African defence technology startup Terra has raised $22 million in a follow-on round completed in under two weeks, barely a month after closing an $11.8 million funding round. African defence startup Terra has raised $22 million just weeks after closing an $11.8 million round, pushing its valuation above $100 million. The round was led by…
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Kenya’s President William Ruto has convened an emergency summit of the East African Community, EAC, as the eight-nation bloc grapples with a funding shortfall of $89.37 million, placing its institutions under severe strain and raising fresh questions about the future of regional integration. Kenya’s President William Ruto has called an emergency EAC summit over an…
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North Africa’s higher education landscape is showing steady depth and diversity in the latest Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2026, with institutions from both Morocco and Egypt making strong impressions on the regional and global stage. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 universities in North Africa, according to latest ranking (2026). The list…
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Africa’s internet scene is buzzing like never before. According to the Speedtest Global Index, Morocco is leading the pack in Africa, claiming the top spot for mobile internet speed at an impressive 123.87 Mbps. Business Insider Africa presents the top 5 African countries with the fastest internet speed. Some countries, like Morocco, lead in internet…
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Uganda’s gold exports have surged from $1.26 billion in 2019 to $6.4 billion in 2025, marking a more than fivefold increase in just six years and making gold the country’s largest export commodity. Uganda’s gold exports have risen more than fivefold to $6.4 billion in six years. However, after imports, the net trade gain is…
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South Africa’s tourism sector reached a historic milestone in 2025, welcoming a record 10.5 million international visitors despite travel warnings issued by Canada, the U.S., China and Australia, surpassing pre-pandemic figures and signalling renewed global confidence in the country as a premier travel destination. South Africa’s tourism sector achieved a record milestone in 2025, receiving…
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