The idea of paid leave, time off from work while still receiving a salary, may appear simple, but it really represents a convoluted and sometimes uneven system that is influenced by social norms, corporate cultures, and legal frameworks. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries that offer the most paid time off. This…
Global financial bias is costing African countries billions of dollars annually in inflated borrowing costs and lost revenues. African countries face inflated borrowing costs and lost revenue due to misjudged risk assessments. Research shows Africa’s sovereign default rates align with similarly-rated regions, yet debt trades at higher spreads. Africa records lower default rates on infrastructure…
French President Emmanuel Macron has instructed his government to tighten visa restrictions on Algerian diplomats as tensions escalate over Algeria’s refusal to accept the deportation of its nationals from France. French President Emmanuel Macron directed tighter visa restrictions for Algerian diplomats. The move comes in response to Algeria’s refusal to accept deported nationals from France.…
Sudan’s Civil Aviation Authority declared very recently that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) had prohibited Sudanese planes from landing at its airports. The UAE has prohibited Sudanese planes from landing at its airports, a move that has disrupted travel for Sudanese citizens. This incident exacerbates an ongoing diplomatic dispute between Sudan and the UAE, linked…
A Ghanaian military helicopter en route from Accra to Obuasi crashed, claiming the lives of Defence Minister Edward Omane Boamah and Environment, Science and Technology Minister Ibrahim Murtala Muhammed. A Ghanaian military helicopter crashed en route from Accra to Obuasi. Julius Debrah labelled the incident a ‘national tragedy,’ and Ghana mourns the loss of these…
AI is expected to contribute approximately USD 15.7 trillion to the global economy by 2030, and Africa is well-positioned to tap into a substantial portion of this surge. The continent’s growing adoption of mobile and digital tools already offers the groundwork for an AI revolution, linking people, companies, and public institutions in new ways. Egypt…
The general government balance is one indicator that rarely receives much attention but is extremely important in the dynamic realm of African economies. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the largest increase in extra cash from 2024 to 2025. This list is courtesy of the Africa Pulse Report by the World…
Zambia is seeking an additional $145 million by extending its International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by 12 months. Zambia plans to extend its IMF programme by 12 months to secure an additional $145 million in funding. The nation aims to stabilize its finances after years of increasing debt. Zambia has already received approximately $1.55 billion…
With a shift in global military policies, the United States has opted to modify key leadership positions in Africa to confront new threats via AFRICOM. The United States has recently revised key military leadership roles to address emerging global threats, particularly in Africa. For the first time, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) is led by an…
