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<ul><li>Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the lowest cost of diesel.</li><li>This list is courtesy of GlobalPetrolPrices.</li><li>The list was last updated on the 22nd of July, 2024</li></ul>

The economic, social, and environmental aspects of Africa all gain from cheap energy prices. Specifically, diesel prices can aid in the development of several African economies by reducing the cost of running a variety of industries, including the transportation, industrial, and agricultural sectors.

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For a large number of African nations, especially those that have difficulty developing a conventional energy infrastructure, diesel fuel is an essential source of energy.

If the economy is largely dependent on diesel and there are few alternatives to diesel-powered engines, then the high cost of diesel could cause financial difficulties. But when these problems are resolved, there is some financial relief.

With that said, here are the 10 African countries with the lowest cost of diesel according to <a href="https://www.globalpetrolprices.com/diesel_prices/">GlobalPetrolPrices.</a> The list was last updated on the 22nd of July, 2024, when the average price of diesel globally was 1.25 U.S. Dollars per liter.

Liberia is the only country on the list with a diesel price higher than 1 USD. Diesel prices for Angola, Tunisia, Gabon, and Ghana increased <a href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/top-10-african-countries-with-the-lowest-cost-of-diesel/qfq27wp">from last month,</a> while the prices for Nigeria and Liberia reduced. The Diesel price for every other country remained the same.

<h3>Top 10 African countries with the lowest cost of diesel in July 2024</h3>

<table><tr><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Rank</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Country</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Diesel cost</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Global rank</th></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Libya</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$0.031</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3rd</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">2.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Egypt</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$0.207</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Algeria</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$0.216</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Angola</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$0.229</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">6th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Sudan</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$0.656</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">18th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">6.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Tunisia</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$0.710</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">20th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">7.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Nigeria</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$0.874</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">33rd</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Gabon</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$0.954</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">43rd</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">9.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Ghana</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$0.984</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">46th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">10.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Liberia</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$1.027</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">57th</td></tr></table>

Diesel prices for Angola, Tunisia, Gabon, and Ghana increased from last month, while the prices for Nigeria and Liberia reduced. The Diesel price for every other country remained the same.

A pump attendant fills a car with fuel at the OlA petrol station, following country wide price hikes on March 15, 2022, in Nairobi. (Photo by SIMON MAINA/AFP via Getty Images)

The rise in diesel costs affects a variety of businesses, including transportation, agriculture, and the total cost of living.

Top 10 African countries with the lowest cost of diesel in July 2024

<ul><li>Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest hunger levels.</li><li>This list is courtesy of the Financing Africa report by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation.</li><li>South Sudan ranks number 1 on the list.</li></ul>

Hunger dramatically reduces productivity by impairing people's capacity to work productively. Poor nutrition diminishes physical strength and mental clarity, hence limiting economic production.

However, worse than that is the effect of hunger on individual lives.

It goes without saying that hunger poses a direct danger to human health by weakening immune systems and making people more susceptible to illness.

Malnutrition, especially in children, causes stunting, wasting, and other serious health repercussions that could last into adulthood.

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This in turn can lead to an overburdened healthcare system, particularly in some African countries that may be ill-equipped to handle such a financial responsibility.

The United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 2, which seeks to eliminate hunger, ensure food security, enhance nutrition, and promote sustainable agriculture, emphasizes the need of solving this issue.

As seen in the most recent <a data-link-role-code="open_new_tab" href="https://mo.ibrahim.foundation/sites/default/files/2024-06/2024-forum-report.pdf">Financing Africa report,</a> by the Mo Ibrahim Foundation, there is no African country that has achieved this goal, as most are far below realization.

With that said, here are the 10 African countries with the most hunger, as per their SDG 2 index score.

The lower the score, the higher the hunger level, as they indicate what level hunger has been combated.

<h3>Top 10 African countries with the highest hunger levels</h3>

<table><tr><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Rank</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Country</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">SDG2 index</th></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">South Sudan</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">19.8</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">2.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Sudan</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">21.9</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Somalia</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">27.3</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Central Africa Republic</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">36.5</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Chad</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">38.5</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">6.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Mauritania</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">42.6</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">7.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Cabo Verde</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">45.0</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Botswana</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">45.1</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">9.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Comoros</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">45.2</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">10.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Niger</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">45.3</td></tr></table>

Top 10 African countries with the highest hunger levels

High hunger levels continue to be a major issue in many African countries, affecting practically every element of society, including health, economic growth, and social stability.

