As of mid-2025, visa-free entry remains a major hurdle in parts of Africa, with several countries maintaining restrictive policies that limit access for foreign nationals. Business Insider Africa presents the 10 least open African countries The list is courtesy of The Henley Openness Index Countries such as Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, and Libya rank among Africa’s…
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The United States exported more crude oil to Nigeria than it imported in February and March 2024. The U.S. exported more crude oil to Nigeria than it imported in February and March 2024 for the first time. This trade reversal was influenced by reduced U.S. East Coast refinery demand and Nigeria’s operational Dangote refinery. The…
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Junta-led Mali is courting U.S. investment and backing in its fight against Islamist insurgents, as it works to strengthen a regional bloc of military-led governments in West Africa. Mali’s junta government is seeking U.S. support in combating Islamist insurgents and fostering economic cooperation. U.S. officials, including Deputy Assistant Secretary William Stevens, met with Malian Foreign…
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The Dangote Refinery, which this year began exporting Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, to markets beyond Africa, recently highlighted a major milestone with regards to the initiative. According to the chairman of the business, and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, the refinery exported up to 1 million tons of petrol. The Dangote…
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President John Mahama has revealed that the government will fully refund academic fees for all first-year students enrolling in public tertiary institutions in September 2025. President John Mahama announced the full reimbursement of academic fees for first-year students in public tertiary institutions starting in September 2025. The initiative is part of the government’s ‘No Fees,…
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In some African countries where high fuel prices have long plagued economies and people, reduced gasoline prices are frequently regarded as a welcome reprieve. Business Insider Africa presents the 10 African countries with the lowest fuel prices in July 2025. This list is courtesy of GlobalPetrolPrices. Libya ranks number 1 on the list. In recent…
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