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Africa: AUC Chairperson Yesterday Evening Held Consultations With the Permanent Representatives of the AU Regional Economic Communities (Recs)

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago01 mins

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. @ymahmoudali, yesterday evening held consultations with the Permanent Representatives of the AU Regional Economic Communities (RECs), briefing them on the Commission’s strategic priorities ahead of the 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council & the 39th Assembly of Heads of State & Government (Addis Ababa, 11-15 Feb…

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Africa: AU Commission Chair Condemns Reported Killing of Saïf Al-Islam Gaddafi in Libya

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago03 mins

Addis Ababa — The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has expressed deep concern over reports of the killing of Libyan political figure Saïf al-Islam Gaddafi on 3 February 2026 in the western city of Zintan. In a statement issued Wednesday, the Chairperson strongly condemned the reported killing, warning that such violence…

Senior Russian general Vladimir Alekseyev shot in Moscow

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago03 mins

A senior Russian military official was shot in Moscow and has been hospitalized, authorities said early Friday, in the latest attack on the country’s top military brass. Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alekseyev, a deputy chief of Russian military intelligence, was shot several times by an unknown assailant in a residential building in the northwest of the…

Refurbished tech proves its mettle as the ultimate fallback

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago05 mins

For years, new equipment was seen as the safe choice, while refurbished equipment was treated as a compromise. That assumption was always fragile. The last few years have shown that when supply chains come under pressure, refurbished technology often outperforms new hardware. In a market defined by chip shortages, long lead times and volatile pricing,…

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Africa: Fatwas, Faith and Fallacies – Myth-Busting Female Genital Mutilation in Africa

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago08 mins

Olivia Albert, 19, was subjected to female genital (FGM) mutilation when she was 14. She told the UN sexual and reproductive health agency (UNFPA) that she hid her pain because everyone around her said it was normal. “Deep down, I knew what I had experienced was not something any girl should go through,” she emphasised….

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Africa’s Refugee Haven Struggles With Its Own Stark Challenges

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago08 mins

Amid the ongoing war in Sudan, Chad, the country receiving the most refugees in Central Africa, saw slight improvements in its humanitarian situation last year, but as one of the most vulnerable nations on the African continent, it is still struggling to support four million people in need. Here’s what you need to know: Fighting…

Trump endorses Japan's Takaichi ahead of snap election

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago01 mins

It is rare for US presidents to publicly back candidates in foreign elections.

Egypt implements national ban on Roblox to ‘protect values’

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago03 mins

Egyptian regulators have officially banned the popular gaming platform Roblox, following a trend of tightening digital restrictions across the Middle East and North Africa. The decision, reported by Bloomberg, is being enforced through a coordinated effort between the Supreme Council for Media Regulation and the National Telecommunications Regulatory Authority. Read: The Switch overtakes the DS…

Africa: All of Africa Today – February 6, 2026

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West Africa Launches Roadmap to Boost Access to Lassa Fever Vaccines

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The roadmap was developed under the leadership of the West African Health Organisation (WAHO), with support from the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI), as part of efforts to strengthen epidemic preparedness and vaccine equity across the sub-region. West African countries have launched a regional framework aimed at ensuring equitable access to Lassa fever vaccines…