<ul><li>Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 least kid friendly African countries.</li><li>This list is courtesy of Go2Africa.</li><li>Seychelles ranks number 1 on this list and number 1 globally.</li></ul>

Travel is a desired getaway from the monotony of everyday life, and for families, selecting an appropriate holiday destination is critical. The line between interesting activities and family-friendliness may be tricky. Some places provide exceptional amenities and services tailored exclusively to the requirements of children, making family travel easier and more enjoyable.

In contrast, certain locations may lack the infrastructure or services that make traveling with small children easier. These sites may have a lack of child-friendly activities or insufficient safety precautions, affecting the whole family experience.

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Some places on the continent are unsuitable for a family holiday due to limited family-friendly lodgings, difficult travel arrangements, or a lack of child-specific amenities.

Vacation spots for families in Africa [Source:Go2Africa]

Thus, while Africa provides different and fascinating experiences, it is critical for families to carefully evaluate each destination's suitability for children in order to guarantee a safe and pleasurable journey for everyone.

With that said, here are the 10 worst African countries to visit with kids, according to a report by the travel advisory firm&nbsp;<a href="https://www.go2africa.com/african-travel-blog/the-best-countries-to-visit-with-kids">Go2Africa</a>.

<h3>Top 10 least kid friendly African countries&nbsp;</h3>

<table><tr><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Rank</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Country</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">% of family-friendly places</th></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Somalia</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.97%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">2.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">South Sudan</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">2.54%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Cameroon</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3.05%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Western Sahara</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.23%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Nigeria</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.62%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">6.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Libya</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.63%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">7.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Congo, Republic</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.68%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Central Africa Republic</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.17%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">9.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Eritrea</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.43%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">10.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Benin</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.56%</td></tr></table>

Methodology&nbsp;

Go2Africa identified the countries that are the best for families to vacation by finding out how many highly-rated, family-friendly hotels, attractions and restaurants there are in each location on Tripadvisor. They then ranked them based on the total percentage.

Recognizing that not all nations in Africa are equally hospitable to families with children is essential when choosing travel destination on the continent. While Africa is sometimes known for its hospitality, some parts of the continent might not be as kid-friendly as one would hope. A "kid-friendly" location includes more than simply attractions; it also includes kid-friendly programming, security, and warm reception.

Top 10 least kid-friendly African countries

<ul><li>Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest number of Muslims in 2024.</li><li>This list is courtesy of Statista.</li><li>Nigeria ranks number 1 on the list.</li></ul>

Islam is substantial and influential in many African countries, with vast Muslim congregations adding to the continent's cultural, social, and economic fabric. The presence of a large Muslim community in these areas has multiple advantages and plays an important role in molding different facets of society.

Social cohesiveness and a strong feeling of community are fostered in Muslim congregations. Islam's core values of brotherhood, generosity, and compassion inspire Muslims to help one another out and practice charity.

Additionally, Muslim leaders and groups frequently participate in peacebuilding and mediation. By encouraging communication and understanding, they help to resolve conflicts and restore unity.

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Muslims, Christians, and followers of indigenous African faiths are among the various religious communities that cohabit in many African nations.

Africa is a very religious continent, with some nations having a larger Muslim population than Christian ones, and vice versa, while some have a higher proportion of traditionalists. This begs the question of which nations on the continent are more influenced by Islam.

Having said that, according to data from <a href="https://worldpopulationreview.com/">World Population Review,</a> <a href="https://www.pewresearch.org/">Pew Research Center</a>, <a href="https://www.worldatlas.com/">World Atlas,</a> CIA, and <a href="https://www.nationmaster.com/">Nation Master</a>, these are the ten African nations with the greatest proportion of Muslims in 2024, as reported by Statista.

<table><tr><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Rank</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Country</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Number of Muslims</th></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Nigeria</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">104,700,000</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">2.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Egypt</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">904,400,000</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Algeria</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">39,400,000</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Sudan</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">38,400,000</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Morocco</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">35,500,000</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">6.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Niger</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">21,700,000</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">7.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Mali</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">19,600,000</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Senegal</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">15,500,000</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">9.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Burkina Faso</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">14,200,000</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">10.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Somalia</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">12,100,000</td></tr></table>

Africa's rich history is inextricably linked to the Islam religion, which has been a dominant religious influence on the continent since the seventh century.

Top 10 African countries with the highest number of Muslims in 2024

<ul><li>Business Insider Africa presents the 10 African countries with the longest prison sentences for homosexuality.</li><li>This list is courtesy of the BBC.</li><li>Several countries on the list hand out life-in-prison sentences for homosexuality.</li></ul>

Many African countries have strict laws against same-sex unions. These laws frequently carry harsh punishments, including lengthy jail terms and, in some circumstances, the death penalty. Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation is aggressively implemented in countries such as Nigeria and Uganda.

