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Africa: What Next? United States Exits Key Entities, Vital Climate Treaties in Major Retreat From Global Cooperation

eriinfo.com8 months ago013 mins

Nairobi — President Donald Trump has escalated efforts to further distance the United States from international organizations and entities focused on climate, the environment, and energy. This strategy is in step with his administration’s established approach to undermine and redirect funds and international cooperation away from climate and clean energy programs. But where some see…

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Africa: Museveni’s Militarised Elections – A Gen Z Reckoning

eriinfo.com8 months ago022 mins

The 15 January elections in Uganda are almost a foregone conclusion, preceded, as has become customary, by a violent crackdown against the opposition. As the results begin to trickle in, what are the prospects for the NUPs Bobi Wine and Uganda’s Gen Z? The January 15, 2026, elections in Uganda were a battle between the…

Surgeon accused of killing ex-wife and her dentist husband in Ohio indicted for murders

eriinfo.com8 months ago02 mins

The surgeon accused of killing his ex-wife and the her dentist husband at their Ohio home was indicted by a Franklin County grand jury Friday for their murders. The five count indictment handed down against Michael McKee includes 4 counts of aggravated murder and 1 count of aggravated burglary. Monique and Spencer Tepe.Courtesy Tepe family…

Sedna’s Anton Fester: The digital evolution of safety across Africa’s critical industries

eriinfo.com8 months ago07 mins

Not long ago, industrial work across Africa was defined by risk. In sectors like mining, ports, logistics and heavy manufacturing, dangerous conditions were seen as part of the job. Fatal accidents, equipment failures and human exposure to hazardous environments were often treated as operational realities rather than preventable outcomes. Today, that mindset is undergoing a…

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African Union Receives AU-EAC-SADC Panel of Facilitators On Eastern DRC Situation

eriinfo.com8 months ago02 mins

Addis Ababa — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC), Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, on Wednesday received the AU-EAC-SADC Panel of Facilitators on the situation in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The Panel comprises Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of Nigeria; Catherine Samba-Panza, former President of the Central African Republic; Sahle-Work Zewde, former President…

Exiled crown prince urges world to help protesters topple Iran’s government

eriinfo.com8 months ago07 mins

Reuters The exiled son of the last Iranian shah (king) has called on the world to help protesters topple Iran’s government, saying he is confident “the Islamic Republic will fall – not if, but when”. Reza Pahlavi, a US-based opposition leader, asked the world to target Iran’s Revolutionary Guard leadership, which he said would “facilitate…

Civilization VII arrives on Apple Arcade

eriinfo.com8 months ago02 mins

Sid Meier’s Civilization VII is officially expanding its reach to the Apple ecosystem, with an Apple Arcade Edition scheduled for release on February 5th. Developed through a collaboration between Behaviour Interactive and Firaxis Games, this latest entry in the iconic strategy franchise allows subscribers to experience the full depth of empire-building on their preferred Apple…

Africa: AU Commission Chairperson Congratulates Algeria On Successful Launch Earth Observation Satellite

eriinfo.com8 months ago02 mins

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on the successful launch of the Alsat-3A Earth observation satellite, marking a significant advance in Africa’s space and geospatial capabilities. “This achievement underscores Algeria’s leadership in space science and its commitment to harnessing satellite technologies for sustainable…

Canada agrees to cut tariff on Chinese electric vehicles in break with the U.S.

eriinfo.com8 months ago09 mins

Breaking with the United States, Canada has agreed to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese electric cars in return for lower tariffs on Canadian farm products, Prime Minister Mark Carney said Friday. Carney made the announcement after two days of meetings with Chinese leaders. He said there would be an initial annual cap of 49,000…

MTN donates digital devices to under-resourced schools

eriinfo.com8 months ago03 mins

MTN SA Foundation donates digital devices to schools in under-resourced communities. MTN South Africa, through the MTN SA Foundation, has provided digital devices to selected schools nationwide as part of the Department of Basic Education’s (DBE) Back-to-School Campaign, aimed at improving access to digital learning. The devices are being provided to schools as support for…