Nigeria has deported 62 undocumented migrants from Mali, returning them to a country currently under military rule. Nigeria deported 62 undocumented migrants from Mali, highlighting concerns over irregular migration in West Africa Porous borders and weak enforcement contribute to irregular migration in West Africa Nigeria faces persistent challenges with cross-border migration from neighboring countries According…
President Donald Trump shortly after assuming office halted the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), sending a ripple effect through critical sectors in Africa, and a few other regions. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries that received the most aid from America in 2024. This list is courtesy of the U.S.…
Tunisia’s current administration has seen its challenge to power lessened after several of its opponents were convicted by a Tunisian court. Opposition leaders, businessmen, and lawyers in Tunisia have received harsh sentences, some as long as 66 years in prison, on charges of conspiracy Around 40 people were sentenced with 20 fleeing the country since…
Turkey’s largest refinery, Tüpraş, has emerged as a new buyer of Nigerian oil, placing fresh orders for cargoes scheduled for delivery in March and April. Tüpraş, Turkey’s top oil refiner, has placed new orders for Nigerian oil for delivery in March and April The deal could play a meaningful role in supporting Nigeria’s fiscal targets,…
The United States Embassy in Zambia has raised alarm over the country’s newly enacted cybercrime law, which grants authorities sweeping powers to intercept and monitor electronic communications. The United States Embassy in Zambia has raised concerns about Zambia’s new cybercrime law The law grants authorities sweeping powers to intercept and monitor electronic communications, including phone…
President Donald Trump proposed significant tariff increases in April 2025, imposing a 10% duty on most imports and higher rates for some nations. This policy move has the potential to significantly affect economies in Africa, including those benefiting from the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries…
For the first time in six years, Zambia’s inflation rate is on the verge to fall within the central bank’s target range. This is a major turning point for the southern African country’s economy. Zambia’s secretary to the treasury, Felix Nkulukusa, said Thursday that annual consumer price inflation is expected to fall below 8% by…
The Ugandan government plans to introduce new legislation that would permit military courts to try civilians for specific offenses, despite a previous Supreme Court ruling that outlawed the practice. New legislation in Uganda may allow military courts to try civilians for specific offenses. Human rights groups and opposition leaders are concerned about the potential for…
Despite mounting protests from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the “Visit Rwanda” campaign has secured a renewed lifeline after French football giant Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) extended its partnership with Rwanda. PSG extends partnership with Rwanda’s ‘Visit Rwanda’ campaign despite criticism and protests from DRC The renewed deal aims to deepen Rwanda’s global visibility as…