Beyond legal obstacles, deeply held cultural and religious beliefs contribute to prejudice against LGBTQ+ people. Many African communities are conservative, having conventional views on gender and sexuality. Homosexuality is frequently regarded as a taboo, an offense to cultural and moral standards. In many areas, LGBTQ+ persons endure social exclusion, harassment, and violence.

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Religious leaders in both Christian and Muslim societies routinely denounce homosexuality. Regardless, of these obstacles, there is a rising movement of LGBTQ+ activists and allies across Africa calling for change.

International pressure and assistance can also influence tolerance. Global human rights groups and foreign governments often speak against&nbsp;anti-LGBTQ+ legislation and campaign for the protection of LGBTQ+ rights throughout Africa, as was the case with Uganda’s new anti-gay laws.

Despite this, homosexuality is still widely frowned upon in most African countries and can lead to severe legal punishments.

A report by <a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-43822234">BBC</a> revealed that 64 countries have laws that criminalize homosexuality, and nearly half of these are in Africa.

“Some countries, including several in Africa, have recently moved to decriminalize same-sex unions and improve rights for LGBTQ people. But there are countries where existing laws outlawing homosexuality have been tightened, including Nigeria and Uganda,” the report reads.

With that said here are the 10 African countries with the longest max prison sentences for homosexuality, according to the <a href="https://database.ilga.org/criminalisation-consensual-same-sex-sexual-acts">ILGA database.</a> According to the database, of Africa's 54 countries, 30 criminalize consensual same-sex sexual acts, and in some areas, the death penalty still exists.

<h3>10 African countries with the longest prison sentences for homosexuality</h3>

<table><tr><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Rank</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Country</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Jail term</th></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Gambia</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Life in prison</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">2.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Sierra Leone</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Life in prison</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Sudan</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Life in prison</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Tanzania</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Life in prison</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Uganda</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Life in prison</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">6.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Zambia</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Life in prison</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">7.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Nigeria</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">21 years</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Kenya</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">14 years</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">9.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Malawi</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">14 years</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">10.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">South Sudan</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">10 years</td></tr></table>

10 African countries with the longest prison sentences for homosexuality

The scrutiny and discrimination of the LGBTQ+ community in Africa is one of the most glaring in the world.

<ul><li>Business Insider presents the list of African countries being monitored for terrorist financing and more.</li><li>The list is courtesy of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).</li><li>The FATF updates its lists 3 times every year.</li></ul>

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an intergovernmental body that was established to address challenges to the integrity of the global financial system, including money laundering and the funding of terrorism.

A nation that has committed to resolving strategic shortcomings in its anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorism financing (CTF) regimes is signaled by being put on the FATF grey list.

However, the economics, governance, and foreign relations of a country are all significantly impacted by its placement on the grey list.

Nonetheless, the FATF's grey list serves as a stimulus for institutional and governance change. Countries on the grey list must take thorough actions to fix recognized flaws in their AML and CTF systems. This frequently entails legislative reforms, strengthened regulatory frameworks, and improved enforcement procedures.

“When the FATF places a jurisdiction under increased monitoring, it means the country has committed to resolving swiftly the identified strategic deficiencies within agreed timeframes and is subject to increased monitoring. This list is often externally referred to as the “grey list,” the <a href="https://www.fatf-gafi.org/en/publications/High-risk-and-other-monitored-jurisdictions/increased-monitoring-june-2024.html">FATF</a> states.

The FATF has 21 countries under its Grey List, 12 of which are African. Below are the 12 countries under the FATF’s Grey List.

The FATF regularly evaluates its criteria for placing a nation on its Grey or Black List, and if a country has resolved those issues, it is removed from the list. For example, Jamaica recently achieved great progress in reforming its AML/CFT system, and as a result, it has been listed as a country no longer subject to increased monitoring.

Unfortunately, since the last time the FATF released its Grey List, no African country placed on the list has been removed.

All 12 African countries placed under <a href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/african-countries-on-the-global-dirty-money-watchlist-in-2024-fatf/pl9118c">the FATF’s Grey List as of February 2024,</a> remain on the list updated on June 28th, 2024. The Grey and Black Lists are issued 3 times a year.

<h3>List of African countries being monitored for terrorist financing and more</h3>

<table><tr><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Rank</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Country</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Grey-listed since</th></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Burkina Faso</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">February, 2021</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">2.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Senegal</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">February, 2021</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">South Sudan</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">June, 2021</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Mali</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">October, 2021</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Democratic Republic of Congo</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">October, 2022</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">6.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Mozambique</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">October, 2022</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">7.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Tanzania</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">October, 2022</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Nigeria</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">February, 2023</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">9.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">South Africa</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">February, 2023</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">10.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Cameroon</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">June, 2023</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">11.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Kenya</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">February, 2024</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">12.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Namibia</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">February, 2024</td></tr></table>

List of African countries being monitored for terrorist financing and more

Several African countries are currently combating the issues of money laundering, terrorist financing, and proliferation financing, as identified by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF).

