By Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian Emirates has launched its first Emirates World store in Africa, marking a significant expansion of its reimagined retail concept in Nairobi, Kenya. This new store introduces a modern shopping experience for travelers, with more locations planned across the continent in the coming months, according to the airline’s statement. Situated in the cutting-edge…
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…
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…
QU | Quick Update Columnist Angela Mollard of News Corp believes Prince Harry’s upcoming solo trip to Africa marks a return to his core mission. Mollard notes that Africa has always been a special place for the prince, describing it as his “heartland.” “This connection with Africa is where Harry feels most aligned. It’s work he loves and where…
Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Türkiye’s National Intelligence Academy, a branch of the National Intelligence Organization (MIT), has officially launched the Africa Certificate Program, aiming to strengthen ties with the continent as relations with Ankara have deepened in recent years. The program’s inaugural session took place in Ankara on Monday, led by Professor Talha Köse, the academy’s chair, who…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The International Finance Corporation (IFC) has extended new financing to three of Airtel Africa plc’s subsidiaries, aiming to enhance high-speed mobile connectivity for over 37 million users across sub-Saharan Africa. The $200 million loan from IFC will be used to expand and modernize Airtel Africa’s network infrastructure, with a significant focus on improving…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian American singer and rapper 6lack is making his way back to South Africa after a six-year hiatus, announcing his return in a playful social media video where he spins a globe and lands on South Africa. 6lack has been added to the lineup for the Rocking The Daisies festival in Cape Town, marking…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Renowned actress Lupita Nyong’o is embarking on a new venture: a podcast that brings to light the richness and diversity of African life. Throughout her illustrious career, Nyong’o has vividly portrayed African characters, both real and fictional, earning her critical acclaim and a place in Hollywood history as the first Black African actress…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote has once again claimed the title of Africa’s richest person, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Dangote, the 66-year-old founder and CEO of the Dangote Group—a conglomerate involved in cement, sugar, and oil—has surpassed South African billionaire Johann Rupert, who briefly held the top spot in late August. As…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The 12th edition of the Africa Aerospace and Defence (AAD) expo is scheduled for September 18-22, 2024, at Air Force Base Waterkloof in Centurion, Gauteng. As Africa’s largest aerospace and defence exhibition and air show, AAD holds a prominent place in both South Africa’s and the continent’s defence industry calendar. With each edition,…
’Find Your Soil’, Nurture Your AgriTech Innovation and Win $50,000 in Equity Funding The Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST Africa), in collaboration with the Norwegian Embassy, proudly announces the launch of the 6th edition of the MEST Africa Challenge (MAC). This year’s challenge seeks to identify and support exceptional AgriTech entrepreneurs who are addressing critical agricultural challenges in…
By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Forbes is set to build Africa’s first hydrogen-powered skyscraper in Egypt, a 50-story tower that marks a significant milestone in hydrogen innovation on the continent. This ambitious project promises to be a catalyst for the development of more sustainable skyscrapers across Africa. Egypt is leading the charge in hydrogen innovation with the introduction…
By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Tanzania will host the 21st African Fine Coffee Conference and Exhibition next year, expected to draw over 2,000 participants. Scheduled for February 26th to 28th, 2025, the event is organized by the African Fine Coffee Association (AFCA) to support the Tanzanian government’s efforts to open up the country. AFCA, a member-based non-profit organization,…
Trending News | Africa Guardian Online taxi service Bolt has restricted “inter-country” ride requests between Nigeria and South Africa following a spike in social media pranks. Users in both countries began booking and then canceling rides in the other nation, causing drivers to undertake fruitless journeys in search of passengers who were not even in the same country. While…
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame says he might introduce a tax on church collections, seeking to tame what has turned out to be extortion and exploitative tendencies by evangelical clerics. In his first address after taking a new oath of office this week, the Rwandan head of state, strongly criticised church leaders who masquerade under the cover of God to…
Somalia’s semi-autonomous state of Puntland executed 10 fighters from Islamist militant group Al Shabaab on Saturday, the region’s police said in a statement. The executions, by firing squad, in Galkayo in the state’s Mudug region, followed a trial of the fighters in a military court where they were sentenced to death for involvement in assassinations and bombings in several…
