Africa Matters

Transforming Africa: The Intersection of Innovation and Industrial Growth

Elizabeth Antidius Shumbusho | Africa Guardian As 2024 comes to a close, the recent Africa Industrialization Day provided a timely opportunity to reflect on the continent’s progress toward sustainable development and the critical role technological innovation, enhanced trade, and increased productivity play in driving economic growth. UN Secretary-General António Guterres highlighted the promise of the African Continental Free Trade…

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US Proposes Adding Two Permanent Seats for Africa on UN Security Council

By Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian The United States has proposed adding two permanent seats for African countries on the UN Security Council, marking a significant step in its efforts to strengthen ties with Africa and Pacific Island nations, which are increasingly important in global geopolitics. US Ambassador to the United Nations, Linda Thomas-Greenfield, is expected to officially announce…

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