Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The stage is set for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), with all 24 teams officially qualified for the highly anticipated tournament. Here’s everything you need to know about the qualifiers, standings, and the competition’s next chapter. Qualified Teams Hosts: MoroccoOther Qualifiers: Burkina Faso, Egypt, Algeria, Angola, DR Congo, Cameroon, Senegal, Ivory Coast,…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian An investigative report by EconomyPost has revealed the operations of Alexander Rudsky, a US-based scammer running fraudulent car auction websites targeting African buyers, particularly in West Africa. Rudsky’s deceptive network includes platforms such as Old Merchant, Quality Assurance Autos (Qa Autos), Salvage King, and Monster Exports. These sites entice buyers with attractive car…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian At COP29, African youth emerged as key players in discussions on food systems and climate adaptation. They showcased innovative technologies and shared best practices from their farms and enterprises, highlighting their role in addressing climate shocks. Through diverse sessions attended by global stakeholders, these young climate champions underscored the critical role of youth in…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Each year, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation allocates around $8.4 billion globally, with plans to increase this to $9 billion in the coming year, making it the largest private philanthropic spender. During Bill Gates’ 2022 visit to Nairobi, he pledged $7 billion to tackle poverty, hunger, and inequality across Africa. This funding supports…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian For many years, the Philippines has been the go-to destination for business process outsourcing (BPO) due to its skilled, English-speaking workforce, cultural alignment with Western nations, and strong governmental support. However, as companies explore ways to diversify their outsourcing strategies, Africa is quickly emerging as an attractive alternative. Drawing from my experience as…
Africa Surpasses Asia and Europe as Preferred Trade Market By Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Africa’s intra-continental trade is gaining momentum, driven by easier cross-border transactions, improved quality of locally made goods, and more competitive pricing compared to markets in Asia, the US, and Europe. According to the latest Africa Trade Barometer, African businesses are increasingly opting to…
Africa: Our Distinctiveness is Our Superpower OP|ED Africa’s business landscape is far from predictable, but the opportunities for growth are vast for those who approach the challenges with creativity and resourcefulness. Beyond the continent’s hurdles lies a wealth of inspiration—an expanding consumer base, abundant resources, a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem, and an ever-evolving culture of innovation. The challenge for businesses,…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Africa stands at the intersection of a mounting climate crisis and unsustainable debt burdens, necessitating urgent global action. As world leaders convene at COP29 in Baku, discussions about climate finance must include the imperative of debt relief. Without it, even substantial new climate funding risks being undermined, akin to pedaling harder on a…
Measuring Africa’s Green Wealth: Unlocking Natural Capital for Economic Growth By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Africa holds some of the world’s most significant natural capital reserves, including 40% of global clean energy potential, 65% of uncultivated arable land, 25% of biodiversity, and 20% of tropical rainforests. Despite this abundance, Africa’s natural wealth is undervalued in global economic metrics….
By Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Spanning an impressive 4,132 miles, the Nile River is the longest in the world, traversing eleven countries across the African continent. From its origins in East Africa to its mouth in Egypt, where it meets the Mediterranean Sea, the Nile has been a lifeline for civilizations for millennia, symbolizing Africa’s history, fertility,…