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Taiwan and WUCWO launch digital empowerment project for women leaders in Africa
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The World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations and Taiwan unveiled a new digital empowerment initiative in Rome on August 18, 2026, aimed at women leaders and Catholic networks in five African countries.
CleanStart expands Middle East and Africa operations
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CleanStart is widening its Middle East, Türkiye and Africa footprint as enterprises face growing software supply chain risk from AI-native development and faster software delivery.
DRC tops mid-year U.S. AGOA and GSP import ranking
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo moved into first place among AGOA-eligible African countries in the January-June 2026 U.S. import ranking, a milestone the government says reflects stronger trade coordination and President Félix-Antoine…
Global Outbreak Solutions expands field training for animal health emergencies
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Global Outbreak Solutions says it is deploying expert teams and hands-on training across the Americas, Africa and Asia to strengthen readiness for animal disease outbreaks and other biosecurity threats.
IAOVC and NAGA to host August solidarity session and widen invite to heritage groups
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The Italian American One Voice Coalition and the Native American Guardians Association will hold a free Zoom solidarity session on Aug. 25 and are inviting members of all heritage communities to join.
Wingu Africa wins two TEHAMA Awards in Tanzania
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Wingu Africa took home Best Technology Hub and Most Innovative Connectivity Solution at the TEHAMA Awards 2026 in Dar es Salaam on Aug. 9. The awards underscore the company’s expanding role in Tanzania’s data centre and connectivity market as it…
FEBI panel warns of rising persecution and church restrictions in Africa
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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.
Accops taps Mart Networks to expand secure workspace sales across Africa
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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.
GAAPP launches African and Middle East alliance on lung health
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GAAPP and 22 member groups from 10 African countries have formed AMEA to push awareness, earlier diagnosis and better treatment for respiratory and allergic diseases.
ECOBLOX, Hamilton Barnes team up to speed AI infrastructure builds
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ECOBLOX and Hamilton Barnes announced a global partnership on August 18, 2026, to help companies deploy AI infrastructure faster across Europe, North America, APAC and the Middle East. The deal combines modular data center deployment, shorter GPU…
Rovos Rail adds a free fourth night on Victoria Falls route
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Luxury Rail Safaris has published U.S.-dollar pricing for Rovos Rail’s Pretoria-to-Victoria Falls journey, where the four-night departure costs the same as the three-night trip.
Former Mauritius president wins global voice of change award in Zimbabwe
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Former Mauritius President Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim received three international honors at the iChange Nations Global Leadership and Humanitarian Awards on July 21 in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe.
Totlesoft sets August 15 virtual AI summit for Africa’s workforce
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Totlesoft will host the free ADLAS 2026 virtual summit on Aug. 15 to spotlight Africa’s role in AI data labeling, human feedback and digital workforce development.
EMY Africa deepens UK-Africa ties with London events at Parliament and Hilton
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EMY Africa staged two high-profile London events in late July and early August 2026, using UK Parliament and the London Hilton on Park Lane to spotlight Africa’s global influence, diaspora leadership and cross-border partnership opportunities.
Africa PPP 2026 draws wider African participation for Nairobi summit
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More African PPP authorities, development financiers and infrastructure agencies have confirmed for the 16th Africa PPP Infrastructure Finance, Investment & Partnerships Summit in Nairobi from Nov. 11-13, 2026. The event aims to connect project…
Executive Agility names Wayne Apted to lead APAC and Africa expansion
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Executive Agility has appointed veteran finance executive Wayne Apted as vice president for APAC and Africa, based in Perth, to expand access to its U.S. listing readiness and capital markets execution services.
AIOTF buys CPAT Technologies to expand health traceability in Africa
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AIOTF Software acquired Brampton-based CPAT Technologies to combine AI inferencing with GS1-aligned pharmaceutical traceability tools.
AITEC World sets London and Addis events to push African tourism integration
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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.
Africa’s IoT growth hinges on uptime, industry insider warns
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Africa’s connected economy could stall unless regulators, operators and businesses build for network resilience, according to CommsCloud Managing Director Peter Walsh.
African Diaspora International Film Festival returns to Washington for 19th edition
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will hold its 19th Washington, D.C. edition Aug. 14-16 at George Washington University, with films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America focused on human rights, democracy, identity…
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