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Last updated: 14 August 2026

This page sets out the Terms and Conditions governing access to and use of AfricaInfoBase, including its website, articles, practical guides, country profiles, rankings, documentaries, videos, research services, comments and associated digital channels.

By accessing or using this website, you agree to these Terms and Conditions. If you do not accept them, you should stop using the website.

1. About AfricaInfoBase

AfricaInfoBase is an independent, unincorporated digital media and knowledge platform based in London and operated collaboratively by freelance writers, researchers, editors and media contributors.

AfricaInfoBase provides research-informed and accessible information about Africa’s economies, development, business, investment, technology, politics, infrastructure, natural resources, environment, wildlife, conservation, tourism, culture, food and diaspora communities.

AfricaInfoBase is not a government agency, political party, registered charity, investment company, travel agency or incorporated media company.

2. Acceptance of These Terms

These Terms apply to visitors, readers, contributors, clients, advertisers, sponsors, commenters and anyone who uses or interacts with AfricaInfoBase.

You agree to use the website lawfully and responsibly without interfering with its operation, security or other users.

3. Editorial Independence

AfricaInfoBase exercises independent editorial judgement. Governments, tourism authorities, businesses, advertisers, donors, sponsors and other external organisations are not entitled to determine our editorial conclusions.

Commercial relationships should not guarantee favourable coverage, preferential rankings or the removal of legitimate criticism. Sponsored, commissioned or promotional material should be identified where appropriate.

Publication of a contribution does not mean AfricaInfoBase endorses every opinion expressed by its author or interviewee.

4. General Information

Our articles, rankings, videos, documentaries, country profiles and practical guides are provided for journalism, research, education and general information.

Although we aim to use credible sources and provide accurate information, economic conditions, laws, visa requirements, prices, political situations, investment regulations and travel arrangements can change without notice.

We do not guarantee that every publication will always be complete, current or free from error. Readers should verify important information with the relevant authorities and qualified professionals.

5. Business and Investment Information

AfricaInfoBase publishes information about business conditions, investment opportunities, markets, natural resources, entrepreneurship, finance and economic development.

This material does not constitute regulated financial, investment, tax, accounting or legal advice. AfricaInfoBase does not guarantee:

  • investment returns;
  • business profitability;
  • access to finance;
  • regulatory approval;
  • currency stability;
  • the accuracy of third-party investment offers; or
  • the suitability of an opportunity for a particular person.

Readers and investors remain responsible for conducting independent due diligence and obtaining professional advice before committing money, entering contracts or establishing a business.

6. Rankings and Indices

AfricaInfoBase may publish rankings, comparative assessments and independent indices, including the AfricaInfoBase Africa Investment and Development Index.

Rankings are based on the methodology, criteria, evidence and information available at the time of assessment. They represent an analytical evaluation rather than an official certification, guarantee or instruction to invest.

A country’s position may change when data, methodology or conditions change. Governments, businesses or destinations cannot purchase a higher independent editorial ranking.

7. Travel, Tourism and Wildlife Information

Travel and tourism content is provided for general planning and education. Conditions involving visas, health requirements, prices, transport, security, conservation rules and access to attractions can change quickly.

Travellers should consult official government travel advice, immigration authorities, health professionals and service providers before travelling.

AfricaInfoBase is not responsible for bookings, cancellations, border decisions, injuries, financial losses or services supplied by independent travel businesses.

Wildlife is unpredictable. Visitors must follow the instructions of qualified guides, park authorities and conservation professionals.

8. Health, Legal and Political Content

Content discussing health, law, politics, conflict or other sensitive matters is provided for public information and analysis. It is not a substitute for advice from an appropriately qualified professional.

Political analysis and commentary may address disputed issues. We aim to distinguish established evidence, reported allegations, analysis and opinion where appropriate.

9. Copyright and Intellectual Property

Unless otherwise stated, original articles, research, rankings, graphics, branding, videos, methodologies and editorial material produced by AfricaInfoBase are protected by copyright and other applicable intellectual-property laws.

You may:

  • share links to our publications;
  • quote limited extracts where legally permitted;
  • provide clear acknowledgement; and
  • link to the original AfricaInfoBase publication.

