South Africa’s heated political battle over foreign investment and digital sovereignty has intensified, with Julius Malema’s party, Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), declaring that Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite service must “never be allowed” to operate in the country South Africa is facing a heated political debate over foreign investment and digital sovereignty, centered on the Starlink…
A silent shift in global wealth is underway as hundreds of dollar millionaires and investors migrate to countries and climates that are more conducive to their ideas, expectations, interests, and finances. Africa is not immune to this trend. A global shift in wealth migration is occurring, as millionaires move to favorable countries for various reasons.…
In a move that demonstrates Senegal’s firm stance on LGBTQ matters, the United Nations (UN) and the Dutch government have cancelled a planned event in Dakar after the Senegalese government issued a stern warning, citing opposition to the “promotion of the LGBTQI phenomenon.” UN and Dutch foreign ministry canceled an event in Senegal addressing LGBTQI…
Bayo Ojulari, Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited, says efforts to revive Nigeria’s state-owned refineries are becoming “a bit more complicated.” Efforts to revive Nigeria’s state-owned refineries are encountering increased complications, according to the CEO of NNPC Limited, Bayo Ojulari. Despite significant investments into modernizing refinery technology, expected improvements…
Botswana has announced that it will allow its pula currency to depreciate by 2.76% over the next 12 months, a steeper adjustment than previously planned. Botswana will allow its currency, the pula, to depreciate by 2.76% over the next year to tackle economic challenges. The country faces significant economic pressure due to a global diamond…
While not every African country saw gains in English proficiency, the region as a whole made progress, particularly among women, who continue to outperform men. Business Insider Africa presents the top 5 African countries with the best English proficiency. The list is courtesy of EF Education First. Africa remains the only continent where women consistently…
The United States has dismissed speculation that its recent reduction in visa validity for most Nigerian applicants is politically motivated or connected to Nigeria’s foreign policy positions, including its resistance to U.S. deportation programs or perceived affiliations with global alliances such as BRICS. The United States denies allegations that reducing visa validity for Nigerian applicants…
The United States’ efforts to curb “birth tourism” is gaining traction internationally, with Uganda publicly backing the policy and cautioning its citizens against such travel. The United States is intensifying efforts to address ‘birth tourism’ and received support from Uganda regarding the policy. The U.S. government has raised concerns about misuse of temporary visa categories…
The Trump administration’s controversial plan to deport thousands of undocumented migrants to African nations has faced firm resistance from Abuja, highlighting growing diplomatic tensions over the U.S.’s unilateral immigration policies targeting the continent. The Trump administration’s plan to deport undocumented Venezuelan migrants to African nations has faced resistance from Nigeria. Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Minister revealed…
