South Africa’s long-awaited removal from the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list could be derailed by new revelations of corruption and maladministration, threatening to undo years of reform efforts aimed at restoring global investor confidence. South Africa was on track to be removed from the FATF grey list in October, following major reforms to…
Amid renewed attention from Washington over allegations of a “Christian genocide,” Nigeria’s security challenges are once again under the spotlight. U.S. lawmakers have renewed efforts to label Nigeria as a ‘Country of Particular Concern’ due to allegations of religious persecution The claims of ‘Christian genocide’ have sparked debate, with Nigerian officials rejecting the label Experts…
Nigeria is making a renewed push to lure its largest industrial and commercial power users, such as Dangote Industries, MTN, and Nigerian Breweries, back to the national electricity grid. Over 200 major Nigerian companies, including Dangote and MTN, currently generate more than 6,000 MW on their own due to unreliable grid supply. The government has…
Africa’s best-performing universities, particularly in South Africa, Egypt, and Morocco, continue to make incremental gains. South Africa leads the continent, boasting seven of the top eleven African universities in the rankings. Business Insider Africa presents the best universities in Africa, according to latest ranking (2026). The list is courtesy of Times Higher Education World University…
South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has extended the validity of the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs) until May 28, 2027, granting tens of thousands of Zimbabwean nationals another lifeline amid uncertainty over their legal status in the country. South Africa has extended the Zimbabwean Exemption Permits (ZEPs) until May 28, 2027, protecting about 178,000 Zimbabweans…
Burkina Faso’s military government has arrested eight foreign aid workers on suspicion of espionage, in a move that highlights the country’s growing mistrust of Western organizations operating in the Sahel. Burkina Faso’s military government arrested eight foreign aid workers for alleged espionage. The accused include members of the Dutch-based International NGO Safety Organisation (INSO). Authorities…
Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa producer, has raised its guaranteed farm gate price to a record $4.50 per kilogram, a move that could significantly boost farmer incomes and shape the political mood ahead of the country’s October 25 presidential election. Ivory Coast raises its farm gate cocoa price to a record $4.50 per kilogram,…
The Somali government has strongly dismissed claims that it struck a “secret deal” with Sweden linking development aid to deportations, calling the reports “false, misleading, and unfounded.” The Somali government denied allegations of a secret deal with Sweden linking development aid to deportations. The Somali Prime Minister’s Office emphasized transparency and compliance with international law…
South Africa’s major municipalities, except Cape Town, are in a “death spiral,” overspending on administrative costs while neglecting critical infrastructure. South African municipalities are reportedly overspending on administrative costs while neglecting infrastructure. The situation has led to inconsistent services and protests in cities like Johannesburg. Efforts to mitigate the crises include conditional grants and international…
