Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian AfDB and World Bank Forge Unprecedented Alliance for Africa’s Energy TransformationIn a landmark collaboration, the African Development Bank (AfDB) and the World Bank, alongside global partners, have launched Mission 300—a bold initiative to connect 300 million Africans to electricity by 2030. Speaking at the Africa Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, experts emphasized…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Africa must transition to a “just and inclusive circular economy model” to stimulate sustainable development, create jobs, and reduce the strain on its natural resources. This was the resounding message from experts and representatives attending a two-day workshop in Port Louis, Mauritius, organized to review a Circular Economy Action Plan. Nassim Oulmane, Chief of…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian For those seeking the ultimate private paradise, few places rival the breathtaking beauty of Mnemba Island. This African haven offers everything from swimming alongside dolphins to world-class snorkeling and the unforgettable experience of witnessing turtle hatchlings—all wrapped in unparalleled seclusion and tranquility. Africa’s beaches are a treasure trove of natural wonders, with 38 coastal…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian The OPEC Fund for International Development (the OPEC Fund) has announced its commitment to the “Mission 300” initiative, with an initial pledge of US$1 billion and the potential to contribute an additional US$1 billion after evaluating progress and demand in 2027. Mission 300, launched by the World Bank Group (WBG) and the African…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian On Monday, several African nations pledged to open their electricity sectors to investment, with the goal of providing power to 300 million people currently without access over the next six years. Africa has the highest number of people without electricity globally, and the continent is urgently working toward connecting homes by 2030 through the…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Tanzania is hosting the Africa Heads of State Energy Summit in Dar es Salaam, marking a critical step toward addressing the continent’s pressing energy challenges. Speaking at the summit’s opening on Monday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr. Doto Mashaka Biteko, emphasized the importance of the Mission 300 initiative, which aims to…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian India’s High Commission in Tanzania has launched a new initiative, ‘Karibu Tanzania Youth,’ to foster cultural and bilateral ties. The inaugural session in Dar es Salaam brought together 30 students from Academic International Secondary School. High Commissioner Bishwadip Dey emphasized the critical role of youth in shaping future relationships between the two nations, highlighting…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian In 1998, a group of African demographers, led by Professor Tukufu Zuberi and me, convened at Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) to establish the African Census Analysis Project (ACAP). Zuberi, a distinguished scholar and the Lasry Family Professor of Race Relations at the University of Pennsylvania, has been instrumental in mobilizing African academics to study…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian The Trump administration is set to introduce significant changes to U.S.-Africa relations, signaling a departure from previous policies. In a pre-inauguration analysis, Rama Yade, director of the Atlantic Council’s Africa Center, stated that Africa’s growing global importance necessitates strategic adaptations by the United States. While Trump’s “America First” agenda is expected to continue,…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Africa is a continent of breathtaking landscapes, from sprawling deserts and majestic mountains to vibrant rainforests and savannahs. Among its natural wonders are remarkable water systems, including the Nile—Africa’s longest river and one of the longest in the world. Further south lies the Congo River, the continent’s second-longest river and the deepest-recorded river on…