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West Africa Unite in Abidjan to Fast-Track Lassa Fever Vaccine and Strengthen Epidemic Preparedness

eriinfo.com10 months ago06 mins

The 2nd ECOWAS Lassa Fever International Conference (#ELFIC 2025) concluded this Thursday 11 September 2025 in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, after four days of high-level discussions, knowledge sharing, and strategic commitments. The gathering brought together more than 800 policymakers, scientists, health professionals, and development partners from across West Africa and beyond to confront one of the…

Top moments from the ceremony

eriinfo.com10 months ago08 mins

HBO’s “The Pitt,” a tense hospital drama, and Apple TV+’s “The Studio,” a madcap satire of modern Hollywood, nabbed top honors at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on Sunday night. The three-hour ceremony was hosted by first-time emcee Nate Bargatze, a low-key stand-up comedian who largely steered away from political headlines. Here’s what you need…

Paratus SA supports Namibian racing talent Adriaan Nel in MSA F4 Championship

eriinfo.com10 months ago04 mins

Paratus SA supports Namibian racing talent Adriaan Nel in MSA F4 Championship. Paratus South Africa is proud to support Namibian racing driver Adriaan Nel as he competes in the MSA Formula 4 Championship in South Africa. As a co-sponsor with Paratus Namibia, Paratus SA is helping Nel pursue his dream while inspiring the next generation…

BBC investigates Afghan maternal deaths after US aid cuts

eriinfo.com10 months ago018 mins

Yogita LimayeSouth Asia and Afghanistan correspondent Aakriti Thapar / BBC When Shahnaz went into labour, her husband Abdul called a taxi to take them to the only medical facility accessible to them. “She was in a lot pain,” he says. A 20-minute drive away, the clinic was in Shesh Pol village in Afghanistan’s north-eastern Badakhshan…

NEC XON Cyber named Palo Alto Networks’ sub-Saharan Africa Partner of the Year

eriinfo.com10 months ago06 mins

Justin Lee, regional sales director at Palo Alto Networks NEC XON Cyber has been named Palo Alto Networks’ sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) Partner of the Year, recognising the company as the region’s top-performing partner for 2025. The award was presented at Palo Alto Networks’ recent annual partner gathering in Istanbul, Turkey. The SSA Partner of the…

Inside Pope Leo's adopted home in Peru

eriinfo.com10 months ago01 mins

Before becoming pontiff, Pope Leo spent over two decades as a missionary and a bishop in Peru. The city where he led the church has now become a destination for the faithful. Lilia Luciano reports.

Westcon-Comstor appoints southern Africa cyber security lead

eriinfo.com10 months ago03 mins

Nickey Mannya, director of cyber security and next-gen solutions for southern Africa at Westcon-Comstor. Westcon-Comstor, a global technology provider and specialist distributor, has appointed Nicodemus (Nickey) Mannya as director of cyber security and next-gen solutions for southern Africa. Westcon-Comstor says Mannya will oversee its growing cyber security and next-gen solutions portfolio, working closely with both…

Global Sumud Flotilla sets sail from Tunisia to break Gaza blockade | Gaza News

eriinfo.com10 months ago05 mins

Departure of the flotilla from Tunisia to Gaza was delayed due to logistical issues. Published On 14 Sep 202514 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share The Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) has begun sailing out of Tunisia, with organisers and participants saying they are determined to break Israel’s siege on Gaza…

AI boom puts Africa at a crossroads

eriinfo.com10 months ago07 mins

Last week, Prof Arthur Mutambara, director of the University of Johannesburg’s Institute for the Centre of Knowledge, launched his new book, Deploying Artificial Intelligence to Achieve the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The significance of AI was underscored by the diverse and engaged audience at the launch. In attendance were curious students, representatives from the Chinese…

Charlie Kirk shooting criminal hunt included a rare forensic tech tip

eriinfo.com10 months ago012 mins

A TV monitor displays a picture of Tyler Robinson, the suspected of killing Charlie Kirk on September 11, in Orem, Utah, on September 12, 2025. Patrick T. Fallon | Afp | Getty Images As the search unfolded for conservative political activist Charlie Kirk’s assassin, with the suspect identified on Friday as Tyler Robinson, law enforcement…