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Alabuga Start: Russian Labor Program Sparks Outrage as African Governments Remain Silent

December 19, 2024

| Africa, World News

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian A disturbing series of investigative reports has uncovered a Russian labor recruitment scheme allegedly luring young African women with promises of education, work experience, and financial opportunities—only to find them assembling military drones in Russia, and in some cases, even being caught in a Ukrainian drone strike. The program, named Alabuga Start, reportedly targets…

Wagner’s Influence in Africa Endures Under Prigozhin’s Son

December 12, 2024

| Africa, World News

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian Despite the death of Yevgeny Prigozhin, the Wagner Group continues to maintain its presence and operations in the Central African Republic (CAR) and Mali, where the mercenaries remain favored by local leaders. In an effort to centralize and reorganize its operations, Moscow has sought to merge Wagner’s African interests into a new entity, the…

Elon Musk’s Net Worth Now Surpasses South Africa’s GDP

December 12, 2024

| Africa, World News

Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian South Africa-born entrepreneur Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has seen his net worth soar to over $440 billion (R7.8 trillion), according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. This milestone cements Musk as the world’s richest individual and places his fortune above South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which stood at $377.78 billion in…

Africa’s Growing Push for BRICS Membership

December 11, 2024

| Africa, World News

Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian An increasing number of African nations are seeking to join the BRICS group, signaling a strategic shift to bolster their global influence and unlock new economic opportunities, experts say. Ethiopia and Egypt have recently joined the group, and Kenya’s President William Ruto has also expressed interest in becoming a member. Analysts suggest that…

France Faces Scrutiny Over Alleged Nuclear Testing Plans in CAR

December 8, 2024

| Africa, World News

Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Summary : France’s Alleged Nuclear Testing Plans in Central Africa Republic Spark Global Outrage A leaked document, purportedly from the French Ministry of Armed Forces, has triggered widespread condemnation over claims that France may use the Central African Republic (CAR) as a site for nuclear weapons testing. The document, dated November 19, 2024, allegedly…

Africa Joins G20: Championing Debt Relief, Climate Justice, and Global Equity

November 20, 2024

| Africa, World News

Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian For the first time, Africa has taken a seat as a full member of the G20, marking a transformative step in the continent’s pursuit of global influence. The 2024 G20 Summit, held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on November 18–19, provided a platform for African leaders to push for urgent reforms in global finance…

Putin Pledges ‘Total Support’ for Africa, Strengthening Ties with Continent

November 11, 2024

| Africa, World News

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian At a summit in Sochi, Russian President Vladimir Putin extended what he described as “total support” to Africa, offering assistance in the fight against terrorism and extremism. His message was delivered by Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov to African officials attending the conference. The speech comes at a time when several African nations are…

Russia-Africa Foreign Ministers Advocate for Equitable Cybersecurity System at Sochi Conference

November 11, 2024

| Africa, World News

Our Correspondent | Africa Guardian At the inaugural ministerial conference in Sochi, Russia, foreign ministers from Russia and African nations have jointly advocated for a fair and equitable cybersecurity system, focusing on the responsible use of information and communications technologies (ICTs). The ministers emphasized the importance of preventing conflicts in the digital realm, safeguarding international peace, and ensuring the…

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

November 7, 2024

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…

AHF Urges Africa to Demand Equity in Global Health Agreements

November 7, 2024

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…

AU Presses for Bold Action to Combat Africa’s Education Crisis at Global Summit

September 26, 2024

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian The African Union (AU) is urging the international community to commit to long-term educational solutions in regions facing significant crises. Moussa Faki Mahamat, the chairperson of the African Union Commission, made this appeal during the opening of the AU and Global Partnership for Education Summit held yesterday. Mahamat highlighted alarming statistics, stating that…

The Case for Africa’s Two Permanent Seats on the UN Security Council

September 24, 2024

| News, World News

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Africa has long been portrayed by the media, academics, and global political actors as a region dependent on aid, overshadowing its potential as a driving force for progress. Despite its contributions, the continent remains excluded from permanent membership on the UN Security Council and is underrepresented in non-permanent roles. Africa’s demand for full…

Xi Jinping Emphasizes China and Africa’s Shared Future

August 31, 2024

By Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian Chinese President Xi Jinping has reaffirmed that China and Africa remain a community with a shared future, emphasizing the importance of solidarity and cooperation between the two regions amid a complex global landscape. Xi expressed these sentiments in a letter to scholars from 50 African countries on Tuesday. In his letter, Xi highlighted…