The lack of financing options, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), stifles innovation and hinders business growth. Africa is rapidly positioning itself as a key player in the global manufacturing landscape, offering unprecedented opportunities for growth and investment. With manufacturing contributing over 10.5 percent to the continent’s GDP, Africa is on the cusp of a manufacturing revolution, driven…
TANZANIA: German president Frank-Walter Steinmeier , is expected in Tanzania on Monday, ready to begin his three-day official visit. President Steinmeier will be accompanied by a delegation of business leaders from top German companies who will participate in a Business Forum with their Tanzanian counterparts and officials in Dar es Salaam on 31st October,2023. President Steinmeier will hold official talks…
The City of Kigali will, from November 23 to 24, witness the celebration of top entrepreneurs competing in real-time for the 2023 Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) prize competition, and their share of $1.5 million in unrestricted grant funding. The competition, now in its fifth year, is sponsored by the Jack Ma Foundation and Alibaba Philanthropy to shine a spotlight…
From championing economic growth to challenging poverty, the awards shine a light on women who redefine leadership and success The Sebenza Women Awards ceremony, held at the Durban International Convention Centre (DICC) on October 6 2023, was a swirl of black and gold decor. The ceremony was in recognition of the important role women play in society, and in…
The latest Africa Trade Barometer has revealed that Nigeria has moved up four positions from eighth to forth in the country rankings. The Stanbic IBTC Holdings Plc shared some of its latest findings from the Africa Trade Barometer 2023 Issue three report. The report, which assesses key economic indicators in Africa, highlights several noteworthy developments across African countries. According…
The UN General Assembly on Tuesday elected 15 new countries to serve on the Human Rights Council, with Peru and Russia failing to secure a seat. After the ballots were cast and counted, Assembly President Dennis Francis announced Albania, Brazil, Bulgaria, Burundi, China, Côte d’Ivoire, Cuba, Dominican Republic, France, Ghana, Indonesia, Japan, Kuwait, Malawi, and the Netherlands were elected…
Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan was conferred an honorary doctorate by Jawaharlal Nehru University on Tuesday, becoming the first woman to be bestowed with the honour.President Hassan arrived in India on a four-day visit on Sunday.Hassan, the first woman president of Tanzania, went down memory lane to share her journey — from being born in a humble family in…
Huawei and GSMA Intelligence held the Africa Mobile Broadband Summit 2023 in Dubai today. The event brought together African telecom regulators, industry organizations, carriers, think tanks, and industry partners to discuss a wide range of topics, including expanding mobile coverage, increasing 4G uptake, and managing the region’s evolution towards 5G. Li Peng, Huawei’s Corporate Senior Vice President and President…
“The theme for this year’s celebration is “The teachers we need for the education we want.” Every year on 5 October South Africa commemorates Teacher’s Day to recognise the importance of educators in society. It is a day set aside for students and communities to recognise the crucial part that teachers play in helping students become better citizens and…
Emmanuel Macron’s military drawdown in Africa’s Sahel region continues. France started to pull troops from Niger on Thursday, the French armed forces ministry said in a statement. “The disengagement of military personnel and assets stationed in Niger begins this week. This maneuver should enable all military personnel to return to France before the end of the year,” the statement…
Uganda’s main opposition leader Bobi Wine has been arrested upon returning to the country from a trip abroad, according to his National Unity Platform (NUP). The singer-turned-politicians arrived at Entebbe International Airport on Thursday morning after a tour in several countries, including South Africa. “Our President (Bobi Wine) picked up by regime operatives as soon as he landed at…
Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay as the footballing showpiece celebrates its centenary, FIFA announced on Wednesday. FIFA said in a statement that the matches in South America, one each in Montevideo, Buenos Aires and Asuncion, were part of the celebration…
Soccer’s biggest championship will celebrate its centenary by placing games in South America, Europe and Africa, with most of the games in Spain, Portugal and Morocco. Soccer’s World Cup will be staged in six countries on three continents in its centenary edition in 2030, an unexpected and complex alteration to its traditional format that was approved on Wednesday in…
Two Kenyan health startups have been selected by Google for a three-month Growth Academy that infuses artificial intelligence (AI) for development in the healthcare industry. The companies, Zuri Health and iZola Limited will be among 30 others selected globally and part of the five selected in Africa for the hybrid program whose aim is to support promising startups that…
Morocco will host the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon), organisers the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has announced. A joint East African bid from Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania won the right to hold the 2027 tournament. Morocco replace Guinea, after the country was stripped of the tournament in October last year because of concerns about infrastructure and facilities….
