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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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A Yale-trained physician and Greensboro pain specialist is working to raise money for a planned medical village in Accra, Ghana, and recently met with actor John Amos to build support.

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Dr. Jasneth James has published a three-part cookbook that pairs chronic-disease education with recipes and natural remedies for people managing diabetes, hypertension and heart disease.

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The Global Colon Cancer Association announced 2026 CRC Health Equity Grants for eight projects in seven countries, backing screening, education, navigation and patient support efforts.

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Izzy, An Octopus Tale by Charles Rawlings, MD, JD; Leah Perez; and Morgan Rawlings won the NYC Big Book Award’s Childrens Educational category.

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Umoya Wellness Spa has opened in Salt Lake City as a nurse-owned, Black-owned medical and wellness spa offering body contouring, HydraFacial treatments, injectable wellness, and African hair braiding.

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Worldreader has launched a month-long global reading campaign for families with young children as part of International Literacy Month.

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Global Africa Summit Charlotte runs Sept. 8-10 at The Westin Charlotte, bringing leaders from business, government, finance and technology together to push trade and investment ties between the U.S., Africa and global markets.

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KeraLink International says it has now impacted more than 4 million lives through global vision care programs, with nearly 3 million of those reached since January 2025. The milestone underscores the nonprofit’s push to expand access to eye care,…

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The University of Cape Coast has launched UCC eCampus, an online platform that lets working professionals in Ghana and abroad pursue selected postgraduate degrees without leaving their jobs or moving to campus.

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Spence-Chapin Services to Families and Children is expanding in Arizona with offices in Phoenix and Tucson to broaden access to adoption, counseling and family support services.

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Influential Women highlighted Carmen Ward-Sullivan, PhD, RN, for her leadership in nursing education, clinical expertise, and global health work.

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All Sports Group has partnered with the Africa Fitness Honors & Expo to cover the 2026 event in Accra, Ghana, marking its first major initiative on the continent.

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The global shea butter market is projected to rise from $1.77 billion in 2024 to $3.499 billion by 2035, fueled by demand for natural, organic and sustainably sourced ingredients in cosmetics, food and pharmaceuticals.

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Varda Foundation has made its SoilHive soil data platform open source, aiming to help governments, researchers and industry securely share soil information while keeping national control of the data.

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BLM Sports has committed nearly $200,000 to nonprofits, HBCU athletic programs and community initiatives nationwide.

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Market Research Future projects the global instant noodles market will rise from $59.24 billion in 2026 to $123.45 billion by 2035, driven by convenience demand, premium products, e-commerce and urbanization.

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The global cocoa beans market is projected to grow from $20.24 billion in 2025 to $37.18 billion by 2035, driven by premium chocolate demand, sustainability efforts and new uses in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.

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The Beverly Hills chapter of the Southern California Black Chamber of Commerce has appointed Sir Lance McCarthy, PhD, as chairman of the board.

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A new 16-country survey finds roughly three in five young Africans think Donald Trump’s second term could improve their countries’ prospects, even as concerns persist over USAID cuts and U.S. access to African resources.