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African ministers back continent-wide push to scale livestock solutions
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Ministers and representatives from eight African countries met in Kigali to align on financing, trade and policy changes aimed at scaling livestock innovations and reducing food import dependence.
WHX Nairobi puts AI and hospital tech in East Africa's procurement spotlight
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East Africa’s hospitals and health systems are moving digital tools from pilots into daily operations, with AI diagnostics, telemedicine and hospital management systems rising on procurement lists.
Hannele Niemi book argues Africa needs education for the future of work
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Dr. Hannele Niemi’s new open-access book says Africa’s long-term growth depends on stronger education, technology adoption and workforce development as AI and industrial change reshape work.
CGIAR puts Africa food system innovations on display at Kigali forum
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CGIAR used the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali to showcase scalable, investment-ready tools aimed at helping African countries deliver their 2026-2035 agriculture plan.
KanKouran sets 43rd African dance and drum weekend in Washington
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KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd Annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert in Washington, D.C., over Labor Day weekend, with workshops Sept. 4-6 and a concert Sept. 5. The event brings together artists and instructors…
Global Africa Summit heads to Charlotte with $150M deal room
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Global Africa Summit Charlotte runs Sept. 8-10 at The Westin Charlotte, bringing leaders from business, government, finance and technology together to push trade and investment ties between the U.S., Africa and global markets.
Tanzania wins Africa’s leading destination title at World Travel Awards
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Tanzania won Africa’s Leading Destination 2026 at the 33rd World Travel Awards Africa Gala in Zanzibar, while the Tanzania Tourist Board took Africa’s Leading Tourist Board for a fifth straight year.
XS.com to sponsor Casablanca trading show in North Africa push
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XS.com will appear as a Global Sponsor at The Trading Show in Casablanca on Sept. 5-6, using the event to expand its North Africa presence and showcase its institutional trading infrastructure.
Nigerians launch unified community platform for business, culture and connection
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The Nigerian Community is now live as a social, economic and community platform for Nigerians in Nigeria and across the diaspora, with a focus on connecting members, promoting Nigerian-owned businesses and celebrating culture.
DeepRock Wins African Security Network Order After Shenzhen Factory Visit
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Shenzhen DeepRock Technology Co., Ltd. said an African customer visited its Shenzhen factory, tested PoE networking equipment and placed an order for 16-port PoE switches plus 4-port and 6-port splitter adapters for a security project.
ArtPlace Africa launches marketplace for authentic African art
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ArtPlace Africa has launched an online marketplace designed to connect global collectors with emerging and established African artists.
Data center liquid cooling market to hit $40.25 billion by 2035
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Data center liquid cooling demand is accelerating as AI, GPU-heavy workloads and high-density computing strain traditional air-based systems.
Energy Conference Network sets inaugural Africa infrastructure summits in Brazzaville and Lagos
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Energy Conference Network is launching two first-time conferences in 2026 focused on Africa’s digital and energy infrastructure, with events in Brazzaville and Lagos.
Wawira Njiru wins German Africa Prize 2026
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Kenyan social innovator Wawira Njiru has received the German Africa Prize 2026 for turning school feeding into a model for jobs, local food systems and economic development.
Alabaster International to host immersive gala for women-led food security in Africa
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Alabaster International will hold ETCHED on Sept. 12 at Serendipity Labs Costa Mesa to raise money for its enset program and spotlight women smallholder farmers in Ethiopia and Kenya.
KanKouran plans 43rd National African Dance and Drum Conference in Washington
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KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert over Labor Day weekend in Washington, D.C. The event brings together West African dancers, musicians and instructors for workshops and a major…
TEMPO Networks launches TEMPO Africa through Zambia carnival partnership
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TEMPO Networks is expanding into Africa through a multi-year partnership with Zambia’s Lusaka Carnival, marking the company’s 21st anniversary and a new push to connect Caribbean and African culture, media and tourism.
African Adventure Specialists touts East Africa as a 2027 travel destination
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African Adventure Specialists says East Africa is gaining momentum as travelers look for more immersive holidays in 2027. The company is highlighting Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda for safaris, gorilla tracking, beaches and multi-country…
Customer success management market set to hit $14.98B by 2035
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Customer success management software is expanding as companies race to improve retention, engagement and recurring revenue.
Anrico Enterprises relaunches website to expand commodities trading across Africa and GCC
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Anrico Enterprises relaunched its corporate website in Miami on Aug. 13, 2026, as part of a broader push to grow its global commodities business across Africa and the Gulf Cooperation Council region.
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