In several African countries, fuel is more than simply a commodity; it is a lifeline that powers homes, companies, transportation, and agriculture. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest fuel prices in April 2025. This list is courtesy of GlobalPetrolPrices. The Central Africa Republic ranks number 1 on the list.…
The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) has announced a 20% reduction in its global workforce, citing a significant funding shortfall of nearly $60 million. OCHA announces 20% reduction in global workforce due to $60 million funding shortfall Staffing cuts will impact operations in Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Colombia, Eritrea, Iraq, Libya, Pakistan,…
Despite France’s call for peace, the dispute between Algeria and France appears to remain deadlocked. Just last week, Russia encouraged Algeria to maintain the pressure on paying for repatriation. France and Algeria remain deadlocked in their dispute despite calls for peace. France threatened to take action if Algeria goes ahead with plans to expel French…
Recent reports indicate that Nigeria’s crude production fell in March, in light of the current global crude price drop. Nigeria’s crude production fell in March due to global crude price drop. Nigeria was the largest oil producer in Africa for the last two months, according to OPEC reports. In April, global crude prices fell to…
The Embassy of the United States of America has announced new requirements for visa interviews for Nigerian applicants, with the new measures scheduled to take effect from April 22. New visa interview requirements for Nigerian applicants announced by the U.S. Embassy Starting from April 22, 2025, applicants in Abuja and Lagos must bring a DS-160…
SpaceX’s Starlink satellite internet service is now available in Somalia, owner Elon Musk announced on Sunday via the social media platform X. Starlink satellite internet service is now available in Somalia. The introduction of Starlink’s satellite service is expected to expand connectivity to remote and underserved regions in Somalia. Starlink faces regulatory hurdles in some…
Brice Oligui Nguema, who seized power in a coup in August 2023, has secured a decisive victory in Gabon’s presidential election, winning 90.35% of the vote. Brice Oligui Nguema won 90.35% of the vote in Gabon’s presidential election. Voter turnout increased to 70.40% compared to the previous election. Nguema promised to reduce Gabon’s dependence on…
More details have emerged following the high-level diplomatic meeting between the Nigerian president, Bola Tinubu and President Trump’s African adviser in Paris. President Bola Tinubu met with Massad Boulos, Senior Advisor for Africa to U.S. President Donald Trump The meeting focused on enhancing bilateral cooperation, particularly in trade, investment aligned with Nigeria’s national development goals…
Tensions between France and Algeria are flaring again after French authorities detained an Algerian consular agent in what Algerian officials are calling a serious breach of diplomatic protocol. French authorities detained an Algerian consular agent triggering protest from Algeria The detention is related to the investigation of the kidnapping of Amir Boukhors, a critic of…