Kenya targets to kick off the construction of its first nuclear power plant in 2027 as the country seeks to further diversify its energy generation amid rising demand and push for zero-carbon energy. Acting CEO of the Nuclear Power and Energy Agency (NuPEA) Justus Wabuyabo told the Business Daily the agency has advanced plans to float international tenders for the construction…
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – President Joe Biden on Tuesday announced the first members of the President’s Advisory Council on African Diaspora Engagement, including actor Viola Davis, who will advise Washington on deepening ties with African communities. Washington has sought to stress the region’s importance and counter challenges posed by China and Russia to the United States’ interests in the increasingly…
SOUTH AFRICA . Johannesburg : Zoleka Mandela, granddaughter of South Africa’s first democratically elected President Nelson Mandela, has died of cancer at the age of 43. She passed away on Monday evening surrounded by friends and family, a spokesperson said. In recent years, Ms Mandela had become well known for detailing her cancer treatment. She was also open about…
By Guardian Nigeria • Doles out $247m to support humanitarian needs• Seeks private sector partnership to fight corruption The United States yesterday announced $225 million in investments to support emerging democracies in the face of a rise in autocracies around the world. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Samantha Power, administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID),…
Eagle Hills Diyar (EHD), the pioneering developer behind the iconic Marassi Al Bahrain project, has announced that 50% of the apartments within the Marassi Bay development have already been sold. The project, which overlooks two kilometers of beachfront promenade, is proving to be extremely popular with those who want to experience sophisticated beachfront living in Bahrain’s new downtown. Marassi…
Thousands of mourners gathered in South Africa’s eastern town of Ulundi on Saturday for the state funeral of veteran politician and Zulu prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi. Buthelezi, a controversial figure during the apartheid liberation struggle because of his bitter rivalry with the African National Congress (ANC), died last week aged 95. The founder of the Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) served…
Opoku, the 24-year-old centre-back, joined Istanbul Basaksehir on a season-long loan deal. Istanbul Basaksehir signed the English-born Ghanaian defender Jerome Opoku, the club officially confirmed the deal via their website. Opoku, the 24-year-old centre-back, joined the Turkish Super Lig side on a season-long loan deal, with the option for a permanent transfer at the end of the 2023-24 season….
The International Organization for Migration said Wednesday that the deadly flooding that hit eastern Libya has displaced more than 30,000 people. The U.N. agency said at least 30,000 of the displaced were from the city of Derna, with thousands more from other areas including Benghazi. More than 5,000 people are believed dead, with exact figures difficult to confirm in…
The eighteenth G20 Summit and the first hosted by India got under way on Saturday with the admission of African Union (AU) as its permanent member even as last-minute negotiations were on to achieve complete unanimity on an exhaustive Joint Declaration that spans about 80 paras. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in his opening remarks at the summit, invited the…
Justice Omar Othman Makungu, who currently serves as a Judge in the Court of Appeal of the United Republic of Tanzania A Tanzanian judge was yesterday sworn as a new judge of the East African Court of Justice (EACJ). Judge Omar Othman Makungu (pictured) will serve in the Appellate Division of the regional legal facility based in Arusha.Burundi President…
The crash comes two months after Yevgeny Prigozhin launched a short-lived rebellion — seen as the biggest challenge to Russian President Vladimir Putin’s authority since he came to power. The head of the Wagner mercenary group, which in June attempted to topple Russia’s military leadership, was on board a plane that crashed on Wednesday, with all passengers killed, Russian…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa will announce the names of countries that will be invited to join the BRICS group of nations as full-fledged members after BRICS leaders complete their discussion on the issue on Thursday morning. South Africa’s BRICS Sherpa Anil Sooklal told TASS on Wednesday that the leaders “will tomorrow morning have a further meeting to finalize…
Eyewitnesses report hearing two explosions at time of crash BBC’s Monitoring’s Russia Editor, Vitaly Shevchenko, says speculation is spreading about the plane crash that Wagner head Yevgeny Prigozhin was believed to be a passenger on. “I’ve seen a number of video clips filmed by eyewitnesses who said that they had heard two explosions and they drew the conclusion that…
