AGOA: What President Biden Sees in Africa That Others Need to See

AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. By Caleb Onyeabor/Special to The African Times/USA In a fervent declaration of support for the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), President Joe Biden illuminated the transformative impact and immense potential encapsulated within the continent of Africa. Emphasizing AGOA as a pivotal cornerstone of U.S.-Africa […]

Unpacking US-Africa Relations As AGOA Deal Expires in 2025

AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. By David Luke African governments are seeking an extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) beyond 2025. The law was enacted in 2000 to “encourage increased trade and investment between the United States and sub-Saharan Africa”. We asked David Luke, who specialises in African trade policy and trade negotiations, what benefits Agoa […]

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Uganda Airlines Flies the Lagos Route

TRAVEL & TOURISM – Enjoy the beauty of Africa, Caribbean and other exotic Black destinations. Uganda Airlines has launched flights between Entebbe and Lagos, with the inaugural flight touching down in Nigeria last week. The flight will operate on Mondays, Thursdays, and Sundays, using a 258-seat Airbus A330-800neo. “Nigeria is Africa’s largest economy while Uganda’s […]

African Universities Are Off to a Strong Start in Global Ranking

AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. Universities across Africa can drive prosperity through innovation. Westend61 World university rankings are released towards the end of each year. Institutions globally scramble to see how they have fared. Have they risen or fallen? If so, by how much and in which rankings? Have they maintained […]

Fight Over Second-hand Clothing Brews In Uganda

AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. By Rodney Muhumuza Jostling for space, people jam the crowded footpaths crisscrossing a massive open market in Uganda’s capital. They are mostly looking for secondhand clothing, sifting through underwear for pairs that seem new or trying on shoes despite getting pushed around in the crush. […]

AU Passport would provide boon to Intra-Africa air travel

AFRICA INC. – Rising economies, start-ups, and Black wealth, etc. Southern Africa Tourism Update  reports on new study by the international airline organization IATA  and the AU efforts to expand inter and intra connectivity of Africa’s airports and countries. IATA announced a 26.1% year-on-year rise in African air traffic; a leading aviation analytics firm believes […]