News around Africa

Why promising startups couldn’t weather the storm The first quarter of 2025 has been especially tough for Africa’s tech startup ecosystem. The excitement that once surrounded venture-backed innovation is giving way to more frequent announcements of shutdowns, paused operations, or hasty restructuring.  Behind the headlines are stories of ambition, promise…

In 2025, millions of Africans are still navigating life under intense economic pressure. According to the latest data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), several African countries continue to rank among the lowest in the world in terms of GDP per capita (measured by purchasing power parity).  But behind the…

For years, Nigeria has been making waves in the tech industry, but recent reports suggest that the country is taking innovation to an entirely new level, underwater. According to highly confidential sources (aka that one guy on Twitter with no profile picture), Nigeria is secretly constructing an underwater tech hub…

The Trump administration is reportedly considering implementing new travel restrictions on citizens from various countries, including multiple African nations, according to insiders.  The list, still under review and pending final approval, includes a number of African countries categorised into three levels of restrictions. Full Visa Suspension (“Red Category”)  Countries in…

The International Criminal Court (ICC) often faces limitations in its jurisdiction, only having authority in countries that recognise its mandate.  This challenge is evident in the cases of several former African leaders who have been brought before the court. Here are the African leaders that have faced the ICC: Laurent…