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GAFSP unlocks $21 million for Rwanda smallholder farmers
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The Global Agriculture and Food Security Program announced its second allocation from a new financing window, using a $6 million commitment to mobilize $21 million for Rwanda’s smallholder farmers.
CGIAR puts Africa food system innovations on display at Kigali forum
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CGIAR used the Africa Food Systems Forum in Kigali to showcase scalable, investment-ready tools aimed at helping African countries deliver their 2026-2035 agriculture plan.
AAPI to launch agrivoltaics push in Kigali
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The African Agrivoltaics Platform Initiative will bring governments, investors, researchers and innovators together in Kigali on Sept. 1 to accelerate agrivoltaics across Africa.
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.
GAIN and AGRA sign deal to push nutrition into Africa’s food systems
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GAIN and AGRA signed a letter of intent in Kigali on the sidelines of the Africa Food Systems Forum to make healthier diets more accessible, affordable and sustainable across Africa.
GCCA awards 2026 CRC Health Equity Grants to 8 projects in 7 countries
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The Global Colon Cancer Association announced 2026 CRC Health Equity Grants for eight projects in seven countries, backing screening, education, navigation and patient support efforts.
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.
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.
Africa Prize opens 2027 applications for Rwanda innovators
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The Royal Academy of Engineering has opened applications for its 2027 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation, with a special push to attract engineers and innovators in Rwanda.
Bonneau Dickson offers forensic expertise in water and sewer disputes
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Bonneau Dickson, PE, is highlighting forensic engineering and expert witness services for water, wastewater, stormwater, and septic disputes from his Berkeley practice.
Desmond Tutu documentary opens FIFDA Paris with a focus on justice and forgiveness
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Karen Hayes’ documentary The Foolishness of God will open the 16th Festival International des Films de la Diaspora Africaine in Paris on Sept. 4, 2026, with a post-screening discussion and reception.
Alliance, MATI launch tropical field trials for enhanced rock weathering
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The Alliance of Bioversity International and CIAT and MATI have signed a five-year agreement to test enhanced rock weathering in smallholder farms across tropical regions, starting with field trials that will measure crop yields, soil health and…
Niobium market seen tripling by 2034 as steel and clean energy demand rises
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The global niobium market is projected to grow from $4.035 billion in 2025 to $10.155 billion by 2034, driven by demand for advanced steels, superalloys and clean energy applications.
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…
Areca plates market seen hitting $2.08 billion by 2035
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Global demand for areca plates is projected to rise as plastic bans, hospitality sustainability rules and institutional procurement keep supporting biodegradable tableware.
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.
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…
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.
Global Citizen and Waislitz Foundation name 2026 award winners
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Global Citizen and the Waislitz Foundation announced three recipients of the 2026 Global Citizen Waislitz Awards in Johannesburg on Aug. 18, with each winner set to receive $100,000. The grants will support climate-smart food production, waterless…
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…
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