Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Africa is poised to become a key player in the global hydrogen market, with 41 hydrogen projects scheduled to begin development by 2029, according to the Energy Industries Council (EIC). The EIC highlighted that North African nations, including Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco, are at the forefront of this push, leveraging abundant year-round sunshine to…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Recent comments by French President Emmanuel Macron, criticizing African nations for their “ingratitude” towards France’s counterterrorism efforts, have reignited debates on France’s waning influence in Africa. Macron, speaking at an ambassadors’ conference in Paris, claimed that Sahelian countries had “forgotten to thank” France for its military interventions, even suggesting that without French forces,…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Africa has been absent from the Formula 1 calendar for over three decades, leaving a significant void in the sport’s global footprint. While regions like Europe, Asia, and North America boast multiple Grand Prix events, Africa has yet to host one. However, as the continent increasingly demonstrates its ability to organize world-class events, the…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian African nations are being called to take strategic steps to unlock the potential of the continent’s rich energy mineral resources. Collaboration, infrastructure development, global partnerships, and human capital investment are seen as the key pathways to achieving industrialisation and expanding energy access. With its abundant reserves of critical minerals, Africa is uniquely positioned to…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian In 2021, the Wagner Group, a Russian mercenary organization, reportedly planned attacks on African infrastructure, including pipelines operated by the U.S.-based Chevron Corporation. This revelation comes from Ukrainian broadcaster Channel 24, which accessed internal correspondence from the Concord Group, co-owned by the late Yevgeny Prigozhin. The leaked documents suggest Wagner’s intention to collaborate with…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The distrust in big pharmaceutical corporations has spurred a global move toward alternative healing, yet cannabis continues to face stigma in South Africa, writes Connor Davis. Since the Constitutional Court’s landmark 2018 decision to decriminalize cannabis, the industry has seen notable growth. In 2024 alone, cannabis revenue is projected to reach R5.5 billion. However,…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian As African Heads of State prepare to convene in Dar es Salaam for the Mission 300 Africa Energy Summit on January 27-28, 2025, there is an urgent need to reassess the direction of Africa’s energy landscape. This summit must not become yet another platform for empty promises, but rather a pivotal moment for tangible…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Global payments leader Visa has made a strategic investment in African fintech Moniepoint, signaling a shared commitment to financial inclusion and the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across the continent. While Moniepoint did not disclose the exact investment amount, sources suggest Visa contributed over $10 million, pushing the fintech’s Series C…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Wamkele Mene, Secretary-General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), has called for greater access to financing and investments in digital public infrastructure to empower Africa’s vibrant youth and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Speaking at the World Economic Forum (WEF) on January 22, Mene highlighted the critical role of Africa’s digital economy…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian When people think of stunning natural arches, Utah’s National Parks or China’s Fairy Bridge might come to mind. These iconic geological wonders have captivated adventurers worldwide. But what about natural arches outside these well-known destinations? Tucked away in the heart of the Sahara Desert lies Chad’s Aloba Arch, an awe-inspiring yet rarely visited landmark….