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FICE backs U.S. sanctions on Rwanda and presses for Congo reforms
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FICE International on Oct. 28 backed new U.S. sanctions on Rwanda, challenged assurances tied to a U.S.-DRC investment partnership, and called for constitutional reforms on dual citizenship and investment protection.
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.
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 officials urge faith-government partnerships at Utah Capitol
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Senior African Union, Islamic and regional officials used a G20 Interfaith Forum session in Salt Lake City to argue that religious communities must be part of peacebuilding, mediation and youth protection efforts across Africa.
Justin Shukuru memoir turns exclusion into a lesson in leadership
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Justin Shukuru’s new memoir follows his path from a refugee camp in Rwanda to life in the United States, linking survival, education and workplace leadership to a larger story about belonging.
Jacada says luxury travelers want more closed-door access in 2027
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Jacada Travel says private, behind-the-scenes access is emerging as a defining luxury-travel trend for 2027, alongside purpose-led trips tied to conservation and Indigenous communities.
Jacada Travel adds 39 impact-focused experiences
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Jacada Travel has expanded its Positive Impact Collection with 39 new experiences built around conservation, community resilience and cultural preservation.
PayitFast adds Zameera luxury travel to Verati
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PayitFast and Zameera have signed an MOU to bring Zameera’s ultra-luxury travel experiences to PayitFast members through Verati, the payments platform’s lifestyle and concierge arm. The partnership gives members access to curated trips that have…
Water Wells for Africa marks 30 years and 680 wells in Malawi
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Water Wells for Africa is celebrating 30 years of work in Malawi and the installation of its 680th well, as founder Kurt Dahlin’s project moves into a new phase with a goal of 1,000 wells.
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.
Florida Men’s Fashion Week joins Unique Fashion Platform in global collaboration
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Florida Men’s Fashion Week has launched a strategic collaboration with Unique Fashion Platform, starting with a New York Fashion Week event that blended runway, sustainability, art, technology and business networking.
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…
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…
Indianapolis Zoo names 27 nominees for 2027 Indianapolis Prize
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The Indianapolis Zoo has named 27 conservationists as nominees for the 2027 Indianapolis Prize, the world’s leading award for animal conservation.
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.
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.
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.
Brand g Vacations, BeOnd launch private-jet Africa safari for 2027
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Brand g Vacations and BeOnd Airlines are selling a 14-night, 15-day ultra-luxury trip across five African countries from June 15-29, 2027. The itinerary pairs a chartered Airbus A321 with safari lodges, wildlife experiences and cultural stops,…
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.
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.
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