<ul><li>Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest cost of diesel.</li><li>This list is courtesy of GlobalPetrolPrices.</li><li>The list was last updated on the 24th of June 2024.</li></ul>

Excessive diesel costs could pose serious problems that impede the progress of several African countries, particularly if the average person in the country finds it hard to purchase this liquid fuel.

An expensive cost of diesel can also present complications if the economy is largely dependent on it, having very few alternatives to diesel-powered engines.

In many African nations, diesel is the main source of energy for numerous types of machines, including generators that produce electricity.

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High diesel prices also raise the cost of transportation, rendering the process of transferring products from producers to markets more costly. This could exasperate hunger and poverty as a result of increasing costs for the aforementioned products.

In Africa, sectors such as the agricultural sector, industrial, and manufacturing sectors, and service sectors (in countries with poor electricity) are the major sectors that suffer a high cost of diesel.

With that said, here are the 10 African countries with the highest cost of diesel according to <a href="https://www.globalpetrolprices.com/diesel_prices/">GlobalPetrolPrices.</a> The list was last updated on the 24th of June 2024, when the average price of diesel globally was 1.23 U.S. Dollars per liter.

<h3>Top 10 African countries with the highest cost of diesel&nbsp;</h3>

<table><tr><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Rank</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Country</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Diesel price</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Global rank</th></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Central African Republic</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$2.208</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">2.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Zimbabwe</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$1.610</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">37th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Malawi</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$1.578</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">41st</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Sierra Leone</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$1.524</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">45th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Seychelles</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$1.520</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">46th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">6.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Mozambique</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$1.428</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">49th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">7.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Guinea</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$1.396</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">53rd</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Togo</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$1.388</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">55th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">9.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Ethiopia</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$1.386</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">56th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">10.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Uganda</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">$1.368</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">60th</td></tr></table>

Top 10 African countries with the highest cost of diesel

The cost of diesel fuel has a significant impact on the social and economic development of several African countries, much like most other regions. T

<ul><li>Business Insider presents the Top 10 most ethnically diverse countries in Africa.&nbsp;</li><li>This list is courtesy of World Population Review,&nbsp;</li><li>The list ranks the most ethnically diverse countries in the world and what is really interesting is that the top ten most ethnically diverse countries are all African countries.</li></ul>

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, it is essential to recognize and celebrate ethnic diversity. Diversity is not simply about having a variety of cultures, but rather about understanding and appreciating the unique perspectives and experiences that each culture brings to the table.

Ethnic diversity is important for many reasons, including promoting creativity, fostering innovation, and aiding in problem-solving. Creativity is enhanced when different cultural perspectives are taken into consideration. People from different backgrounds often have different ideas and approaches to solving problems, which can lead to new and innovative solutions.

Furthermore, when different cultures come together, it can lead to a “cross-pollination” of ideas and perspectives, creating a richer and more vibrant environment. By embracing different cultures and backgrounds, organizations can gain a better understanding of their customers and markets, allowing them to create new products and services that better meet the needs of a diverse population. This can help to keep companies competitive in an ever-changing marketplace. By considering different perspectives and experiences, teams can come up with better solutions to complex problems.

In view of this, it is rather interesting to note that some countries are more ethnically diverse than others. Based on statistics from World Population Review, a data platform in charge of tracking population growth periodically, the majority of the most diverse countries in the world are African.

Below are 10 of the most ethnically diverse countries in Africa by ethnic fractionalization. Fractionalization is a measure of the likelihood that two randomly selected people in a given country will be from two different groups (ethnicities, religions, etc.) or speak two different languages.

<table><tr><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Rank</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Country</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Fractionalization</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Probability of diversity</th></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Uganda</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">.9302</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">93.02%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">2.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Liberia</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">.9084</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">90.84%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Madagascar</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">.8791</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">87.91%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Democratic Republic of Congo</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">.8747</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">87.47%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Republic of Congo</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">.8747</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">87.47%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">6.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Cameroon</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8635</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">86.35%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">7.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Chad</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8620</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">86.20%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Kenya</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">.8588</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">85.88%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">9.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Nigeria</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">.8505</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">85.05%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">10.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Central Africa Republic</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">.8295</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">82.95%</td></tr></table>

Top 10 most ethnically diverse countries in Africa

As the world becomes increasingly interconnected, it is essential to recognize and celebrate ethnic diversity.

