Africa

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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

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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

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Quantum Media Launches Education Africa

PR News Desk 01/08/2025

Quantum Media, the team behind Education UAE and Education Saudi, proudly announces the launch of Education Africa, a visionary, purpose-driven media platform connecting schools, educators, and education-focused businesses across the continent. With Africa’s youth population set to double in the next 25 years and education reform rapidly expanding, Education Africa arrives

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Wawira Njiru’s TED Talk Unveils Africa’s Blueprint to End Classroom Hunger

PR News Desk 30/07/2025

As the UN Food Systems Summit +4 wraps up in Addis Ababa, Wawira Njiru, Founder and CEO of Food4Education, takes the TED stage with a powerful message: Africa is not waiting for answers, it’s creating them. In her TED Talk released today [go.ted.com/wawiranjiru], food systems trailblazer Njiru tells the story of how a simple act […]

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InSinkErator Celebrates Opening of Its First Training Center in Africa, Supporting Consumers with Sustainable Waste Management Tools

PR News Desk 23/07/2025

InSinkErator, is part of the Whirlpool Corporation, the inventor and the world’s leading ​manufacturer for food waste disposers​, and instant hot water dispenser ​for residential and commercial use, is celebrating the opening of its first dedicated training center in Africa. Located in Johannesburg, South Africa, this milestone marks a significant step in the brands

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What’s Next for African Upstream? African Energy Week (AEW) 2025 to Explore 2026 Market Trends

PR News Desk 16/07/2025

With Africa’s upstream capital expenditure expected to reach $54 billion by 2030, the continent is gearing up for significant growth. A rise in frontier drilling, untapped resources in proven petroleum plays in tandem with growing global demand for sustainable fuels is expected to drive spending, with African licensing rounds further supporting investments. Amid this

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stc successfully lands the first Bahraini submarine cable system; 2Africa Pearls in Bahrain

PR News Desk 14/07/2025

Marking a significant milestone in global connectivity, stc has announced that the 2Africa cable system – Pearls, the world’s longest submarine cable, has successfully landed in Bahrain. With a US$ 205 million investments in 2Africa Pearls submarine cable system, this massive lift up in international connectivity toward Bahrain will reinforce the Kingdom as a

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Group-IB Supports to INTERPOL’s Africa Cybercrime Threat Assessment Report 2025

PR News Desk 25/06/2025

Group-IB, a leading creator of cybersecurity technologies to investigate, prevent, and fight digital crime, announced today that it has supported key data and analysis to INTERPOL’s Africa Cybercrime Threat Assessment Report 2025. The fourth edition of the report reveals a steep rise in cyber-related crime across the continent, with online scams, ransomware, business email

Cybersecurity Defence & Security

Interpol warns cybercrime is now among the top criminal threats in Africa

Arnold Pinto 25/06/2025

Law enforcement capacity lags Cybercrime has emerged as one of the most prevalent forms of criminal activity in parts of Africa, accounting for over 30 per cent of all reported crimes in Western and Eastern regions, according to Interpol’s latest Africa Cyberthreat Assessment. The 2025 report, based on surveys and operational data from Interpol member […]