Governments across Africa intensified efforts to silence dissent in 2024, leading to a record number of digital blackouts shutting down internet connections across the continent. A record number of 21 internet shutdowns were recorded in 15 African countries in 2024 Shutdowns were linked to political unrest, elections, and security crackdowns Four countries, including Myanmar and…
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Nuclear weapons remain one of the most powerful and destructive forces in modern warfare. Despite efforts to reduce global stockpiles, the world still holds thousands of nuclear warheads, with the majority controlled by just two nations ,Russia and the United States. There are approximately 12,100 nuclear warheads worldwide as of January 2024 90% of these…
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Since its inception in 1952, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has played a significant role in Africa’s economic landscape, providing financial assistance to numerous countries across the continent. Botswana, Libya, and Eritrea have maintained financial independence by never borrowing from the IMF 48 African countries collectively owe approximately USD 42.2 billion to the IMF The…
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In 2024, Russia’s agricultural exports to Africa rose by 19% to over $7 billion, according to a statement released by the state center Agroexport. Several African countries accounted for a significant chunk of said exports. Business Insider Africa presents the top 5 largest Russian food markets in Africa and their recent export change. Data from…
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The billionaire class in Africa has traditionally been dominated by people over the age of 70, many of whom have built their fortunes through economic development in fields like natural resources, finance, and telecommunications for decades. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 youngest African billionaires in 2025. This list is courtesy of Forbes. Mo…
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Rail transport remains one of the most efficient means of mass transportation, especially in highly urbanised cities. Rail transport is efficient, especially in urbanized cities Asia and Europe have well-developed railway infrastructures, while Africa lags behind The most congested train stations are concentrated in Japan and India Across the world, millions of passengers rely on…
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