Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Empowering Connections: Canon’s photography training and Creative Park activities provide children with special needs and their guardians a platform to bond, explore, and express creativity together.Preserving Joy: Families gain tools to capture cherished moments, fostering enriching experiences and lasting memories. Canon Central and North Africa (Canon-CNA.com), a leader in imaging solutions, has announced a…

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Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Tobacco use among African adults is projected to decline significantly, with Statista estimating a drop from 14.5% in 2000 to 7.4% by 2025. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that a growing youthful population, increasing incomes, and the expanding tobacco industry could lead to a surge in young smokers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Once…

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Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Tobacco use among African adults is projected to decline significantly, with Statista estimating a drop from 14.5% in 2000 to 7.4% by 2025. However, the World Health Organization (WHO) warns that a growing youthful population, increasing incomes, and the expanding tobacco industry could lead to a surge in young smokers in Sub-Saharan Africa. Once…

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Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian TechnipFMC has been awarded a significant contract to supply the subsea production system for Shell’s $5 billion Bonga North project, located offshore Nigeria. On December 16, Shell confirmed its final investment decision for the project, marking the first deepwater development in Nigeria in over a decade. TechnipFMC, previously identified as the frontrunner, will provide…

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Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian The increasing cost of diesel is a pressing concern for various industries, including transportation and agriculture, throughout Africa. Business Insider Africa, with data from GlobalPetrolPrices, has highlighted the top 10 African countries with the lowest diesel prices as of the end of 2024. Key Points to Note: Diesel is vital for industries like agriculture…

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Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Renowned photojournalist Scott Ramsay spent years exploring Africa’s natural wonders. His latest book, Spirit of Africa, is a testament to his journey. Here’s an excerpt from his introduction, offering a glimpse into how his transformative experience began. The word “spirit” originates from the Latin spiritus, meaning breath. For me, the African wilderness is…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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