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Africa: AUC Chairperson This Morning Received H.E. Ali Akbar Rezaei, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of Iran

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The Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf this morning received H.E. Ali Akbar Rezaei, Ambassador of the Islamic Republic of #Iran to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia & Permanent Representative to the African Union. During their discussions, the Chairperson underscored the longstanding & constructive relations between the Islamic Republic…

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Africa: Cabinet Impressed By Progress of Oil Projects and AFCON Infrastructure in Bunyoro

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Cabinet ministers, Permanent Secretaries and heads of government agencies have concluded an inspection tour of key oil, gas and Africa Cup of Nations 2027 projects in the Bunyoro sub-region, expressing satisfaction with the pace of implementation. The delegation, led by Vice President Jessica Alupo, began its field visit at Hoima City Stadium on Saturday before…

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Africa: Spiro Secures $270m Funding to Accelerate Africa’s Electric Mobility, Clean Energy Expansion

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Spiro, one of Africa’s leading electric vehicle (EV) and clean energy infrastructure platform, has announced the successful completion of its latest funding round, raising $270 million to support the expansion of its e-mobility and energy ecosystem across the continent. The milestone follows the closure of a $55 million investment from NewTrails Capital, a Chinese growth-stage…

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Africa: WHO Urges Scale Up of Newborn Screening to Improve Early Detection and Care of Birth Defects

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The World Health Organization (WHO) today calls on countries to expand newborn screening for birth defects, highlighting how early detection and treatment can save lives and reduce lifelong disability for millions of children. A new WHO report, Strengthening capacity for newborn screening, diagnosis and management of birth defects, identifies newborn screening as an important opportunity…

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Africa: Eastern Africa Exports Grew 14.5 Percent in 2025 – Uneca

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Eastern Africa recorded exceptionally strong growth in exports in 2025, with the UN Economic Commission (UNECA) estimating that total regional exports have increased by approximately 14.5 per cent in 2025. Excluding the region’s largest single exporter – the DR Congo – export growth is even stronger at around 19 per cent, UNECA’s latest sub-regional report…

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Africa: Estonian Investors Join Pan African Ai Summit to Support Africa Startups

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The Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN), one of Europe’s most active early-stage investor networks, has confirmed its partnership with the Pan African AI & Innovation Summit (PAAIS) 2026. This collaboration signals a growing interest from global investors in Africa’s rapidly evolving artificial intelligence ecosystem. As part of the partnership, EstBAN will co-underwrite the Summit’s “Hack-AI-Thon,”…

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Africa: When Silence Emasculates – Understanding Africa’s Male Infertility Crisis

eriinfo.com3 months ago011 mins

Discover moreOnline news archiveCourt case updatesBusiness news analysisEvery year, Father’s Day is marked by heartfelt tributes, family celebrations, and reflections on paternal legacy. Across media platforms, images of proud fathers and thriving families dominate the public space, reinforcing the social significance of fatherhood. Yet for many men across Africa, Father’s Day is not a celebration…

Ndindi Nyoro as a mirror of Mt Kenya’s politics of “homeguards” and the illusion of economic leadership

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Ndindi Nyoro as a mirror of Mt Kenya’s politics of “homeguards” and the illusion of economic leadership Kiharu MP, Ndindi Nyoro. PHOTO/UGC. BY MUHOHO FRANCIS Kiharu MP, Ndīndī Nyoro, stands as a revealing mirror of Mount Kenya’s contemporary leadership crisis. The Member of Parliament is not a leader in the traditional or transformative sense. Rather, he…

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Africa Must Look Within Domestic Economy for Development Financing … As Aid Dwindles – IMF

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African countries must increasingly rely on their own resources and institutions to drive development as international aid continues to decline, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has advised. According to the IMF, the era of predictable and abundant foreign aid was gradually fading, making it imperative for governments across the continent to strengthen domestic revenue mobilisation,…

African states must protect their citizens from xenophobia and discrimination in South Africa

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African states must protect their citizens from xenophobia and discrimination in South Africa Barrister Ntumfon Ndangoh Tah Calvin of Cameroon. PHOTO/UGC. By Ntumfon Ndangoh Tah Calvin Recent reports of xenophobic violence targeting Africans, including Cameroonians and other foreign nationals in South Africa, have once again raised serious concerns about the protection of African citizens within…