UN General Assembly elects 15 new members to Human Rights Council

October 10, 2023

| News Update, World News

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…

World Mental Health Day 2023: Date, Theme, Importance, Facts, Celebration

October 10, 2023

World Mental Health Day highlights the significance of comprehensive help for people confronting both long-term physical illnesses and related mental health issues World Mental Health Day is observed yearly on October 10, to bring issues to light regarding the mental health of people globally. The day is intended to make us more aware of our psychological well-being and the…

IMF, World Bank hold first meetings in Africa in 50 years

October 9, 2023

The IMF and World Bank gather in Morocco Monday for their first annual meetings on African soil in 50 years, under pressure to reform to better aid poor nations blighted by debt and climate change. The International Monetary Fund and World Bank traditionally hold their annual gathering of finance ministers and central bank governors outside their Washington headquarters every…

Is This the End of French Neo-Colonialism in Africa?

September 21, 2023

By Sri Lanka Guardian Not only did it appear that the people of Niger would resist any military intervention, but Burkina Faso and Mali immediately promised to defend Niger against any such intervention. In Bamako, Mali, on September 16, the governments of Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger created the Alliance of Sahel States (AES). On X, the social media…

Paradigm shift in global governance as Africa joins G20

September 13, 2023

In a landmark announcement during the recent G20 world leaders’ summit in New Delhi, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled a pivotal development in the realm of global governance: Africa’s official entry into the prestigious Group of 20 nations (G20). This historic move catapults Africa to the forefront of the world’s most influential decision-making bodies, second only to the…

How India made G20 a forum for developing countries

September 10, 2023

| PRIME, World News

The inclusion of the African Union in G20 is an achievement of India’s Presidency and reflects its commitment to the developmental agenda of the Global South The G20 summit attracted attention as it started with a clear consensus to invite the African Union (AU) as its member. The action-oriented ambience saw President Azali Assoumani of Comoros, the chairperson of…

Kamala Harris: “Hip-Hop Is the Ultimate American Art Form”

September 10, 2023

Kamala Harris invited some of rap’s top artists, from Lil Wayne to Slick Rick, to perform on Saturday at her home in Washington, D.C., for what she called “the first-ever hip-hop house party at the Office of the Vice President of the United States.” Harris celebrated the 50th anniversary of hip-hop from a stage built on her lawn with…

Doctors from 9 countries warn US leaders exaggerate benefits, minimize risks of youth gender transition

July 18, 2023

‘Now recommend psychotherapy rather than hormones and surgeries as the first line of treatment for gender-dysphoric youth’ International doctors are sounding the alarm that America is gambling with children’s futures by pushing transgender medical procedures while downplaying their consequences. America has become the outlier on the world stage as medical groups push trans treatment for children, even as countries…

Why African nations are keen to join the expanding BRICS club

July 16, 2023

| News, World News

When the BRICS summit gets under way in South Africa next month, much of the international attention will be on whether Russian President Vladimir Putin, with an International Criminal Court warrant out for his arrest, will attend. But for many African countries, the summit is an opportunity for something much bigger. Various African countries, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Zimbabwe, Algeria,…

110 million people forcibly displaced as Sudan, Ukraine wars add to world refugee crisis

June 14, 2023

| Report, World News

The number of stateless people has also risen in 2022 to 4.4 million, according to UNHCR data, but this is believed to be an underestimate. GENEVA: Some 110 million people have had to flee their homes because of conflict, persecution, or human rights violations, the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees says. The war in Sudan, which has displaced nearly…

Backlash against weaponized dollar is growing across the world

June 3, 2023

| Financials, World News

All around the world, a backlash is brewing against the hegemony of the US dollar. Brazil and China recently struck a deal to settle trade in their local currencies, seeking to bypass the greenback in the process. India and Malaysia in April signed an accord to ramp up usage of the rupee in cross-border business. Even perennial US ally France is starting…

Ukraine courts Africa and ‘Global South’ as peace plans proliferate

May 23, 2023

By Tom Balmforth KYIV (Reuters) – Ukraine’s foreign minister began a tour of African countries this week, stepping up wartime Kyiv’s diplomatic push to challenge Russian influence in the “Global South” and cement the vision laid out by Ukraine as the only path to peace. Top diplomat Dmytro Kuleba said his main priority was to get African countries to…

Putin and Zelenskyy agree to meet with ‘African leaders peace mission’–South Africa president

