazis. Russia and Mali have strengthened defense relations through a series of…
FlySafair, a South African airline has once again been named the Best Low-Cost Airline in Africa. Business Insider Africa presents the best low-cost airlines in Africa in 2025. The list is courtesy of Skytrax. Leading the low-cost segment is FlySafair, a South African airline that has once again been named the Best Low-Cost Airline in…
According to Datapanda, 39 countries are at war, based on significant conflict-related deaths, from Ukraine with the highest to Tunisia with the lowest. A recent exchange between Iran and America. has broken out, raising that number to 41. This war has many speculating about a potential third World War. Business Insider Africa presents the top…
The United States Supreme Court has endorsed President Donald Trump’s controversial plan to deport certain categories of undocumented migrants to select African countries. The U.S. Supreme Court approved President Trump’s policy allowing the deportation of undocumented migrants to third countries with minimal notice. This decision, made in a 6-3 ruling, overturns a previous lower court…
As the second half of 2025 gets rolling, certain African countries’ which boast the continent’s strongest currencies continue to appreciate. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the strongest currencies in June 2025. This list is courtesy of the Forbes currency calculator. The Tunisian Dinar ranks number 1 on the list. After…
Russia has signed new agreements to strengthen trade and economic relations with Mali, as President Vladimir Putin hosted the West African country’s military leader, Colonel Assimi Goita, in Moscow. Russia and Mali signed agreements aimed at bolstering trade and economic relations during a meeting at the Kremlin. Key discussions included cooperation in geological exploration, natural…
The United States Embassy in Ghana has issued a strong caution to all U.S. visa holders, urging them to adhere strictly to American laws or risk facing serious consequences including visa revocation, deportation, or permanent travel ineligibility. The U.S. Embassy in Ghana issued a caution to visa holders regarding strict adherence to American laws. Breaking…
