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Africa: Deforestation Rates on Afro-Descendant Lands in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador and Suriname Are as Much as 55% Lower than the Norm – New Research

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First-of-its-kind study shows Afro-descendant peoples are key environmental stewards; 56% of their lands are top 5% in global biodiversity. Afro-descendant peoples in four Amazon countries show remarkable achievements in environmental stewardship, according to new research from Conservation International, published today in Nature Communications Earth and Environment. The study assessed Afro-descendant lands in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador…

Africa: Over 100 million more people were reached with digital accounts, as global momentum builds

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Brussels, 21 July 2025 – The Better Than Cash Alliance, hosted by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) through its Sustainable Finance Hub, supported its members in enabling digital payments for more than 100 million people in 2024. This milestone marks major progress in advancing financial inclusion, especially for women, with 82% of advisory services…

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Africa’s Finest Karatekas Arrive Abuja for 2025 Championship

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No fewer than 1,000 athletes and officials from 31 countries have begun to converge on Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, for the 2025 African Karate Championships. At a press conference held yesterday at the media center of the Moshood Abiola National Stadium, the President of the Karate Federation of Nigeria (KFN), Hon. Silas Agara, revealed that all…

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Africa: ‘Bet On Youth’ to Realise Africa’s Digital Potential, UN Deputy Chief Says

eriinfo.com1 year ago05 mins

Digital innovation and technology remain underfunded and underdeveloped across Africa, according to a report on Africa’s development which was discussed at the General Assembly on Monday. In 2024, only 34 per cent of women and 45 per cent of men on the continent used the internet, compared to global averages of 65 and 70 per…

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Africa: Expert Meeting to Finalize the African Union Pedological Toolkit for the Rule of Law Stakeholders, in Brazzaville, Republic of Congo From July 18-19, 2025

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The Constitutionalism and Rule of Law Unit of the Directorate for Governance and Conflicts Prevention, Department for Political Affairs, Peace and Security of the African Union Commission (AUC) organized an expert meeting to finalize the AU pedagogical toolkit developed for rule of law stakeholders in Africa, from July 18-19, 2025, in Brazzaville, the Republic of…

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African Union, in Partnership With Unicef, Convene a Validation Workshop to Scale Proven Solutions for Foundational Learning in Africa

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The Validation Workshop on Scalable Foundational Literacy and Numeracy (FLN) Practices to End Learning Poverty in Africa was officially opened today. The two-day gathering, held at the African Union Commission (AUC) Headquarters in Addis Ababa from July 22 to 23, 2025, marks a significant step forward in the collective effort to address the continent’s learning…

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Africa: Global South Calls for Strategic Energy Transition Amidst SDG Target Slowdowns

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New York — At the UN 2025 High Level Political Forum last week, global energy leaders warned that without urgent action in expanding access to clean energy, hundreds of millions will remain vulnerable, and the world will risk falling short of its 2030 SDG deadline. At a packed and tense side event, “Advancing Energy Transition…

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Africa: Mali, Mauritania and Senegal Must Unite Against Cross-Border Terrorism

eriinfo.com1 year ago09 mins

The threat of a terrorist blockade of Mali’s Kayes and Nioro towns would be disastrous for all three countries. Western Mali, bordering Mauritania and Senegal, is increasingly a target for terrorist attacks. Given the strategic importance of this area for the three countries’ economies and security, strengthened cooperation is essential to curb the growing threat….

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Africa: Tinubu Calls for Africa-Led Fuel Market Ahead of Abuja Energy Conference

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called on African nations to take control of the pricing and trade of their natural resources, stating that the continent must no longer remain a “price taker.” The president made this declaration in a statement posted via his verified X (formerly Twitter) account on Tuesday. The remarks come as Nigeria…

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Africa: CAF to Host TotalEnergies CAF Wafcon Technical Insights Discussion in Rabat On Wednesday

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The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) will host a TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Technical Insights Discussion with selected members of the tournament’s Technical Study Group (TSG) in Rabat, Morocco on Wednesday. The members of the TSG will provide insights into the tournament so far and take questions from the media. The…