Four women from Kwanza Sul complete three-month solar engineering training at Barefoot College International in Dakar, Senegal. DP World has now supported 32 women across sub-Saharan Africa through the Solar Mamas programme. DP World has expanded its long-standing ‘Solar Mamas’ partnership with Barefoot College International (BCI) to Angola for the first time, enabling rural Angolan women to join a programme that has previously trained participants from Senegal. As part of this expansion, four women from Kwanza Sul have completed a three-month course at BCI’s Training Academy in Dakar, equipping them with the skills to bring reliable solar lighting to their…
Author: Montage Africa
South Africa’s government on Tuesday welcomed the approval by the U.S. House of Representatives of a bill that would renew Washington’s preferential trade programme for Africa for another three years. The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a law first enacted in 2000 to provide duty-free access to the U.S. market for eligible Sub-Saharan countries and products, expired in September and hundreds of thousands of African jobs are estimated to depend on it. South Africa’s trade minister Parks Tau said in a statement that renewing AGOA would “provide certainty and predictability for African and American businesses that rely on the programme”. He…
By Rédaction Africanews Fans of two of Africa’s top soccer nations have had their World Cup plans upended because of a travel ban imposed by the Trump administration. Senegal and the Ivory Coast were added in December to the list of countries with partial restrictions on entry to the United States, which is co-hosting the June 11-July 19 tournament with Canada and Mexico. Fans cheering for the two West African teams at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco were dismayed by the restrictions, which effectively bar those without visas from traveling to the U.S. to watch the World Cup. “I…
African airlines topped the global air cargo leaderboard in November 2025, recording a striking 15.6% year-on-year jump in demand, according to the International Air Transport Association. The surge underscores Africa’s growing role in global supply chains as businesses lean more heavily on air freight for speed and reliability. To keep pace, African carriers expanded cargo capacity by 18.1%, the fastest increase of any region. Globally, air cargo demand rose a more modest 5.5%, driven by holiday-season shipments, trade re-routing, and strong activity in emerging markets. While Asia-Pacific and Europe posted solid gains, North America and Latin America lagged. IATA said the resilient…
Goldman Sachs expects South Africa’s rand to extend its strong run in 2026, supported by easing interest rates, steadier public finances, and a more favorable global backdrop. The currency ended 2025 almost 13% stronger against the US dollar, its best annual performance in 16 years—helped by broad dollar weakness. Looking ahead, the bank sees steady global growth and gradual US rate cuts as key tailwinds, alongside South Africa’s exposure to rising precious metal prices and relatively lower political risk. Investor appetite is also shifting back toward emerging markets as domestic demand within those markets improves. While recent manufacturing data has been weak,…
By Rédaction Africanews with agencies Rwanda has said it will back its former foreign minister for a third term as head of a global institution that fosters cooperation among French-speaking countries. The announcement was made by the country’s top diplomat, Olivier Nduhungirehe, in an interview with Jeune Afrique. It comes 10 months ahead of the next summit of the Organisation international de la Francophonie scheduled to take place in November in the Cambodian capital, Phnom Penh. Louise Mushikiwabo has headed the global institution – which unites 88 members states, governments, and observers – since 2019. Kigali says she has overseen…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Sudanese living in Khartoum have welcomed the military-led government’s return to the capital saying it has brought life back to the streets. Prime minister Kamil Idris on Sunday said the administration would resume work in the city after nearly three years of operating from its wartime base in Port Sudan. It was forced out of Khartoum by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces when the civil war erupted in 2023. The army recaptured it in a significant breakthrough last March and has since undertaken a gradual return. “The prime minister’s decision to return to the capital…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP The new United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees visited Kakuma refugee camp in north-west Kenya on Monday where he praised the country for its integration efforts. It opened in 1992 to welcome people escaping problems in countries including South Sudan, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. After his visit, Barham Salih said the camp offered an important example of “inclusion and generosity” on the part of the host nation. “It’s a model that stands out as a pillar for protection and also inclusion and for creating sustainable solutions that can see refugees beyond dependency…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP We’re pleased to announce the launch of the Africa-America Institute’s State of Education 2026 Conference – “Following The Gold Road–Global Medieval Africa in the Time of Ghana, Mali, and Songhai.” This exciting, free online conference, launching this month, spans 1,400 years of fascinating, under-recognized history created by our colleagues at AAI in partnership with Howard University’s Center for African Studies and Boston University’s African Studies Center. We go back to a time when Mansa Musa, the 14th Century king of the fabulously wealthy, gold-based Malian Empire, was the richest ruler on earth, and a world historical figure. Accompanying “Following the Gold Road” is the…
By Agencies Uganda’s opposition leader Bobi Wine has warned he will call for mass protests if President Yoweri Museveni rigs this week’s presidential election, as more than 20 million Ugandans prepare to vote on Thursday. “We have said it many times, that if General Museveni rigs the election, we shall call for protests,” Wine told AFP, saying the opposition has urged citizens to “take charge” of the vote. He said the election itself has been “codenamed a protest vote.” Museveni, 81, is widely expected to extend his nearly four decades in power, backed by firm control of the state and…