The Flagstaff City Council has approved its 2026 Annual Action Plan for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, allocating approximately $881,000 in federal funding to support housing stability, neighborhood infrastructure, and community resilience initiatives. The funding is designed to benefit low- and moderate-income residents across the city. The grants will support a range of… [Read More]

US-based green chemistry company P2 Science has raised $23 million in an oversubscribed funding round to expand its sustainable materials platform across beauty, polymers, crop care, and industrial applications. The round was led by Sofinnova Partners, with participation from Emerald Technology Ventures, GS Futures, and several existing investors including Chanel, BASF, and dsm-firmenich ventures. The… [Read More]

Belgian deeptech startup D-CRBN has raised €17.5 million in a Series A funding round to scale its plasma-based technology that converts industrial carbon dioxide into usable carbon molecules. The round was led by Astaia, with participation from the European Innovation Council Fund and SFPIM, bringing the company’s total funding to more than €20 million. The… [Read More]

Togo has launched a new call for proposals to support forest restoration initiatives in its Plateaux region, with backing from the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The program is part of the broader AFR100 initiative, which aims to restore degraded landscapes across Africa through large-scale reforestation and sustainable land use projects. The call targets a… [Read More]

Belgian deeptech startup D-CRBN has raised €17.5 million in a Series A funding round to scale its plasma-based technology that converts industrial carbon dioxide into useful carbon molecules. The round was led by Astaia, with participation from the European Innovation Council Fund and SFPIM, bringing the company’s total funding to over €20 million. The Antwerp-based… [Read More]

African startups are increasingly shifting toward domestic and regional investors as global venture capital flows concentrate around artificial intelligence opportunities in the United States. The change reflects a broader realignment in startup financing, where local capital is playing a growing role amid tighter international funding conditions. Recent trends show that African tech funding is becoming… [Read More]

New York-headquartered fintech NALA has secured a credit facility of up to $50 million to accelerate its stablecoin-powered cross-border payments expansion across Africa and Asia. The financing, structured as a non-dilutive credit line, represents a strategic shift away from equity funding as the company scales its high-volume payments infrastructure. The credit facility has been arranged… [Read More]

Washington — May 28, 2026 — U.S. agricultural organizations are urging the Trump administration to leverage the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) to expand access for genetically modified crops in Africa. In a letter to the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative, a coalition of 15 groups — including the National Corn Growers Association and the… [Read More]

A new startup accelerator focused on digital health innovation has opened applications for its 2026 cohort, aiming to support early-stage companies building artificial intelligence and technology-driven solutions for healthcare systems across Africa. The program, known as the Africa Health-Tech Accelerator and operating under the Africa Health ExCon, is designed to help startups scale solutions that… [Read More]

Education and business leaders in Michigan are calling for a coordinated overhaul of the state’s education system, arguing that long-term economic growth depends on sustained improvements in student outcomes and stronger alignment across early childhood, K–12, and higher education. The discussion took place at the 2026 Mackinac Policy Conference, where leaders from education, philanthropy, and… [Read More]

Brazzaville — May 28, 2026 — Africa is stepping up efforts to regulate and process its critical minerals, but experts warn the continent must move beyond reactive policies to anticipate global industrial shifts. Countries like Zimbabwe, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Guinea are tightening controls on lithium, cobalt, and bauxite exports, aiming to capture more value… [Read More]

Thirty-seven community development organizations across Detroit are joining forces under a new $27 million initiative designed to strengthen neighborhoods, expand affordable housing, and support long-term community growth. The initiative, launched by Enterprise Community Partners, marks Phase III of the Community Development Organization Fund and represents the largest collaborative effort of its kind in the city…. [Read More]

Climate adaptation leaders are urging governments and communities to place human mobility at the center of climate resilience planning as extreme heat, rising energy costs, and worsening environmental conditions continue to reshape communities across the United States. The discussion took place during the 2026 National Adaptation Forum, one of the country’s largest gatherings focused on… [Read More]

Douala — May 28, 2026 — Cameroon has approved 453 private investment projects between 2014 and 2024, valued at nearly CFA1.9 trillion, according to figures released by the Investment Promotion Agency (API). Despite the impressive capital commitments, employment outcomes remain far below expectations. Project promoters had announced plans to create 180,000 jobs during the period, but only… [Read More]

Health specialists from across the Americas gathered in Bogotá, Colombia, for a regional meeting organized by the Pan American Health Organization to strengthen yellow fever surveillance and improve outbreak preparedness across the region. The four-day meeting brought together experts in epidemiology, immunization, entomology, clinical management, laboratory surveillance, and risk communication from more than 10 countries…. [Read More]

Brazil is leading a new South-South cooperation initiative with the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention to strengthen field epidemiology training and epidemic intelligence capacities across Africa. The initiative, supported by the Pan American Health Organization and Brazil’s Ministry of Health, focuses on improving public health emergency preparedness through digital learning platforms, hybrid training… [Read More]

Yaoundé — May 28, 2026 — The Yaoundé City Council has announced plans to allocate CFA6.8 billion from its 2025 budget surplus to road and urban infrastructure projects in 2026. The decision was unanimously approved during the 26th session of the Yaoundé Urban Community Council, reflecting the city’s commitment to improving transport and urban services. Mayor Luc… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization and the Mundo Sano Foundation have signed a new technical cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening disease elimination efforts and expanding cervical cancer prevention programs across the Americas. The agreement was signed in Madrid by PAHO Director Jarbas Barbosa and Mundo Sano Foundation President Silvia Gold during an official visit focused… [Read More]

The Pan American Health Organization and the Organisation of Eastern Caribbean States are convening a regional workshop in Saint Lucia aimed at strengthening access to essential medicines and health technologies across the Eastern Caribbean. The two-day meeting brings together health officials, procurement specialists, and technical experts to improve the availability, affordability, and quality of medicines… [Read More]

Brazzaville — May 28, 2026 — The African Development Bank (AfDB) projects Africa’s economic growth to slow modestly to 4.2 percent in 2026, before rebounding to 4.4 percent in 2027, in line with the level recorded in 2025. The forecast was released in the African Economic Outlook 2026 during the Bank’s annual meetings. The slowdown is attributed… [Read More]

Health experts, policymakers, and international health officials gathered in Bogotá for the “Better Care for Non-Communicable Diseases” workshop organized by Colombia’s Ministry of Health and Social Protection and the Pan American Health Organization. The workshop focused on addressing the growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as cardiovascular disease, cancer, diabetes, and chronic respiratory illnesses,… [Read More]

Norway’s evolving security landscape took center stage at the 2026 Security Forum South, where policymakers, diplomats, researchers, and defense officials gathered to discuss rising geopolitical threats and regional preparedness across the Nordic-Baltic region. The forum, held during Norway’s “Total Defence” year, focused on strengthening cooperation between governments, local authorities, NATO partners, businesses, and academic institutions… [Read More]

Columbus, Ohio — May 28, 2026 — Researchers at Ohio State University have found genetic traces of 54 different viruses in ordinary indoor dust, opening up a potential new frontier in disease surveillance. The study, published in Building and Environment, suggests that dust could serve as a record of viral circulation within schools, offices, and residential halls…. [Read More]