Africa

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KIDZONET partners with Africell to launch first-of-its-kind SIM-based child safety service in Africa

News Desk 13/01/2026

KIDZONET, the UAE-based pioneer delivering Child Online Protection as a zero-touch telecom service, has entered into a landmark partnership with Africell, one of Africa’s fastest-growing mobile network operators, to launch the continent’s first SIM-based child online protection service. The

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EIRS sets new standard for risk management across Africa, Middle East

News Desk 18/12/2025

In an era where uncertainty has become a defining feature of global commerce, EIRS is redefining how businesses across Africa and the Middle East navigate risk by combining data-led intelligence, strong alliances, and deep regional expertise, enabling companies to trade with greater confidence and resilience across emerging markets. With heightened cross-border trade

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Giesecke+Devrient powers secure infrastructure development in Middle East and Africa

News Desk 23/11/2025

Giesecke+Devrient (G+D), the global security tech company headquartered in Munich, is celebrating 25 years of operations in the United Arab Emirates, marking a major milestone in its partnership with the region’s governments, central banks, and enterprises.   Since opening its Dubai office in 1999, G+D has grown from a specialized security-technology supplier into a

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Submer Strengthens Operations to Deliver Scalable, Sustainable Digital Infrastructure Across the Middle East, Africa and Turkey

PR News Desk 22/10/2025

Submer, a global leader in sustainable datacenter infrastructure, today announced the strengthening of its operations in the region with the presence of its subsidiary in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This regional expansion will be led by Khalid Aljamed with a focus on positioning Submer MEA as a design-build and sustainability partner for AI-ready datacenters, […]

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DIP Angola Set to Expand Opportunities for Saudi Trade and Industry in Africa

PR News Desk 21/10/2025

DIP Angola’s participation in the recent Angola–Saudi Arabia Business Mission in Riyadh, coordinated by the Chamber of Commerce and Industry Angola–Saudi Arabia (CCIAAS), reinforced its strategic presence in the region. The mission brought together a high-level delegation of Angolan public and private sector entities, providing DIP Angola with a platform to engage with

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Kaspersky Highlights Key Industries Targeted by APT groups across the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa

PR News Desk 08/10/2025

Kaspersky reveals that the Middle East, Turkiye, and Africa are a focus for 25 Advanced Persistent Threat (APT) groups tracked since early 2024. The findings show that these groups target financial services, critical infrastructure, defense, and government entities, while also extending their reach into commercial and emerging industries. The research shows a diverse

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ECI highlights its role as catalyst in enhancing trade and investment opportunities between the UAE and Africa

PR News Desk 01/10/2025

H.E. Raja Al Mazrouei, Chief Executive Officer of Etihad Credit Insurance (ECI), underscored the rising momentum of Emirati investors seeking opportunities across African markets, highlighting how ECI is actively enabling this growth through export credit insurance, investment guarantees, and project finance support. H.E. Raja spoke during a panel session titled “Capital

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SolitAir expands Global South network with new Africa routes

PR News Desk 24/09/2025

SolitAir,the UAE’s dedicated B2B, airport-to-airport cargo airline operating express daily scheduled and charter services and offering bespoke solutions between Dubai World Central (DWC) and key trade routes across the Global South, today announced a significant expansion of its flight network into Africa, as part of the carrier’s long-term growth strategy. This strategic

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Africa’s Business Heroes Announces 2025 Top 10 Finalists

PR News Desk 12/09/2025

The Africa’s Business Heroes (ABH) (www.AfricaBusinessHeroes.org) Prize Competition, a flagship philanthropic initiative of Alibaba Philanthropy, is proud to announce the Top 10 Finalists of 2025 following the highly contested Semi-Finals held in Dakar, Senegal on 10–11 September 2025.  Selected from a pool of nearly 32,000 applications across the continent, the Top

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Empowering Africa’s Mobility Ecosystem: Stellantis at the Heart of IATF 2025 Dialogues

PR News Desk 08/09/2025

Stellantis participated in the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF) held in Algiers on September 5–6, 2025, reaffirming its commitment to shaping the future of mobility and industrial development across Africa. It was a distinct honor for Stellantis to welcome His Excellency the President of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and other high-ranking government