<ul><li>Business Insider Africa presents the 10 African countries with the lowest inflation rate in 2024.</li><li>This list is courtesy of a report by the World Bank.</li><li>The West African country of Benin ranks number 1 on this list.</li></ul>

One important economic indicator that affects every aspect of society is inflation. The recent spike in inflation across Africa has posed challenges to the stability and advancement of the continent's economy.

This problem became very prevalent during the COVID-19 pandemic which drastically halted economic activities across the globe.

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While analysis from economists and financial institutions, indicates that the world is set to undergo an economic resurgence, it hardly takes away the fact that some African countries would struggle to immediately fix the damage brought about by years of enduring growing inflation.

On the other hand, several African governments have effectively managed their inflation rates, while most struggled. They utilized several initiatives to stop inflation from becoming insurmountable for their people.

The top ten of these countries are listed below. The list below is courtesy of&nbsp;a report by the <a href="https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/entities/publication/cf70b95e-057a-4f5e-8dc7-1f0cb80edfbb">World Bank</a> titled “<a href="https://openknowledge.worldbank.org/server/api/core/bitstreams/924fd813-9a6c-4c7b-a980-6fd65bf49b9d/content">Addressing Inequality to Revitalize Growth and Alleviate Poverty in Africa,</a>

With that said, here are the 10 African countries with the lowest inflation rate in 2024.

<ol><li>Benin</li><li>Seychelles</li><li>Mali</li><li>Burkina Faso</li><li>Uganda</li><li>Tanzania</li><li>Senegal</li><li>Rwanda</li><li>Guinea-Bissau</li><li>Equatorial Guinea</li></ol>

Home-price appreciation has significantly outpaced the rate of inflation.Getty Images

Growing rates of inflation have presented serious issues for African countries over the years.

10 African countries with the lowest inflation rates in 2024

<ul><li>Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries with the highest number of Twitter users in 2024.</li><li>This list is courtesy of <a href="https://datareportal.com/reports/digital-2024-global-overview-report">Data Reportal.</a></li><li>Egypt is number one on this list.</li></ul>

Twitter which primarily serves as a tool for interaction has since evolved into a medium for advocacy and journalism in Africa.

Hashtags such as #EndSARS in Nigeria and #ThisFlag in Zimbabwe have galvanized mass participation, sparking nationwide movements and drawing global attention to local issues.

The platform has also facilitated the growth of numerous industries, particularly the media. However, other sectors have benefited greatly from the Twitter platform including tech, finance, and business.

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These industries have leveraged the platform to foster growth. From promoting businesses and attracting customers to crowdfunding initiatives and launching digital campaigns, Twitter serves as a catalyst for entrepreneurship and economic growth.

Additionally, the platform facilitates knowledge sharing, skills development, and access to global markets, empowering African entrepreneurs and innovators to thrive in the digital economy.

And of course, one can’t mention Twitter, which is now known as X, in Africa without mentioning how much it has connected people.

The African Cup of Nations serves as one such example, with Africans across the globe using the medium to banter and interact with each other over the love of the game. With that said, here are the 10 African countries that leverage this platform the most.

This list is courtesy of <a href="https://datareportal.com/about">Data Reportal </a>a platform that aids people and organizations all over the world in finding the data, insights, and trends they need to make better-informed decisions.

<h3>10 African countries with the highest number of Twitter users in 2024</h3>

<table><tr><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Rank</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Country</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Number of users</th></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Egypt</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.84 million</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">2.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Nigeria</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.75 million</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">South Africa</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.1 million</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Kenya</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.87 million</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Algeria</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.24 million</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">6.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Morocco</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.18 million</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">7.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Ghana</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.17 million</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Uganda</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">638,800</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">9.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Tanzania</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">621,100</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">10.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Zambia</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">336,300</td></tr></table>

10 African countries with the highest number of Twitter users in 2024

The rapidly expanding number of Twitter users in Africa is indicative of the platform's growing influence in shaping the political and socioeconomic landscape of the continent.

10 African countries with the highest number of X (Twitter) users in 2024

<ul><li>Business Insider Africa presents the 10 best marketplaces in Africa.</li><li>This list is courtesy of the UK-based platform Merchant Machine</li><li>South African markets dominate the list.</li></ul>

When in a foreign country, marketplaces allow for encounters with locals that let you gain insights into the ideals the locals share, give you a semblance of their history, and show you their cultures via locally made products such as clothing, paraphernalia, and of course foods.

This fact begs the question of which marketplaces on the continent could simply be referred to as the finest.

