Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Peter Obi, the Labour Party’s Presidential Candidate in the 2023 Nigerian general election, expressed deep concern over Africa’s worsening security situation, noting that “non-state actors have now taken over security in some African countries.” Obi made this statement during an international leadership dialogue held in Athens, Greece, which was attended by former presidents, top…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian As the Rugby Championship heads into its final round, both South Africa and Argentina remain contenders for the title. The two teams will face off again in Mbombela, with the championship on the line. Argentina’s impressive victory over the Springboks in Santiago del Estero has kept their title hopes alive. Felipe Contepomi’s team…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian As the Rugby Championship heads into its final round, both South Africa and Argentina remain contenders for the title. The two teams will face off again in Mbombela, with the championship on the line. Argentina’s impressive victory over the Springboks in Santiago del Estero has kept their title hopes alive. Felipe Contepomi’s team…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Pravin Gordhan, South Africa’s former Minister of Finance, was a figure who stirred both admiration and animosity. His death on Friday, September 13, at the age of 75, marked the end of a prominent political career. Having battled cancer, Gordhan passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and comrades from the anti-apartheid struggle. Yet,…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Pravin Gordhan, South Africa’s former Minister of Finance, was a figure who stirred both admiration and animosity. His death on Friday, September 13, at the age of 75, marked the end of a prominent political career. Having battled cancer, Gordhan passed away peacefully, surrounded by family and comrades from the anti-apartheid struggle. Yet,…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The African Union (AU) is urging the international community to commit to long-term educational solutions in regions facing significant crises. Moussa Faki Mahamat, the chairperson of the African Union Commission, made this appeal during the opening of the AU and Global Partnership for Education Summit held yesterday. Mahamat highlighted alarming statistics, stating that…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The African Union (AU) is urging the international community to commit to long-term educational solutions in regions facing significant crises. Moussa Faki Mahamat, the chairperson of the African Union Commission, made this appeal during the opening of the AU and Global Partnership for Education Summit held yesterday. Mahamat highlighted alarming statistics, stating that…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Next Narrative Africa, in collaboration with HEVA Fund, has announced a $40 million fund to support African content creators and those in the diaspora. The launch was made during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. The initiative, named the Next Narrative Africa Fund, will allocate $30 million in equity financing and…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Next Narrative Africa, in collaboration with HEVA Fund, has announced a $40 million fund to support African content creators and those in the diaspora. The launch was made during the United Nations General Assembly in New York City. The initiative, named the Next Narrative Africa Fund, will allocate $30 million in equity financing and…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian More than 400 key figures in digital agriculture are set to gather at the 8th Annual Learning Event (ALE) to explore innovative solutions for Africa’s farming challenges. Discussions will focus on leveraging AI and alternative data to scale tech-driven solutions for smallholder farmers and enhance productivity in rural economies. The event will also…