The United States is stepping up its push for deeper energy and infrastructure partnerships in the Caribbean, with a focus on Suriname’s emerging oil and gas sector and the region’s long-term energy security, according to Paul Watzlavick, Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo. “It’s increasingly clear that this region is an essential partner to the U.S.,” Watzlavick said. “We want partnerships that support a strong workforce, keep our people safe and respect the sovereignty of every country.” He stressed that energy security in the Caribbean goes beyond production, highlighting the need for modern infrastructure, updated technologies…
Author: Montage Africa
More than 1,800 civilians have been killed in Burkina Faso since Ibrahim Traoré seized power three years ago in acts amounting to “war crimes and crimes against humanity”, a new report says. Human Rights Watch (HRW) says about 1,837 civilians, including dozens of children, were killed in 57 incidents between January 2023 and August 2025. It attributes most of the killings – 1,255 – to the military and allied militias, with the rest blamed on Islamist militants. HRW finds President Traoré and six senior military commanders “may be liable as a matter of command responsibility for grave abuses and should…
The belief in progress and shaping the future through innovation and ambition remains central to the legacy of Madame Clicquot – a philosophy that continues to define the spirit of Veuve Clicquot today. In 1972, the Maison established the Bold Woman Award in her honour, celebrating the 27-year-old widow who, in 1805, defied convention to lead her husband’s champagne business and build an international empire from Reims at a time when women were excluded from formal commercial life. Now spanning 27 countries and uniting nearly 500 laureates, the award reflects her enduring belief in innovation, expansion and fearless ambition. Today,…
By Africanews with AP A 75-year-old woman running for mayor of South Africa’s biggest city went snorkeling in a large, water-filled trench in a suburban road in a stunt to draw attention to what she describes as years of mismanagement by the city’s authorities. Helen Zille, a well-known South African politician, wore a wetsuit, a mask and snorkel, and a pink-and-white swimming cap as she doggy-paddled through the pool of muddy brown water in an upscale Johannesburg suburb. The pool has been there for about three years because a burst water pipe hadn’t been properly fixed despite repeated attempts, she…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP A group of toddlers evacuated as premature infants just a month into the Israel-Hamas war returned Monday to families overjoyed yet worried about their futures in a transformed Gaza. Families gathered at Nasser Hospital in Khan Younis to receive the children, hoisting them into embraces as celebratory crowds watched. Some said early on they did not know whether their newborns had survived and others said it felt like they were meeting their children for the first time. The infants were early symbols of the collateral damage facing civilians in Gaza after Israel launched an offensive…
The Coca-Cola system in South Africa, comprised of Coca-Cola (http://www.Coca-ColaCompany.com) and its authorized bottlers – Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa and Coca-Cola Peninsula Beverages – today announced a planned R17.6 billion investment in South Africa through 2030. The announcement was made by Luis Felipe Avellar, president of The Coca-Cola Company’s Africa operating unit, at the sixth South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) in Johannesburg. The investment will support expanded production capacity, strengthen distribution and accelerate innovation across the Coca-Cola system’s value chain – reinforcing Coca-Cola’s confidence in the South African market and its long-term economic prospects. With a presence across the country,…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP On a dusty field in Kano, coach Hida Ghaddar is doing far more than running football drills. Through her Breakthrough Soccer Academy, she offers young people an alternative to the growing risks around them combining sport with discipline, education, and job support. Kano, northern Nigeria’s largest city, faces one of the country’s highest drug use rates. At the same time, youth unemployment is a serious concern, with 12.5% of young people out of school, work, or training. For many players, the academy is a lifeline. “It’s not just a football academy,” Ghaddar says. Starting with…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP The presidential term of Niger’s ousted leader, Mohamed Bazoum, officially ends on Thursday, but he is unlikely to be released from detention or even put on trial, leaving the situation uncertain. At 66, Mohamed Bazoum was sworn in as president on April 2, 2021, following democratic elections in which he won 55% of the vote. He has been held since the coup carried out on July 26, 2023, by the junta led by General Abdourahamane Tiani, in a wing of the presidential palace in Niamey, where he remains with his wife. Since his overthrow, he…
By Africanews U.S. President Donald Trump has told aides that he is willing to end the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed, The Wall Street Journal reported on Monday night, citing Trump administration officials. Trump and his aides recently assessed that a mission to pry open the crucial global energy waterway would push the war with Iran beyond his timeline of four to six weeks, said the report. As a result, Trump decided that the United States should focus on achieving its primary objectives of crippling Iran’s navy and missile stockpiles while simultaneously…
Eritrea have reached the main group stage of Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifying following a 19-year absence. They beat Eswatini 4-1 on aggregate in the preliminary round ahead of next year’s tournament in East Africa. Forward Ali Sulieman, who plays for Kahrabaa Ismaila in the Egyptian top flight, was the hero with three goals across the two legs. Without a stadium approved for international football, the Red Sea Camels were forced to play their home fixture in Morocco last Wednesday, winning 2-0 thanks to goals from Sulieman and fellow forward Siem Eyob-Abraha, who plays for Sheffield United in England’s…