Mali’s transitional President Assimi Goïta is on an official visit to Russia, where military cooperation and gold sector development are high on the agenda. Mali’s President Assimi Goïta visited the Kazan Kremlin to discuss military cooperation and the development of Mali’s gold sector. Discussions included potential defense equipment acquisitions, economic ties, and collaborative projects like…
Three African tech powerhouses, Nigeria’s Moniepoint and Flutterwave, and South Africa’s digital bank Tyme, have been chosen for TIME magazine’s 2025 list of the 100 Most Influential Companies, a watershed moment for the continent’s rapidly expanding fintech industry. Nigeria’s Moniepoint and Flutterwave, alongside South Africa’s Tyme, appeared in TIME magazine’s 2025 list of the 100…
The University of Ghana has announced the immediate suspension of all social gatherings and student-organised events on campus following a resurgence of COVID-19 cases. The University of Ghana has suspended all social gatherings and student-organized events due to a rise in COVID-19 cases. This decision follows confirmed cases by the campus Health Directorate, implementing immediate…
Countries such as the United States, Russia, Iran, and France posted some of the highest scores on this indicator. In total, 44 countries saw their scores worsen in this area, with four of the ten steepest declines occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Business Insider Africa presents the African countries involved in five or more external conflicts…
Ghana may face visa sanctions from the United States following its placement on a U.S. State Department watchlist due to an increasing number of student visa overstays. The U.S. has placed Ghana on a watchlist due to a high rate of student visa overstays, raising potential visa sanctions. The observed rate of overstays among Ghanaian…
For some African countries, the unpleasant reality of currency devaluation remains a challenge even as the year passes its mid-point. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the weakest currencies in June 2025. This list is courtesy of the Forbes currency calculator. São Tomé & Príncipe ranks number 1 on the list.…
For several African countries, oil production still stands as a key revenue source and a significant buttress to their Gross Domestic Product, making it a sturdy resource. However, the production of this resource typically fluctuates month-on-month, and for May, this trend has been no different. Oil production remains a key revenue source for several African…
Africa continues to grapple with some of the world’s most severe electricity access challenges, with Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo topping the global rankings for the largest populations without power. African nations continue to face significant electricity access shortages, particularly Nigeria and the DRC An energy report states that Sub-Saharan Africa remains the…
A recent survey by Maverick Research has revealed a growing divide among Ghanaian consumers regarding price expectations, despite the notable appreciation of the Ghana cedi in 2025. The recent appreciation of the Ghana cedi has sparked debates among Ghanaians about its impact on goods pricing. A survey revealed that 73% of participants expect reductions in…
