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Top 5 African countries with the highest alcohol consumption

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Alcohol consumption varies across Africa due to differences in culture, social habits, and economic conditions. Some countries consume very little alcohol because of religious or cultural restrictions, while others have some of the highest consumption rates in the world.

In 2019, the World Health Organisation (WHO) published a report on alcohol consumption worldwide. The report aimed to help countries reduce harmful drinking and its negative effects. It showed that the highest alcohol consumption is found in Central Europe, the South Pacific, and parts of the Caribbean. In Europe, beer and wine are the most popular drinks, with countries like France and Germany leading because of their long history of producing and drinking alcohol.

On the other hand, countries like Bangladesh, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait have the lowest alcohol consumption rates. This is largely due to religious rules that forbid drinking alcohol.

Below are the top five African countries with the highest per capita alcohol consumption (in litres of pure alcohol per year):

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5. South Africa – 7.21 Litres

South Africa, a country known for its rich beverage industry, takes the fifth position with 7.21 litres per capita consumption annually.

South Africa has a strong wine culture due to its world-class vineyards and a thriving beer industry. Alcohol is a common feature at parties, gatherings, and social events. Wine and beer are the top choices, followed by spirits like brandy and whisky.

4. Burkina Faso – 7.28 Litres

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Burkina Faso ranks fourth, with the average person consuming 7.28 litres of alcohol per year.

The cultural significance of traditional brews like dolo (a beer made from millet) influences consumption. Alcohol is often a key part of community celebrations and special events. Traditional drinks like dolo dominate, but some people in urban areas also drink commercial beer and spirits.

3. Eswatini – 7.68 Litres

Eswatini, a small country in Southern Africa, comes in third, with an annual per capita alcohol consumption of 7.68 litres.

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Alcohol plays an important role in Eswatini’s social and cultural traditions, especially during ceremonies and gatherings. Affordable homemade brews also contribute to high consumption rates. Umqombothi (traditional beer) is widely enjoyed, along with commercially produced beers and spirits.

2. Tanzania – 7.81 Litres

Tanzania takes the second spot, with an average consumption of 7.81 litres per person each year. Alcohol is a big part of life in many Tanzanian communities.

Traditional homemade brews, like pombe (fermented beer) and banana beer, are deeply tied to Tanzanian culture. Urban areas also see an increasing preference for commercial beers and imported spirits. Alongside traditional brews, Tanzanians enjoy Konyagi (a local spirit), beer, and other alcoholic beverages.

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1. Seychelles – 9.48 Litres

Seychelles, an island nation in the Indian Ocean, ranks as the highest alcohol consumer in Africa. Each person consumes an average of 9.48 liters of pure alcohol annually.

Seychelles’ strong tourism industry boosts alcohol consumption, with both locals and tourists enjoying a variety of beverages. Festive events and social gatherings also make alcohol a central part of the country’s culture. Beer and spirits are the most commonly consumed drinks, with wine gaining popularity among locals.

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SAD: Akwa Ibom deputy Gov’s daughter given private funeral

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The Deputy Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Sen. Akon Eyakenyi on Friday buried her late daughter, Blessing-Eyakenyi Olumuyiwa Adewumi.

The private funeral which took place in a cemetery in Uyo had family members and few close friends of the family in attendance.

Blessing Eyakenyi who got married 7 months ago died on Sunday, 5 months to her 30th birthday.

According to family sources to who spoke to TheMail, Blessing had a miscarriage following a 5-month pregnancy. Unsuccessful efforts were made to save her in hospitals in Port Harcourt and Owerri.

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Governor Umo Eno had paid a condolence visit to the family at the Deputy Governor’s Lodge in Government House following his arrival from Lagos on Tuesday evening after being honoured at the ThisDay Newspaper Awards as ‘Governor of the Year’ a day before.

A memorial service in Blessing’s honour has been scheduled to take place on Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at Insight Bible Church, Uyo.

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JAMB Postpones 2025 UTME Registration to February 3

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

The Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) has announced a shift in the commencement date for the 2025 Unified Tertiary Matriculation Examination (UTME) registration. Initially scheduled to begin on Friday, January 31, 2025, the registration will now start on Monday, February 3, 2025.

