- The United Nations General Assembly has elected two African countries among five new non-permanent members to the UN Security Council for two-year terms beginning January 1, 2026.
- Microsoft co-founder and philanthropist Bill Gates recently pointed out Africa's young demographic as a special resource that has the potential to improve the continent's future.
- Despite being one of Africa’s largest economies, Nigeria struggles with systemic challenges that shorten lifespans, including widespread infectious diseases, high poverty rates, insecurity, and a lack of adequate healthcare and infrastructure.
- The highest crime index cities in Africa are mostly in South Africa, which holds the top six spots. Lagos, Africa’s largest city, follows closely behind.
- Netflix has once again hiked its subscription costs in Nigeria, making it the third time it has done so in roughly a year. As per the new price alterations, Netflix's Standard plan now cost ₦6,500, up from ₦5,500.
- NATO represents more than a mutual defense treaty to its member countries; it is a strategic platform for collaboration, coordination, and global influence.
- Sending money home remains a costly affair for many Africans living abroad, with some countries on the continent recording some of the highest remittance fees in the world.
- Nigeria’s telecommunications sector has faced its fair share of complications over the last year. From loss projections to tariff hikes, the country's economic challenges appear to be creating a ripple effect.
- Africa’s tourism sector is staging a strong comeback in 2025, as several countries take bold steps to reposition themselves as premier global travel destinations.
- Nigeria is intensifying efforts to modernize its air defense and radar systems by evaluating advanced solutions from Chinese and European firms to address evolving security threats in its airspace and the broader West African region.
- As the world approaches the halfway point of 2025, a few African cities continue to stand out, not just for their skylines or tech hubs, but for something more fundamental: their citizens' high purchasing power.
- The World Bank has pledged $1 billion to help the Democratic Republic of Congo prepare as it prepares for the next phase of what could be the world’s biggest hydropower project.
- President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has conferred the national honour of Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) on American billionaire philanthropist and Microsoft co-founder, Bill Gates, in recognition of his long-standing contributions to global health, education, and poverty reduction in…
- Africa’s digital economy is rapidly evolving, and strong ICT policy and regulatory frameworks are playing a vital role in shaping that transformation.
- After gaining regulatory clearance to purchase a controlling position in Sumac Microfinance Bank, Nigerian fintech behemoth Moniepoint Inc. is poised to make a significant entry into the Kenyan financial services industry.
- Astronomers working with South Africa’s SKA telescope are urging the government to ensure that any licensing deal with Elon Musk’s Starlink includes protections for their sensitive astronomical research.
- Ghana and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to establish a technology and innovation hub aimed at accelerating Ghana’s digital transformation and positioning the country as a regional leader in artificial intelligence (AI) and emerging technologies.
- Starlink, the satellite internet service developed by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has begun suspending service for South African users accessing the platform through unauthorized plans.
- American billionaire, Bill Gates says the majority of his wealth will be directed toward improving health and education across Africa over the next two decades.
- The net worth of African billionaires has, as expected, fluctuated all year round due to a combination of strategic moves, currency devaluations, and economic adjustments.
- The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in a recent report, has revealed that a number of countries are collectively responsible for a total of $1.3 billion in blocked airline funds.
- The International Air Transport Association (IATA), in a recent report, revealed that about fifteen countries are responsible for $1.163 billion of the total blocked aviation funds.
- In a continent known for rapid urbanization amidst significant developmental issues, some African cities are gradually emerging as a model of excellent quality of life.
- Ken Ofori-Atta, Ghana's former Minister of Finance, has been branded a wanted person by the Office of the Special Prosecutor (OSP) after failing to appear for interrogation on Monday.
- NATO is a critical alliance for collective security and collaboration, but not all member states have the same level of influence inside the organization.
- As part of President Donald Trump’s escalating efforts to curb illegal migration, the United States is reportedly in final talks to designate Rwanda as a potential host nation for asylum seekers and migrants turned away at the U.S. border.
- Ethiopian Airlines, Africa's largest and most profitable carrier, is set to purchase at least 20 regional or small narrowbody planes as part of its strategy to grow its domestic fleet and retire aged aircraft.
- Observers of Nigeria’s participation at the 2025 Cannes Film Festival may have been tempted to conclude that Nollywood had finally “arrived” on the global stage. In truth, it arrived long ago. What is new — and far more consequential — is the industry’s gradual transition from an informal creative…
- Madagascar is looking to boost investments from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to drive growth in its tourism and energy sectors, a move that has become more urgent as it faces steep tariffs from the US.
- This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Wanaemi Sampson, who runs a computer training, printing, and copy business in Lagos. Business Insider Africa has verified her professional background.
- This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Wanaemi Sampson, who runs a computer training, printing, and copy business in Lagos. Business Insider Africa has verified her professional background.
- In 2025, many African countries are experiencing slower real GDP growth compared to 2024, primarily due to global trade uncertainties and domestic fiscal challenges.
- Zimbabwe is yet to secure any firm pledges of financial support from the 10 countries it appealed to in its ongoing bid to settle long-standing debt arrears.
- France, in July 2024, noted that it was siding with Morocco on the matter of its sovereignty over the small country of Western Sahara. This support was to the detriment of Algeria, which also lays claim to the small North African territory.
- Egypt announced plans on Sunday to construct a new city in the desert, rerouting roughly 7% of its annual Nile River water quota away from fertile delta regions.
- Russia is set to open a new consulate in the Egyptian Red Sea resort city of Sharm el-Sheikh, following a decision by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin on May 27.
- Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has made maritime history by becoming the first shipping line to deploy 24,000 TEU megaships on routes serving West Africa, marking a significant milestone in the region's integration into global trade networks.
- The governments of Saudi Arabia and Egypt have unveiled a groundbreaking, multibillion-dollar bridge project that will connect Africa and Asia across the Red Sea.
- The U.S. State Department has ordered all its embassies and consulates worldwide to “immediately begin additional vetting” for any individual seeking a visa to travel to Harvard University, regardless of the purpose of their visit.
- South Africa recorded 109 business liquidations in April 2025, bringing the total number of closures this year to 482 during the first four months in 2025, according to Statistics South Africa (Stats SA).
- The South African government is facing intense political backlash after changes to its Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) laws, potentially allowing Elon Musk's Starlink to operate in the country with exemptions from existing Black ownership requirements.
- A controversial Russian scholarship scheme has triggered widespread outrage in Nigeria following revelations that several young Nigerians, including minors, were recruited under false pretenses to work in drone factories supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine.
