Africa’s urban footprint has expanded at a record pace since 1975, with its most populated cities such as Cairo, Kinshasa, Lagos, and Luanda leading the surge, transforming economies and reshaping regional dynamics in ways that support foreign trade and investment. Africa’s urban footprint has grown rapidly since 1975, transforming economies and enhancing foreign trade. Major…
Starlink’s satellite internet service has reached capacity in Nigeria’s largest cities, forcing the company to halt new sign-ups and pushing would-be customers onto a waitlist. Starlink has ceased accepting new orders in busy Nigerian urban areas due to capacity limits. Residents in areas such as Lagos and Abuja encounter ‘Sold Out’ notices on Starlink’s website.…
A growing number of African countries have begun accepting people deported by the United States under a policy known as “third-country deportation,” where deportees are sent to a country that is not their home nation. Concerns have been raised regarding the policy’s legality and ethics, as it may deny due process and cause harm by…
As energy costs burden households and businesses in many African countries, the few countries that can maintain fuel prices relatively low have one less economic challenge to contend with. Affordable fuel in African nations reduces the economic burden and impacts transportation and food costs. Fuel prices influence inflation rates and directly affect essential product and…
At the GITEX Nigeria 2025 expo, themed; Forging the Rise of Digital Nigeria, Yemi Keri, President of the African Business Angel Network, presented a unique perspective that contradicts Nigeria’s recent tech investment headlines. Nigeria retains its leadership in Africa’s tech landscape despite recent funding declines. African startup funding showed a significant surge in 2025, highlighting…
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has cleared a major hurdle on its path to global relevance, securing its first U.S. gasoline sales after meeting the country’s stringent fuel standards. Dangote Refinery has successfully sold its first gasoline shipment to the U.S., showcasing its capacity to meet high-quality standards. The shipment was delivered via the tanker Gemini Pearl…
Ghana’s decision to take in U.S. deportees with African roots is not an endorsement of Donald Trump’s deportation scheme, according to the country’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa. Ghana agreed to accept deported individuals with West African roots from the United States on humanitarian grounds. The Foreign Minister emphasized that the decision does not endorse…
Egypt’s president, Abdel Fattah al-Sisi, has called out Israel, noting that the country’s decisions are a hindrance to attaining peace in the Middle East. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi criticized Israel for actions impeding Middle East peace efforts. At an Arab-Islamic summit in Doha, el-Sisi emphasized the harmful impact of current dynamics on peace agreements.…
Africa’s startup ecosystem recorded over $2 billion in funding in 2025, according to new data from Briter. Africa’s startup ecosystem secured over $2 billion in funding in 2025, completing more than 500 deals. The year marked an increase in acquisitions, with over 35 strategic buyouts taking place. Challenges persisted as five prominent startups shut down,…
