Airfares within the West African sub-region remain the most expensive in the world, according to Mr Sédiko Douka, ECOWAS Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalisation. He also highlighted that air travel within West Africa accounts for less than 10% of the region’s transport activity—making it the lowest globally. Airfares within West Africa are the most…
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A wave of concern is sweeping parts of the Catholic world following reports that one of Africa’s most senior cardinals may miss the next papal election. Kenyan Cardinal John Njue is expected to miss the upcoming papal conclave due to health concerns, as clarified by the Archdiocese of Nairobi. Cardinal Njue’s absence has sparked debate…
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China has significantly expanded its military presence and influence in Africa over the past two decades, and has recently signed a deal to establish a military hardware production facility in Nigeria, further strengthening its strategic ties with the continent. China has signed a deal with Nigeria to establish a military hardware production facility, boosting its…
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Egypt and China have wrapped up a joint air force exercise, “Eagles of Civilization 2025”, a drill that carries both strategic weight and symbolic meaning for both countries. Egypt and China conducted a joint air force exercise, ‘Eagles of Civilization 2025’, showcasing increasing military cooperation. Egypt is Africa’s strongest military power, and its partnership with…
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Ghana’s banking sector continues to grapple with a growing wave of fraudulent activity, with 155 employees dismissed in 2024 for their involvement in fraud. Ghana’s banking sector saw 155 employees dismissed in 2024 for fraud, part of 365 staff implicated overall. Fraud cases in banks and SDIs rose by 5%, from 15,865 incidents in 2023…
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When the Consumer Price Index (CPI) sees a significant shift, notably an increase, it causes ripples throughout a country’s economy. For African countries, much like everywhere else, this inevitably affects the cost of goods and services. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest cost of goods and services in 2025.…
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