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Kenya harvests first enset crop in historic cross-border trial
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Researchers in Kenya have harvested the first cultivated enset plant ever grown on Kenyan soil, marking a four-year collaboration led by Alabaster International and partners from Ethiopia and Kenya.
LinkPay expands virtual dollar cards to Nigeria, Kenya and Ethiopia
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LinkPay is rolling out instant virtual USD cards in Nigeria, Kenya and Ethiopia as demand for AI tools surges across Africa but local payment rails keep blocking access.
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…
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.
Sentinel Foundation expands OSINT work in child protection cases
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Sentinel Foundation said OSINT Industries helped drive child protection investigations, partner training, and survivor support across domestic and international operations in Q1 2026. The nonprofit reported 12 children rescued overseas, 69…
Shannon Fernando frames hunger as a permission problem in TEDxBeverlyGrove talk
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Shannon Fernando, founder of Alabaster International, used her TEDxBeverlyGrove 2026 talk to argue that lasting food security depends less on scarcity than on access, trust and institutional permission.
Xinshengtai highlights global industrial water treatment push
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Shaanxi Xinshengtai Environment Engineering Equipment Co., Ltd. says its water treatment equipment and engineering services help industries improve water use, cut waste and meet tougher environmental standards.
Albany State taps Denise Davis-Maye for new faculty affairs role
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Albany State University has named Dr. Denise Davis-Maye as its first associate provost for faculty affairs, effective Aug. 1, 2026. The new post is meant to strengthen hiring, promotion, development and retention as the university pushes academic…
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.
Instant noodles market seen doubling to $123.45B by 2035
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Market Research Future projects the global instant noodles market will rise from $59.24 billion in 2026 to $123.45 billion by 2035, driven by convenience demand, premium products, e-commerce and urbanization.
Rubidium market seen rising to 11.96 tons by 2035 on 5G, quantum and medical demand
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A Market Research Future report says the global rubidium market will grow from 7.44 tons in 2025 to 11.96 tons by 2035 as 5G timing, neutral-atom quantum computing and cardiac PET imaging expand demand.
Serum Pharma expands global supply of APIs, plant extracts and nutraceutical ingredients
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Jiangxi Serum Pharma Industries says it supplies pharmaceutical ingredients and nutritional compounds to customers in more than 30 countries across Asia, Africa, South America, the Middle East and Europe.
Dr. Shanequa E. Wilson to receive iChange Nations award in Nairobi
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iChange Nations™ will honor Dr. Shanequa E. Wilson with the Ruben M. West Voice of Change Award at a public ceremony on July 18, 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya.
Josh Kesselman launches foundation with $2.2 million endowment
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Josh Kesselman, the RAW Rolling Papers founder and High Times publisher, has launched a new charitable foundation with more than $2.2 million in initial funding.
Five China mini machinery suppliers highlighted for 2026
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A July 2026 roundup spotlights five Chinese manufacturers serving demand for compact construction equipment across construction, landscaping, agriculture and infrastructure.
Five Chinese office chair makers highlighted for export-ready ergonomic seating
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A new roundup spotlights five Chinese office chair manufacturers as global demand for ergonomic seating grows.
Islamic finance leaders weigh climate role at Baku roundtable
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Senior leaders from climate finance, development and Islamic finance met in Baku during the IsDB Annual Meetings 2026 to examine how Islamic finance can help fund climate resilience and the energy transition.
Europe cold chain logistics market seen tripling by 2032
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Allied Market Research says the Europe cold chain logistics market could jump from $64.10 billion in 2022 to $239.71 billion by 2032, driven by pharmaceuticals, food, and temperature-sensitive goods.
Tourism source market seen reaching $1.1 trillion by 2032
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Allied Market Research projects the global tourism source market will nearly double from $599.4 billion in 2022 to $1.1 trillion by 2032, driven by rising travel demand and niche tourism growth.
Varanasi hosts BRICS culture meeting as Uttar Pradesh courts global tourism
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India brought delegates from BRICS and partner countries to Varanasi for the second BRICS Culture Working Group meeting on June 4-5, 2026, using the ancient city to showcase Uttar Pradesh’s heritage, spiritual sites and tourism potential.
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