The United States has begun processing asylum claims from white South Africans, marking a controversial development in the country’s immigration policy. The United States has started processing asylum claims from white South Africans due to fears over land disputes Over 30 applicants have already been approved after interviews in Pretoria, with positive encounters with U.S.…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he had a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on bilateral relations and the ongoing war in Ukraine. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa had a conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump focused on bilateral relations and the ongoing war in Ukraine. President Ramaphosa and President Trump agreed to…
In a major step toward bringing digital currencies under regulatory control, Ghana’s central bank has set a September 2025 deadline for cryptocurrency regulation. Ghana’s central bank sets September 2025 deadline for cryptocurrency regulation Bank of Ghana seeks authority to license and regulate platforms and participants in the virtual asset space Ghana joins other African nations…
Tanzania has banned all agricultural imports from South Africa and Malawi, marking the latest escalation in an intensifying trade dispute. Tanzania has banned agricultural imports from South Africa and Malawi. Malawi and South Africa had previously imposed restrictions on Tanzanian agricultural products. Tanzania emphasized the move was to safeguard the country’s economic interests and ensure…
Africa is becoming more connected than ever, by air. In 2025, several major international carriers are launching new routes to key African destinations, signalling renewed confidence in the region’s travel potential. Business Insider Africa presents the top new international flight routes to Africa in 2025. In 2025, several major international carriers are launching new routes…
For African countries, a persistently weak currency can be more than a nuisance. It can be a serious obstacle to growth, stability, and prosperity. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the weakest currencies in April 2025. This list is courtesy of the Forbes currency calculator. São Tomé & Príncipe ranks number…
Nigerian authorities have highlighted a nagging problem in the country’s oil sector, which is the smuggling of petroleum products, intended for domestic use, outside the country. Despite the removal of fuel subsidy, it is still profitable for smugglers to take fuel illegally from Nigeria. Nigeria’s relatively cheaper pump price encourages the illicit export of Premium…
Russia has said it doesn’t wish to disburse aid to Africa, noting that it does not want its relationship with the continent to be based on that. This is in light of the recent cutback in USAID, which has been an interesting conversation for several African countries. Russia does not want to disburse aid to…
Access to and production of natural gas in African countries may be a significant driver of economic growth, energy security, and industrial development. However, many African countries continue to generate little or no natural gas. Business Insider Africa presents the top 5 African countries that produce the least natural gas in 2025. This list is…
