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One Year In, Ethiopian Airlines Flight Unites Diaspora, Connects Atlanta to All of Africa
Ethiopian Airlines is the presenting sponsor of Global Atlanta’s Africa Channel. Subscribe here for monthly Africa newsletters. Ethiopian Airlines’ direct flight from Atlanta to Addis Ababa, which celebrates one year […]
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Ethiopian Airlines Flight Strengthens Southeast U.S. Ties with Nigeria
Ethiopian Airlines’ new nonstop flight between Atlanta and Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia and the African Union, is not only convenient for travelers but is also fostering stronger […]
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How Renewvia Is Powering Africa From Atlanta
Renewvia Energy’s executives never envisioned that a simple diversification play would end up spurring a transatlantic odyssey of investment and impact. Founded in 2008, the Atlanta-based solar contractor had a […]
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Atlanta Solar Firm’s ‘Mini-grids’ Go From Remote Villages to Corporate Rooftops in Africa
Atlanta-based Renewvia Energy pioneered its Africa model in remote communities where it relied on grant funding to connect solar microgrids to empower villagers. While this rural-focused model is still going […]
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Nigerian Aviation Authority Advances ‘Sister Airport’ Pact With Hartsfield-Jackson
A delegation from Nigeria’s federal aviation authority touched down at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport Tuesday to take the next steps on a knowledge-sharing deal with the world’s busiest airport. The […]
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Private Jet Maker Gulfstream Names Service Partner in Nigeria
Private jet maker Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. has tapped a partner in Nigeria to expand service availability and parts access in West Africa. Gulfstream is working with ExecuJet Aviation Nigeria, which […]
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Nigeria to Honor Frontline Workers in National Day Celebrations
Atlanta’s Nigerian community is set to celebrate the country’s national day this weekend by honoring “essential” workers who helped combat COVID-19 locally along with the city’s civil rights heroes. The […]
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Nigerian Art Exhibition Caps Ambassador’s Atlanta Visit, Deepens Cultural Bonds
Nigerian Consul General Amina Smaila welcomed guests to her Buckhead residence May 25 for a reception showcasing the works of Nigerian artists, a fitting finale to an Atlanta visit by the country’s […]
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New Nigerian Consul General Vows Larger Local Profile for Africa’s Largest Economy
The newly arrived Nigerian consul general in Atlanta is motivated by the urgent task of growing investment and trade between her country and the 10-state Southeast U.S. region under her […]