By Hon. Hussein Bashe The world’s leaders, entrepreneurs, scientists, and farmers will gather in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, for Africa’s Food System’s Forum (AGRF) 2023 Summit from Sep 4 – 8 2023 September. This prestigious event marks Tanzania’s second time hosting, following the successful 2012 edition held in Arusha. For the Government of Tanzania, this international summit presents a…
England will play Spain in the final of the Women’s World Cup after defeating co-hosts Australia 3-1 on Wednesday in front of more than 75,000 people in Sydney. Lauren Hemp and Alessia Russo did the damage late on in Sydney as England shattered Australian dreams Wednesday with a clinical 3-1 win to set up a Women’s World Cup final…
Former South African President Jacob Zuma reappeared at the Estcourt correctional facility on Friday, August 11. Surprisingly, he was quickly released under a remission process. The process, authorised by President Cyril Ramaphosa, aimed at reducing prison overcrowding by putting inmates from jail under correctional supervision at home. It plans to release over 9,400 inmates from jails. This process was…
Tanzania has been ranked number 11 in the latest list of countries with the largest political party by members. The Global Index’s 2023 report says Tanzania holds the position through its ruling party, Chama cha Mapinduzi (CCM) reportedly has a total of 8.4 million active members. Tanzania with a total of 61.7 million people, according to the 2022 Census,…
Tanzania’s High Commissioner to Nigeria, Dr Benson Bana said it was enthralling to see the bank scooping a number of international awards. Lagos. CRDB Bank PLC scooped four awards in the 5th Africa Procurement and Supply Chain Awards (APSCA) held in Lagos, Nigeria yesterday. A statement released by the bank said the institution won award on excellence in procurement…
Afrobeats star, Mr Eazi, is making waves in the art world as he announces an innovative collaboration with 13 talented artists across Africa. Known for his chart-topping hits and electrifying performances, Mr Eazi, whose real name is Oluwatosin Ajibade, is taking his creativity to new heights by blending music and art in a way never seen before. The “Leg…
Uganda and Russia have agreed to build a nuclear power plant, Ugandan President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni said at a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of the Russia-Africa summit. He also noted great potential in phosphates and ammonia production, and invited Russian companies to participate in this. The president said his country would also like to…
President Samia Suluhu Hassan had announced the salary increase during the celebration of International Workers’ Day (May Day) at the national event held in Morogoro Region in May 2023. Dodoma. The government has confirmed that the long-awaited annual salary increase will begin to be paid next month. The Minister of State in the President’s Office (Public Service Management and…
Google opens yet another door to technology inclusiveness for native speaker of Kiswahili after adding it to Bard’s language options Arusha. Kiswahili has got another boost after being included in Google’s conversational generative Chatbot, Bard. The widely spoken medium of communication in the continent now becomes the first African language on the platform of the tech giant. Other languages…
More than two years of delay in ratifying the new EU treaty with African, Caribbean and Pacific countries ended on Thursday (20 July) after Poland confirmed its approval of the agreement. The treaty is set to be formally signed by leaders at a summit in Samoa in the coming weeks. After Hungary abandoned its opposition to the treaty over…
Confederation of African Football (Giza) A quartet of African teams are aiming to make history at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand as the competition kicked off on Thursday. The most experienced campaigners are Nigeria’s Super Falcons, who have qualified for every edition but are yet to progress beyond the quarter-finals. With star striker…
Story by Dominic Waghorn, international affairs editor | Sky News Vladimir Putin will not be attending the BRICS trade summit in South Africa thereby avoiding the risk of arrest. The South African government broke the news with the following statement: “By mutual agreement, President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation will not attend the Summit, but the Russian Federation…
Black Sherif has been nominated for the Man of the Year award at the upcoming Emy Awards Africa, which is set to take place on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Accra. The young budding musician has been nominated alongside Camidoh, KiDi, King Promise, and Stonebwoy, who are likely to give him a run for his money. The aim of…
Mr Taheed reportedly suspected Nabukenya of infidelity which prompted him to take their 6-month-old child for a DNA test that turned negative Police in Mpigi District are holding an Israeli national, who reportedly killed his wife and hid her remains in a septic tank. According to police, Waeed Taheed, a resident of Kalagala Village in Mpigi District and manager…
