Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The High Commission of India in Tanzania has highlighted the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in narrowing Africa’s digital divide and equipping diplomats with advanced tools to navigate global complexities. During a special reception and talk on AI in Diplomacy held in Dar es Salaam, Indian High Commissioner Bishwadip Dey underscored AI’s growing…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian The Africa Energy Bank (AEB), set to begin operations by March 2025, marks a major milestone in Africa’s journey toward energy self-sufficiency. Launched by the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in partnership with the African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO), the AEB is poised to empower African nations to take control of their energy future. The…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian For decades, access to financial services in Africa was marked by stark disparities—between rural and urban areas, men and women, and small businesses versus larger enterprises. These gaps left millions, particularly the continent’s most vulnerable, excluded from the formal economy, stifling entrepreneurship, limiting credit access, and restricting financial mobility. However, the tides began…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian For decades, access to financial services in Africa was marked by stark disparities—between rural and urban areas, men and women, and small businesses versus larger enterprises. These gaps left millions, particularly the continent’s most vulnerable, excluded from the formal economy, stifling entrepreneurship, limiting credit access, and restricting financial mobility. However, the tides began…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Nigerian music icon Davido has highlighted the pivotal role of entertainment in reshaping global perceptions of Africa. In a recent interview, the Afrobeats star reflected on his experiences growing up in an all-white community in the United States, where he encountered widespread ignorance about his African roots. “I’ve said this a hundred times: as…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Nigerian music icon Davido has highlighted the pivotal role of entertainment in reshaping global perceptions of Africa. In a recent interview, the Afrobeats star reflected on his experiences growing up in an all-white community in the United States, where he encountered widespread ignorance about his African roots. “I’ve said this a hundred times: as…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged significant financial support to Morocco, earmarking $1 billion to bolster its preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. This includes a recently signed agreement for a €350 million ($370 million) loan to enhance economic governance, expand water supplies, and establish an industrial zone at the Nador West…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The African Development Bank (AfDB) has pledged significant financial support to Morocco, earmarking $1 billion to bolster its preparations for the 2030 FIFA World Cup. This includes a recently signed agreement for a €350 million ($370 million) loan to enhance economic governance, expand water supplies, and establish an industrial zone at the Nador West…