While some African countries have boosted defense spending in response to perceived threats, others have deprioritized security financing due to regional peace, revealing a stark contrast in security approaches across the continent.
Economic sanctions are used by governments and multinationals to influence state and non-state actors, deterring decisions that threaten global interests or violate international norms
Displaced persons and refugees cross Africa's Sahel and lake chad region are set to benefit from a relief fund raised through the King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Centre (KSrelief). The fund was made possible via donors who raised over USD 1.1 billion to support displace persons in five African countries.
<strong>Many governments around the world, particularly in Africa, have implemented measures to enable censorship of online internet usage. However, the rate of internet restrictions in Africa has dropped as some countries have embraced a less combative approach to opposing online content.</strong>
<strong>The aircraft manufacturing industry is a vital component of the global economy and a driver of innovation, growth, and progress. This industry enables global connectivity and transportation, supports national defence and security with a huge contribution to global gross domestic product (GDP).</strong>
The combined GDP of South Africa, Egypt, Algeria, Nigeria, and Ethiopia ($1.4 trillion) make up half of the combined GDPs of the entire African nations
The quest for greener pastures and improved living conditions has led to migration from less developed nations to more developed countries like the United States of America (USA).
A significant challenge in Africa’s financial inclusion journey is the large number of unbanked individuals who are yet to have access to financial services.
The need to preserve physical cash has led to the innovative use of polymer as a durable, secure, and sustainable alternative material for banknote production.
An airport has the "international" tag when it has the designated facilities and infrastructure to manage customs, immigration, and quarantine procedures for inbound and outbound passengers and cargo.
The movement of people from their countries of origin, especially in Africa, to other countries in search of better economic opportunities is fast becoming an economic issue in the continent.
This data highlights the 10 African countries with the best electricity access and also indicates the percentage of the population with access to electricity.
Despite boasting of a massive global user base, popular messaging app WhatsApp is still facing restrictions in some countries following regulatory flaws.
The latest report highlighting wealthy societies in Africa and published by Henley & Partners has placed Lagos in fifth position in a list of 20 wealthiest African cities.