По данным платформы «Business Africa», пять африканских стран обладают крупнейшими запасами урана в мире, что буквально означает, что Африка — это кладезь богатств. Платформа сообщила, что страны африканского континента обладают всеми видами драгоценных полезных ископаемых, от золота и алмазов до нефти и лития, поскольку эти ресурсы питают промышле...

Африка — континент с богатейшим культурным наследием, уникальной историей и потрясающими природными красотами, однако о нём до сих пор ходит множество стереотипов, которые искажают реальную картину. Эксперт Константин Прокопьев, директор туристической компании "Сафари-Занзибари", разобрал пять распространенных мифов об Африке. Миф 1: африканцы — не...

По итогам прошлого года объем несырьевого неэнергетического экспорта Москвы в страны Африки южнее Сахары вырос на 52% по сравнению с 2023 годом, сказал министр правительства Москвы, руководитель департамента инвестиционной и промышленной политики Анатолий Гарбузов. Основными торговыми партнерами Москвы стали Кения, Нигерия, Танзания и Южная Африка ...

Африканские страны помнят поддержку СССР, однако долго протянуть на достижениях прошлого не получится. Об этом заявила посол России на Маврикии Ирада Зейналова. В интервью РИА Новости она отметила, что память о вкладе СССР в освободительную борьбу, суверенитет и последующую поддержку стран континента действительно невероятная. Зейналова призналась,...

Nigeria has undertaken a significant overhaul of its economic indicators, with the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) adopting revised methodologies for key metrics such as unemployment, inflation, and GDP. These updates, aligned with international standards, aim to provide a more comprehensive view of the country's evolving economy. However, the ...

 In a significant step towards reshaping the continent's financial future, Africa is set to launch its own credit rating agency, the Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA), in June 2025. This groundbreaking initiative is being established to combat perceived biases in global credit ratings, which many African leaders argue have consistently under...

In a dramatic turn of events, Tigran Gambaryan, a prominent executive at Binance, has levied serious allegations against three Nigerian lawmakers. Gambaryan's claims center around an alleged bribe request amounting to a staggering $150 million in cryptocurrency. This scandalous accusation has captured the attention of many and raised questions abou...

 Google CEO Sundar Pichai met with Nigerian President Bola Tinubu in Paris to discuss a strategic partnership aimed at expanding AI skills in Nigeria. Pichai posted about the meeting on X, stating that the discussions centered on harnessing the potential of AI in Nigeria and how his company can partner with Abuja to boost the AI skills of its ...

 On the outskirts of Cairo, Egypt's new satellite lab—initially celebrated as Africa's first homegrown facility—now reveals a significant Chinese presence. Although touted as a milestone in local satellite production, most equipment and components are imported from Beijing, with Chinese scientists guiding assembly and training Egyptian enginee...

 Zimbabwe's government has announced plans to compensate 94 foreign white farmers affected by its controversial early-2000s land reforms. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube confirmed that the government will pay the farmers $20 million from the 2024 budget and an additional $20 million from the 2025 budget. These farmers are protected under Bilater...

 Babacar Seck, Managing Partner at Askya Investment Partners, challenges the narrative that Africa is unprepared for the artificial intelligence revolution, arguing that the continent is uniquely positioned to become a major player in the AI arena. He emphasizes that AI is not just another tech trend but the foundation for future value creatio...

 The World Bank-funded Agro-Climatic Resilience in Semi-Arid Landscapes (ACReSAL) project has revitalized 160,000 hectares of degraded land in Nigeria, significantly enhancing food security in the country. Launched in late 2021 and set to conclude in 2028, the initiative targets 19 northern states and the Federal Capital Territory. It aims to ...

 Niger is set to hold a national convention from February 15-19 to outline its long-awaited political transition. The junta, which ousted President Mohamed Bazoum in a July 2023 coup, promised there would be no more than a three-year transition after which it would hand over power to a democratically elected president. To that end, junta leade...

 President Trump's executive orders to withdraw from the WHO and shut down USAID are forcing African nations to reconsider their traditional aid partners. With the US drastically reducing its financial contributions to global health, climate, and development, Africa now faces a significant funding gap amid worsening climate impacts and health ...

 Egyptian Foreign Minister Badr Abdelatty has communicated the Arab states' unequivocal rejection of President Donald Trump's plan for Palestinians to the US Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Trump has, in recent times, suggested that Palestinians be relocated from Gaza to neighboring Egypt and Jordan with no right of return.  Trump's plan ...

 The Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC) has disclosed that Nigeria exported 7.2 million tons of non-oil products, valued at $5.45 billion, in 2024. According to Dr. Nonye Ayeni, the NEPC's director, the West African country exported 20.7% more non-oil produce in 2024 than in 2023, expanding its export destinations to 126 countries. ...

В Московском доме национальностей состоялся фестиваль «Окно в Африку» в рамках проекта ГБУ «МДН». Организаторы мероприятия: ГБУ «Московский дом национальностей» при поддержке Автономной некоммерческой организации по содействию и развитию культурных и социально-экономических отношений камерунских соотечественников «Диаспокам». Информационными партне...

 African startups raised an impressive $289 million in January 2025, representing a 240% spike compared to the $85 million raised in January 2024. This makes it the second-best January for startup funding since before the pandemic, underscoring a renewed wave of investor confidence in Africa's tech ecosystem. The funding boom was driven mainly...

 The Dangote Oil Refinery, the largest in Africa, is expected to achieve full capacity operation within 30 days, according to the refinery's vice president, Edwin Devakumar. The facility began operations in January of last year and currently operates at 85% capacity. Initially, the refinery processed diesel, naphtha, and jet fuel, but it expan...

 Samuel Nujoma, a pivotal figure in Namibia's struggle for independence, has passed away at the age of 95. As a freedom fighter, Nujoma was instrumental in the liberation of Namibia from South African occupation. As the founding leader of SWAPO, he worked tirelessly to unite Namibians and bring international attention to the fight against apar...