To determine the finest marketplaces for visitors in Africa, <a href="https://merchantmachine.co.uk/best-markets-reviews/">Merchant Machine</a>, a UK-based payment guide, evaluated Tripadvisor reviews for listings classified "farmers market" or "street/flea market" and rated them by the percentage of five-star ratings.

Merchant Machine in the process noted that Africa which is home to some of man’s earliest bazaars also houses some of the world's top-rated markets. South African markets dominated the list.

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“Outside of South Africa, Cairo’s Street of the Tentmakers (Sharia Khayamiya) is the top-rated market in Africa. Some 86.2% of visitors give it five stars. It is also one of the most unique in our study, populated by artisans who make colorful fabrics for the ceremonial tents used at wakes, weddings, and other celebrations. These fabrics are affordable and high quality. You can buy them in various forms, including bed linens and tapestries,” Merchant Machine stated in its report.

12 of the top 20 marketplaces in Africa are found in South Africa.

Victoria Yards in Johannesburg&nbsp;came in as&nbsp;Africa's finest marketplace and the 8th globally, with 91.9% five-star reviews. Pretoria's Market @ the Sheds, and Cairo's Street for Tent Makers, came in at second and third respectively.

<h3>With that said, here are the top 10 of the best African marketplaces in 2024</h3>

<table><tr><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Rank</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Marketplace</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Region</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">% of 5 star reviews</th></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Victoria Yards</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Johannesburg, South Africa</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">91.9%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">2.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Market @ The Sheds</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Pretoria, South Africa</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">87.0%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Street of Tent Makers</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Cairo, Egypt</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">86.2%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">The Playground</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Johannesburg, South Africa</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">62.5%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Pretoria Farmers Market</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Pretoria, South Africa</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">61.4%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">6.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Hermanus Country Market</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Hermanus, South Africa</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">59.5%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">7.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">The Old Biscuit Mill</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Cape Town, South Africa</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">59.0%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Rue Bab Doukkala Market</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Marrakesh, Morocco</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">55.9%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">9.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Hazel Food Market</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Pretoria, South Africa</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">55.3%</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">10.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Mojo Market</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Cape Town, South Africa</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">53.4%</td></tr></table>

Merchant Machine&nbsp;examined Tripadvisor review data to identify the top-rated travel market in each nation. Markets with identical rankings for the proportion of 5-star visitor ratings were divided based on the market with more reviews. Markets were limited to those having a minimum of 25 reviews. The data was compiled last year in December.

Top 10 of the best marketplaces in Africa 2024

Africa's marketplaces are not just a hub for commerce, but also a perfect place for human interactions.

<ul><li>Business Insider Africa presents the 10 African countries with the poorest mental state</li><li>This list is courtesy of Sapien Labs.</li><li>South Africa ranks number 1 on this list.</li></ul>

According to the fourth annu<a href="https://sapienlabs.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/4th-Annual-Mental-State-of-the-World-Report.pdf">al Mental State of the World Report </a>by<a href="https://sapienlabs.org/whats_new/sapien-labs-releases-the-4th-annual-mental-state-of-the-world-report/"> Sapien Labs,</a> titled “A Perspective on Internet-Enabled Populations,” which was published in March 2024, Mental well-being globally in 2023 remained at its post-pandemic low with no sign of getting back to its pre-pandemic levels.

<h3>Interesting mental health findings </h3>

The survey conducted by Sapien Labs revealed that Those over 65 showed stable mental wellness during the COVID-19 epidemic, whereas younger generations, especially those under 35, had the sharpest decreases.

Another interesting finding from the research showed that African and Latin American countries topped the list while countries from Europe ranked the lowest. This proved that wealth does not necessarily equate to better mental well-being.

It is important to note that the research is based on an online anonymous survey called the MHQ assessment, "a comprehensive online survey of cognitive and emotional capabilities that provides an overall mental wellbeing metric." This denotes that the respondents represent the data of those who are digitally savvy, and not necessarily the entire population of the world.

As a result, using data from 27,969 respondents, Sapien Labs discovered that the younger a generation of today's 18–24-year-olds was when they received their first smartphone, the worse their adult mental health outcomes would be.

Additionally, the survey found that those who consume ultra-processed foods are more likely to have poorer mental wellbeing. This data set cuts across all ages.

