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Chinedu Okafor

Lagos, Nigeria

Senior Reporter at Business Insider Africa

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Articles

  • Top 10 G20 countries with the smallest influence in Africa

    2 weeks ago | africa.businessinsider.com | Chinedu Okafor

    Historical links frequently have little bearing on G20 countries with little sway over Africa. Countries like South Korea or Australia have comparatively fewer historical or linguistic ties to African countries than former colonial powers like the United Kingdom and France. This may result in fewer historical complaints, but it may also restrict diplomatic and economic gains. Countries with limited African influence frequently prioritize focused economic ties over continent-wide participation.

  • List of African countries with a Russian military cooperation agreement

    2 weeks ago | africa.businessinsider.com | Chinedu Okafor

    According to the Geopolitical Influence & Peace study, ideological disparities between major global powers have grown, with authoritarian countries like China and Russia calling for alternative systems of government in contrast to liberal democracies. This has resonated with several African countries, especially in the Sahel region, which have been on a campaign to get rid of Western influence, and in its place, Russia’s partnership.

  • U.S. coup plotters bypass death penalty in Congo as they head home safely

    2 weeks ago | africa.businessinsider.com | Chinedu Okafor

    The United States, on Tuesday, received the 3 Americans tied to the attempted coup that was orchestrated against the current president of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) Felix Tshisekedi, last year.

  • Kenyan banks break profit records in the face of economic difficulties

    2 weeks ago | africa.businessinsider.com | Chinedu Okafor

    Kenyan banks earned a total of Sh240.1 billion in net profit during the last fiscal year. This is despite the East African country's economic difficulties over the year.

  • Top 10 African countries that consume the most natural gas in 2025

    2 weeks ago | africa.businessinsider.com | Chinedu Okafor

    Africa's energy future could hinge on the use of natural gas, which provides a route to economic expansion, environmental protection, and sustainable development. Top 10 African countries that consume the most natural gas in 2025... Getty Images Business Insider Africa presents the top 10 African countries that consume the most natural gas in 2025. This list is courtesy of Global Firepower.

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Chinedu Okafor
Chinedu Okafor @ari_elpatron
17 Jun 24

RT @fepz_: 🎁 Birthday Giveaway 🎁 Turned 30 today!!! In that note I want to do a $100 giveaway to 2 people. To enter; ✅ Follow ✅Like and…

Chinedu Okafor
Chinedu Okafor @ari_elpatron
26 Mar 24

Read here 10 African countries with the largest militaries in 2024 https://t.co/4yT1Hdpz51

Chinedu Okafor
Chinedu Okafor @ari_elpatron
4 Feb 24

I just pity the first person to say ‘water’ near Davido