According to JAMB, the adjustment is necessary to implement crucial changes to its registration templates. The modifications follow the recent suspension of certain law programs in selected universities, as communicated to the Board by the Council for Legal Education.

A statement issued by JAMB’s Public Communication Advisor, Fabian Benjamin, also revealed that the Board discovered that some Computer-Based Test (CBT) centers had secured approval through fraudulent means. This development has necessitated further scrutiny and the disqualification of such centers to ensure the integrity of the examination process.

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“The Board acknowledges the disruption this may cause to candidates and other stakeholders and sincerely apologizes for any inconvenience,” Benjamin stated.

He assured that the additional time would be used to implement all necessary adjustments to facilitate a seamless registration process.

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Anambra monarch fingered In Community’s Insecurity Scandal

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By Kayode Sanni-Arewa

There is looming tension in Enugwu-Agidi community over the arrest of a suspected kidnapper Chukwudi Tansi by Soludo’s Agunechemba team .
Recently , the Social media was awash with news about the arrest of Chukwudi Tansi, a member of the Enugwu-Agidi Community Vigilante, apprehended with a cache of firearms, which exposed his alleged involvement in criminal activities that have long plagued Enugwu-Agidi community.

What adds more fuel to the fire is the implication of the traditional ruler of the community in the unfolding drama, as revealed by the President General (PG) of the community, Hon Chukwuebuka Onuorah

Speaking to journalists, the PG, Mr. Onuorah, expressed vindication . He pointed fingers at the traditional ruler for nominating Tansi to the community Vigilante despite prior warnings from the PG about Tansi’s possession of firearms.

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Speaking further, Onuorah said he went as far as writing to the Inspector General of Police, citing threats to his life and the illegal possession of weapons by Tansi, a willing tool in the hand of the traditional ruler.

Part of his letter to the Inspector-General of Police reads:

“After my inauguration, I have received series of threats from the Traditional Ruler of Enugwu-Agidi HRH Mike Okekeuche of Umuakwuelo-Etiti village, Enugwu-Agidi in Njikoka LGA of Anambra State, Nigeria, ranging from forceful invasion of my residence and privacy and restriction of my free movement.
On Friday, 29th March, 2024 at exactly 11:07am, my residence was surrounded and invaded by heavily armed unknown faces who later introduced themselves as members of the Nigeria Police Force, claimed to be acting on the instructions of HRH Mike Okekeuche, took me to an unknown destination, but I return glory to God, that the unknown gun men vehemently warned me to denounce my position as the President General of Enugwu-Agidi Brotherly Union Nigeria (EBU-NIG) so that Igwe’s choice will be installed and later released me unhurt.
“The Igwe HRH Mike Okekeuche, through one Chukwudi Tansi and Okonkwo Clement Ugochukwu, well-known members of outlawed IPOB, who parade themselves as soldiers and moving around the community with AK47 rifles have on several occasions attacked me with their guns, threatening to kill me, except I resign and step down from my position as the President General of my Community, and Igwe’s choice installed, that even the local Police are afraid of them. The confidence reposed on me by the good people of Enugwu-Agidi, I do not wish to give away; hence I had to run away for my dear life.
“Sir, in this circumstance, I am writing this petition with hope of consolation vis-a-vis calling attention of Police IRT, Abuja whose track record in tackling heinous crimes is visible to the blind and audible to the deaf in Nigeria, to arrest, and prosecute the above named unscrupulous criminal elements and all that are involved no matter whose ox is gored. Peradventure my complaints get to you late, and my life taken away, you should at least know my killer for I do not wish to join the long list of unresolved murders”.

Corroborating the PG’s account, a social media user from Enugwu-Agidi, Ezeobi, raised pertinent questions about influential figures aiding Tansi’s evasion of justice despite his involvement in serious criminal activities.

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In light of these revelations, the PG is now urging for a thorough police investigation to expose the support network shielding individuals like Chukwudi Tansi.

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