The human metapneumovirus (HMPV), though not a newly discovered virus, is gaining attention in Africa as nations brace for illnesses reminiscent of the COVID-19 scare. HMPV, a respiratory virus, is gaining attention in Africa amid rising cases in China Unlike COVID-19, there is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for HMPV African nations and global…
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Seychelles holds the title of the strongest passport in Africa for 2025, granting its holders visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 156 countries, ranking 25th globally. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 most powerful passports in Africa in 2025. The list is courtesy of Henley & Partners’ passport index. In Africa, Seychelles holds the title…
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John Dramani Mahama was inaugurated for a second term as Ghana’s president on Tuesday in a ceremony held in the capital city, Accra. The 66-year-old opposition leader secured a decisive victory in the December 7 presidential election, marking a political comeback in Ghana, the world’s second-largest cocoa producer. More than 20 presidents and heads of…
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Algeria has leveled serious accusations against France, alleging the European country’s covert involvement in its affairs. Tensions between Algeria and France worsen. France’s support of Morocco over Western Sahara leads to withdrawal of Algerian ambassador. Algeria condemns French interference and colonial legacy. For years now, several African countries in West Africa have pushed back on…
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Kenya, along with Nigeria, Egypt, and South Africa—collectively known as Africa’s “Big Four”—continued to dominate the venture funding landscape in 2024. However, there was a noticeable decline in the amount of funding raised compared to previous years. Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest tech funding in 2024. The list…
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Senegal and Chad have criticized French President Macron’s remarks suggesting African countries are ungrateful for France’s security role in the continent. Macron claimed African nations owe their sovereignty to the presence of French forces Senegal and Chad criticized French President Macron’s remarks about Africa’s gratitude for France’s security role Several African nations have terminated security…
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