Expand North Star 2025 at Dubai Harbour, October 12-15, connects 2,000+ startups and 1,200 investors from 180 countries, showcasing AI, climate tech, and fintech innovations to drive global digital growth.
Ethiopia’s coffee exports soared to 80,000 metric tonnes, generating $546 million in two months, fueled by enhanced supply chains and quality improvements, with ambitions to reach 600,000 tonnes and $3 billion annually.
Burkina Faso firmly rejected the Trump administration’s request to host U.S. deportees, labeling it “indecent” after the U.S. suspended visa services in a possible pressure move, highlighting tensions in third-country deportation deals with African nations amid human rights outcry.
Nathi Mthethwa, South Africa’s Ambassador to France, was discovered dead outside a Paris hotel with no signs of foul play; his family disputes suicide claims amid ongoing probes, as President Ramaphosa prepares to eulogize him at the October 12 funeral.
On October 10, 2025, IMUNG met with GFF President Lamin Kaba Bajo to explore partnerships for a January 2026 conference and a Ghana trip, focusing on youth diplomacy, public speaking, and promoting peace through sports.
