Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Migingo Island, a half-acre patch of land on Lake Victoria’s northeastern side, is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, with 1,000 inhabitants packed into its football-pitch-sized territory. Straddling the border between Uganda and Kenya, the island has been the subject of decades-long territorial disputes but is now co-managed by both…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Migingo Island, a half-acre patch of land on Lake Victoria’s northeastern side, is one of the most densely populated areas in the world, with 1,000 inhabitants packed into its football-pitch-sized territory. Straddling the border between Uganda and Kenya, the island has been the subject of decades-long territorial disputes but is now co-managed by both…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Africa is emerging as a prime investment destination for the global energy transition, driven by its abundant reserves of critical minerals, according to Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. Speaking at the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days on December 4 in Rabat, Morocco, Adesina highlighted the continent’s pivotal…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Africa is emerging as a prime investment destination for the global energy transition, driven by its abundant reserves of critical minerals, according to Akinwumi Adesina, President of the African Development Bank (AfDB) Group. Speaking at the Africa Investment Forum (AIF) Market Days on December 4 in Rabat, Morocco, Adesina highlighted the continent’s pivotal…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian President Joe Biden’s long-awaited trip to Angola, part of his final international tour as president, faced a series of challenges befitting the tumultuous backdrop of his administration. Initially postponed twice—first due to Middle East conflicts in 2023 and then catastrophic hurricanes in 2024—the visit finally materialized under stormy skies, both literal and political. A…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian President Joe Biden’s long-awaited trip to Angola, part of his final international tour as president, faced a series of challenges befitting the tumultuous backdrop of his administration. Initially postponed twice—first due to Middle East conflicts in 2023 and then catastrophic hurricanes in 2024—the visit finally materialized under stormy skies, both literal and political. A…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Summary : France’s Alleged Nuclear Testing Plans in Central Africa Republic Spark Global Outrage A leaked document, purportedly from the French Ministry of Armed Forces, has triggered widespread condemnation over claims that France may use the Central African Republic (CAR) as a site for nuclear weapons testing. The document, dated November 19, 2024, allegedly…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Summary : France’s Alleged Nuclear Testing Plans in Central Africa Republic Spark Global Outrage A leaked document, purportedly from the French Ministry of Armed Forces, has triggered widespread condemnation over claims that France may use the Central African Republic (CAR) as a site for nuclear weapons testing. The document, dated November 19, 2024, allegedly…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has committed a historic $14.2 billion in investments across Africa in the 2024 fiscal year, marking a 23% increase from the previous year. This record investment is aimed at boosting growth in critical sectors such as clean energy, manufacturing, digital connectivity, agriculture, small businesses, and trade, with a particular…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian SpaceX’s Starlink internet service is rapidly reshaping Africa’s telecommunications landscape by offering faster connectivity and reaching underserved rural areas. While it plays a positive role in providing vital services like telemedicine and digital education, its limited local involvement, regulatory hurdles, and business practices raise concerns. In less than two years, Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite…