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Visa will invest more than $1 billion over the next five years in Africa to support more resilient, innovative, and inclusive economies across the continent. Visa has had a presence in Africa for 30 years, and proudly serves all 54 countries on the continent. Through these expanded investments, Visa will further scale its operations, deploy […]
...Pfizer and the Government of Uganda are committing to work together under the recently launched Accord for a Healthier World to enable access to Pfizer’s full portfolio of patented medicines and vaccines on a not-for-profit basis. Pfizer and the Ugandan government are also committing to work together with multi-sector partners to enable more efficient access […]
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The U.S.-Africa Clean Tech Energy Network (CTEN) connects U.S. and African cleantech energy companies to market opportunitieswhere project-ready technology can increase access to reliable electricity. Guided by the goal to end energy poverty insub-Saharan Africa, CTEN will introduce U.S. cleantech energy firms to specific deal opportunities in African markets and promote direct investment in African […]
...A powerful combination of American ICT capabilities has assembled to embrace Africa’s multiple digital opportunities and challenges, leveraging the best of U.S. technology with insights and customization from the African-American diaspora. As improved cybersecurity becomes an increasingly important priority worldwide, it is vital that emerging economies are protected from online threats. U.S.-based multinational tech firm, […]
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The Central African Copperbelt is host to the largest copper and cobalt resource in the world. These metals, when mined and processed sustainably, have the potential to foster job creation and economic development for Zambia. U.S.-based start-up KoBoldMetals, together with its partners EMR Capital, a specialist mining private equity firm, and Zambia’s public-private mining company […]
...Pan-African health tech company mPharma is investing $43 million in Nigeria to build out its QualityRx program. The company’s mission is to ensure universal access to affordable medicine and improve access to care by transforming community pharmacies into primary healthcare providers. This new investment is set to upgrade previous Nigerian facilities – including local community […]
...Yeleen Enterprises is building a beauty manufacturing facility opening in 2023. The Yeleen Beauty Makerspace is the first shared commercial manufacturing facility of its kind. Its creation, in partnership with the Washington, D.C. government, positions Yeleen Enterprises to generate $55 million in new business over the next ten years, empowering Black women and women of […]
...Technology giants like Google, Microsoft, and Meta are bringing major opportunities to drive cloud adoption and reskill people for a digitally focused world. In Africa, U.S. developer ABD Group is establishing new data centers across the continent that will drive growth. This $500 million commitment will provide secure, globally competitive fintech infrastructure that will advance […]
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African Human Rights Leaders Summit Offers Different View from Official Event By Kate Weine On December 13, 2022, US President Joe Biden welcomed 50 delegations from 49 countries across the African continent, plus the African Union, to the US-African Leaders Summit. The Summit aimed to demonstrate US commitment to US-Africa relations, but the official agenda […]
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The African Diaspora in the United States is a source of strength. It encompasses African Americans, including descendants of enslaved Africans, and nearly two million African immigrants who have close familial, social, and economic connections to the continent. The African immigrant community makes significant contributions to America’s growth and prosperity. The African Diaspora—i.e., people of […]
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