Riyadh Forum to Foster New Business Partnerships Between Tanzania and Saudi Arabia

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Over 100 businesses and investors are expected to attend the Tanzania-Saudi Arabia Business and Investment Forum, set to take place in Riyadh from December 17 to 21. The event, organized by the Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), aims to strengthen economic ties between the two countries. Gilead Teri, the TIC Executive Director, highlighted that the…

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Ethiopian Airlines Celebrates Delivery of Africa’s First A350-1000 with Thales AVANT Up Inflight Entertainment System

By Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Ethiopian Airlines has become the first airline in Africa to receive an Airbus A350-1000 equipped with Thales’s advanced AVANT Up Inflight Entertainment (IFE) system, marking a new chapter in the airline’s commitment to offering exceptional passenger experiences. This milestone highlights a longstanding partnership between Ethiopian Airlines and Thales, which spans over a…

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Trump’s Victory Raises Concerns Over U.S. Health Support for Africa

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has called on U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s administration to honor vaccine and funding commitments made by his predecessor. In September, President Joe Biden pledged $500 million and 1 million mpox vaccine doses as part of a response plan to tackle an ongoing mpox…

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Lafarge Launches Alternative Fuel Platform to Tackle Emissions and Boost Local Jobs

By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Lafarge Africa Plc, a leading provider of sustainable building solutions and member of the Holcim Group, has launched an Alternative Fuel and Raw Material (AFR) platform at its Mfamosing plant in Cross River State, Nigeria. This new facility supports Lafarge’s commitment to reducing its environmental impact, promoting local economic growth, and setting new…

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The Role of Renewables in Africa’s Energy Future: Insights from AEW 2024

By Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Private power and Independent Power Producer (IPP) investments are critical for Africa’s energy future, with the potential to enhance energy access and eliminate energy poverty across the continent. Countries are increasingly turning to renewable energy sources to boost supply while aligning with global transition goals. At the African Energy Week (AEW) 2024:…

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Trump’s Return: A New Era for Africa-U.S. Relations?

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian As Donald Trump secured a second term as U.S. president, leaders across Africa quickly sent their congratulations. Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa tweeted that the country was “ready to work” with Trump, while Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu expressed hopes for “reciprocal economic and development partnerships” between Africa and the U.S. But what does Trump’s return…

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Trump’s Return: A New Era for Africa-U.S. Relations?

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian As Donald Trump secured a second term as U.S. president, leaders across Africa quickly sent their congratulations. Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa tweeted that the country was “ready to work” with Trump, while Nigeria’s Bola Tinubu expressed hopes for “reciprocal economic and development partnerships” between Africa and the U.S. But what does Trump’s return…

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Interpol’s 92nd General Assembly Elects Morocco as Vice-President for Africa

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Morocco was elected as Interpol’s Vice-President for Africa on Thursday, receiving widespread support for its contributions to regional and international security. The election took place during Interpol’s 92nd General Assembly in Glasgow, Scotland, with Morocco’s candidate securing backing from 96 member states, surpassing other contenders. The election recognizes Morocco’s pivotal role in promoting…

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EU Remains Africa’s Leading Trade Partner and Export Market

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian The European Union (EU) continues to be Africa’s largest trading partner and primary export market, according to Norwegian Ambassador Tone Tinnes. Speaking at the 28th annual research workshop of REPOA, an economic research institution based in Dar es Salaam, Tinnes highlighted that EU imports from Africa reached €367 billion in 2023—a 27% rise since…

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AHF Urges Africa to Demand Equity in Global Health Agreements

By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) is calling on African leaders to advocate for a fairer approach to global health security, emphasizing the need for an inclusive pandemic response agreement that benefits all countries, especially those in the Global South. This call is part of AHF’s Save Our Society (SOS) campaign ahead of the…

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