As digital news consumption rises across Africa, certain websites have become leading sources for breaking news and in-depth analysis. SquirrelPR’s latest ranking report reveals the most-visited news websites in Africa, based on the RANKED 2025 report. Discover which news websites are shaping the continent’s media landscape.

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With over 456 million web visits, according to RANKED, Youm7 caters to a high-income, educated audience, with most of its traffic coming from Egypt. In 2013, it expanded its reach by launching The Cairo Post, an English-language news site.

3. Sada El Balad (Egypt): The Egyptian-owned news platform, Sada El Balad covers politics, business, sports, and entertainment. Known for its fast-paced reporting and multimedia content, it has gained a strong following across the Middle East.

Sada El Balad also operates a television channel, extending its reach beyond digital media. Per SquirrelPR’s report, it recorded over 217 million visits.

5. News24 (South Africa): Another widely visited site is South Africa's News24. Since its launch in October 1998, the platform has provided timely and reliable coverage of current affairs, business, sports, and lifestyle. Recognized by the Global Media Awards, Vodacom Journalist of the Year Awards, and the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, News24 remains a trusted news source. In 2024, it recorded about 193 million web visits.

7. Daily Nation (Kenya): Nation.Africa is the digital extension of Daily Nation, providing the latest news from Kenya and beyond. From covering politics and business to technology, sports, and more, it has built a strong online presence with a social media following exceeding 3 million. According to RANKED, the platform recorded over 180 million visits in 2024.

8. El Watan News (Egypt): El Watan News (Arabic: الوطن) is an Egyptian news portal published by Future Publishing, Distribution, and Press. Known for its live video reporting and in-depth journalism, the platform also offers advertising services through Bawabat Al-Watan (the in-site ad agency). Under the editorial leadership of Mahmoud Muslim, it attracted over 156 million visits, according to RANKED.

9. Vanguard Online (Nigeria): Vanguard Online ranked as Nigeria’s most-visited news website in 2024, recording over 156 million visits. Founded in 1984 by Sam Amuka, Vanguard has grown into a major media powerhouse, publishing the Daily Vanguard, Saturday Vanguard, and Sunday Vanguard. The platform covers breaking news, politics, business, entertainment, and sports, delivering a broad spectrum of content to its diverse readership. 

10. Punch Online (Nigeria): Punch Online is the digital platform of The Punch, one of Nigeria's most widely read newspapers. Founded in 1970 by James Aboderin and Sam Amuka, the platform has built a strong reputation for delivering in-depth news and analysis on local and international affairs. It has received multiple accolades, including the DAME Awards and Nigeria Media Merit Awards. With a combined social media following of over 13 million, Punch Online recorded more than 145 million visits in 2024, according to RANKED.

11. Ghana Web: GhanaWeb ranks among Africa’s top news platforms. It provides news, business updates, sports, entertainment, and community stories for both local and diaspora audiences. Beyond news, it offers a business directory and other resources, enhancing its role as an information hub.

12. Cape Times/IOL News (South Africa): Cape Times ranks as Africa’s twelfth most-visited news website. It covers local, national, and global stories, from politics, crime, health, sports, and travel. The publication is led by Siyavuya Mzantsi, its first Black editor in 143 years.

13. SNL24/Daily Sun (South Africa): Founded in 2010, Daily Sun is a popular South African news platform focused on local news and celebrity stories. Its emphasis on homegrown content resonates strongly with its readers.

Led by editor Amos Mananyetso, Daily Sun has garnered over 2 million social media followers, according to SquirrelPR’s RANKED 2025 report.

15. TimesLIVE (South Africa): TimesLIVE is one of South Africa’s most-visited news platforms. Since its launch in 2009, it has built a strong reputation for delivering timely news, political analysis, business updates, and entertainment stories. Led by editor-in-chief Sthembiso Msomi, it serves as the digital arm of the Sunday Times, one of the country’s most respected newspapers. TimesLIVE remains a key player in Africa's media landscape.

16. Daily Post (Nigeria): Daily Post ranks as the 16th most-visited digital news platform in Africa. The platform emphasizes simplicity, clarity, and content that is both informative and engaging. It has received multiple recognitions, particularly for its coverage of the Boko Haram insurgency. Emmanuel Uzodinma serves as the current editor.

17. Legit (Nigeria): Legit.ng is one of Nigeria’s leading digital news platforms, recognized for its engaging and timely coverage of politics, entertainment, business, and human-interest stories. 

18. The Citizen (South Africa): Led by editors Trevor Stevens and Gareth Cotterell, The Citizen upholds a commitment to clear, unbiased reporting. The platform covers breaking news alongside in-depth analysis, politics, business, and lifestyle content, ensuring relevance to a broad readership. 

19. The South African: Since 2005, The South African has built a reputation as an independent news platform committed to thorough, agenda-free reporting. Covering stories that matter to South Africans both at home and abroad, it delivers news that “goes beyond the headlines.”  

21. Vetogate (Egypt): Vetogate delivers the latest news from Egypt and the Arab world. In 2024, it recorded nearly 50 million web visits, earning its position as one of the most popular news websites in Africa.

22. Tuko (Kenya): Tuko.co.ke is one of Africa’s most popular news websites, covering breaking news, entertainment, business, politics, and human-interest stories. It has been acknowledged by the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, the Media Council of Kenya, and others for consistently ranking as a leading digital platform. 

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23. The Star (Kenya): Launched in 2007 as a print newspaper, The Star has since evolved into one of Kenya's leading digital news outlets. It stays true to its name, shedding light on politics, business, and current affairs. A standout feature of the website is its dedicated section on climate change, providing in-depth coverage of policies and developments surrounding the issue.

25. Eye Witness News (South Africa): Eyewitness News (EWN) is a prominent South African news platform operated by Primedia Broadcasting, which also owns major radio stations like 702 and CapeTalk. From business and sports to politics and entertainment, EWN covers it all. 

26. The Standard (Kenya): Established in 1902, The Standard is one of Kenya’s oldest and most influential news platforms. Beyond its thorough reporting, it provides clarity on current affairs and history through explainers and fact-checks. It has received recognition from the Annual Journalism Excellence Awards (AJEA) and others.

The Standard continues to uphold its reputation as one of the leading news websites in Africa.

28. My Joy Online (Ghana): Founded by George Kwesi Twum, MyJoyOnline describes itself as 'an independent, fearless, and credible news portal.' It provides timely updates, with a strong focus on Ghanaian news. According to RANKED, it recorded millions of web visits, making it one of the most popular news websites in Africa.

29. The Nation Online (Nigeria): Under the leadership of Sunday Oguntola, The Nation Online stands as one of Africa’s top news websites. Guided by the principles of freedom, justice, and a market economy, it holds power to account and advocates federalism to unify Nigeria’s diverse society. The Nation Online remains a top choice for policymakers, business leaders, and discerning readers.

30. Premium Times (Nigeria): Founded in 2011 by Dapo Olorunyomi, Premium Times is a Nigeria-based news website, particularly recognized for its investigative journalism. It covers national and international affairs, business, culture, and more. Its focus is on using reporting to “nudge Nigeria along the path of development and social reengineering”.

It has earned recognition at the CJID Excellence in Journalism Awards, the Wole Soyinka Investigative Reporting Awards, and the Diamond Awards for Media Excellence, among others.

32. The National News (Egypt): The National News ranks among the most-visited news websites in Africa. Founded in 2008, it has set a benchmark for quality journalism in the Middle East. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the platform delivers news, business, arts, culture, lifestyle, and sports to an influential English-speaking audience. With bureaux in Beirut, Cairo, London, and Washington, along with correspondents across the MENA region, it provides in-depth analysis and global perspectives. 

Acquired by International Media Investments in 2017, The National continues to lead with award-winning reporting and multimedia storytelling. Mina Al-Oraibi is the current editor-in-chief. 

34. Shorouk News (Egypt): Al-Shorouk is an influential Arabic news platform published by Dar Al-Shorouk. It provides comprehensive coverage of Egyptian, regional, and global events through news, reports, analysis, and multimedia content. It also features contributions from prominent writers and opinion leaders. Committed to evolving with its audience, the platform continuously integrates new technologies to enhance user experience and accessibility. 

35. Channels TV Online (Nigeria): Launched in 1995 by John Momoh, Channels TV has become a household name in Nigerian broadcasting. Its digital platform, Channels TV Online, offers live news streaming, breaking updates, and in-depth reports on politics, business, and security. Known for its investigative journalism and exclusive interviews, Channels TV has won multiple awards, including the Nigerian Media Merit Award. 

37. Cairo24 (Egypt): Cairo24 is a digital-first platform providing real-time updates on key issues in Egypt. It engages audiences through multimedia storytelling, including videos and live coverage. With a mobile-friendly interface, it remains a top choice for readers seeking news on the go. 

38. Naija News (Nigeria): Launched in 2016 by Opemipo Olawale Adeniyi, Naija News provides 24/7 coverage of politics, the economy, entertainment, and sports. Its user-friendly interface and concise reporting have attracted millions of visits, solidifying its position as a go-to news source for Nigerians.

39. The Sowetan (South Africa): SowetanLIVE is the digital arm of The Sowetan, a newspaper founded in 1981 to document South Africa’s liberation movement. Today, it delivers a mix of breaking news, politics, business, sports, and entertainment to a diverse readership. With real-time updates and exclusive online content, the platform records millions of visits annually, maintaining its status as a leading news website in Africa.

40. The Guardian Online (Nigeria): The Guardian Online Nigeria upholds the editorial excellence of its print counterpart, delivering in-depth coverage of national and global affairs. With a reputation for credibility, the platform garners millions of web visits annually, solidifying its place among Africa’s most popular news sources. 

41. TheCable (Nigeria): TheCable is a digital-first Nigerian news platform known for breaking exclusive stories and offering detailed reports on governance, the economy, and security. Its concise reporting and fact-based analysis set it apart in Nigeria’s competitive media space. With a strong emphasis on digital engagement, TheCable reaches a broad audience, as seen in its large social media following (1.2 million+) and high website traffic.

The news platform was launched on April 29, 2014, by Simon Kolawole.

43. Citizen Digital (Kenya): Citizen Digital, the online platform of Kenya’s Citizen TV, is one of the country’s most visited news sites. Covering politics, business, health, and sports, it provides real-time news updates and exclusive video content. Its credibility and extensive coverage attract millions of visitors annually. 

44. Sunday World (South Africa): To stay fresh and engaging, Sunday World blends information with entertainment. It covers everything from celebrity and lifestyle content to general news and sports, much to the delight of its young, aspirational audience. 

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