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Francine LeFrak’s Same Sky Foundation and Indego Africa say their Rwanda artisan incubator now supports about 700 women across 17 cooperatives, expanding sales, training and income opportunities.

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The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened applications for its 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, with a special push to attract engineers and innovators in Rwanda.

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Global demand for areca plates is projected to rise as plastic bans, hospitality sustainability rules and institutional procurement keep supporting biodegradable tableware.

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Global Citizen and the Waislitz Foundation announced three recipients of the 2026 Global Citizen Waislitz Awards in Johannesburg on Aug. 18, with each winner set to receive $100,000. The grants will support climate-smart food production, waterless…

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SLKY World has acquired exclusive global publishing rights to Lamana Ali’s science fiction and fantasy novel The Celestial Ashes, with a redesigned edition slated for early 2027. The deal gives the Rwanda-based author’s previously self-published…

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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…

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Fully Equipped Bible Institute released an expert panel discussion on the growing risks facing Christians in Africa, including violent persecution, church closures, and tighter government regulation.

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Accops has named Nairobi-based Mart Networks as its authorised, non-exclusive distributor in East and West Africa to push secure digital workspace adoption.

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Chancen International plans to expand its outcomes-based education financing model across Africa, aiming to reach 60,000 students and deploy $130 million by 2029. The Rwanda-based social enterprise says its repayment rate is above 95% after…

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Knowledge Networks and its Regulating AI initiative have launched The AI Policy 100 (2026), naming 100 people shaping AI governance, safety and regulation across government, industry, academia and civil society.

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AITEC World has announced two global tourism gatherings for late 2026 in London and Addis Ababa, framing them as a push for more African travel, investment and trade.

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A new 16-country survey finds roughly three in five young Africans think Donald Trump’s second term could improve their countries’ prospects, even as concerns persist over USAID cuts and U.S. access to African resources.

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The transcritical CO2 system market is projected to surge from $3.4 billion in 2026 to $16.65 billion by 2035, driven by tighter refrigerant rules, retailer retrofits and improving system economics.

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Soulcial Kitchen has launched the Currency of Caring in Chicago with Food Hero and The Equity Foods Foundation to help local neighbors access hot, healthy food with more dignity.

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Allied Market Research projects the Africa vehicle tracking system market will grow from $8.99 million in 2019 to $26.53 million by 2027, driven by smart transport adoption, fleet expansion and safety demand.

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Shuwen Biotech has started a prospective clinical study in South Africa to evaluate CercaTest RED, a urine-based point-of-care test, for short-term prediction of preeclampsia in high-risk pregnant women.

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The Global Colon Cancer Association announced 2026 CRC Health Equity Grants for eight projects in seven countries, backing screening, education, navigation and patient support efforts.

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A new Malabo Montpellier Panel report argues that Africa’s agrifood systems can absorb a fast-growing youth labor force if governments pair productivity gains with skills, infrastructure and better job quality.

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Elisha Wiesel spoke at Yad Vashem in Jerusalem on July 12, 2026, marking the 10th anniversary of Elie Wiesel’s death and sharply rejecting calls to end U.S. support for Israel.

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Brand g Vacations and BeOnd Airlines are selling a 14-night, 15-day ultra-luxury trip across five African countries from June 15-29, 2027. The itinerary pairs a chartered Airbus A321 with safari lodges, wildlife experiences and cultural stops,…