KAMPALA, Democratic Republic of Congo — The Ugandan military said it has freed 14 women held by Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in a joint operation with the DRC army. The rescue operation was conducted Monday night by the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) and the Armed Forces of the…
This is the first time the conference has been held in Tanzania or on the African continent. Dar es Salaam. Tanzania is expected to host the Africa Heads of State Human Capital Summit (HCS), which will discuss investment in human resources. The Summit to be held on July 25 and 26, 2023, under the theme “Accelerating Africa’s Economic Growth:…
Open Institute of Technology (OPIT), a European accredited Higher Education institution under the European Qualification Framework (EQF), has launched two online Degrees in Information Technology for students and professionals in Africa and across the world. For its maiden academic year starting September 2023, OPIT looks forward to welcoming students from all over the world to its first class in…
There are over 19 statues of the late Nelson Mandela and 19 are in South Africa. Two new statues will be unveiled today. President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to unveil two statues of South Africa’s first democratically elected President, Nelson Mandela on Tuesday, 18 July. This year marks the 10th anniversary of Madiba’s passing and he would have been…
While in Tanzania, President Novak will also visit various attractions in Arusha region and will travel back to Hungary via Kilimanjaro International Airport in July 20, 2023. Dar es Salaam. The President of Hungary, Katalin Novák, is expected to arrive in Tanzania today as she starts her three-day visit in the country from July 17 to July 20, 2023….
By Edward Qorro Arusha — PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan will today officiate an inaugural Elders Retreat, which is part of the Africa Drive for Democracy week, scheduled to take place in Arusha. The annual gathering of the continent’s pro-democracy community in Arusha, Tanzania, brings together delegates from more than 45 African nations, comprising former Heads of State, scholars, leaders…
The African Union’s fifth Mid-Year Coordination Meeting (MYCM) kicked off in Nairobi on Sunday, bringing together various regional economic groups and mechanisms to accelerate continental integration. The theme of this year’s meeting is the implementation of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). The meeting is being led by Kenyan President William Ruto with the participation of the President…
Despite the unfortunate loss of its founder, Peace Anyiam-Osigwe, earlier this year, the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) is dedicated to ensuring its continuity. The global award organisation’s board recently approved the start of film selection preparations. The AMAA Screening College, led by Chairman Dr. Shaibu Husseini, has commenced the evaluation of 389 entries from over 45 countries that…
Eight cheetahs have died this year at Madhya Pradesh’s Kuno National Park. Experts believe the big cats seem to have contracted diseases brought on by satellite collars, which are used to track their activity and health One more male cheetah passed away on Friday at Kuno National Park (KNP) in Madhya Pradesh, bringing the total number of feline fatalities…
THE European Union (EU) envoy in Guyana has been facilitating talks for possible pharmaceutical production in Guyana. This is according to European Union Ambassador to Guyana Rene Van Nes, during an interview with reporters on Thursday. He said that this initiative is about seeing if Guyana, together with Barbados and Rwanda could play a role in pharmaceutical production. Van…
Floyd Mayweather is happy to meet with the President of Zimbabwe Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa. Mayweather received a special autographed book from President Emmerson Mnangagwa during his state house visit. Photos of the two great men were shared on social media. Mayweather showed his support by wearing the well-known Mnangagwa scarf provided by his political party. Floyd Mayweather Jr., who…
Residents of South Africa’s biggest city Johannesburg were stunned by the first snowfall in over a decade on Monday, with some children seeing snow for the first time. While parts of South Africa regularly receive snowfall over the southern hemisphere winter months around June to August, Johannesburg last saw snow in August 2012. After getting her picture taken on…
Unguja. Authorities in Zanzibar are set to impose a ban on import and consumption of Shisha and E-cigarettes saying it was being consumed carelessly in public places. In a communication to the public, Zanzibar’s Minister of State, Office of the President, Regional Administrations, Local Governments and SMZ Departments, Masoud Ali Mohammed said government will issue a special directive soon. “We are all…
Summary The students have been relocated to Tanzania to complete their final year of studies following the outbreak of war in Sudan Dar es Salaam. Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) has received 150 medical students from the University of Medicine, Science, and Technology (UMST), Khartoum, Sudan. The students have been relocated to Tanzania to complete their final year of studies…
