Kenya’s President William Ruto has convened an emergency summit of the East African Community, EAC, as the eight-nation bloc grapples with a funding shortfall of $89.37 million, placing its institutions under severe strain and raising fresh questions about the future of regional integration. Kenya’s President William Ruto has called an emergency EAC summit over an…
North Africa’s higher education landscape is showing steady depth and diversity in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, with institutions from both Morocco and Egypt making strong impressions on the regional and global stage. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 universities in North Africa, according to latest ranking (2026). The list…
Africa’s internet scene is buzzing like never before. According to the Speedtest Global Index, Morocco is leading the pack in Africa, claiming the top spot for mobile internet speed at an impressive 123.87 Mbps. Business Insider Africa presents the top 5 African countries with the fastest internet speed. Some countries, like Morocco, lead in internet…
Uganda’s gold exports have surged from $1.26 billion in 2019 to $6.4 billion in 2025, marking a more than fivefold increase in just six years and making gold the country’s largest export commodity. Uganda’s gold exports have risen more than fivefold to $6.4 billion in six years. However, after imports, the net trade gain is…
South Africa’s tourism sector reached a historic milestone in 2025, welcoming a record 10.5 million international visitors despite travel warnings issued by Canada, the U.S., China and Australia, surpassing pre-pandemic figures and signalling renewed global confidence in the country as a premier travel destination. South Africa’s tourism sector achieved a record milestone in 2025, receiving…
British American Tobacco Plc had repeatedly warned the South African government that it might halt local production by the end of 2026 if authorities failed to curb the surge in illicit cigarette sales, according to its chief executive. British American Tobacco (BAT) has announced its intention to end its domestic production operations in South Africa…
From launching airstrikes aimed at terrorist groups in Nigeria to deploying a tactical team, the United States now intends to get an “assessment of Nigeria’s compliance with the International Religious Freedom. The United States has introduced the Nigeria Religious Freedom and Accountability Act of 2026 to combat religious violence and ensure religious freedom in Nigeria.…
The Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia, which primarily supplies resources for nuclear power plants, is nearing its full operational capacity. The Langer Heinrich uranium mine in Namibia, partially owned by Paladin, is nearing its full production capacity by July due to rising uranium prices. Namibia, a pivotal player in the global uranium market, aims…
Nigeria has retained its position as Africa’s largest crude oil producer after raising output to 1.45 million barrels per day in March, according to the latest monthly report from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries. Nigeria has retained its status as Africa’s top crude oil producer, according to OPEC’s latest monthly report. The country…
