Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Mike Sangster, Senior Vice President for Africa at TotalEnergies E&P, has been confirmed as a keynote speaker at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF), scheduled for March 25-26, 2025, in Brazzaville. Representing one of the world’s leading energy companies, Sangster will discuss TotalEnergies’ commitment to sustainable energy growth in the Republic of…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The urgent need to transform education financing in Africa took center stage at a continental education conference in Nouakchott, Mauritania. Over the weekend, African ministers and international experts convened to address the critical challenge of ensuring sustainable funding for quality education, particularly for the continent’s rapidly expanding youth population. In focused sessions on education…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Debbie Weinstein, a seasoned UK executive at Google, has been named the company’s president for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). With a decade at Google and a career foundation at Unilever, Weinstein brings a wealth of experience to her new role during what she describes as a “pivotal” time for the tech…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Cassava Technologies, a global leader in digital infrastructure and services, has announced securing $310 million in funding, marking a transformative phase for the company. This includes a $90 million equity investment from key players such as the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC), Finnish Fund for Industrial Cooperation (Finnfund), and Google LLC. In addition…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian The Ministry of Basic and Secondary Education (MoBSE), in collaboration with the University of The Gambia (UTG) and the University of Oslo (UiO), has introduced Africa’s first-ever Master’s Program in Education Management Information Systems (EMIS). The historic launch, held on Wednesday, December 11, at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Center (SDKJICC) in…
Chris Brown, the Grammy-winning R&B sensation, headlined a historic concert at South Africa’s 94,000-capacity FnB Stadium in Johannesburg, the largest venue on the continent. View this post on Instagram A post shared by WeTalkSound (WTS) (@wetalksound) The American singer made headlines in October 2024 when he sold out the venue in just two hours, marking a significant milestone in…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian The Basketball Africa League (BAL) (www.BAL.NBA.com) and Hennessy, the world-renowned cognac brand and Official Spirit of the BAL, are set to host the second “BAL IN” event in Accra, Ghana, at the Bukom Boxing Arena on Friday, December 27. Presented by Hennessy, “BAL IN” Accra will showcase African culture and creativity, bringing together basketball,…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian At the Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards held in Marrakesh on Monday, Nigeria’s Ademola Lookman and Zambia’s Barbra Banda were named the African Men’s and Women’s Players of the Year, respectively. Lookman, 27, succeeded his fellow Nigerian, Victor Osimhen, who claimed the honor last year. Osimhen’s win marked the first time a…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Education-focused Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) from across the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) region have gathered in Accra to foster collaboration, strengthen accountability, and create a unified voice for education advocacy. This three-day conference has brought together 24 participants from countries including Togo, Côte d’Ivoire, Sierra Leone, Liberia, Nigeria, Senegal, The Gambia,…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian On Saturday, the iconic FNB Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa, was packed with over 90,000 fans as Chris Brown made his much-anticipated return for the first of two sold-out concerts. The landmark performance marked Breezy’s comeback to the city after years away, drawing an ecstatic crowd eager to experience his electrifying show. Chris Brown…