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Covalense Digital lands West African telecom BSS modernization deal
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Covalense Digital will modernize billing and customer management for a leading West African telecom operator using its Csmart Digital BSS platform.
Global Fund of Africa launches $1 billion campaign ahead of Ottawa conference
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Global Fund of Africa has launched a $1 billion resource-mobilization campaign for 2027–2030 ahead of its First Replenishment Conference in Ottawa on December 18, 2026. The effort is aimed at funding nine priority areas across Africa, from health…
Pax Agricultura and Books For Africa sign peace partnership in Washington
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PAX AGRICULTURA and Books For Africa signed a memorandum of understanding at the African Union Mission to the United States in Washington, D.C., launching a partnership that links landmine clearance, farming and education.
African agrivoltaics push expands in Kigali
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The African Agrivoltaics Platform Initiative used a Kigali reception to rally policymakers, investors and researchers around using solar-plus-farming systems to improve food, energy and water security across Africa.
Kigali Financial Centre takes over leadership of Africa financial roundtable
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Kigali International Financial Centre has assumed the chair of the Africa Roundtable of Financial Centres from EnterpriseNGR, a leadership change aimed at deepening cooperation among African financial hubs and boosting the continent’s global…
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.
GAIN and AGRA sign deal to push nutrition into Africa’s food systems
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GAIN and AGRA signed a letter of intent in Kigali on the sidelines of the Africa Food Systems Forum to make healthier diets more accessible, affordable and sustainable across Africa.
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.
AgeTech silver economy market seen hitting $253.83B by 2030
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The AgeTech silver economy solution market is projected to grow from $87.42 billion in 2025 to $253.83 billion by 2030, driven by digital health adoption, AI monitoring and connected elder-care tools.
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…
VCMI and East Africa alliance team up on carbon markets
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The Voluntary Carbon Markets Integrity Initiative and the Eastern Africa Alliance on Carbon Markets and Climate Finance have launched a partnership to help East African governments build policies, capacity and infrastructure for high-integrity…
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.
Hereditary Chief calls on AI leaders to help prove peace is possible
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Hereditary Chief Phil Lane Jr. has asked leaders and investors at OpenAI, Anthropic, Google DeepMind, Microsoft, Meta and xAI to help support a global push for peace from Sept. 11-21, 2026. The campaign aims to use AI tools for ceasefire…
AOKLY Group pitches UPS batteries for African data centers
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Guangdong Aokly Group showcased its industrial backup power products at The Solar Show Africa in Johannesburg, targeting data center operators and telecom firms facing grid instability and heat stress.
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.
Corporate wellness market seen reaching $236.66 billion by 2035
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The global corporate wellness market is projected to grow from $97.08 billion in 2025 to $236.66 billion by 2035, according to Market Research Future, as employers spend more on preventive care, mental health support and digital wellness tools….
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.
Toy rotation bins market seen reaching $2.62 billion by 2030
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The toy rotation bins market is projected to grow from $1.92 billion in 2026 to $2.62 billion by 2030, driven by e-commerce, demand for organized storage and interest in child development.
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