Nairobi. The European Union and Kenya signed a trade deal Monday in a coup for Brussels as it seeks deeper economic ties with Africa in the face of competition from China. Summary Kenyan President William Ruto presided over a ceremony in Nairobi to mark the formal conclusion of negotiations to the EU-Kenya Economic Partnership Agreement Kenyan President William Ruto…
More than 100 people have drowned in north central Nigeria after a boat carrying families returning from a wedding sank in a river, police and local authorities said on Tuesday. Details about the accident in Kwara State were still emerging, but it was the latest boat tragedy in Nigeria where river capsizes are common due to overloading, lax safety…
Eritrea says it is ready to work toward “peace, stability and regional integration after it rejoined the East African bloc, the Inter-Governmental Authority on Development (IGAD) on Monday. It comes nearly 16 years after the politically isolated state pulled out of the bloc. Information Minister Yemane Meskel said Eritrea resumed its activity in IGAD and took its seat at…
Music streaming app Spotify, like every company in tech, suffers a bit from the Red Queen effect. That is, the moment it stops evolving, something else is going to steal its place. We just get to sit and reap the benefits — as long as they are benefits. This newest feature could well be one of those. The company,…
Binance, a blockchain ecosystem and cryptocurrency infrastructure provider, has been ordered to cease operations in Nigeria after being declared an illegal crypto trading platform. Nigeria’s Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued the directive on Friday, discouraging crypto investors from using the platform as Binance is neither registered nor regulated and its operations in the country were illegal. In a…
ZANZIBAR has intensified a bid to become the continent’s sole host of the Formula 1 round as process to acquire the right is going on well. Formula 1 (F1) is the hyper class international racing event for open-wheel single-seater racing cars sanctioned by the International Federation of the Automobile (FIA). Abdalla Salim Turky, one of the key planners, said…
Summary A total of nine cases, eight confirmed and one probable, and six deaths were recorded in the outbreak of the haemorrhagic fever in the northwestern region of Kagera, the WHO said in a statement Dar es Salaam. Tanzania on Friday declared the end of a deadly outbreak of the Marburg virus, more than two months after it was…
The United States has reopened its embassy in the Seychelles after a 27-year absence during which China and other U.S. rivals made significant inroads in the Indian Ocean islands. The U.S. State Department announced the move late Thursday, after having unveiled plans to open a diplomatic mission in northern Norway, which will be its only only such facility above…
Prices at the pump almost tripled at service stations in Nigeria after the new President announced on Monday that he would end fuel subsidies, journalists observed on Wednesday in several towns across the country.Bola Ahmed Tinubu, who had just been sworn in as president, had declared on Monday that he would end fuel subsidies, one of his campaign promises,…
Summary The road will be closed from Sunday, May 28, and will be reopened on Saturday, September 30, 2023, when construction is completed. Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania National Roads Agency (Tanroads) has announced that Nyerere Road will be closed for four months due to the construction of the Standard Gauge Railway (SGR). In a public notice by the…
Summary The President of AfDB, Dr Akinwumi Adesina said the banks will access the critical financial resources to income generation projects run by the youth. The African Development Bank (AfDB) is seeking to establish youth entrepreneurship investment banks across the continent. The proposed financial institutions will finance young people’s innovations in creating wealth. This was announced on the sidelines…
Accra. Delegates at the Africa Leadership Forum (ALF) have urged African countries to refocus on how to build a stronger supply value chain for agriculture on the grounds that the sector occupies the best opportunity to grow the highly needed intra-trade. Leaders and other participants noted that Africa is endowed with adequate arable land to contribute substantially to the…
Summary In recent years Dar port has staged stiff competition, threatening to pull most of the ships plying the East African waters into its harbour. Dar es Salaam, Djibouti and Berbera ports have toppled Mombasa in the World Bank’s latest ranking on the most efficient ports, highlighting the competition fears that Kenya has had over Tanzania becoming a preferred…
Aliko Dangote’s highly anticipated $19 billion refinery will finally begin operation today, Monday, May 22, 2023. The Dangote Refinery, located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone of Lagos, is set to be Africa’s largest oil refinery, with a capacity to process 650,000 barrels of crude oil daily. Punch reports that the refinery has been designed to process crude oil…
