The Trump administration has launched a new Commercial Diplomacy Strategy through its Africa Bureau, marking a formal pivot in traditional aid and deal-making diplomacy across Africa. The United States introduced a new Commercial Diplomacy Strategy for Africa, focusing on trade, private investment, and partnerships. The strategy aims to reposition U.S.-Africa relations on commercial engagement rather…
The United States government’s decision to launch a special resettlement program for white South African refugees has prompted a wave of moral and theological critique from church leaders both at home and abroad. The U.S. government initiated a special resettlement program for white South African refugees, citing risks of race-based targeting. Major Christian organizations criticized…
A Nigerian court has ordered the deportation of four Chinese nationals over their involvement in illegal mining of precious minerals in Plateau State. A Nigerian court ordered the deportation of four Chinese nationals for illegal mining activities in Plateau State. The individuals were convicted for unlawful possession and purchase of mineral resources. The court mandated…
Ali Bongo, the former president of Gabon who was ousted in a military coup in August 2023, has left the country for Angola along with his wife, Sylvia Bongo, and their son, Noureddin. Ali Bongo, former president of Gabon, has departed the country for Angola. Bongo’s family faced legal actions post-coup, moving from detention to…
Africa’s largest bauxite producer, Guinea, has revoked 46 mining licences in a broad move to tighten state control over its vast mineral resources. Guinea revoked 46 mining licences as part of a sector-wide reform to enhance state control over mineral resources. The reform aims to address regulatory violations, optimize revenue collection, and ensure alignment with…
The growth of hotel chains in Africa signifies economic potential, investor confidence, and tourism growth. A key indicator of this is the hotel chain development pipeline, which tracks new hotel projects. For African countries, a strong pipeline is commercially strategic and highly desirable. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the biggest…
The increase comes as Shell prepares to exit its onshore oil operations in Nigeria after decades marked by controversy. Nigeria remained the highest recipient of Shell’s payments, with the top four countries collectively receiving $11.7 billion. Shell paid approximately $28.1 billion to governments globally in 2024 for extractive-related taxes and charges. The company is exiting…
Zimbabwean professionals seeking a way out of their country’s prolonged economic crisis are facing fresh hurdles as the UK government moves to permanently scrap care worker visas, a route many had used to migrate. The UK government announced the cancellation of care worker visas, affecting migration routes for Zimbabwean professionals. Care worker visas had been…
Europe can offer Africa a stable and reliable partnership when global trade faces growing uncertainty due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s escalating tariff war, according to an European Investment Bank official. Europe is positioning itself as a stable trade partner for Africa amid global economic uncertainties, including rising U.S. tariffs. The European Investment Bank (EIB)…
