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Tryon launches Nina Simone and Samuel Waymon scholarship fund
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A new scholarship fund in Tryon, North Carolina, is reviving local support for the Waymon family with a benefit recital by pianist Awadagin Pratt on Oct. 3. The fund aims to help young musicians from across the Southeast while linking the project…
ADIFF sets virtual film series on Black life in Latin America
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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will stream Black in Latin America online across the U.S. from Sept. 25 to Oct. 15, 2026, with 10 films focused on Afro-descendant history, identity and inequality across the region.
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.
Shazhou Textile expands rayon and viscose fabric offerings
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Zhangjiagang City Shazhou Textile Printing and Dyeing Imp. & Exp. Co., Ltd. is highlighting its rayon and viscose fabric lineup as global apparel buyers look for soft, versatile and customizable textiles.
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.
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.
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.
PUBG MOBILE opens second Africa Rising Designer season with paid internships
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PUBG MOBILE has launched the second season of its Rising Designer program across Africa, offering design students a shot at two paid internships and possible in-game features.
Creole Food Fest returns to Brooklyn Bridge Park for eighth year
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Creole Food Fest will take over Pier 3 at Brooklyn Bridge Park on Oct. 3, 2026, with Time Out Market as a partner.
Brandie Inez Sutton sets concert debut at 54 Below before Monte Carlo and South Carolina roles
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Soprano Brandie Inez Sutton will make her concert debut at 54 Below in New York City on Oct. 8 and Oct. 11, 2026, before debuting at Opéra de Monte-Carlo and later preparing for the premiere of ELIZA. The run highlights Sutton’s push from opera…
Soccer Laduma expands weekly Premier League betting hub for South African punters
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Soccer Laduma says its betting hub is live for the 2026/27 English Premier League season, with weekly best bets, bookmaker reviews and low-deposit guides built for South African readers.
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…
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…
Rovos Rail opens 2027 US bookings for Pride of Africa journeys
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Rovos Rail’s Pride of Africa has opened 2027 bookings for American travelers through its US agent, with fares published in dollars for classic rail journeys across Southern and East Africa.
Smoothwall HDPE conduit market seen reaching $3.42 billion by 2030
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The smoothwall high-density polyethylene conduit market is projected to grow from $2.39 billion in 2025 to $3.42 billion by 2030, driven by fiber, 5G, smart city and renewable energy buildouts.
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…
Top 10 China-based RV hybrid solar inverter manufacturers named in 2026 shortlist
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A new editorial shortlist ranks 10 China-registered hybrid inverter makers serving RV, marine and off-grid applications, with Foshan Solarup Technology’s GOTOSOLAR brand placed first.
KFSH advances robotic surgery with world-first transplant procedures
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre says it is turning robotic surgery from a platform into a repeatable clinical capability through training, simulation and phased implementation.
New documentary follows African traveler through Fuzhou and China
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A new international documentary, Tracing the Paths of China, follows African traveler Joshua across China, including a stop in Fuzhou, Jiangxi Province.
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