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Dr. Henry Balogun book argues Africa was the cradle of modern civilization
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Dr. Henry I. Balogun’s new book, published by Spines, challenges conventional accounts of colonization and claims key elements of education, governance and theology originated in Africa.
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.
Southampton African American Museum fundraiser honors leaders and raises support
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The Southampton African American Museum gathered supporters at its annual Bubbles & Bloom Brunch in Southampton on July 29, 2026, raising funds for exhibitions, education and preservation work.
Androco Minerals buys 29% stake in South Africa chrome project
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Androco Minerals has acquired a 29% interest in the Chapani Chrome Project in South Africa’s Bushveld Complex, giving the Dubai-based trader an entry into chrome mining and a development asset with historical resources and existing rights.
VIS propune strategie pentru exporturile Moldovei spre Africa
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Inițiativa politică VIS vrea o strategie națională care să ajute producătorii moldoveni să intre pe piețele alimentare africane, evaluate la aproximativ 97 miliarde de dolari pe an. Planul vizează certificate sanitare, logistică, finanțare și…
Gymnast Ali Coles joins Columbus back-to-school giveaway
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More than 500 students in Columbus, Ohio, received backpacks, shoes and gift cards at 1st Choice Family Services’ annual back-to-school event on Aug. 1. The agency also tapped Level 10 gymnast Ali Coles as an ambassador, highlighting a community…
Africa Prize opens 2027 applications for Namibia's engineers and innovators
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The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened applications for the 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation and is urging engineers and innovators in Namibia to enter.
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.
Southampton Hospital Foundation gala raises more than $1.8 million
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The Southampton Hospital Foundation’s 68th Annual Summer Party raised more than $1.8 million on Aug. 1 in Southampton, New York, to support Stony Brook Southampton Hospital and the Stony Brook East Hampton Emergency Department.
Call Sheet Media acquires African-inspired fantasy screenplay 'The Embers of Aerthos'
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Call Sheet Media has acquired Donnell D. Pannell’s historical fantasy screenplay ‘The Embers of Aerthos,’ a project now entering development with a focus on an African-inspired world of kingdoms, mythology and war. The move adds an original…
Greenpeace warns of rising human toll from North Africa wildfires
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Greenpeace Middle East and North Africa says deadly fires in Algeria, Tunisia and Morocco show how climate change is intensifying wildfire risk across the region.
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…
Oicintra buys control of South Africa chrome project
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Oicintra said July 27, 2026, that it acquired a 51% stake in the Chapani Chrome Project in South Africa’s Bushveld Complex.
Mali Wilson teams with Crosley Radio on Retro In Real Time vinyl release
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Grammy-nominated producer and artist Mali Wilson has partnered with Crosley Radio to mark the vinyl release of her debut album, Retro In Real Time. The deal includes an exclusive purchase offer for fans and underscores the continued pull of…
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.
Kilimanjaro Tanzanite Safaris pitches Tanzania trip planning for safaris and treks
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Kilimanjaro Tanzanite Safaris says it is helping travelers plan Tanzania safaris, Kilimanjaro climbs and Zanzibar holidays, with tips on lodge choices, timing and booking.
GI bleeding treatment devices market seen reaching $1.39B by 2030
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The gastrointestinal bleeding treatment devices market is projected to grow from $0.92 billion in 2025 to $1 billion in 2026, then reach $1.39 billion by 2030. North America led the market in 2025, while Asia-Pacific is expected to post the…
OvationMR names Paul Wealleans as UK and EMEA managing director
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OvationMR has appointed market research veteran Paul Wealleans to lead its UK, Europe, Middle East and Africa business as the company pushes international growth.
Functional brain imaging market to reach $7.17 billion by 2030
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The global functional brain imaging system market is projected to rise from $5.08 billion in 2025 to $5.45 billion in 2026, according to The Business Research Company, as demand grows for precise neurological diagnostics and brain-cancer…
Gastric cancer diagnostics market seen reaching $3.87 billion by 2030
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The Business Research Company says the global gastric cancer diagnostic market is growing on the back of rising stomach cancer cases, better diagnostic technology and stronger research activity.
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