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Eden Gordon Media unveils fall lineup of faith, military and media voices
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Eden Gordon Media on Sept. 9 said its fall client lineup will feature leaders across veterans support, faith media, publishing and international advocacy.
Hengtong wins top CSIST award for deep-sea optical cable work
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Hengtong won the 2025 Chinese Society of Imaging Science and Technology Grand Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress for a marine optical fiber and cable project built with university partners.
Hannele Niemi book argues Africa needs education for the future of work
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Dr. Hannele Niemi’s new open-access book says Africa’s long-term growth depends on stronger education, technology adoption and workforce development as AI and industrial change reshape work.
Design Week Lagos takes seven Nigerian designers to Paris Design Week 2026
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Design Week Lagos is presenting seven Nigerian designers in Paris from Sept. 10-19, 2026, as part of its global All Roads Lead to Lagos program ahead of the festival’s 10th anniversary exhibition in Lagos this October.
Mal opens global waitlist for AI-native Islamic finance platform
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Mal opened its global waitlist on September 9, 2026, three months after gaining in-principle approval from the Central Bank of the UAE. The Abu Dhabi-based platform says it will use AI-native technology to unify payments, money transfers,…
KanKouran sets 43rd African dance and drum weekend in Washington
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KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd Annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert in Washington, D.C., over Labor Day weekend, with workshops Sept. 4-6 and a concert Sept. 5. The event brings together artists and instructors…
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.
Five China window display model makers named 2026 benchmarks
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Five China-based manufacturers were identified as benchmark suppliers in the window display model segment as retail, property, museum and exhibition spending on physical visual merchandising rises.
D.D. MEC releases Francophone album À Ma Façon with seven music videos
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D.D. MEC has released the Francophone album À Ma Façon on global streaming platforms, backed by a visual campaign that includes seven music videos.
Tanzania wins Africa’s leading destination title at World Travel Awards
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Tanzania won Africa’s Leading Destination 2026 at the 33rd World Travel Awards Africa Gala in Zanzibar, while the Tanzania Tourist Board took Africa’s Leading Tourist Board for a fifth straight year.
Ovarian cancer is falling in rich countries, rising in parts of Asia and Africa
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A global review published in Cancer Biology & Medicine finds ovarian cancer rates are declining in high-income countries but increasing in some lower-resource regions.
Nigerians launch unified community platform for business, culture and connection
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The Nigerian Community is now live as a social, economic and community platform for Nigerians in Nigeria and across the diaspora, with a focus on connecting members, promoting Nigerian-owned businesses and celebrating culture.
Aquila Safari becomes official Cape Town safari partner for England's 2026/27 South Africa tour
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Aquila Safari and the Barmy Army have formed a new partnership tied to England’s 2026/27 cricket tour of South Africa.
Artemis Fine Arts and Arte Primitivo set September 15-16 online-only auction
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Artemis Fine Arts and Arte Primitivo will stage a two-day online-only auction Sept. 15-16, mixing Pre-Columbian, Native American and fossil material on Day 1 with classical, Egyptian, African, Asian and other antiquities on Day 2. The sale…
Gazebo mosquito net market seen reaching $1.75 billion by 2030
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The gazebo mosquito net market is projected to grow from $1.15 billion in 2025 to $1.75 billion by 2030, according to a new report from The Business Research Company.
Alabaster International to host immersive gala for women-led food security in Africa
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Alabaster International will hold ETCHED on Sept. 12 at Serendipity Labs Costa Mesa to raise money for its enset program and spotlight women smallholder farmers in Ethiopia and Kenya.
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…
Tamara Kumbula pushes genre-fluid music career in Los Angeles
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South African-born artist Tamara Kumbula is expanding a Los Angeles-based career that blends pop, hip-hop, alternative and experimental music with fashion and visual storytelling.
TEMPO Networks launches TEMPO Africa through Zambia carnival partnership
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TEMPO Networks is expanding into Africa through a multi-year partnership with Zambia’s Lusaka Carnival, marking the company’s 21st anniversary and a new push to connect Caribbean and African culture, media and tourism.
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…
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