Large natural gas deposits in many African countries have the potential to revolutionize their energy industries, spur economic expansion, and raise living standards. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries that consume the least amount of natural gas in 2025. This list is courtesy of Global Firepower. DRC ranks number 1 on the…
In 2025, not all airports are taking off. Some remain grounded, underperforming, outdated, and barely serviceable. Sierra Leone has just 8 serviceable airports, while Eritrea and Benin each have only 10. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the least serviceable airports in 2025. The list is courtesy of Global Firepower. Sierra…
Over the last few years, the Wagner Group, a Russian private military firm (PMC), has played a growing role in Africa’s security scene. Business Insider Africa presents a list of African countries with some kind of engagement with Russia’s private military. This list is courtesy of the Grey Report. Some African countries have political, economic,…
The Minister for Lands and Natural Resources, Emmanuel Armah-Kofi Buah, has inaugurated a nine-member committee tasked with conducting a thorough review of all small-scale mining licences across the country. The Small-Scale Mining Licence Review Committee has been established to review all small-scale mining licenses across Ghana The committee will assess legality, environmental compliance, and financial…
For many African countries, a large fleet of special mission aircraft is no longer a luxury, but rather an essential component of national security, disaster response, and sustainable development. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the largest fleet of special mission aircraft. This list is courtesy of data from Global Firepower.…
Officials from Africa and the United States are set to convene in June or July to discuss duty-free access for Africa to the world’s largest market. US and African officials to meet in June or July to discuss duty-free access to US market. Donald Trump’s tariffs have affected global trade and displaced AGOA benefits for…
In a groundbreaking win for Nigeria and the African continent as a whole, 17-year-old Nigerian-American climate activist and novelist Amara C. Nwuneli has been named Africa’s winner of The Earth Prize 2025, the world’s largest environmental competition for young people. Amara C. Nwuneli, a 17-year-old Nigerian-American climate activist and novelist, won The Earth Prize 2025…
Dangote Refinery has lowered its ex-depot (gantry) price to N865 per litre, according to a customer notice issued on Thursday morning. Dangote Refinery has reduced the price of petrol to N865 per litre. Filling stations with direct supply agreements with the refinery are expected to adjust their pump prices. The price cut follows the reinstatement…
When U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled a sweeping policy of reciprocal import tariffs, it sent shockwaves through global markets and governments alike. Some countries, including Zambia, had already offered to eliminate all tariffs on U.S. goods in a bid to avoid being targeted by the new trade measures. Business Insider Africa presents countries that offered…
