Outgoing US president Joe Biden is visiting Angola to strengthen ties with the continent, fulfilling a promise to visit sub-Saharan Africa and boost US presence amid China’s rising investments. Biden will discuss US investments, meet with Angolan president Joao Lourenco, and address issues like human rights and democracy. Despite concerns about US investments continuing under the Trump administration, Angola seeks to diversify its partnerships beyond China and Russia, highlighting the strategic importance of engaging with African nations.
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South African Mark Moodley credits his domestic solar power system with saving his 81-year-old mother's life by ensuring a reliable electricity supply for her oxygen concentrator amid ongoing power outages. While the initial costs for solar installation are high, innovative pay-as-you-go schemes from local startups like Wetility are making clean energy more accessible to low-income households. Want More Context? 🔎
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