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New genetic tools offer more accurate breast cancer prediction for women of African ancestry
University of Chicago Medicine
Despite major advances in genetic testing for breast cancer risk prediction, death rates remain disproportionately high among women of African ancestry.
Hollywood Independent Music Awards Announces Call for Entries; Main Event Set for July 30, 2026, at the Avalon Hollywood
EIN Presswire
LOS ANGELES, CA, UNITED STATES, May 12, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Hollywood Independent Music Awards (HIMA) is now accepting submissions through June 15, 2026. The HIMA main event will take place July 30, 2026 at the iconic Avalon Theater...
New Report: Investing in Scalable Technologies, Data Governance and Institutional Capacity Key to Africa’s Food Security
EIN Presswire
Annual Trends and Outlook Report finds promising agricultural technologies but reveals opportunities for greater integration, interoperability, and adaptation.
Zoth Enters into Strategic Partnership MOU with Bakkt to Enable Compliant Cross-Border Stablecoin Payments Across South Asia and MENA, Scaling its Total Payments Volume to $1 Billion Annually
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Singapore , May 07, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Zoth, the privacy-first stablecoin neobank purpose-built for the Global South & the Agentic Economy, and Bakkt, Inc., a regulated digital asset infrastructure company, have signed an MOU establishing...
Casein Derivatives Market Size to Worth USD 8.85 Billion by 2035 as Functional Protein Demand Accelerates
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Ottawa, Dec. 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to Towards FnB, the global casein derivatives market size is evaluated at USD 5.56 billion in 2026 and is anticipated to surge USD 8.85 billion by 2035, reflecting at a CAGR of 5.3% from 2026 to...
Somali Forces Capture al-Shabaab Hideout in Southern Region
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The Somali army has seized control of a site in southern Somalia previously used as a hideout by the al-Shabaab militant group, the Defense Ministry announced Wednesday.
Somali Forces Seize Al-Shabaab Hideout in Southern Region
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The Somali military has secured control over a southern area previously used by the al-Qaeda-linked Al-Shabaab group as a hideout, according to the Defense Ministry.
Somali Forces Seize Al-Shabaab Hideout in Southern Somalia
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The Somali military has captured a strategic area in southern Somalia that had been utilized as a refuge by the Al-Shabaab terror organization, the Defense Ministry reported on Wednesday.
Somali Forces Seize Al-Shabaab Stronghold in Southern Region
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The Somali military has successfully taken control of a territory in southern Somalia that served as a hideout for the Al-Shabaab militant group, according to reports.
GAIME Conference 2025 to Establish Africa as Global Hub for Responsible AI Collaboration
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
KAMPALA, Uganda, Oct. 28, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- International summit in Kampala to convene 5,000 delegates from 180+ nations, introducing verifiable AI-powered collaboration frameworks and research-driven innovation agendas.
Ghana, Sierra Leone Rush to Evacuate Diplomats from Iran
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Ghana and Sierra Leone have evacuated diplomatic staff from Iran and launched emergency measures to protect their nationals, joining a growing wave of African nations scrambling to secure citizens as US and Israeli military strikes...
AUSSOM Pledges Full Commitment to Defeat al-Shabaab in Somalia
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM) has reaffirmed its determination to eliminate al-Shabaab’s insurgency and restore stability across the country, according to reports.
Global Settlement Network Partners with Diacente Group to build the Largest On-Chain Economy in Africa with $5.5B in Real-World Assets
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
Miami, FL , Oct. 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The partnership will bring $5.5 billion worth of real-world infrastructure assets on-chain, spanning sectors such as food production, minerals, renewable energy, and global trade.
Identy.io obtains MOSIP certification, positioning markets in LATAM and Africa at the forefront of inclusive identity
EIN Presswire
Identy.io's ABIS solution, with mobile-first enrollment using on-device biometric capture and liveness detection, is now available on MOSIP's marketplace.
China Lifts Import Tariffs on 53 African Nations
MENAFN
(MENAFN) China unveiled a massive economic offensive in Africa, abolishing import duties on goods from 53 nations in a strategic maneuver reshaping global trade alignments.
Nile Basin Countries Commit to Joint Management of River
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Governments of the Nile Basin Initiative (NBI) member states met in Juba, South Sudan, on Sunday to mark Nile Day, emphasizing renewed dedication, mutual respect, and stronger collaboration in managing the shared river, as stated by...
Event showcases importance of standards convergence in boosting Africa's export potential
World Trade Organization
The event, Beyond Tariffs: how standards and regulations shape agribusiness competitiveness, has brought together around 100 policymakers, regulators, standard-setting bodies, agribusinesses, international organizations and development partners...
Greece Explores Plans to Transfer Migrants to Hubs in Africa
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Greece is exploring a plan to transfer irregular migrants to designated holding hubs in Africa, local media reported Friday, in a sweeping initiative that could reshape how the European Union handles failed asylum cases.
Importing Furniture from Turkey to Africa is Now Easier Than Ever
EIN Presswire
For African investors and consumers, the reality is clear: buying furniture from Turkey is easier, of higher quality, and significantly more advantageous.
Africa Passenger Car Market to Reach US$ 375.1 Billion by 2033, Growing at an 18.2% CAGR | Persistence Market Research
EIN Presswire
Africa passenger car market driven by urbanization, rising incomes, and growing middle-class demand, expanding at a CAGR of 18.2% through 2033. BRENDFORD, LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, February 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Africa passenger car...
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