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Lexar strengthens Middle East and Africa presence with expansion to over 5,000 retail stores

PR News Desk 30/08/2025

Lexar, a leading global brand of flash memory solutions, is proud to announce a significant milestone in its expansion strategy—its products are now available in over 5,000 retail stores across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Company registers a fivefold growth in the number of retail outlets carrying Lexar-branded products. With only weeks to go […]

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Group-IB supports INTERPOL’s “Operation Serengeti 2.0” leading to the arrest of 1,209 cybercriminals across Africa and $97.4M recovered

PR News Desk 25/08/2025

Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced today that it has contributed to INTERPOL’s “Operation Serengeti 2.0” between June and August 2025. The multinational operation resulted in the arrest of 1,209 cybercriminals across Africa targeting nearly 88,000 victims globally, and the recovery of

Environment

IUCN formally recognises 4 distinct species of giraffe in Africa

Arnold Pinto 25/08/2025

For the first time in history A landmark decision by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has formally recognised four genetically distinct giraffe species across Africa, overturning over 250 years of scientific classification. The change is expected to reshape conservation priorities for giraffe populations, whose numbers have dropped sharply in

Cybersecurity

Cybercrime raids across Africa led by Interpol expose $97m fraud network

Arnold Pinto 23/08/2025

1,209 arrested in crackdown Authorities across 18 African countries and the United Kingdom have arrested over 1,200 suspects linked to cybercrime in a coordinated operation led by Interpol. Dubbed Operation Serengeti 2.0, the crackdown ran from June to August 2025, targeting high-impact online crime, including investment fraud, ransomware attacks and business email

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African Energy Chamber (AEC) Opens Office in Shanghai to Boost China-Africa Energy Collaboration

PR News Desk 22/08/2025

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) has officially opened an international office in Shanghai, China, aimed at strengthening cooperation between African governments and energy companies and their counterparts in China. The office – aligned with the AEC’s vision of creating a global energy network where Africa is not just a participant, but a

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500 Global and UNDP Launch New Innovation Programs to Boost Africa’s Ecosystem

PR News Desk 19/08/2025

500 Global, one of the world’s most active venture capital firms1, today announced the launch of their first founder programs in Nairobi, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), to support the pan-African ecosystem2. Nairobi will serve as host for three programs run by 500 Global in partnership with UNDP this year. The […]

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Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) announces fourth Unstoppable Africa flagship event in New York

PR News Desk 16/08/2025

The Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI) (www.GABI.UNGlobalCompact.org) will convene the fourth edition of its annual flagship event, Unstoppable Africa, on September 21-22, 2025, at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York. CNN’s Larry Madowo and Al Jazeera’s Folly Bah Thibault will return as MCs. Unstoppable Africa is the leading African business forum

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Accor Offers Inspiring Summer Getaways with ‘Perfect stays for every you’ across Middle East, Africa and Türkiye

PR News Desk 15/08/2025

Whether visitors are planning a relaxed stay in Dubai or looking to explore further afield this summer, Accor, a world-leading hospitality group, is making it easier to find the perfect escape. As part of its ‘Perfect stays for every you’ offering, the hospitality group is highlighting a handpicked selection of hotels and resorts across the […]

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African Development Bank Unveils Groundbreaking Mapping of Women Entrepreneurs’ Associations in Africa

PR News Desk 13/08/2025

The African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) has unveiled the findings of a first-of-its-kind study mapping women entrepreneurs’ associations across sixteen African countries, revealing significant capacity gaps that hinder their economic impact. Launched on 6 August in Nouakchott, the study shows that while nearly one in four African women is an entrepreneur, 87 percent of

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The Coca-Cola Company Names New Leader for Africa Operating Unit

PR News Desk 08/08/2025

The Coca-Cola Company (www.Coca-ColaCompany.com) today announced that Luis Felipe Avellar will become president of the Africa operating unit effective Sept. 1. Avellar currently serves as president of the company’s Mexico operations, which are part of the Latin America operating unit. Avellar will succeed Luisa Ortega, who, as previously announced, is taking a new role as