Author: Montage Africa

It was hard to miss 33-year-old model and writer Abena Christine Jon’el’s appearance at a recent major fashion show in Ghana. Walking the runway with her prosthetic leg wrapped in a colourful African print her appearance made a big impact. The Ghanaian-American was hoping to make a statement about the visibility of people with disabilities, building on years of work in the US and here in Ghana of speaking out on the issue. At two years old, Abena’s life became defined by a challenge most adults would struggle to face. A large tumour had appeared on her right calf, the…

By AP At Goma’s central market, once the beating heart of the local economy, traders waited for customers who were becoming increasingly scarce due to the economic crisis that has engulfed the city since it was occupied by the M23 rebel coalition a year ago. Rwanda-backed M23 is the most powerful of over 100 armed groups vying for a foothold in mineral-rich eastern Congo, near the border with Rwanda. The conflict has created one of the world’s most significant humanitarian crises, with more than seven million people displaced, according to the United Nations agency for refugees. Following a sharp escalation…

By Rédaction Africanews with AP The American streamer and YouTuber IShowSpeed is in the final leg of a 28-day tour of Africa aimed at showcasing the continent’s cultural diversity, which is often overshadowed by images of poverty and violence. “I’ve done so many incredible things in my life,” he said during a stop in Botswana. “But this trip is different. It opened my eyes. Africa is not what I thought.” The tour of 19 countries across southern, eastern and North Africa began in Angola in late December. He attended the Africa Cup of Nations final in Morocco on Jan. 18,…

By Rédaction Africanews Aid trucks entered Gaza Strip via the Rafah crossing with Egypt on Tuesday after Israel said it had agreed to reopen the territory’s key gateway to the outside world. The trucks were headed to Kerem Shalom crossing for Israeli inspection, where they will wait to be allowed into the the strip. Palestinians were eagerly awaiting the reopening of Rafah, which was expected after Israel on Monday received the remains of the final hostage in Gaza, Ran Gvili. The opening of the crossing between Gaza and Egypt, which was controlled by Egypt before the war, is seen as…

By Rédaction Africanews and AP The Egyptian Parliament says it’s working on legislation to regulate children’s exposure to what it called the “digital chaos” of social media. On Saturday, President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi urged MPs to pass a law limiting young people’s use of social media “until they reach an age when they can handle it properly.” The president’s televised comments urged his government to look at other countries including Australia and the United Kingdom that are working on legislations to “restrict or ban” children from social media. Legislators will consult with the government and expert bodies to draft a…

By Rédaction Africanews with AP In a recent video shared from hiding, the Ugandan opposition leader walks in a family graveyard in central Uganda, taunting the army chief who has failed to find him and lamenting what he calls the injustice that has befallen him. The 43-year-old musician-turned-politician has been evading a military hunt for over a week, infuriating Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the army chief and president’s son, in what has become a very public rivalry. Wine went into hiding shortly after Uganda’s disputed presidential election on Jan. 15. An internet shutdown marred the vote, and the failure of biometric…

Paymentology, the leading global issuer-processor, today announced the appointment of Kesheni Moodley as Regional Director for Africa, further strengthening its regional leadership as demand for modern, cloud-first issuing infrastructure accelerates across African markets. Paymentology has a long-standing presence in Africa, working closely with banks, fintechs and mobile money providers across the region to deliver differentiated payment propositions and customer experiences through next-generation card technology. Building on this foundation, Kesheni brings more than 20 years’ experience across the ICT, payments and enterprise technology sectors, spanning client relationship development, commercial leadership, business development and operational transformation. In her new role, she will…

The fourth edition of BlueInvest Africa lands in Cape Town, South Africa in November 2026 — and the call for pitchers is now open until 13/02/2026. Since 2022, BlueInvest Africa has supported over 80 innovative startups, selected from more than 700 applications, and connected them with 40+ investors committed to ocean impact across Africa. Who can apply? Startups and SMEs registered and actively operating in an African Union member country and active in the blue economy: Sustainable fisheries & aquaculture Blue tech & marine renewable energy Maritime transport & logistics Coastal and marine tourism Circular economy, pollution reduction, and more Full eligibility criteria are detailed in the…

By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Despite heavy fighting against rebel forces over the past few days, the South Sudanese government insisted on Tuesday that it was not at war. The United Nations has said the clashes are occurring at a scale not seen since before the 2018 peace agreement. This latest fighting between factions loyal to President Salva Kiir and his long-time rival, Riek Machar, erupted in late December in Jonglei State, north of the capital Juba. “The ongoing security operation in northern Jonglei State is a lawful and necessary measure aimed at halting the advance of rebel forces, restoring…

By Rédaction Africanews with AP Russia has reportedly begun pulling out of positions in north-eastern Syria, moving to end its military presence in an area that is still under the control of the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces. Government troops under President Ahmed al-Sharaa have taken swathes of northern and eastern Syria from the SDF this month, as it aims to assert its authority over the whole country. A fragile ceasefire between the two sides was extended on Saturday for 15 days. SDF fighters at one base next to the Qamishli airport told journalists on Tuesday that the Russians had begun…