Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, the industrial giant whose name is nearly associated with modern Nigerian industry, appears to be on the verge of achieving a significant new milestone. Aliko Dangote’s net worth on Bloomberg’s Billionaires Index is $29.3 billion, with a year-to-date increase of $1.2 billion. Dangote’s wealth has fluctuated throughout the year due…
Chowdeck has raised $9 million in Series A funding to expand into more cities and roll out a quick commerce strategy aimed at speeding up grocery and local market deliveries. Chowdeck raised $9 million in Series A funding to expand its African operations and implement a quick commerce strategy. Leading investors, including Novastar Ventures and…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has formally verified Kenya’s elimination of human African trypanosomiasis (HAT), often known as sleeping sickness, as a public health hazard. Kenya has successfully eliminated human African trypanosomiasis (HAT) as a public health concern. This achievement follows years of dedicated surveillance and control measures against the disease. Kenya is now the…
India’s state refineries are increasingly relying on Nigerian crude oil to satisfy their supply requirements, signaling a significant change in global energy trading patterns. Indian state refineries are increasingly sourcing crude oil from Nigeria amidst global trading shifts. By late 2025, over two million barrels of Nigerian oil are set to arrive in India. India’s…
Niger’s military government has announced the nationalisation of the country’s only industrial gold mine, accusing its Australian operator of “serious breaches” as the junta intensifies efforts to gain control over the nation’s natural resources. Niger’s military government has nationalized the SML gold mine citing strategic interests and resource control. The government accuses the Australian operator…
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is set to launch a new long-acting contraceptive in Africa, beginning with Kenya later this year, as part of a US$2.5 billion commitment to accelerate research and expand services for the health of African women. The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is launching a new affordable long-term contraceptive in…
Foreign nationals currently serving sentences in UK prisons could be deported immediately under new proposals announced by the justice secretary. The UK justice secretary has announced proposals to deport foreign nationals serving sentences in UK prisons. This plan aims to alleviate prison overcrowding and reduce costs by ensuring non-citizen offenders serve their sentences abroad. Deportable…
Burkina Faso has taken delivery of a significant shipment of Chinese-made armoured vehicles and artillery systems, highlighting a growing shift among African militaries toward Beijing’s defence industry. Burkina Faso received Chinese-made armoured vehicles and artillery systems, signaling a shift towards Beijing’s defense industry. The delivery includes VN22B vehicles, PLL-05 gun-mortars, and SR5 rocket systems, enhancing…
Namibia has endorsed its bid to join the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), the international body that sets rules for the export of nuclear technology and materials to prevent their use in weapons. Namibia plans to apply for membership in the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) to regulate nuclear exports. Namibia’s uranium industry, significant for being among…
