Kenya’s President William Ruto said on Wednesday that his country expects to finalise a trade agreement with the United States by the end of the year. Kenya’s President William Ruto anticipates finalising a bilateral trade agreement with the U.S. by the year’s end. Ruto is advocating for a five-year extension of the African Growth and…
New data shows that in 2024, remittances from Africans working abroad exceeded export earnings in several countries, reshaping foreign income flows. The report identifies the top 10 African countries where diaspora remittances have become more vital than exports, underscoring their role in economic survival. African remittances in 2024 exceeded export earnings in several countries, highlighting…
The most recent Human Development Index rankings highlight the top ten African countries with the highest quality of life in 2025, reflecting stronger outcomes in health, education, and income that set them apart on the continent. The article discusses the 2025 Human Development Report highlighting disparities in quality of life across African countries. The top…
South Africa’s tourism sector continues its post-pandemic recovery, welcoming 5.85 million international visitors between January and July 2025, according to Travel and Tour World (TTW), representing a 14% increase compared with the same period in 2024. Despite near-recovery, South Africa remains 1% short of pre-pandemic visitor totals in 2019. South Africa’s tourism sector experienced a…
The small Southern African state of Lesotho recently asserted that the United States is looking to extend the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), allowing Africa to enjoy trade perks with the U.S in the face of sweeping tariffs. Lesotho has emphasized the potential extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) by the…
Africa’s economy is projected to reach a total GDP of $2.8 trillion by the end of 2025, up from approximately $2.3 trillion in 2023, according to the latest estimates from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) World Economic Outlook. Africa’s GDP is projected to increase from $2.3 trillion in 2023 to $2.8 trillion by 2025, as…
Eleven West African deportees sent from the United States to Ghana under an agreement with the Trump administration face an uncertain fate, with their lawyer saying only six are confirmed removed and five remain unaccounted for. Eleven West Africans deported from the US to Ghana have faced re-expulsion, raising human rights concerns. Ghana’s government, under…
Angola has offered to acquire a minority stake in De Beers in a bid to keep one of the world’s largest diamond companies independent, following Botswana’s move to seek majority control. Angola has proposed acquiring a minority stake in De Beers to preserve its independence. State-owned Endiama emphasised no intention of seeking majority ownership in…
South Africa leads the continent by a wide margin, with a proposed capacity of 11 GWh. Its battery storage pipeline includes four operational systems, seven under construction, and 19 more in development. Business Insider Africa presents the top 5 countries leading Africa’s battery storage pipeline. The list is courtesy of Visual Capitalist. South Africa leads…
