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Omaha MBK leaders preview Obama Presidential Center, tout progress on youth milestones
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Omaha leaders joined My Brother’s Keeper communities in Chicago on May 28 to compare progress, tour the Obama Presidential Center before its public opening and showcase work tied to six national milestones.
Women's Refugee Commission names Dr. Xanthe Scharff as president and CEO
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The Women’s Refugee Commission has appointed Dr. Xanthe Scharff to lead the organization as global displacement rises and humanitarian funding faces sharp cuts.
Guinea to host SEEG 2026 as it pitches clean energy push
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Guinea will host the Guinea Energy and Environment Conference & Exhibition on Nov. 25-26, 2026, in Conakry as the government courts investment across hydropower, solar, gas, carbon markets and environmental finance.
African nations push to make AGOA a driver of mineral processing and industrial growth
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African governments and stakeholders want the renewed African Growth and Opportunity Act to do more than expand market access.
Gierowski Foundation pledges support for clean water access in Africa
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The Jozef Hubert Gierowski Foundation is making clean water a main philanthropic focus in 2026 and 2027, with donations already going to water funds and charities working across Africa.
TMU to host Global Africa Summit Toronto 2026 on trade and investment
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Toronto Metropolitan University’s Diversity Institute and Africa Investment Network will bring business, policy and investment leaders to Toronto on July 30, 2026, for a summit on Canada-Africa trade and commercial ties.
Sports tourism market seen climbing to $1.8 trillion by 2030
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Allied Market Research says the sports tourism market was worth $323.42 billion in 2020 and could reach $1,803.70 billion by 2030. The report points to rising event attendance, better transport, and digital engagement as the main forces reshaping…
MWD market seen reaching $8.08 billion by 2035
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The Measurement While Drilling market was valued at an estimated $4.18 billion in 2025 and is projected to nearly double to $8.08 billion by 2035, driven by directional drilling, digitalization and demand for precise wellbore placement.
KFSH puts workforce capability at center of healthcare transformation at HLTH Europe 2026
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King Faisal Specialist Hospital & Research Centre used HLTH Europe 2026 in Amsterdam to argue that healthcare transformation depends on trained teams, not just new technology.
Fine bubble diffuser market seen reaching $4.7B by 2033
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Persistence Market Research projects the global fine bubble diffuser market will grow from $3.3 billion in 2026 to $4.7 billion by 2033 as wastewater treatment spending rises.
Inland Southern California civil rights institute expands its role in Riverside
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The Civil Rights Institute of Inland Southern California says it has grown from a local history project into a civic hub with exhibits, workshops, a diversity center and a regional digital archive.
LCR Capital Partners promotes Louis Frost to president
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LCR Capital Partners named Louis Frost president while he continues as chief financial officer, highlighting his role in the firm’s finance, compliance and transaction work.
Latin America, Africa and Asia-Pacific data center market seen tripling by 2033
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Allied Market Research says the Latin America, Africa and Asia-Pacific data center market will grow from $124.53 billion in 2023 to $530.62 billion by 2033. The forecast points to fast growth in colocation, cloud, IoT and edge computing demand,…
James R. Peters publishes Rhodesia memoir on service, conservation and faith
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James R. Peters has released “A Rhodesian Story,” a memoir about public service, conservation, war and family life in southern Africa.
Biodiesel market seen reaching $89.3 billion by 2033
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Persistence Market Research projects the global biodiesel fuel market will grow from $54.9 billion in 2026 to $89.3 billion by 2033, driven by climate rules, renewable fuel mandates and demand for lower-carbon transport.
Afretade lines up Obasanjo, California transport chief for TAEF in Lagos
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Afretade says the 2026 Trade and Economic Forum in Lagos will bring together African, U.S. and diaspora leaders for talks on investment, infrastructure and economic cooperation.
Electric vehicle fleet management market seen reaching $32.33 billion by 2030
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The electric vehicle fleet management market is projected to grow from $24.92 billion in 2025 to $32.33 billion by 2030 as governments push cleaner transportation and fleets expand EV operations.
Fingerprint sensor market seen hitting $17.26 billion by 2030
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The fingerprint sensor market is projected to grow from $7.95 billion in 2025 to $17.26 billion by 2030, driven by wider biometric use in consumer devices, government systems and IoT-connected products.
Synthetic gypsum market to reach $3.5 billion by 2033
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Persistence Market Research projects the global synthetic gypsum market will rise from $2.5 billion in 2026 to $3.5 billion by 2033, driven by construction demand, industrial waste reuse and tighter sustainability rules.
Alcatel-Lucent hosts launch of CEO Women Europe
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Alcatel-Lucent hosted the June 3 launch of CEO Women Europe at its Paris headquarters and named Sandrine El Khodry as the network’s president.
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