Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Cheeba Cannabis & Hemp Academy, a leading South African cannabis education provider, has unveiled its groundbreaking Higher Certificate in Cannabis Production and Management. This qualification, the first of its kind to be accredited by the Council on Higher Education (CHE), aims to set a new standard for cannabis education. Trenton Birch, CEO and Co-founder…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian From December 9 to 13, 2024, experts from disaster management, meteorology, and hydrology authorities convened in Kampala, Uganda, to tackle the transboundary challenges of drought and flooding in the Horn of Africa. Organized by the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNDRR) in partnership with the IGAD Climate Prediction and Applications Centre (ICPAC)…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The harmattan season, marked by dry and dusty winds from the Sahara Desert, significantly impacts daily life across West Africa. Spanning from late November to mid-March, this period brings cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and various challenges, including health risks and safety concerns related to fuel storage. As temperatures fluctuate, understanding how to store fuel…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The harmattan season, marked by dry and dusty winds from the Sahara Desert, significantly impacts daily life across West Africa. Spanning from late November to mid-March, this period brings cooler temperatures, lower humidity, and various challenges, including health risks and safety concerns related to fuel storage. As temperatures fluctuate, understanding how to store fuel…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport, once a bustling gateway in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, and a symbol of national pride, has been overshadowed by the country’s state-of-the-art aviation hub. The former flagship airport, named after Senegal’s first president and celebrated poet, had served over two million passengers annually and hosted numerous world leaders, including…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport, once a bustling gateway in Senegal’s capital, Dakar, and a symbol of national pride, has been overshadowed by the country’s state-of-the-art aviation hub. The former flagship airport, named after Senegal’s first president and celebrated poet, had served over two million passengers annually and hosted numerous world leaders, including…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian The Mjadala Afrika debate held in Addis Ababa provided a compelling look into the future of African Union (AU) leadership, where candidates for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson shared their ambitious visions to tackle the continent’s challenges and harness its opportunities. One of the key themes that emerged was Africa’s growing relationship with…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian The Mjadala Afrika debate held in Addis Ababa provided a compelling look into the future of African Union (AU) leadership, where candidates for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson shared their ambitious visions to tackle the continent’s challenges and harness its opportunities. One of the key themes that emerged was Africa’s growing relationship with…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Chris Brown’s recent performance at the FNB Stadium made waves, with the American R&B star delivering an unforgettable two-day concert. During the event, DJ Fresh, who kept the energy high between performances, hinted at a potential return to South Africa. The US-based DJ entertained the crowd with an array of South African hits, including…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian A disturbing series of investigative reports has uncovered a Russian labor recruitment scheme allegedly luring young African women with promises of education, work experience, and financial opportunities—only to find them assembling military drones in Russia, and in some cases, even being caught in a Ukrainian drone strike. The program, named Alabuga Start, reportedly targets…