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Africa: South Africa’s Anti-Immigration Movement Raises the Stakes On Social Media

eriinfo.com2 months ago011 mins

Vigilante videos, AI-generated content and Mandela-linked framing are fuelling millions of mentions and xenophobic sentiment. With weekly anti-immigration protests planned by the March and March movement until South Africa’s 4 November local elections, supporters are broadening their tactics to sustain online engagement, including by using the Mandela name to legitimise their campaigns. Vigilante-style content in…

How shipping insurance rates are rising, as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb shut down | US-Israel war on Iran News

eriinfo.com2 months ago09 mins

Maritime insurance prices have soared amid shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and are also rising for vessels traversing the Bab al-Mandeb, with both waterways – critical channels for the global economy – now theatres of war. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group announced a blockade of Saudi Arabian ports and ships in the Bab al-Mandeb…

Canva Africa, SACE collab to upskill teachers

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Canva Africa lead Bianca Sibiya and South African Council for Educators CEO Ella Mokgalane. Canva Africa and the South African Council for Educators (SACE) yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at upskilling nearly 600 000 local educators. Canva Africa is the regional office of Australian-headquartered software company Canva. The global firm provides a…

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Africa: WHO Launches Seven Strategies to Prevent Drowning

eriinfo.com2 months ago06 mins

Ahead of World Drowning Prevention Day on 25 July, the World Health Organization (WHO) is launching a new technical package to help governments and communities implement seven proven measures to reduce drowning deaths. Nearly 300 000 people die from drowning each year worldwide, and drowning remains among the ten leading causes of death among children…

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Africa: Xenophobia – Reps to Probe Nigerians’ Losses in South Africa

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The House of Representatives has resolved to investigate the losses, damages and casualties suffered; take inventory of property abandoned by Nigerians arising from previous and recent xenophobic attacks in the Republic of South Africa. The House mandated the committees investigating to recommend appropriate diplomatic initiatives, legal mechanisms, and bilateral engagements to ensure accountability for perpetrators,…

Tesla, Alphabet stock falls as AI spending concerns spook investors

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SpaceX, Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk (R) and Google CEO Sundar Pichai attend the presidential inauguration of Donald Trump at the Rotunda of the US Capitol in Washington, on January 20, 2025. Trump takes office for his second non-consecutive term as the 47th president of the United States. Kevin Lamarque | Afp | Getty…

Massive changes coming to Amazon Prime Video

eriinfo.com2 months ago09 mins

Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos. Abdul Saboor/Reuters Jeff Bezos has identified a new, high-profile platform to help showcase the hundreds of billions of dollars Amazon has bet on AI: Prime Video. The Amazon founder and executive chairman pushed Prime Video head Mike Hopkins to overhaul the streaming service so that AI is front and centre, according…

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Africa: Let Accra’s AU Health Summit Be Remembered for Action

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It is time for Africa to transition to sustainable health financing and turn commitments into action The AU Roadmap to 2030 and Beyond has already set out Africa’s vision for better health. Our task now is to accelerate its implementation, anchored in sustainable financing and accountability for results. Across health facilities in Africa, there is…

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Africa: Somalia Backs AU Health Agenda At Accra Summit

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Accra, Ghana — Somalia has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening primary healthcare and building resilient health systems as African leaders gathered in Ghana for the African Union’s 20th Extraordinary Summit on Health. Health Minister Dr. Ali Haji Adam, representing President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, told the summit that Somalia had made the implementation of Primary Health…

Rep. Jim Jordan formally asks DOJ to prosecute Jack Smith over congressional testimony

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The top Republican on the House Judiciary Committee sent a letter to the Justice Department on Wednesday requesting a criminal investigation of former special counsel Jack Smith, alleging he made false statements during a congressional deposition last year. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Committee Chairman…