April, 2026 - eriinfo

Mexico demands answers after CIA employees killed in car crash following drug lab raid: “We were not informed”

eriinfo.com18 hours ago011 mins

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum told reporters Tuesday that federal prosecutors are investigating potential violations of national security following a car accident in the northern Chihuahua state that killed two Mexican officers and two U.S. government agents. The two Americans killed in the crash were employees of the Central Intelligence Agency, multiple people familiar with the matter…

Liquid dodges debt crunch – at a hefty price

eriinfo.com18 hours ago06 mins

Cassava Technologies and Liquid Intelligent Technologies CEO Hardy Pemhiwa Liquid Intelligent Technologies has completed a US$660-million (R10.8-billion) refinancing that neutralises the near-term default risk that was hanging over the pan-African fibre operator – but at a sharply higher cost of capital than it was paying before. The centrepiece of the deal is a US$300-million senior…

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Africa: UN Forum Puts Spotlight On Healthcare for Indigenous Peoples

eriinfo.com19 hours ago07 mins

Ensuring Indigenous Peoples’ access to healthcare, including during conflict, is the theme for a major meeting that opened at United Nations Headquarters in New York on Monday. More than 1,000 participants are expected to attend the latest session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues (UNPFII) – the platform that has placed their concerns…

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Africa: The Glaring Injustice of Maternal Deaths in Africa

eriinfo.com20 hours ago09 mins

We have the knowledge and resources to end preventable maternal mortality today. So, why are women still dying while giving birth? Because for too many women, a safe birth still depends on a chain of simple, but life-or-death contingencies: whether a family can find transport to skilled care, whether a midwife is on duty, whether…

EU eyes options as Iran conflict threatens jet fuel shortages | European Union News

eriinfo.com20 hours ago04 mins

The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing concern in Europe, which relies heavily on imported jet fuel. Published On 21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026 The European Union is mulling jet fuel imports from the United States and new minimum reserve quotas as it eyes options amid a supply crunch due to the Iran…

Xiaomi plans premium expansion in South Africa

eriinfo.com20 hours ago04 mins

Xiaomi has announced that its primary strategic focus for 2026 is a major expansion of its partnerships with South Africa’s leading mobile operators, including MTN, Vodacom, Telkom, and Cell C. By scaling its postpaid presence, the Chinese electronics giant aims to bring its high-end flagship devices to a broader audience via monthly contract offerings. Read:…

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Africa: Nutritional Power of Cocoa – a Hidden Treasure for Ghana’s Health and Economy

eriinfo.com21 hours ago07 mins

Cocoa, one of Ghana’s most important agricultural commodities, is widely recognised for its economic value. However, its nutritional and health benefits remain underappreciated, particularly within the country that produces it in abundance. Cocoa is a nutrient-dense natural food, containing carbohydrates, proteins, healthy fats, dietary fibre, essential vitamins, and a wide range of minerals. In addition,…

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Africa: Imposter Facebook Page Uses Watu Branding to Lure Users Into Paying for Non-Existent Goods

eriinfo.com22 hours ago03 mins

Imposter Facebook page uses Watu branding to lure users into paying for non-existent goods IN SHORT: This Facebook page uses the name and logo of Watu – a legitimate asset finance company operating in Kenya – to offer motorbikes and household products at unbelievable prices. But don’t fall for the scam. The Facebook page Watu…

Oil nears 0 again as doubts grow about U.S.-Iran peace talks

Oil nears $100 again as doubts grow about U.S.-Iran peace talks

eriinfo.com22 hours ago05 mins

Crude oil prices jumped Tuesday as doubts grow that the U.S. and Iran will meet for peace talks, stoking fears that the war in the Middle East will resume after the ceasefire ends tomorrow. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, rose 3% to $98.37 per barrel by 1:55 p.m. ET. U.S. oil futures advanced nearly…

TrendAI picks SA as Africa growth hub

eriinfo.com22 hours ago05 mins

Assad Arabi, regional MD for Africa at TrendAI. Newly rebranded TrendAI will use South Africa as a launchpad for wider African growth, doubling local investment this year while expanding in-country data centre capacity and repositioning its business around AI security. Speaking at the company’s launch event in Cape Town last week, Assad Arabi, regional MD…