“A third factor discussed in our report last year is diminished family bonds. For example, across a sample of 407,959 respondents, we found that 10% of 18-24-year-olds did not get along with any of their family and preferred not to see them compared to only 3% of the oldest generation. At the same time, the risk of mental health challenges in adulthood is four times lower if you have close family relationships,” the report reads

With that said here are the 10 African countries with the poorest mental state. The

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<table><tr><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Rank</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Country</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Average MHQ</th></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">South Africa</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">50</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">2.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Egypt</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">55</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Algeria</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">64</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Sudan</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">64</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Morocco</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">64</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">6.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Angola</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">64</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">7.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Tunisia</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">67</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Cameroon</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">67</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">9.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Cote d'Ivoire</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">69</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">10.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Mozambique</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">70</td></tr></table>

For the 2023 rankings, Sapien Labs gathered data from over 500,000 respondents in 13 languages across 71 nations and 9 regions. The MHQ assessment, a comprehensive online survey of cognitive and emotional capabilities, was used to collect data.

It provides an overall mental well-being metric (the MHQ score) as well as multiple-dimensional views related to coping with life's stresses and functioning productively.

According to the report, “six-dimensional scores of Mood &amp; Outlook, Social Self, Drive &amp; Motivation, Adaptability &amp; Resilience, Cognition, and Mind-Body Connection are also computed using subsets of the 47 assessed items to provide a more granular view. The scores are reported on a scale that is divided into positive and negative components.&nbsp;

The positive range of the scale represents the spectrum of normal functioning and is a 200-point scale calibrated to a mean of 100 based on pre-pandemic responses in 2019, similar to the IQ scale. The negative range of the scale represents mental well-being scores associated with a negative impact on the ability to function and is associated with clinical-level risks and challenges.”

10 African countries with the poorest mental state

Mental health in Africa is a complex issue impacted by a variety of social, economic, and cultural factors.

<ul><li>Business Insider Africa presents the 10 most corrupt African countries heading into 2024.</li><li>This list is courtesy of Transparency International.</li><li>Somalia stands as the world’s most corrupt country.</li></ul>

<a href="https://www.transparency.org/en/cpi/2023">Transparency International,</a> a global movement working in over 100 countries to end the injustice of corruption, whose data this list is based on, stated that “where corruption is the norm, vulnerable people have restricted access to justice while the rich and powerful capture whole justice systems, at the expense of the common good.”

According to Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), two-thirds of countries in the world have some form of corruption issue.

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A number of these countries are African, as the continent continues to fight against corruption.

Transparency International’s CPI ranks 180 countries and territories around the globe by their perceived levels of public sector corruption, scoring on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).

While North Africa has shown some progress in tackling corruption over the years, Sub-Saharan Africa maintains the lowest corruption index of any region. Against a global average of 43, Sub-Saharan Africa averages 33.

With that said, here are the 10 most corrupt African countries heading into 2024.

<table><tr><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Rank</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Country</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Corruption Perception index</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Global Rank</th></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Somalia</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">11</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">180th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">2.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">South Sudan</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">13</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">177th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Equatorial Guinea</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">17</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">172nd</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Libya</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">18</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">170th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Sudan</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">20</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">162nd</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">6.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Democratic Republic of Congo</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">20</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">162nd</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">7.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Comoros</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">20</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">162nd</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Chad</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">20</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">162nd</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">9.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Burundi</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">20</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">162nd</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">10.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Eritrea</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">21</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">161st</td></tr></table>

10 most corrupt African countries heading into 2024

The dangers of corruption in Africa are manifold, affecting every facet of society.

<ul><li>Business Insider Africa presents the 10 African countries with the highest population at the start of 2024.</li><li>This list is courtesy of WorldPopulationReview.</li><li>As expected Nigeria has the largest population in Africa.</li></ul>

Africa has one of the world's youngest populations, with a large share under the age of 25.

While this demographic structure creates opportunities for a creative and active workforce, it also presents obstacles in terms of education, employment, and the need for strong social and economic policies to capitalize on the youth bulge.

The burgeoning population offers both opportunities and challenges for economic development. On one hand, a large and youthful workforce can drive innovation, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.

However, population growth also intersects with environmental concerns. Balancing the need for economic development with sustainable practices becomes imperative to avoid the over-exploitation of natural resources and mitigate the impact on ecosystems.

With that said, here are the 10 African countries with the highest population at the start of 2024.

This list was compiled by <a href="https://worldpopulationreview.com/">WorldPopulationReview</a>, an independent for-profit company dedicated to providing current world population data and demographics.

<h3>10 African countries with the largest population&nbsp;</h3>

<table><tr><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Rank</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Country</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Population</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Global rank</th></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Nigeria</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">226,987,534</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">7th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">2.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Ethiopia</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">128,432,812</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">10th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Egypt</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">113,763,536</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">14th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Democratic Republic of Congo</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">104,255,885</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">15th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Tanzania</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">68,617,296</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">21st</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">6.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">South Africa</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">60,752,963</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">24th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">7.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Kenya</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">55,755,912</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">26th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Uganda</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">49,382,137</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">30th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">9.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Sudan</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">48,855,380</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">31st</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">10.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Algeria</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">46,015,294</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">34th</td></tr></table>

10 African countries with the highest population at the start of 2024

Africa is currently experiencing unprecedented population growth.