Dar es Salaam. President Samia Suluhu Hassan has inaugurated the new State House in Chamwino Dodoma on Saturday, May 20, after 30 months of its construction. The construction of the building started in 2020, when late President John Magufuli laid the foundation stone for the commencement of the project. The land where new state building was constructed is 200…
What you need to know: Once completed, SGR is expected to ease transport of people and goods between the East African countries of Uganda, Kenya and also Tanzania. Currently, the government is focusing on compensating locals staying within the confines of the railway line. Uganda is in talks with Yapi Merkezi, a Turkish construction firm to construct the long-awaited…
With a record number of films in the official lineup, African cinema will be well represented on the Croisette this year, but insiders say top festivals need to do more to reflect the continent’s true filmmaking diversity: “It’s like they are ticking a box.” This could be the year African cinema conquers Cannes. The 76th festival has more Africa-set…
Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture Invites Registrations for Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF-2023) The Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture has made an exciting announcement, opening the online registration for the highly anticipated Africa’s Food Systems Forum 2023 Summit (AGRF-2023). This prestigious event, considered Africa’s premier platform for advancing agricultural and food systems, will bring together stakeholders from across the…
As of December 2022, the total number of monthly active users of mobile apps in Africa exceeded 270 million, a 14% increase compared to the beginning of the year. This is according to a new report released by DataSparkle, a data and analytics platform for emerging markets. The report provides a holistic analysis of the evolution of Africa’s mobile market over…
Many bodies in the eastern Congo were found floating in Lake Kivu The death toll from floods in eastern Congo has almost doubled, reaching close to 400 people as of Sunday, according to a local official. The administrator of the worst-affected area, the Kalehe territory of South Kivu province, told The Associated Press by phone that more bodies were…
The death of a well-known actress, killed in crossfire in the north of Khartoum, has shocked residents of Sudan’s capital as they hear of more and more friends and relatives caught up in the fighting. Asia Abdelmajid, who turned 80 last year, was famous for her theatre performances – first coming to prominence in the 1965 production of the…
Summary A first convoy of 13 buses left Sudan’s capital Khartoum on Thursday for the Egyptian border with a plan to fly on Friday to Nigeria, but the group was refused permission to cross the frontier Lagos. Nigeria’s government on Tuesday sought to overcome problems hampering the evacuation of around 3,000 of its nationals from Sudan, where rival military…
Kenyan riot police were out on the streets on Tuesday as the opposition defied a police ban and staged new demonstrations over the cost of living crisis and last year’s election results. Previous protests called by veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga have turned violent, with at least three people killed as police fired tear gas and gangs went on…
It is also revealed that applicants must be at least 20 years old and under 30, as of August 13 this year. This means that an applicant can turn 30 within their year of reign (starting August 2023). There are also no height or weight specifications or requirements. Entries for the coveted title opened on April 28 and will…
A high-profile Kenyan pastor appeared in court on May 28, suspected of links to the murder of dozens of people found in mass graves that has been dubbed the “Shakahola forest massacre”. Ezekiel Odero, the flamboyant head of the New Life Prayer Centre and Church, was arrested on Thursday in the coastal town of Malindi and is accused of…
Freedom fighter Mahatma Gandhi’s grandson and author Arun Manilal Gandhi passed away at the age of 89 on Tuesday after a brief illness. The funeral of the author and activist will be held in Kolhapur later today, his son and author Tushar Gandhi told news agency PTI. Arun Manilal Gandhi was born on April 14, 1934 to Manilal Gandhi…
Summary The Tanzanians, most of whom are students who were studying in Sudan, had to be evacuated after fighting broke out between the Sudanese Army (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) An ATCL Dreamliner plane touched down at the Julius Nyerere International Airport in Dar es Salaam today at 9:15 PM carrying some 206 Tanzanians who have been…
The 2023 edition of the prestigious African Banker Awards ceremony is set to spotlight SMEs, women and gender. A new category has been introduced to recognise efforts towards bolstering financial inclusion of women across the continent. African Banker magazine has announced today the shortlist of nominees for this year’s edition of its African Banker Awards. Since their inception in…