Tag: sub-Saharan Africa

Africa has ā€˜unlimited’ solar potential. Off-grid power could help light up the continent

Globally, more than 660 million people still lack access to electricity — and 85% of them reside in…

US-Africa trade pact AGOA expires but hopes remain for renewal

The future of the US-Africa preferential trade pact was in limbo after the 25-year-old agreement expired on Tuesday…

South African minister meets US representative in push for trade deal

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - South African Trade Minister Parks Tau has met U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer for talks,…

Africa feeding 20 million more children with school meals, WFP says

By Tim CocksJOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -Governments in sub-Saharan Africa have provided school meals to roughly 20 million extra children…