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Chancen International targets 60,000 students with fair financing model
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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…
LeFrak-backed Rwanda artisan program expands to 700 women
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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.
Prajakta Koli joins Heifer International campaign for women farmers
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Prajakta Koli has become the ambassador for Heifer International’s campaign spotlighting women farmers as the UN marks the International Year of the Woman Farmer.
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.
SLKY World Acquires Global Rights to The Celestial Ashes
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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…
Knowledge Networks unveils AI Policy 100 for 2026
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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.
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.
Young Africans turn more optimistic on Trump, survey finds
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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.
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.
New report says agrifood systems can drive millions of African jobs
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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.
Transcritical CO2 market seen reaching $16.65B by 2035
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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.
Africa vehicle tracking market to reach $26.53 million by 2027
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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.
Elisha Wiesel Urges U.S. Support for Israel in Yad Vashem Remarks
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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.
Air cargo market seen nearly doubling to $315.9 billion by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global air cargo market will rise from $171.4 billion in 2025 to $315.9 billion by 2035, driven by cross-border e-commerce, pharma cold chain demand and digital freight tools.
Cyberteq names Sara Saleeb country manager for Egypt
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Cyberteq said Sara Saleeb will take over as country manager for Egypt on July 1, 2026, as the cybersecurity company looks to expand its regional presence in MENA. Saleeb, who joined Cyberteq in August 2025 after roles at Boeing and Iridium, will…
Report says Kenya could shape Africa’s nicotine pouch rules
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A new report says Kenya’s nicotine pouch regulations could influence tobacco harm-reduction policy across East Africa and beyond.
CYBERTEQ wins SME100 Award Singapore 2026
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CYBERTEQ Pte Ltd received the SME100 Award Singapore 2026 at Marina Bay Sands on June 12, 2026, and CFO Jade Wang also won the Women Entrepreneur Award 2026. The recognition underscores the Singapore cybersecurity firm’s growth and its MUNIT…
Jennifer Paone turns mission-driven storytelling into a Keene business
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Filmmaker and creative director Jennifer Paone has built The Production House in Keene, New Hampshire, around strategic, human-centered storytelling for nonprofits and other purpose-driven organizations.
Cyviation, Cargo Facts and Royal Media launch virtual aviation cyber forum
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Cyviation, Cargo Facts and Royal Media will host the Cyber Aviation Global Forum on June 23 to help aviation leaders, regulators and cybersecurity teams respond to rising cyber risk across aircraft operations.
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