Zambia has become the latest African nation to name an honorary consul in Georgia, a local member of its diaspora appointed to represent the country’s interests in the state.
Category: Africa
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Kenya Airports Eye Agreement With Atlanta as Business Leaders Angle for Direct Flight
Kenya’s president jetting to Atlanta on a private plane earlier this year added fuel to the fire of criticism about his U.S. visit.
But if airport officials on both sides have their way, William Ruto and any subsequent Kenyan leaders would be able to fly commercial next time they come to drum up business in the Georgia capital.
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Ethiopian Airlines Invites Atlantans to the Great Ethiopian Run
Busara Advisors is the presenting sponsor of Global Atlanta’s Africa Channel. Subscribe here for monthly Africa newsletters. Ethiopian Airlines is inviting Atlanta-based travelers to embark on a journey that combines […]
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Crossing the Continent: Ethiopian Airlines Enables African Access from East to West
Busara Advisors is the presenting sponsor of Global Atlanta’s Africa Channel. Subscribe here for monthly Africa newsletters. Ethiopian Airlines is further solidifying Atlanta’s role as a business gateway to Africa, […]
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Zambian Ambassador Praises Books for Africa, Headlines Fundraiser in Atlanta
A Minnesota charity with the heart of its operation in Atlanta is changing futures by improving literacy in southern Africa, Zambia’s ambassador to the United States said in a Sept. 27 speech.
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South Africa Becomes Atlanta Airport’s Fifth ‘Sister’ From the Continent
South Africa on Sept. 27 became the fifth nation in Africa to sign a “sister airport” agreement with Hartsfield-Jackson, becoming the newest member of the growing sorority the world’s busiest airport is convening on the continent.
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NBA Legend, Hawks Star and African Humanitarian Dikembe Mutombo Dies at 58
As a basketball player, Dikembe Mutombo was known for his stifling defense, blocking shots and wagging a finger in opponents’ faces.
But when it came to fighting global health challenges like infant and maternal mortality, the NBA legend was squarely on offense.
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Cape Town Beckons Georgia Buyers With Fully Funded Sourcing Trip
Qualified Georgia companies are being invited to apply for a fully funded buyers’ mission to Cape Town next March.
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Africa Summit Aims to Help Investors Move Beyond Lip Service
Busara Advisors is the presenting sponsor of Global Atlanta’s Africa Channel. Subscribe here for monthly Africa newsletters. There’s a standard trope in the U.S. business community focused on Africa: It’s […]
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Ethiopian Airlines Invites Atlantans to Experience Ethiopian New Year
Busara Advisors is the presenting sponsor of Global Atlanta’s Africa Channel. Subscribe here for monthly Africa newsletters. As the Ethiopian New Year approaches on Sept. 11, Ethiopian Airlines is proud […]