Ghana has ordered all foreign nationals currently trading in the country’s local gold market to exit its gold trading market by exit by April 30. Ghana orders foreign nationals to exit the local gold trading market by April 30, 2025. Enforcement of the new Ghana Gold Board Act aims to reform gold sourcing, boost revenue,…
South Africa has appointed a special envoy to the United States in an effort to ease ongoing diplomatic tensions between the two countries. South Africa appoints special envoy to the United States, Mcebisi Jonas, to ease diplomatic tensions Tensions between the two countries have included expulsions of envoys, tariffs, and trade disruptions The move is…
Multiple rocket launchers rarely command attention in discussions about Africa’s military capabilities. Conversations tend to centre around drones, AK-47s, and armoured vehicles. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the most rocket projectors in 2025. The list is courtesy of Global Firepower. Egypt has the largest number of multiple-launch rocket systems (MLRS)…
The West African Bar Association (WABA) has issued a strong condemnation of the worsening human rights situation and disregard for the rule of law in Guinea-Bissau. The West African Bar Association (WABA) condemned the human rights situation and rule of law in Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissocó Embaló accused of eroding judicial independence and suppressing dissent…
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…
