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South African Fintech Firm Picks Atlanta for North American Headquarters

Entersekt, a financial technology firm based in South Africa, has opened a new North American headquarters in Sandy Springs following its success landing major customers in the metro Atlanta area. The company uses the capabilities of a consumer’s mobile device within apps to help with authentication — the process of making sure the person initiating a payment Read more

Innovative University in Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa, Seeks Board Members for Its Atlanta-based Foundation

An Atlanta-based foundation for the International University of Grand-Bassam (IUGB), an innovative institution in the West African country of Côte d’Ivoire, which was launched in 2007 with the support of Georgia State University, seeks board members interested in serving its mission to develop the necessary resources to make the university “a center of excellence” for Read more

African Georgia State Graduate Sets an Example for Women in STEM Studies

While growing up in Côte d’Ivoire, Sarran Deigna knew that her mother had been a good student with a special facility for mathematics. “If my Mum was so good at math, I should also be a good math student,” she told Global Atlanta during an interview in her office at the Federal Home Loan Bank Read more

AGCO Reinforces Its Commitment to Modernizing Agriculture With New Africa Headquarters

When it comes to Africa, Martin Richenhagen, Duluth, Ga.-AGCO Corp.‘s CEO and chairman, doesn’t mince words. For instance at this year’s AGCO Summit in Berlin in January he called for startups to disrupt traditional agricultural practices in efforts to address the challenges of food security, farmer livelihood and resource efficiency. This year’s summit, an annual Read more

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Lake Lanier to Host Global Dragon Boat Championship

Since 1996 when the Olympic rowing, canoeing and kayaking events were held at Lake Lanier, the venue’s prestige has grown exponentially. Now known as Lake Lanier Olympic Park, it has drawn a host of prestigious events including U.S. national championships in all three sports. Two years ago it was the site for the Pan-American Championships drawing Read more

Liberian Scholarship Deadline Extended

The University Consortium for Liberia, an Atlanta-based group that promotes educational partnerships in the West African nation, has extended its annual scholarship application deadline through July. The previous deadline was May 15. Applicants must be Liberians or descendants of Liberians with at least a 3.0 grade point average, acceptance from a U.S. university and a Read more

U.S. Sen. Isakson: ‘Africa, the Most Important Continent in the 21st Century for Our Country’

With storm clouds resting over Asia and the Middle East, U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson of Georgia called the African continent “the most important continent in the 21st century for our country.” Mr. Isakson underscored his affinity for Africa during an Atlanta Council on International Relations luncheon address at the Capital City Club downtown on May Read more

KSU’s Division of Global Affairs Honors International Achievement

Kennesaw State University has presented its International Achievement Awards this year to a wide range of recipients including an authority on classical architecture and urban planning, three entrepreneurial sisters from Cartagena, Colombia, a member of the faculty of the university’s business school, and a vice chancellor of a university in Ghana. Rodney Mims Cook Jr., Read more

AJC: Nonprofit Reimburses City for South Africa Airfare With Reed’s Money

Former Mayor Kasim Reed caught flak from many sides last year when it was revealed that the city spent $90,000 on his team’s trip to South Africa, largely on business-class airfare. At the time, the mayor said he had lined up “private funds” to pay for nine team members’ upgrades from coach class on the grueling Read more

The Carter Center Central to Liberia’s Mental Health Initiatives

Having experienced more than a decade of civil conflict, which ended in 1993 but then was exacerbated by the Ebola crisis later on, the West African country of Liberia is implementing mental health programs supported by the Atlanta-based Carter Center to restore those who experienced psychological trauma. In addition to the trauma related to the violence and illness in Read more

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