AGP Wire
Stay informed with articles highlighting the latest developments, major events, and essential updates.
Hengtong wins top CSIST award for deep-sea optical cable work
AGP
Hengtong won the 2025 Chinese Society of Imaging Science and Technology Grand Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress for a marine optical fiber and cable project built with university partners.
Eden Gordon Media unveils fall lineup of faith, military and media voices
AGP
Eden Gordon Media on Sept. 9 said its fall client lineup will feature leaders across veterans support, faith media, publishing and international advocacy.
GAIN and AGRA sign deal to push nutrition into Africa’s food systems
AGP
GAIN and AGRA signed a letter of intent in Kigali on the sidelines of the Africa Food Systems Forum to make healthier diets more accessible, affordable and sustainable across Africa.
Design Week Lagos takes seven Nigerian designers to Paris Design Week 2026
AGP
Design Week Lagos is presenting seven Nigerian designers in Paris from Sept. 10-19, 2026, as part of its global All Roads Lead to Lagos program ahead of the festival’s 10th anniversary exhibition in Lagos this October.
D.D. MEC releases Francophone album À Ma Façon with seven music videos
AGP
D.D. MEC has released the Francophone album À Ma Façon on global streaming platforms, backed by a visual campaign that includes seven music videos.
Five China window display model makers named 2026 benchmarks
AGP
Five China-based manufacturers were identified as benchmark suppliers in the window display model segment as retail, property, museum and exhibition spending on physical visual merchandising rises.
Hannele Niemi book argues Africa needs education for the future of work
AGP
Dr. Hannele Niemi’s new open-access book says Africa’s long-term growth depends on stronger education, technology adoption and workforce development as AI and industrial change reshape work.
KanKouran sets 43rd African dance and drum weekend in Washington
AGP
KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd Annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert in Washington, D.C., over Labor Day weekend, with workshops Sept. 4-6 and a concert Sept. 5. The event brings together artists and instructors…
Global Africa Summit heads to Charlotte with $150M deal room
AGP
Global Africa Summit Charlotte runs Sept. 8-10 at The Westin Charlotte, bringing leaders from business, government, finance and technology together to push trade and investment ties between the U.S., Africa and global markets.
Tinsel Magazine maps child online safety laws across countries
AGP
Tinsel Magazine has published the concluding installment of its two-part series on how governments regulate children’s use of social media, spotlighting countries with no child online safety law and those that have moved to new rules in the past…
Tanzania wins Africa’s leading destination title at World Travel Awards
AGP
Tanzania won Africa’s Leading Destination 2026 at the 33rd World Travel Awards Africa Gala in Zanzibar, while the Tanzania Tourist Board took Africa’s Leading Tourist Board for a fifth straight year.
Lawn mower market forecast points to $58.4 billion by 2033
AGP
A new market report projects the global lawn mower market will grow from $40.9 billion in 2026 to $58.4 billion by 2033. The study highlights demand across residential and commercial segments, with Deere, Honda and Husqvarna among the companies…
Artemis Fine Arts and Arte Primitivo set September 15-16 online-only auction
AGP
Artemis Fine Arts and Arte Primitivo will stage a two-day online-only auction Sept. 15-16, mixing Pre-Columbian, Native American and fossil material on Day 1 with classical, Egyptian, African, Asian and other antiquities on Day 2. The sale…
Nigerians launch unified community platform for business, culture and connection
AGP
The Nigerian Community is now live as a social, economic and community platform for Nigerians in Nigeria and across the diaspora, with a focus on connecting members, promoting Nigerian-owned businesses and celebrating culture.
File jacket with tab market seen reaching $3.25 billion by 2030
AGP
The Business Research Company says the file jacket with tab market rose to $2.44 billion in 2026 and is forecast to hit $3.25 billion by 2030, driven by hybrid work, education, healthcare and legal document storage needs.
Alabaster International to host immersive gala for women-led food security in Africa
AGP
Alabaster International will hold ETCHED on Sept. 12 at Serendipity Labs Costa Mesa to raise money for its enset program and spotlight women smallholder farmers in Ethiopia and Kenya.
KanKouran plans 43rd National African Dance and Drum Conference in Washington
AGP
KanKouran Dance Company will host its 43rd annual National African Dance and Drum Conference and Concert over Labor Day weekend in Washington, D.C. The event brings together West African dancers, musicians and instructors for workshops and a major…
TEMPO Networks launches TEMPO Africa through Zambia carnival partnership
AGP
TEMPO Networks is expanding into Africa through a multi-year partnership with Zambia’s Lusaka Carnival, marking the company’s 21st anniversary and a new push to connect Caribbean and African culture, media and tourism.
African Adventure Specialists touts East Africa as a 2027 travel destination
AGP
African Adventure Specialists says East Africa is gaining momentum as travelers look for more immersive holidays in 2027. The company is highlighting Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda for safaris, gorilla tracking, beaches and multi-country…
Arthur Lawrence lands No. 4014 on 2026 Inc. 5000 list
AGP
Arthur Lawrence has been ranked No. 4014 on the 2026 Inc. 5000, the annual list of America’s fastest-growing private companies.
Sign up for:
Africa News Guide
The daily local news briefing you can trust. Every day. Subscribe now.
Check Your Email!
We sent a one-time activation link to: .
Confirm it's you by clicking the email link.
If the email is not in your inbox, check spam or try again.
Welcome back!
is already signed up. Check your inbox for updates.