Ecuador has announced the cancellation of visa-free transit privileges for citizens of 45 nations, including 34 African countries, in a significant tightening of its immigration and border control policies. Ecuador has abolished visa-free airport transit privileges for citizens of 45 countries, including 34 African nations. Travelers from these nations must now obtain a Transit Visa…
The 2025 Global Housing Affordability Index from Numbeo has revealed a concerning trend across African countries: a wide gap between property prices and average household incomes. Business Insider Africa presents the African countries with the least affordable housing in 2025 The ranking is courtesy of Numbeo Ethiopia and Cameroon rank among the least affordable housing…
China has added more financial institutions from Africa, the Gulf, and Central Asia to its cross-border yuan payment system, a bold move to strengthen the global role of its currency amid intensifying rivalry with the US. China strengthens its cross-border yuan payment system by adding six financial institutions from Africa, the Gulf, and Central Asia.…
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has extended its temporary suspension on cobalt exports for an additional three months, as announced by the country’s strategic minerals regulator on Saturday. The Democratic Republic of Congo has extended its temporary suspension on cobalt exports by an additional three months to September. The suspension aims to address the…
The African Development Bank has released the 2024 edition of its Electricity Regulatory Index (ERI), confirming significant progress among African countries in strengthening the regulatory frameworks governing their electricity sectors. Business Insider Africa presents the African countries with the strongest energy regulation frameworks in 2024 The ranking is courtesy the AfDB’s 2024 Electricity Regulatory Index…
While long-haul giants like Emirates and Qatar Airways often steal the spotlight, it’s the regional airlines that keep continents truly connected, especially in Africa, where local carriers bridge gaps between major cities, remote towns, and fast-growing economic hubs. Business Insider Africa presents the best regional airlines in Africa in 2025, according to latest ranking. The…
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with a successful teen coach and counselor based in Atlanta, U.S. Business Insider Africa has verified his professional background. The author shares his journey from teaching in Nigeria to becoming a successful teen coach and counselor in the U.S. He highlights the improved financial opportunities and infrastructure…
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…
