Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian The African mining industry stands at a critical juncture. With the growing global demand for essential minerals like copper, lithium, nickel, and rare earths—key components in renewable energy technologies like electric vehicles, wind turbines, and energy storage—the continent’s vast reserves present a unique opportunity. However, how Africa develops its resources and where it…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Africa’s leadership landscape is set for significant change in 2025, with key leadership transitions in two major continental organizations—the African Union (AU) and the African Development Bank (AfDB). These changes will unfold amidst global and regional political shifts, with African diplomats navigating a challenging landscape of logistical hurdles and internal tensions to secure their…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian While Moscow’s ally Bashar al-Assad was losing his grip on Syria, Russian-backed mercenaries were bolstering the presidency of Faustin-Archange Touadéra in the conflict-ridden Central African Republic (CAR). Protected by the Wagner Group, a private Russian military force, Touadéra remains in power despite mounting resistance from armed groups like the Coalition of Patriots for Change…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian As Donald Trump prepares to assume office as President of the United States, his anticipated Africa policy raises questions, particularly regarding South Africa, while the broader implications for the continent remain uncertain. A Tougher Stance on South Africa Trump is expected to adopt a stricter stance toward South Africa, with several key figures in…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Nigerian music star Ayodeji Balogun, popularly known as Wizkid, has claimed the title of Africa’s highest-earning artist on Spotify. According to recent data from the music statistics platform, Chart Masters, Wizkid earned $1 million in monthly streaming revenue, leading the continent’s top earners. The list, which features predominantly Nigerian artists, also includes South Africa’s…
Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian On Thursday, Morocco and Spain took a significant step toward normalizing trade relations with the first passage of goods through the north African exclaves of Ceuta and Melilla since 2018. These small Mediterranean territories, claimed by Morocco, have long been a point of contention in Spanish-Moroccan relations and serve as the European Union’s…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Amidst widespread poverty across Africa, many of the continent’s leaders maintain lavish lifestyles, traveling in expensive vehicles, accompanied by large motorcades and entourages during international visits. This consumerism, coupled with corruption and poor governance, is intensifying Africa’s poverty and debt burden. In the 1960s, African nations were on par with countries like South Korea…
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Governments in Central Africa escalated their suppression of civil and political rights in 2024, particularly during elections, Human Rights Watch stated in its World Report 2025. Armed conflicts in the region saw widespread violations of international humanitarian law by both government forces and non-state armed groups, with little accountability. The World Report 2025, now…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian As global attention fixates on conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine, experts caution that African advocates must push harder for action on wars in Sudan, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and the Sahel. While a Gaza ceasefire might create space for renewed focus on Africa, systemic inequities in global prioritization pose significant challenges. A…
Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale is gearing up for the release of his first single of 2025, titled Africa Mandiba, dropping on Friday, January 17. The new track reflects on his historic performance in Jamaica at the end of 2024, where he shared the stage with his idol, Vybz Kartel. A snippet of the…