News around Africa

Air Peace CEO, Allen Onyema, has called for economic pressure on South Africa following fresh xenophobic unrest targeting African migrants. Onyema urged Nigerians to avoid violent retaliation. Instead, he asked citizens to use non-violent economic action, including boycotts and reduced investment in South African businesses. He made the call during…

Nearly 15,000 schools across West and Central Africa have been forced to close due to violence and conflict, according to UNICEF and the Norwegian Refugee Council. The agencies said the number of closed schools has almost doubled since 2019, rising from fewer than 8,000 to more than 14,800. The crisis…

Prosperity today means more than just having money. Even countries with oil, minerals, or big economies can still face problems like poor healthcare, weak education, inequality, unemployment, and low living standards. This is why the 2026 Prosperity Index takes a wider look at Africa’s progress. It goes beyond GDP and…

Millions of Africans may soon encounter a more complex and costly U.S. visa process due to a proposed policy change by the Trump administration. Reports indicate the U.S. government may reduce the number of African countries processing visa applications from nearly 50 to 20 regional hubs. This change would create…

Morocco is standing out among African economies. Its growth is steady, measured, and backed by concrete policies.​ In 2025, Morocco’s GDP grew 4.9%, up from 3.2% in 2024. Growth came from a strong rebound in agriculture, record tourism numbers, and an ambitious infrastructure investment cycle. Inflation remained low at 0.8%,…