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Africa: MFWA, Partners Train 500 Media Professionals to Foster Information Integrity in West Africa

The Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA), in partnership with the ECOWAS Commission and the German Development Cooperation (GIZ), has provided professional capacity enhancement training to 500 journalists across West Africa. The participants were drawn from Benin, Carbo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, The Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Togo, and Nigeria. Implemented…

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Africa: Johannesburg’s Dry Taps Threaten to Unravel Africa’s Most Ambitious Water Plans

eriinfo.com1 hour ago02 mins

The effects of Africa’s richest city running dry would be disastrous for its residents, the country’s economy and the continent. African leaders recently adopted a visionary plan to transform water from a source of vulnerability into a foundation for prosperity. Part of the plan’s success depends on major regions and cities leading the way. But…

Oil surge eases after Bessent pledges support for oil trade during Iran war

eriinfo.com2 hours ago03 mins

Oil prices held steady Wednesday, after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will provide support to oil tankers transiting the Persian Gulf and announce more measures in the coming days. U.S. crude oil rose 12 cents, or 0.16%, to $74.68 per barrel by 9:46 a.m. ET. Global benchmark Brent was up 37 cents,…

Syria seeks new mobile operator to replace MTN after years of limbo

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MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita Syria has launched an international tender for a new mobile network operator licence to replace MTN Syria, the ministry of communications & IT said on Wednesday. The new licence paves the way for the formal exit of MTN Group after the mobile operator abandoned its operations in Syria in 2021….

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Africa: UK to Stop Issuing Study Visas for Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan

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The British government announced Tuesday that it would stop issuing education visas to nationals from Afghanistan, Cameroon, Myanmar and Sudan and work visas for Afghans as part of its broader clampdown on asylum seekers. The Home Office said there had been a surge in asylum applications by students from those countries and almost 135,000 asylum…

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Africa: The World Dislikes the Weak

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“Terrifying are the weaknesses of power”. African proverb You just knew they would not turn tail and get back to the US empty-handed. All those ships and planes and everything else that can destroy a country’s critical infrastructure and terminate its leadership massed against a country, Iran. Still, Iran negotiated between being beheaded or being…

War in Middle East Escalates as Iran Moves to Select New Leader

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Dad Who Gave Son Rifle Found Guilty After School Shooting 02:16 See the 2026 Primary Results and Highlights in Key States 02:33 Gas Prices Spike as War Expands and Escalates in Middle East 02:14 Trump Addresses Mixed Messaging on Iran,…

Apple announces the iPhone 17e with double the storage

eriinfo.com4 hours ago03 mins

Apple has officially expanded its latest smartphone family with the introduction of the iPhone 17e. Maintaining the $599 entry price of its predecessor, this year’s “budget” model receives significant internal upgrades, most notably the A19 chip. This processor parity ensures that the 17e fully supports the Apple Intelligence suite, bringing flagship-level AI tools to Apple’s…

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Africa: FIFA Marks 100 Days to 2026 World Cup

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FIFA President, Gianni Infantino, marked a 100 days to the kicks off of the World Cup 2026, with a strong message of unity, size, and historical value yesterday. In a video message, the FIFA President highlighted the importance of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be held in the United States of America, Canada,…

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Africa: Climate Cooperation Is the Antidote to Global Disorder, Says Simon Stiell

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Even amid economic uncertainty and rising geopolitical tensions, investment in clean energy continues to grow, underscoring the accelerating pace of the global energy transition. In this interview, Simon Stiell , Executive Secretary of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change , explains why climate cooperation remains essential in a fragmented world and highlights the…