<ul><li>Business Insider Africa presents 10 African countries with the highest population of tobacco users.</li><li>This list is courtesy of the World Health Organization's recent tobacco trends report.</li><li>Egypt has the highest population of tobacco users in Africa.</li></ul>

Tobacco use remains a global health crisis, exacting a heavy toll on individuals, communities, and economies. Despite widespread awareness of its harmful effects, tobacco continues to be a leading cause of preventable death and disease.

However, a report by the WHO on tobacco use globally, titled<a href="https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/375711/9789240088283-eng.pdf?sequence=1"> “WHO Global Report on Trends in Prevalence of Tobacco Use 2000–2030,”</a> its latest iteration of the report shows that 150 countries are successfully reducing tobacco use.

“Good progress has been made in tobacco control in recent years, but there is no time for complacency. I’m astounded at the depths the tobacco industry will go to pursue profits at the expense of countless lives. We see that the minute a government thinks they have won the fight against tobacco the tobacco industry seizes the opportunity to manipulate health policies and sell their deadly products," says Dr Ruediger Krech, Director of the WHO Department of Health Promotion.

<a href="https://africa.businessinsider.com/local/markets/dont-burn-their-future-nigeria-fights-to-control-tobacco-use/yrv3df9">Read also: Don’t burn their future: Nigeria fights to control tobacco use</a>

However, a substantial amount of people including in Africa still indulge in heavy tobacco usage. With that said, here are the 10 African countries with the highest population of tobacco users.

<table><tr><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Rank</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Country</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">WHO's estimated number of current tobacco users (thousands)</th></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Egypt</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">18,183</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">2.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">South Africa</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8 350</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Algeria</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">6,665</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Democratic Republic of the Congo</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5,713</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Sudan</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4,597</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">6.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Madagascar</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4,585</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">7.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Morocco</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3,541</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Nigeria</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3,534</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">9.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Ethiopia</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3,372</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">10.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Kenya</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3,066</td></tr></table>

10 African countries with the highest population of tobacco users

Tobacco use is a key contributor to a wide range of health concerns, resulting in a staggering number of fatalities, and in Africa, this is no exception.

<ul><li>Business Insider Africa presents the 10 African countries with the lowest cost of living in 2024.</li><li>This list is courtesy of Numbeo.</li><li>Nigeria is number 1 on the list.</li></ul>

One of the key benefits of having a low cost of living is that it attracts international investment. When personnel, resources, and general living expenditures are reduced, firms find it more cost-effective to establish operations. This, in turn, increases foreign direct investment (FDI), thus promoting economic development and employment creation.

Furthermore, a low cost of living benefits local businesses by lowering entrance barriers to numerous industries. This offers a favorable climate for small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) to thrive. As the cost of conducting business falls, people are more willing to take risks, establish their businesses, and contribute to the diversification of the economy.

In practice having a low cost of living stimulates a friendly business ecosystem, alongside the massive advantage of living in a region where goods and services are well within the means of the average citizen.

With that said, below are the 10 African countries with the lowest cost of living. The data below is courtesy of the <a href="https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/rankings_by_country.jsp">Numbeo,</a> one of the world’s most profound data and research platforms.

To collect data, Numbeo relies on user inputs and manually collected data from authoritative sources (websites of supermarkets, taxi company websites, governmental institutions, newspaper articles, other surveys, etc.). Manually collected data from established sources are entered twice per year. A more comprehensive breakdown of the methodology is available on <a href="https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/cpi_explained.jsp">Numbeo’s website.</a>

<h3>10 African countries with the lowest cost of living in 2024</h3>

<table><tr><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Rank</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Country</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Cost of living index</th><th colspan="null" rowspan="null">Global rank</th></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">1.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Nigeria</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">19.0</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">145th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">2.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Libya</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">21.7</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">144th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">3.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Kenya</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">24.6</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">141st</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">4.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Madagascar</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">25.5</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">138th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">5.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Rwanda</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">25.8</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">137th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">6.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Tanzania</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">26.3</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">136th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">7.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Ghana</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">26.6</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">135th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">8.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Egypt</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">28.7</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">125th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">9.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Somalia</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">28.7</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">124th</td></tr><tr><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">10.</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">Tunisia</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">28.9</td><td colspan="null" rowspan="null">122nd</td></tr></table>