Kenya is grappling with a dramatic surge in cybercrime, as the country recorded a staggering 201.7% rise in cybersecurity threats within the first quarter of 2025. Kenya recorded a 201.7% increase in cybersecurity threats during Q1 2025, reaching 2.5 billion incidents. The Communications Authority of Kenya issued 13.2 million advisories, up 14.2% from the previous…
Ghana is developing a plan to hedge its gold exports in a bid to safeguard the earnings that have strengthened its central bank’s foreign reserves. Ghana plans to hedge its gold exports to stabilize revenue, strengthening its international reserves. The Bank of Ghana reports a rise in gold reserves to 32.99 tonnes as of June…
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is putting the finishing touches on a comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency platforms and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs), according to Governor Johnson Asiama. The Bank of Ghana (BoG) is finalizing a regulatory framework for cryptocurrency platforms and Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs). Governor Johnson Asiama stressed the importance of…
Despite growth in Africa concerning governance, peacebuilding, and economic growth, some countries continue to face deep-seated instability. Surprisingly, several of these countries are not formally categorized as “fragile states” or “fragile regions,” despite their lived experiences indicating otherwise. Business Insider Africa presents the list of FCS economies that are not considered fragile states. This list…
Nigeria and Zimbabwe have been ranked among the world’s 10 most difficult places to live, according to a new global livability index that highlights the harsh realities of urban life in some of the world’s most challenged cities. Nigeria and Zimbabwe rank among the world’s most difficult places to live, according to the Global Livability…
Alhaji Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man and President of the Dangote Group, has stated that Nigeria’s estimated daily fuel consumption is greatly exaggerated, accusing the petroleum sector of widespread corruption. Aliko Dangote criticizes Nigeria’s daily fuel consumption data as exaggerated, citing corruption in the petroleum sector. Dangote claims actual fuel consumption is around 33 million…
All political appointees under President John Dramani Mahama’s current administration will no longer receive fuel allowances or allocations, with immediate effect. Fuel allowances for political appointees under President Mahama’s administration are now eliminated. The directive aims to reduce public expenditure and allocate resources to critical development sectors. Satellite television subscriptions at government establishments have also…
Senegal is now the ninth nation in the World Health Organization’s (WHO) African Region to formally eradicate trachoma as a public health issue. . Senegal has successfully eradicated trachoma as a public health issue, making it the ninth nation in WHO’s African Region to achieve this. The disease, which affects the eyes and can cause…
Conflict, political instability, climate shocks, and armed violence displaced millions across the continent in 2024, with eight African countries ranking among the world’s most neglected humanitarian crises, according to a new report. Conflict, climate crises, and political instability are causing widespread displacement across Africa. These crises often receive minimal international media coverage and limited humanitarian…