May 17, 2023

CAPE TOWN, South Africa—Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy have agreed to separate meetings with a delegation of leaders from six African countries to discuss a possible plan to end the war in Ukraine, South Africa’s president said Tuesday. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said he spoke with Putin and Zelenskyy by phone over the weekend…

Trump found liable for sexually abusing writer

May 10, 2023

Summary The nine jurors rejected E. Jean Carroll’s accusation of rape but unanimously upheld her other complaints in the closely watched civil trial, following less than three hours of deliberations New York. A New York jury found Donald Trump liable Tuesday for sexually abusing and defaming an American former magazine columnist and ordered the ex-president to pay her $5…

Ajay Banga selected 14th President of the World Bank

May 8, 2023

The Executive Directors of the World Bank today selected Ajay Banga as President of the World Bank for a five-year term beginning June 2, 2023. Ajay Banga most recently served as Vice Chairman at General Atlantic. Previously, he was President and CEO of Mastercard, a global organization with nearly 24,000 employees. Under his leadership, MasterCard launched the Center for…

Putin could face arrest in South Africa if he attends economic summit

May 2, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin could be arrested if he decides to attend a key economic summit in South Africa in person this summer, authorities in the African nation said. South African authorities have said they would have no choice but to execute the warrant issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for Putin’s arrest should he take part in…

BBC chairman resigns over loan to Boris Johnson

April 28, 2023

BBC chairman Richard Sharp on Friday announced his resignation after an inquiry found he had breached rules for failing to declare his involvement in arranging a loan for then prime minister Boris Johnson. “I feel that this matter may well be a distraction from the Corporation’s good work were I to remain in post until the end of my…

French luxury group LVMH becomes world’s 10th biggest company (and EU’s largest)

April 17, 2023

| Business, World News

Paul Theron, MD at Vestact Asset Management, and South African fashion designer David Tlale speak to The Money Show’s Bruce Whitfield about French multinational LVMH. A 5% rise in LVMH’s share price in mid-April saw the company’s market capitalisation reach $486 billion, briefly ranking it as the world’s 10th-biggest company. The luxury-brand powerhouse also becomes the first European company…

Spotlight on family planning as India surpasses China as world’s most populous country

April 14, 2023

| News Update, World News

India is set to become the world’s most populous country on April 14 (today), a title China has held for decades. Faced with a large – and growing ¬– population of more than 1.4 billion, India’s family planning service is under pressure to maintain a decreasing fertility rate. A UN forecast predicts that on April 14, 2023, the Indian…

‘Brazil is Back!’ Lula Says During State Visit to China

April 13, 2023

Brazil President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva promised Thursday that “Brazil is back!” during a state visit to China aimed at strengthening trade ties and winning support for his push for peace in Ukraine. The veteran leftist, who arrived in Shanghai on Wednesday night, is seeking to reposition Brazil as a key global player after four years of relative…

The 34 criminal charges against Donald Trump

April 5, 2023

Former US President Donald Trump faces 34 counts of falsifying business records in the first degree, felony charges that could land him in prison for up to four years on each count. That’s according to a newly unsealed indictment issued by a New York grand jury last week. The indictment marks the first time in U.S. history a current…

It’s judgement day for Boris Johnson. And a nightmare for Rishi Sunak

January 11, 2023

As a parliamentary committee sits to decide whether the disgraced former PM lied to the Commons, it is not only Johnson on trial but the integrity of the entire UK political system Boris Johnson can be usefully understood as the British manifestation of a global phenomenon: part of a coterie of populist and far-right leaders who won power using…

Tanzania to host the AGRF, Africa’s Food System Forum 2023

January 1, 2023

| Agribusiness, Agriculture, Agritech, Business, Business News, Current Affairs, Green, Home Slide Show, Internation Business News, News Update, Top News, World News

Tanzania will host the AGRF 2023 Summit, the announcement was made by Her Excellency Samia Suluhu Hassan, the president of the United Republic of Tanzania and H.E Hailemariam Dessalegn, the Chair of the AGRF Partners Group on the sidelines of the U.S. Africa Leaders’ Summit currently taking place in Washington, DC. The AGRF, Africa’s Food Systems Forum, is the…

Pele Passes Away

December 30, 2022

The three-time FIFA World Cup winner died in hospital on Thursday after failing to recover from colon cancer While the debate on the greatest of all time (GOAT) football player is still on, the one many consider peerless in that argument, Pele, born Edson Arantes de Nascimento, has died. The only three-time World Cup winner and a scorer of…

