6 African countries offering Americans, Europeans and Asians residency for $100,000 or less, with tropical islands, healthcare and booming markets
Unlike the better-known golden visa programmes in Europe and the Caribbean, Africa’s options often link residency to business activity, recurring income or a commitment to the local economy rather than simply buying property
6 African countries ranked in the 2026 global competitiveness ranking
The ranking by Switzerland-based IMD Business School evaluates how effectively economies create conditions for businesses to compete, using four broad areas: economic performance, government efficiency, business efficiency and infrastructure
Most competitive African countries in 2026, according to the latest ranking
Africa is home to some of the world’s fastest-growing economies, youngest populations and most dynamic entrepreneurs. Yet when it comes to global competitiveness, the ability to attract investment, foster innovation and create an environment where businesses can succeed, the continent still faces significant hurdles
10 African countries remain on US security watchlist for ships after Nigeria’s removal
At the moment, 22 countries remain on the US Coast Guard’s port security advisory list, including ten African countries
4 African countries secure over $62.8 million from US for rare-earth projects as private investors avoid China-dominated market
The US development finance agency has committed US$62.8 million to rare-earth projects in Malawi, Angola, Madagascar and South Africa, although none of the projects has reached production, according to two senior DFC executives who spoke toReuters
Top 10 African countries that attracted the most foreign investment as investors chase Africa’s resources and energy
Africa attracted $70 billion in foreign direct investment in 2025, down from the exceptional $94 billion recorded a year earlier. But the decline masks a bigger shift in where investors are placing their money
Top 10 African countries with the strongest currencies in June 2026
It lowers the cost of imports, enhances investor confidence, increases buying power, and protects residents from inflation
Top 10 most prosperous African countries in 2026, according to the latest ranking
According to the Atlantic Council’s 2026 Prosperity Index, Africa’s most prosperous nations are those that have managed to combine economic opportunity with strong social outcomes, environmental sustainability, and greater inclusion
Top 10 best-performing African countries in 2026, according to latest ranking
Africa is changing fast, and the old ways of measuring success don’t tell the full story anymore. Instead of just looking at GDP or income levels, a new ranking is taking a wider view of how countries are actually performing on the ground