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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MSMEs Vital in Transforming Africa’s Food Systems: Report Highlights

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has released its 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report, titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa.” The report examines the crucial role that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play in reshaping food systems across the continent. Created in partnership with…

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MSMEs Vital in Transforming Africa’s Food Systems: Report Highlights

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) has released its 2024 Africa Agriculture Status Report, titled “Harnessing the Private Sector for Food Systems Transformation in Africa.” The report examines the crucial role that micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) play in reshaping food systems across the continent. Created in partnership with…

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China, Tanzania, and Zambia Unveil $1 Billion Plan to Modernize Africa’s Longest Railway

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian China, Tanzania, and Zambia have signed a memorandum of understanding to revitalize the 1,860-kilometer railway connecting Tanzania and Zambia, according to Xinhua news agency. This $1 billion initiative, proposed by Beijing in February, aims to enhance Zambia’s access to global markets. The railway stretches from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s port capital, to Kapiri Mposhi…

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China, Tanzania, and Zambia Unveil $1 Billion Plan to Modernize Africa’s Longest Railway

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian China, Tanzania, and Zambia have signed a memorandum of understanding to revitalize the 1,860-kilometer railway connecting Tanzania and Zambia, according to Xinhua news agency. This $1 billion initiative, proposed by Beijing in February, aims to enhance Zambia’s access to global markets. The railway stretches from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania’s port capital, to Kapiri Mposhi…

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President Samia to Lead Key China-Africa Forum in Beijing

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to officiate the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) scheduled to take place in Beijing from September 4-6, 2024. She will join fellow African heads of state and government leaders for this significant event. The announcement was made by Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African…

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President Samia to Lead Key China-Africa Forum in Beijing

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan is set to officiate the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) scheduled to take place in Beijing from September 4-6, 2024. She will join fellow African heads of state and government leaders for this significant event. The announcement was made by Tanzania’s Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African…

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Dr. Ndugulile Elected WHO Regional Director for Africa

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Dr. Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile has been elected as the new Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organization (WHO). This significant appointment was announced alongside his continued service to Tanzania. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed confidence in Dr. Ndugulile’s capabilities, emphasizing the diverse and complex nature of the African region. “The…

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Dr. Ndugulile Elected WHO Regional Director for Africa

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Dr. Faustine Engelbert Ndugulile has been elected as the new Regional Director for Africa at the World Health Organization (WHO). This significant appointment was announced alongside his continued service to Tanzania. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus expressed confidence in Dr. Ndugulile’s capabilities, emphasizing the diverse and complex nature of the African region. “The…

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Turkey’s Strategic Expansion into Africa: A Geopolitical Push

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Last month marked a historic moment as passenger trains departed from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, heading towards Dodoma for the first time. This new railway line, part of a $7.6 billion project extending over 1,200 kilometers, was constructed by the Turkish firm Yapi Merkezi, known for its previous projects like the Dubai Metro…

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