Tom Cruise seen skydiving in ‘sunny South Africa’

December 20, 2022

| Movies, World News

Tom Cruise has just released a video of himself hanging out of an aircraft just before skydiving over ‘sunny South Africa,’ thanking everyone for supporting his last film, ‘Top Gun: Maverick.’ The movie star is currently in South Africa filming for his next movie, ‘Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning.’ In the clip, Cruise says, ‘Hello every one, here we are…

Pele praises Messi, Mbappe after World Cup final

December 19, 2022

| Football, World News

Messi ‘deserved’ to be a World Cup winner, says Brazilian legend Brazilian legend Pele has congratulated Argentina and their superstar Lionel Messi for winning the 2022 FIFA World Cup and French star Kylian Mbappe for scoring four goals in the final. “Today, football continues to tell its story, as always, in an enthralling way,” the 82-year-old wrote on Instagram….

Joe Biden plans first visit to sub-Saharan Africa

December 16, 2022

US President Joe Biden on Thursday said he will soon make a visit to sub-Saharan Africa, announcing bare details of his travel plans as he wrapped up a US-Africa Leaders Summit stressing that he is serious about increasing US attention on the growing continent. Biden said he will also be dispatching many of his top advisers to Africa including…

Meet the Cape Town mom who was tasked with logistics at Qatar World Cup

November 21, 2022

| Football, World News

Cape Town mom of two, Natasha Petersen, is waving the South African flag in Qatar at the Fifa World Cup Qatar 2022. For the past six months, she has worked her magic as “Venue Logistics Manager / Site Logistics Coordinator” at Lusail Stadium. Though petite in stature, Petersen, from Grassy Park, has built a huge brand for herself over…

Pele’s prediction: Is it finally Africa’s turn to win the World Cup?

November 21, 2022

| Football, World News

Is it finally Africa’s turn to win the World Cup? Pele‘s infamous African World Cup prediction has long passed its due date, but it’s still trotted out ahead of every FIFA World Cup as the continent still awaits its maiden global title. “An African nation will win the World Cup before the year 2000,” Pele declared in 1977, somewhat…

Tracing Rishi Sunak’s Tanzanian Roots

November 14, 2022

| Leadership, World News

The rise of Rishi Sunak as British Prime Minister ends as a beautiful story that started with political rejection in East Africa. The first British-Asian to hold UK’s highest office has roots in Tanzania, before his grandparents shifted to Britain in the 1960s. The shift was mainly caused by post-independence legislation and regulations rejecting dual citizenship recognition. Tanzania and…

Verified at a price: Twitter’s verified users might soon be forced to pay to keep their blue ticks

October 31, 2022

| News, World News

Since his official takeover of the company on Thursday 27 October, new Twitter owner Elon Musk has wasted no time making changes to the platform. After a fiery start which saw the company’s top executives being sacked by Musk without much ceremony, the billionaire is now reassessing the app’s approach to verified accounts. Twitter blue-tick users are soon to…

Kyrie Irving denies movie shared in tweet was antisemitic: ‘I’m not going to stand down on anything I believe in’

October 31, 2022

Nets star Kyrie Irving doesn’t believe he did anything wrong by posting “Hebrews to Negroes: Wake Up Black America” on his social media channels — a move that was met with much backlash because of its antisemitic implications, even public backlash from Nets owner Joe Tsai. Irving, after the Nets lost their fourth straight game, said he does not…

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak: Lesson to Liberia the Rise of Rishi Sunak

October 31, 2022

| Leadership, World News

So, Rishi Sunak is now the Prime Minister of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Sunak is the first person of Asian origin to become the PM of that great country. After the end of the Second World War, Winston Churchill, the great Prime Minister of Britain, was very reluctant to receive Mohandas Gandhi at 10…

Pelosi ‘heartbroken and traumatized’ over attack on husband

October 31, 2022

Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi said Saturday she and her family were “heartbroken and traumatized” by the violent attack on her husband at their California home. An intruder had broken into the couple’s house in San Francisco early Friday morning and attacked the speaker’s husband Paul Pelosi with a hammer, fracturing his skull. “Our children,…

Flashy Dubai will cash in on FIFA World Cup a short flight away

October 30, 2022

| News Update, World News

Some football fan clubs have already said they’ll be commuting to Qatar during the cup on 45-minute flights from Dubai Dubai: The FIFA World Cup may be bringing as many as 1.2 million fans to Qatar, but the nearby flashy emirate of Dubai is also looking to cash in on the major sports tournament taking place just a short…