Tanzania’s economy might be booming, but its currency is taking a hit, and it may take some time before the local currency benefits. Tanzania’s economy is growing, but its currency has dropped 8.9% this year, making it the worst-performing currency in the world. The decline is driven by rising imports and increasing public debt linked…
Thousands of African locals have shared their insights on the best cities for food, ranking them based on quality, affordability, and a range of attributes, from family-friendliness to innovation. Business Insider Africa presents the African cities ranked among the 20 best food cities globally in 2025. The list is courtesy of Time Out. Cape Town…
Nigeria’s Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP), a key crude oil transportation route to the Bonny export terminal, has been shut down following an explosion that triggered a fire. Trans Niger Pipeline (TNP) shut down after explosion and fire. Pipeline sabotage and crude oil theft continue to be major issues in Nigeria’s oil industry, causing major international…
The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has sounded the alarm over the growing food crisis across West Africa and the Sahel, warning that without immediate intervention, millions could face acute hunger. ECOWAS warns of a growing food crisis in West Africa and the Sahel Nearly 34.7 million people are in immediate need of…
The Federal High Court in Abuja has dismissed NNPCL’s attempt to block Dangote Petroleum Refinery’s N100 billion import license lawsuit, ruling that the case can proceed. NNPCL’s attempt to block Dangote Refinery’s import license lawsuit was dismissed by the Federal High Court in Abuja. The court ruled that the case can proceed and criticized NNPCL…
Akua Djanie Blakofe, former Deputy CEO of the Ghana Tourism Development Company (GTDC), has called for the immediate removal of all signposts across Ghana that feature Chinese inscriptions. Former Deputy CEO of GTDC calls for removal of signposts with Chinese inscriptions in Ghana Argues that Ghana should project its cultural identity through language and remove…
In a time when populist rhetoric and anti-science sentiment dominate global headlines, a landmark international study has found that trust in science remains strong—particularly in Africa. Trust in science remains strong globally, especially in Africa African nations like Egypt, Nigeria, and Kenya rank among the top five globally in public trust in scientists Citizens in…
According to the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria, as seen in a recent report, oil marketers are now buying Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) for N797.66 per liter. Oil marketers in Nigeria are buying petrol for N797.66 per liter. Dangote Refinery initiated a price war, forcing independent oil marketers to run at a loss. The…
To further enforce its new policy of anti-colonial influence, the predominantly French-speaking West African country of Niger has exited the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIC). Niger has exited the Organisation Internationale de la Francophonie (OIC). The country formed a regional alliance with Burkina Faso and Mali to create the Alliance of the Sahel States…
