Ibrahim Traoré is a Burkinabè military commander and the transitional president of Burkina Faso. Ibrahim Traoré became the transitional president of Burkina Faso after a military coup in September 2022. Under Traoré’s administration, Burkina Faso has pursued a revolutionary and anti-colonial agenda, expelling French soldiers and strengthening ties with Russia. Burkina Faso has nationalized its…
Zambia and Zimbabwe are stepping up efforts to attract investment for the long-stalled $5 billion Batoka Gorge hydropower project by reviving a controversial proposal to source water from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Zambia and Zimbabwe are reviving efforts to attract investment for the Batoka Gorge hydropower project. They are aiming to engage investors for…
The Democratic Republic of Congo announced on Friday that it has granted a license to Elon Musk’s Starlink, making it the latest African country to approve the satellite internet service. The Democratic Republic of Congo has granted a license to Elon Musk’s Starlink for satellite internet service. Only about 30% of the Congolese population has…
Farmers who escaped the violence in the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s eastern region, between the Congolese army and M23 Rebels, now face the ongoing insecurity challenges as they attempt to return to their farmlands. 1.2 million people fled their homes in North and South Kivu provinces since January due to fighting between Congolese army…
Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd., the company founded by billionaire Gautam Adani, is exploring port opportunities in South Africa as it relaunches its international expansion efforts to strengthen its position in the global maritime industry. Adani Ports is looking into port projects in South Africa to enhance its presence in Africa. The company…
In 2025, Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is home to the largest share of the world’s population living in extreme poverty, with 11.7% of the global extreme poor residing in these countries, all surviving on less than $2.15 a day, according to data from Statista. Business Insider Africa presents the top…
Foreign nationals who remain in Nigeria beyond the validity of their visas are now subject to stricter penalties under a newly enforced policy by the Nigerian government. Stricter penalties for overstaying visas in Nigeria enforced from September 1, 2025 Foreigners who overstay visas will face daily fines, entry bans, and blacklisting Three-month grace period for…
In its latest round of cancellations, the U.S. government has scrapped 401 contracts worth $2.1 billion, including several involving African countries, alongside other international projects. The U.S. government has cancelled 401 contracts worth $2.1 billion, including some tied to African nations The cancelled contracts included projects in Kenya, Uganda, Namibia, and Tanzania The move reflects…
Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, says the Dangote group is on track to generate $30 billion in total revenue next year, despite growing concerns among global businesses about the potential impact of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade tariffs. Dangote Group aims to generate $30 billion in revenue next year. Dangote Fertiliser gains a pricing advantage…