You may not, without written permission:

  • republish an entire article;
  • copy a substantial part of our work;
  • reproduce a proprietary index or ranking commercially;
  • remove an author’s name or copyright notice;
  • sell, license or commercially exploit our content;
  • present our work as your own; or
  • use automated systems to reproduce our publication archive.

Statutory copyright exceptions remain unaffected.

10. Contributor Submissions

By submitting an article, image, video, research document or other material, you confirm that:

  • you created it or have authority to submit it;
  • it does not knowingly infringe another person’s rights;
  • it is not plagiarised;
  • factual claims have been checked;
  • quotations and sources are properly attributed;
  • necessary permissions have been obtained;
  • it does not contain deliberately false or unlawful material; and
  • significant conflicts of interest have been disclosed.

Unless otherwise agreed, contributors retain copyright while granting AfricaInfoBase a non-exclusive, worldwide and royalty-free licence to publish, store, format, translate, promote and distribute accepted material.

Submission does not guarantee publication. Unless payment is agreed in writing in advance, contributions are considered unpaid.

11. Research Commissions and Commercial Services

AfricaInfoBase may accept paid research commissions, content-licensing requests, advertising, sponsorships and other appropriate commercial work.

The price, scope, timescale, deliverables, payment terms and permitted uses of commissioned work should be agreed separately in writing.

Research findings are based on the agreed scope and information reasonably available. Unless expressly agreed, commissioned research does not guarantee a particular business, financial or policy outcome.

12. Advertising and Sponsorship

Advertisements and sponsored material should be distinguishable from independent editorial content where required.

Advertising or sponsorship does not constitute an endorsement of every claim, product or service offered by the advertiser. Users should conduct their own checks before purchasing or entering an agreement with a third party.

13. Comments and User Conduct

Users must not post:

  • threats or incitement to violence;
  • unlawful hate speech;
  • harassment;
  • knowingly false allegations;
  • unlawful defamatory statements;
  • private information without justification;
  • malicious links or software;
  • impersonation; or
  • spam.

AfricaInfoBase may moderate, restrict or remove comments without prior notice.

14. Artificial Intelligence and Automated Reuse

Digital tools may support transcription, translation, editing, research organisation and media production. Human contributors remain responsible for reviewing evidence and approving publication.

Users may not use automated systems to reproduce substantial quantities of AfricaInfoBase content or create fabricated material that falsely appears to have been published or endorsed by AfricaInfoBase.

15. External Links and Embedded Services

The website may contain links to, or material embedded from, third-party websites and platforms.

AfricaInfoBase does not control and is not responsible for external content, availability, security, pricing or privacy practices. A link does not necessarily constitute endorsement.

16. Financial Support

AfricaInfoBase may invite voluntary financial support through external platforms. Contributions do not purchase editorial influence or guarantee favourable coverage.

AfricaInfoBase is not a registered charity. Financial support should not be represented as a charitable donation, and supporters should not assume that it qualifies for tax relief.

17. Website Availability

We do not guarantee continuous or error-free access. Content may be changed, corrected, archived, suspended or removed because of editorial, technical, security or legal considerations.

18. Limitation of Liability

Nothing in these Terms excludes liability where doing so would be unlawful.

To the fullest extent permitted by law, AfricaInfoBase and its freelance contributors will not be liable for indirect or consequential losses arising solely from:

  • reliance on general website information;
  • investment or business decisions;
  • travel arrangements;
  • third-party services;
  • website interruptions; or
  • circumstances outside our reasonable control.

19. Privacy and Cookies

Use of the website is also governed by our Privacy Policy. Google Blogger and other services may use cookies or process technical information when visitors access the website.

20. Corrections and Complaints

Correction requests should identify the relevant publication, disputed statement, proposed correction and supporting evidence.

We will consider credible requests under our Corrections Policy. We are not required to remove accurate information merely because a person, organisation or government disagrees with it.

21. Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms to reflect legal, operational, editorial or technological developments. The latest version will be published on this page.

22. Governing Law

These Terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Subject to applicable mandatory rights, disputes relating to these Terms fall under the jurisdiction of the courts of England and Wales.

23. Contact

AfricaInfoBase
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Email: contact@africainfobase.com
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