August, 2025 - eriinfo

Africa

Africa: Pan-African Women’s Day 2025 – Advancing Social and Economic Justice for African Women Through Reparations

eriinfo.com11 months ago04 mins

July 31st every year marks Pan-African Women’s Day (PAWD). The annual celebration serves as a powerful moment to honor the unwavering spirit, resilience, and revolutionary contributions of African women in the ongoing struggle for liberation, justice, and self-determination. It also commemorates the founding of Pan-African Women’s Organization (PAWO), the vanguard of women’s emancipation on the…

Africa

Africa: Tanzania Kicks Off TotalEnergies CAF CHAN, Pamoja 2024 Trophy Tour

eriinfo.com11 months ago03 mins

The official trophy tour for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 began on Friday, August 1, in Tanzania, one of three host nations for this year’s continental tournament, alongside Kenya and Uganda. The CAF TotalEnergies CHAN, PAMOJA 2024 will officially kick off on Saturday, 2 August, with the opening match between hosts…

France suspends Gaza evacuations after Palestinian student accused of antisemitic post

eriinfo.com11 months ago03 mins

France has suspended its programme for receiving Palestinians fleeing Gaza. The freeze will be in place while authorities investigate a Palestinian student in France who has been accused of making antisemitic remarks online, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has said. The 25-year-old woman was on a scholarship in northern France’s city of Lille and will…

System failure disrupts flights at OR Tambo airport

eriinfo.com11 months ago01 mins

ANTS is urging passengers to plan ahead and arrive two hours before domestic departures and three hours before international departures Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS) has reported a critical Air Traffic Control systems failure which is impacting flight management operations at OR Tambo International Airport, the busiest airport on the continent of Africa. In…

Africa

Africa: Victor Wanyama, Denis Onyango and Mrisho Ngasa Feature in Official Reveal of TotalEnergies CAF CHAN Trophy

eriinfo.com11 months ago03 mins

The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) has unveiled the new trophy for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN), PAMOJA 2024, in a reveal that featured three of the continent’s most celebrated football icons – Victor Wanyama (Kenya), Denis Onyango (Uganda) and Mrisho Ngasa (Tanzania). The announcement comes ahead of the tournament’s much-anticipated kick-off, with…

Why a recent earthquake didn't wreak havoc, despite its power

eriinfo.com11 months ago01 mins

After an 8.8 magnitude earthquake off Russia’s coast triggered tsunami alerts as far as the U.S., experts like seismologist Harold Tobin explain why the impact was far less devastating than expected.

System failure hits South Africa’s busiest airport

eriinfo.com11 months ago03 mins

Air Traffic and Navigation Services (ATNS), a state-owned company, said on Friday that there has been a “systems failure” at OR Tambo International Airport that disrupting flights. OR Tambo is South Africa’s busiest airport, and a hub for the Southern African region. ATNS said the system failure on Friday — a busy day for the…

Africa

Africa Must Own Its Digital Future – Chief of Staff

eriinfo.com11 months ago05 mins

Chief of Staff Julius Debrah has said Africa’s digital future must be shaped and owned by Africans through strategic partnerships that promote inclusion, innovation, and sovereignty. Speaking at the 10th anniversary of Mobex Africa in Accra yesterday, he said technology must not only drive growth but strengthen institutions and empower citizens across the continent. He…

Africa

African Union High-Level – Dialogue Ends in Accra

eriinfo.com11 months ago06 mins

The 13th High-Level Dialogue of the African Union on human rights, democracy, and governance ended on Wednesday with a call on African leaders to work collectively to enhance democracy on the continent through the principles of truth, equity, and an uncompromised justice system. Speaking at the closing ceremony of the two-day event at the Accra…

Is AI transforming the future of healthcare? | Technology

eriinfo.com11 months ago01 mins

We examine how artificial intelligence is transforming physical medicine and mental health. Artificial intelligence is being used to diagnose rare diseases and provide vital support for people dealing with anxiety and depression, taking on roles traditionally held by healthcare professionals. But this growing reliance raises important questions: can we fully trust AI in critical health decisions? Who is…