According to the 2024 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), several African nations have made notable strides in ensuring journalistic freedom, transparency, and safety for media professionals. Mauritania leads Africa in press freedom ranking, 33rd globally with a score of 74.2 The top 10 African countries for press freedom include Namibia,…
Botswana and Liberia have made progress in protecting civic freedoms, but the situation has worsened in Burkina Faso, Eswatini, Ethiopia, and Kenya. Business Insider Africa presents the worst African countries for civic freedom in 2025. The list is courtesy of CIVICUS Monitor. Across sub-Saharan Africa, press freedom and civil liberties remain under severe strain, with…
The global arms trade remains a pivotal factor in international security dynamics, with numerous nations escalating their defence imports to bolster military capabilities. Ukraine is the largest arms importer due to conflict with Russia India continues military modernization due to concerns with China and Pakistan Pakistan imports advanced military equipment due to rivalry with India…
The net worth of one of Nigeria’s most enterprising individuals, Tony Elumelu, may have just crossed the billion-dollar threshold. Tony Elumelu’s net worth may have just crossed the billion-dollar threshold, reaching $2.15 billion. Heirs Holdings Limited and his direct and indirect holdings in Transcorp and UBA contribute to his net worth. Transcorp’s shares surged from…
Recent events in the Nigerian oil market may lead to a major loss for Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, whose refinery, the Dangote Refinery, is projected to lose a substantial amount. NNPC’s Naira-for-crude initiative halted, causing potential loss for Dangote’s Refinery. Dangote Refinery forced to source local crude in USD after suspension of Naira-for-crude initiative.…
Lagos State has solidified its status as a leading economic force in Africa, with its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reaching approximately $259.75 billion in 2023, based on purchasing power parity (PPP). Lagos State’s GDP reached approximately $259.75 billion in 2023, making it the continent’s second-largest economy Lagos’s economy expanded to ₦27.38 trillion in the first…
Given the conflict in the East African region between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and M23 rebels, the Southern African country of Angola has opted to intervene. Angola to mediate between DRC and M23 rebels. Direct peace talks set for 18th of March in Luanda. DRC government yet to confirm attendance at negotiations. Following…
Governments across Africa intensified efforts to silence dissent in 2024, leading to a record number of digital blackouts shutting down internet connections across the continent. A record number of 21 internet shutdowns were recorded in 15 African countries in 2024 Shutdowns were linked to political unrest, elections, and security crackdowns Four countries, including Myanmar and…
Nuclear weapons remain one of the most powerful and destructive forces in modern warfare. Despite efforts to reduce global stockpiles, the world still holds thousands of nuclear warheads, with the majority controlled by just two nations ,Russia and the United States. There are approximately 12,100 nuclear warheads worldwide as of January 2024 90% of these…
