An accomplished Ghanaian diaspora gives Atlanta a leg up in boosting trade ties with one of West Africa’s most dynamic economies, the country’s ambassador said as he visited the city this week.
Category: Africa
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South African Chicken Chain Nando’s Offers Atlantans a Taste Before Opening Third Metro Location at Krog
A chicken chain that aims to embody the spices and spirit of South Africa is set to open its third location in Atlanta in June, just in time for the country’s World Cup team to touch down here.
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When Western-Trained AI Meets African Healthcare
Busara Advisors is the presenting sponsor of Global Atlanta’s Africa Channel. Subscribe here for monthly Africa newsletters. Editor’s Note: This article was written by Neema Tavakolian and first published on Tech Square […]
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Czechia, DR Congo Round Out Atlanta World Cup Slots, Raising New Sports Diplomacy and Investment Prospects
Results of intercontinental and European qualifiers give clarity on the final two Atlanta is set to host during the first-round matches.
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How Atlanta Small Businesses Can Leverage the World Cup’s Global Spotlight
Busara Advisors is the presenting sponsor of Global Atlanta’s Africa Channel. Subscribe here for monthly Africa newsletters. Discussions about the FIFA World Cup often center around the headline numbers — […]
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World Cup in Atlanta: How the City Can Capitalize on ‘Our Generation’s Olympics’
Thirty years ago, the audacious bid and unlikely victory in wooing the 1996 Olympic Games gave Atlanta the chance to tell the story of its emergence on the global stage. Now, boosters say, it has arrived.
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Atlanta Airport to Address Hurdle for International Travelers Accessing Transit During World Cup
Busara Advisors is the presenting sponsor of Global Atlanta’s Africa Channel. Subscribe here for monthly Africa newsletters. Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is working on a temporary fix to ensure the […]
Posted inSouth Africa
Built In South Africa, Growing In Atlanta’s Fintech Scene: Entersekt CEO Talks Fraud Prevention in The AI Age
Fraud is getting worse in the Age of AI, says fintech entrepreneur Schalk Nolte, whose Cape Town-based company is tackling the problem head-on in part thanks to a growing presence in Atlanta.
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At Least Five National Teams Eyeing World Cup Base Camps in Atlanta
Busara Advisors is the presenting sponsor of Global Atlanta’s Africa Channel. Subscribe here for monthly Africa newsletters. Beyond hosting eight matches, part of Atlanta’s strategy for the World Cup is […]
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Diplomatic Digest: Turnover in Atlanta’s Consular Corps During 2025
Besides the fact that they provide the first touch points for Atlanta companies doing business in their respective countries, these consuls, honorary consuls and trade officials end up becoming de facto ambassadors for the city and region they’ve come to call home. The South, they find, is a region of both political and economic dynamism.