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Kenyan social innovator Wawira Njiru has received the German Africa Prize 2026 for turning school feeding into a model for jobs, local food systems and economic development.

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KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert over Labor Day weekend in Washington, D.C. The event brings together West African dancers, musicians and instructors for workshops and a major…

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The World Union of Catholic Women’s Organisations and Taiwan unveiled a new digital empowerment initiative in Rome on August 18, 2026, aimed at women leaders and Catholic networks in five African countries.

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Camphor Memorial United Methodist Church will host its annual Back to School Community Day on Aug. 22 in Philadelphia, with free supplies, food, haircuts and family activities.

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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.

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The National Black Church Initiative has launched a cryptocurrency education program aimed at helping its 27.7 million members avoid scams and understand digital assets.

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Workable Nairobi has become the first shared workspace operator in Africa to earn the WELL Coworking Rating, a milestone that adds third-party validation to its wellness-led positioning.

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Recovery From Home is offering a 23-day doctor-supervised outpatient programme for eligible adults across South Africa who want addiction treatment without entering residential rehab.

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The International Association of Top Professionals will honor Anthony Berryhill at its annual awards gala in New York City in December.

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GAAPP and 22 member groups from 10 African countries have formed AMEA to push awareness, earlier diagnosis and better treatment for respiratory and allergic diseases.

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More than 500 students in Columbus, Ohio, received backpacks, shoes and gift cards at 1st Choice Family Services’ annual back-to-school event on Aug. 1. The agency also tapped Level 10 gymnast Ali Coles as an ambassador, highlighting a community…

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Totlesoft will host the free ADLAS 2026 virtual summit on Aug. 15 to spotlight Africa’s role in AI data labeling, human feedback and digital workforce development.

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African Bush Camps is marking its 20th year in business, 10 years of guide training and five years of its Female Guides Program as it doubles down on guide development across Botswana, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

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Influential Women highlighted Andrea Howard Oliver, PhD, for more than two decades of teaching, research and community engagement centered on education and underrepresented histories.

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AfriVest and the Traditional Leaders of Southern Africa signed a master partnership on 30 July 2026 to structure community-held assets into regulated digital instruments in South Africa.

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The African Diaspora International Film Festival will hold its 19th Washington, D.C. edition Aug. 14-16 at George Washington University, with films from Africa, the Caribbean, Europe and North America focused on human rights, democracy, identity…

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AfriVest and the Co-op Debenture Exchange are partnering to bring the eduBox Debenture onto compliant blockchain rails, tying Africa’s back-to-school spending to a revenue-backed investment product.

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Dr. Henry I. Balogun’s new book, published by Spines, challenges conventional accounts of colonization and claims key elements of education, governance and theology originated in Africa.

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The Southampton African American Museum gathered supporters at its annual Bubbles & Bloom Brunch in Southampton on July 29, 2026, raising funds for exhibitions, education and preservation work.

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Call Sheet Media has acquired Donnell D. Pannell’s historical fantasy screenplay ‘The Embers of Aerthos,’ a project now entering development with a focus on an African-inspired world of kingdoms, mythology and war. The move adds an original…