A 65-year-old medical doctor has become the first person in the UK to face criminal prosecution in connection with the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. Dr. Vincent Brown, formerly Dr. Vincent Bajinya, is the first person in the UK prosecuted for the 1994 Rwandan genocide. British authorities charged him under the 2001 International Criminal Court Act…
Mercedes-Benz, headquartered in Stuttgart, Germany, Europe’s largest economy is marking a historic milestone as it celebrates 140 years of automotive innovation. To honor this global anniversary, customer-focused initiatives have been launched across Egypt, Africa’s second-largest economy, offering drivers enhanced value and exclusive ownership opportunities. Mercedes-Benz celebrates 140 years of automotive innovation. To mark the anniversary,…
The American aerospace company Enstrom Helicopter Corporation recently dispatched its new 480B turbine helicopter to its official South African distributor, Safomar Aviation. Enstrom Helicopter Corporation delivered its new 480B turbine helicopter to its South African distributor, Safomar Aviation, during the Africa Aerospace and Defence exhibition. This marks Enstrom’s first commercial aircraft shipment since resuming operations…
United Bank for Africa is offering Nigerian customers personal loans of up to N30 million, approximately $20,000, to invest in Aliko Dangote’s record $1.6 billion refinery initial public offering. UBA is offering Nigerian customers personal loans of up to N30 million to invest in Dangote Refinery’s $1.6 billion IPO. The facility could help more retail…
The Iran war is pushing Asian energy buyers towards West Africa and improving the commercial prospects of delayed gas projects in Tanzania and Mozambique as companies seek alternatives to Middle Eastern supplies. The Iran war is pushing Asian energy buyers to seek LNG from West Africa and other regions outside the Middle East. The shift…
Britain and Mauritius are seeking a diplomatic breakthrough at the United Nations General Assembly after United States President Donald Trump’s opposition stalled a $4.5 billion agreement transferring sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to the African island nation. Britain and Mauritius are seeking to revive a $4.5 billion Chagos Islands sovereignty deal stalled by Donald Trump’s…
Africa’s aviation industry may not have produced the airline that took the top spot in the 2026 global rankings, but the continent has several carriers that have built strong networks across and beyond its borders. Business Insider Africa presents the 10 best airlines in Africa in 2026. The list is courtesy of Skytrax. African airlines…
The United States has opened a new front in its pressure on Russia, threatening China and India, Moscow’s biggest oil customers, with tariffs of up to 100% and potentially making Russia’s growing network of African allies more important than ever. President Trump signed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, enacting…
The United States has lifted sanctions on Eritrea imposed over its role in the deadly war in neighbouring Ethiopia, as Washington seeks to “advance US regional interests” in a country strategically positioned along the Red Sea. The United States has lifted sanctions on Eritrea that were imposed due to its involvement in the Tigray conflict…
