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Africa: Ethiopia’s Justice Minister Calls for Expanded Access to Traditional Justice Across Africa

eriinfo.com6 months ago06 mins

Addis Ababa — Traditional dispute resolution mechanisms are central to expanding access to justice across African communities, Ethiopia’s Justice Minister, Hana Arayaselassie, has said. Speaking at a high-level regional conference in Addis Ababa, the minister called for stronger institutional support for community-based justice systems, emphasizing their critical role in reaching underserved populations. The two-day forum…

China industrial profits surge 15% to start year, but oil price shock threatens outlook

eriinfo.com6 months ago03 mins

An oil tanker unloads crude oil at a terminal at the port in Qingdao, in China’s eastern Shandong province on March 11, 2026. – | Afp | Getty Images Chinese industrial firms saw their profits surge in the first two months of this year as officials pressed ahead with efforts to contain the fallout from…

New AI tools for Facebook, Instagram to ‘reduce friction’

eriinfo.com6 months ago05 mins

Meta’s broader AI rollout reflects its efforts to address reputational and regulatory pressures. Meta Platforms is accelerating the rollout of artificial intelligence (AI) tools across Facebook and Instagram, amid mounting scrutiny of its business practices and user privacy. In a statement, the company says its new generative AI-powered tools are being introduced to improve user…

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East Africa: AU Appoints Ex-Tanzania Leader Horn, Red Sea Envoy

eriinfo.com6 months ago03 mins

Hargeisa — The African Union has appointed former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete as its High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, in a move aimed at strengthening diplomatic efforts in one of the continent’s most strategically sensitive regions. The appointment was announced on Tuesday by the Chairperson of the African…

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Africa: AU Designates Jakaya Kikwete As High Representative in Horn and Red Sea

eriinfo.com6 months ago01 mins

The Chairperson of the AU Commission has appointed former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete as the AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. In a statement issued today, Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said Kikwete will spearhead the AU’s efforts to address “the complex political, peace and security dynamics across the region.”…

Trump says he will sign order to pay TSA workers following weeks of long lines

eriinfo.com6 months ago03 mins

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MTN invests in AI network start-up alongside Nvidia

eriinfo.com6 months ago03 mins

Mazen Mroué, CEO of MTN Digital Infrastructure MTN Group’s digital infrastructure arm has joined a US$45-million funding round in ORAN Development Company (ODC), a US-based start-up building AI-native radio access network technology, alongside Nvidia, Cisco, Nokia, AT&T and Telecom Italia. The series-A round, announced on Thursday, positions ODC to develop software that would transform conventional…

Africa: UN Classes Slave Trade as ‘Gravest Crime Against Humanity’

eriinfo.com6 months ago07 mins

The UN General Assembly has passed the resolution on transatlantic slavery despite opposition from the US and European countries. The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution recognizing the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the “gravest crime against humanity.” 123 countries voted in favor of the resolution, which was championed by Ghana and backed by the African Union and…

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Africa: Despite Africa’s 4.7m Strong Developer Base, Gender Gap Still Limits Continent’s Full Digital Potential – Report

eriinfo.com6 months ago07 mins

Boston Consulting Group (BCG), which empowers global organisations to grow and build sustainable competitive advantage, has released its latest report, revealing how Africa’s software and applications developer community is scaling fast at 21 per cent annually. The report however said although Africa currently has 4.7 million developers, and competing with regions such as Europe with…

Spanish woman dies by euthanasia after long legal battle with father

eriinfo.com6 months ago01 mins

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled in Noelia Castillo’s favour earlier this week.