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African agribusiness market expected to reach $1tr by 2030

African agribusiness market expected to reach $1tr by 2030

The African agribusiness market reached approximately $280bn in 2023, according to estimates by the African Development Bank (AfDB), with $35bn representing the Egyptian market alone. It is expected to grow to $1tr by 2030, at an annual growth...

Africa’s tax policies drive inequality — Oxfam

By Jibril Abdul Mumuni Accra, Aug. 18, GNA – Mr. Mohammed-Anwar Sadat Adam, the Country Director for Oxfam, an international charity, says Africa’s tax systems are exacerbating the continent’s growing inequality. He stated that the regressive tax...

AfricAI Launches to Build Sovereign AI Solutions for Africa

AfricAI Launches to Build Sovereign AI Solutions for Africa

Four global tech companies — Lakeba Group (Australia), Next Digital (Nigeria), AqlanX (UAE), and Agentic Dynamic (Netherlands) — have joined forces to launch AfricAI, a new joint venture dedicated to developing enterprise-grade artificial...

Africa’s Moment: From Addis to the World, Food Systems Must Change Now

Africa’s Moment: From Addis to the World, Food Systems Must Change Now

Africa, Aid, Development & Aid, Food and Agriculture, Food Systems, Headlines Food and Agriculture Dr. Stefanos Fotiou is Director, UN Food Systems Coordination Hub UNFSS+4 delivered a clear message: solutions already exist. What’s missing is...

The Whitewashing Of Black History Is Happening In Real Time — And We Can’t Wait For Schools To Fix It [Op-Ed]

The Whitewashing Of Black History Is Happening In Real Time — And We Can’t Wait For Schools To Fix It [Op-Ed]

When I was growing up in Harlem in the ‘90s, Black history wasn’t a special elective or a watered-down February module — it was the air I breathed. My elementary school was named after Henry Highland Garnet, the abolitionist minister who addressed...

What federal grants have been terminated at colleges & universities along the stateline?

What federal grants have been terminated at colleges & universities along the stateline?

This year, federal agencies have canceled research grants at many colleges and universities across the country, but what about here in northern Illinois and southern Wisconsin? Scroll for information about each terminated grant, the awarding...

South African minister calls for partnerships to drive education transformation

CAPE TOWN, Aug. 18 (Xinhua) -- South African Minister of Basic Education Siviwe Gwarube called for stronger partnerships between government, universities, and communities to transform the country's education system. Speaking at the Western Cape...

821 Black or African American students enrolled in Chilton County schools in 2023-24 school year

821 Black or African American students enrolled in Chilton County schools in 2023-24 school year

Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education | alabamagermany.orgDr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education | alabamagermany.org There were 821 Black or African American students enrolled in Chilton County...

How many white students were enrolled in Avondale Elementary District schools in 2024-25 school year?

How many white students were enrolled in Avondale Elementary District schools in 2024-25 school year?

Avondale Elementary District Superintendent Betsy Hargrove (2023) | Avondale Elementary DistrictAvondale Elementary District Superintendent Betsy Hargrove (2023) | Avondale Elementary District There were 938 white students enrolled in Avondale...

Analysis: 338 of 520 students at Gus Winston Cain Elementary School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year

Analysis: 338 of 520 students at Gus Winston Cain Elementary School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year

Of the 520 students at Gus Winston Cain Elementary School in Whitehouse, 338 (65%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to Tyler Reporter's analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA...

Analysis: 231 of 326 students at Crawford High School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year

Analysis: 231 of 326 students at Crawford High School not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year

Of the 326 students at Crawford High School in Crawford, 231 (71%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to Waco Reporter's analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers students to...

Douglas Benold Middle School: 76% of the 669 students not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year

Douglas Benold Middle School: 76% of the 669 students not on "college track" in 2023-24 school year

Of the 669 students at Douglas Benold Middle School in Georgetown, 508 (76%) weren’t on track for college in the 2023-24 school year, according to North Austin News' analysis of STAAR scores from the Texas Education Agency (TEA). The TEA considers...

A viral TikTok highlighted the unseen dedication of school support staff

A viral TikTok highlighted the unseen dedication of school support staff

A trending TikTok captured hearts and brought long-overdue attention to the importance of school support staff The video shows students and colleagues taking time to celebrate someone whose work usually stays behind the scenes South Africans...

1,164 white students enrolled in Marengo County schools in 2023-24 school year

1,164 white students enrolled in Marengo County schools in 2023-24 school year

Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education | Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education | Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of...

Let’s patronize African designs to display our identity internationally- Prof Osei-Adjei

Let’s patronize African designs to display our identity internationally- Prof Osei-Adjei

By Kodjo Adams Accra, Aug. 18, GNA- Professor George Osei-Adjei, Dean Faculty of Applied Arts, Accra Technical University, has encouraged Ghanaians to patronise African designs to enhance local innovations and creativity across the globe. That, he...

247 multiracial students enrolled in Tallapoosa County schools in 2023-24 school year

247 multiracial students enrolled in Tallapoosa County schools in 2023-24 school year

Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education | alabamagermany.orgDr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education | alabamagermany.org There were 247 multiracial students enrolled in Tallapoosa County schools in the...

4,076 Black or African American students enrolled in Limestone County schools in 2023-24 school year

4,076 Black or African American students enrolled in Limestone County schools in 2023-24 school year

Dr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education | alabamagermany.orgDr. Eric G. Mackey, Alabama State Superintendent of Education | alabamagermany.org There were 4,076 Black or African American students enrolled in Limestone County...

South Africa: We Must Propel The Voices Of Women In Science, Says Deputy Minister Gina

South Africa: We Must Propel The Voices Of Women In Science, Says Deputy Minister Gina

(MENAFN- African Press Organization) PRETORIA, South Africa, August 18, 2025/APO Group/ -- Despite notable progress in empowering and elevating South African women in science, Deputy Minister for Science, Technology and Innovation Nomalungelo Gina...

ROMPCO: driving regional energy security in Southern Africa

ROMPCO: driving regional energy security in Southern Africa

As energy demand continues to rise across Southern Africa, the Republic of Mozambique Pipeline Investments Company (ROMPCO) is at the forefront of strengthening regional energy security, supporting industrial growth, and championing the transition...

A Cancer Spreading in Africa

by Thomas C. Mountain / August 18th, 2025 The UAE, the United Arab Emirates, is a cancer spreading in Africa. This cancer has infected much of east Africa and is spreading into northern, central, and western parts of the continent. The worst...

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