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New proposal calls for incentive-based U.S.-Africa gold strategy
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A new Accountable Gold Initiative proposes a U.S. approach to African gold built on incentives, accountability and partnership instead of sanctions.
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.
Marquiesha Gillispie recognized for federal acquisition leadership and military family advocacy
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Influential Women is spotlighting Marquiesha Gillispie, a General Services Administration leader with more than 26 years of public service.
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.
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.
Ethica names Bradley Shaw strategic advisor to expand in Africa
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Ethica Channel Enablement Inc. appointed Cape Town telecoms veteran Bradley Shaw as strategic advisor to help accelerate growth across Africa, where the company now operates in 10 markets.
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…
BAE Systems engineer Lori Strange spotlights defense leadership and mentorship
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Lori Strange, chief engineer for BAE Systems’ Air and Space Force Solutions business area, is profiled for her two decades of work on aerospace, naval and national security programs.
Noahide leaders to gather in Jerusalem for first international congress
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Nearly 100 Noahide leaders from 20 countries are set to meet in Jerusalem Nov. 2-6 for the first International Congress of Noahides.
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.
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…
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…
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.
Biosimilars market seen hitting $193.2B by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global biosimilars market will rise from $40.2 billion in 2025 to $193.2 billion by 2035, driven by patent expirations, regulatory expansion and demand for lower-cost biologics.
Cloud API market seen reaching $8.5B by 2035
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The cloud API market is projected to grow from $1.44 billion in 2025 to $8.50 billion by 2035, driven by cloud migration, AI, microservices and demand for secure integration.
Ford names SAT as its Iraq distributor partner
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Ford Middle East and North Africa has appointed Shimal Al Jazeera Auto-Trading and Commercial Agencies as its distributor partner in Iraq, effective Oct. 1, 2026. The move is meant to expand sales, parts and aftersales support while keeping…
Global leaders gather in Kenya to launch new fund against FGM/C
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About 150 leaders from 36 countries will meet in Naivasha, Kenya, starting Sept. 2 for a survivor-led convening focused on ending female genital mutilation/cutting and child marriage.
Africa medical devices market seen doubling to $11.2 billion by 2035
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Africa’s medical devices market is projected to rise from $5.8 billion in 2024 to $11.2 billion by 2035, driven by healthcare infrastructure spending, disease burden and faster adoption of digital diagnostics.
South Africa positions Johannesburg as Africa’s healthcare trade hub
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South Africa is drawing a larger share of Africa’s healthcare supply chain as AfCFTA and pooled procurement reshape buying across the continent.
Kham Royal Kingdom signs diaspora MOU at heritage celebration
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King Tikoe Tefo Meshack Lekitlane of the Kham Royal Kingdom signed a memorandum of understanding with the State of the African Diaspora on Sept. 5 in Randfontein, South Africa.
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