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- [SA investment firm ploughs R2.1bn into digital economy](https://eriinfo.com/sa-investment-firm-ploughs-r2-1bn-into-digital-economy/) - SA investment firm DNI has invested more than R2.1 billion across the country's digital economy. (Image: istockphoto.com) DNI, a privately owned South African investment company, has announced investments exceeding R2.1 billion across connectivity, digital services and fintech.The investment spans Frogfoot, Vox and Hypa, Mission Mobile and KnowRoaming, adding complementary capabilities in fibre infrastructure, device access
- [Immigrants held in small outdoor cages at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, investigators find](https://eriinfo.com/immigrants-held-in-small-outdoor-cages-at-alligator-alcatraz-in-florida-investigators-find/) - In its response included in the investigation report, DHS officials said Florida - not the federal government - had authority over day-to-day operations at the facility. The facility was established by the state of Florida through an executive order signed by DeSantis, but the federal government paid for operational costs. In January, the OIG conducted
- [Africa: Terrorist Propaganda Is Outpacing Global Efforts to Stop It, UN Report Finds](https://eriinfo.com/africa-terrorist-propaganda-is-outpacing-global-efforts-to-stop-it-un-report-finds/) - Terrorist groups are recruiting, raising money and even planning operations through propaganda that is now "embedded" in every stage of their work, a new UN report warns - and governments are struggling to keep pace. The report by CTED, the secretariat of the Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee, tracks how terrorist propaganda has moved far beyond
- [Godongwana tears into his own government's ICT policy drift](https://eriinfo.com/godongwana-tears-into-his-own-governments-ict-policy-drift/) - Finance minister Enoch Godongwana has accused government of substituting workshops and road maps for delivery on technology policy, pointing to a broadcast digital migration programme 16 years overdue and South Africa’s continued absence of an AI strategy. Godongwana was delivering the keynote address at the Development Bank of Southern Africa’s annual results presentation in Johannesburg,
- [Africa Fights for a Fair Share of Global Tax](https://eriinfo.com/africa-fights-for-a-fair-share-of-global-tax/) - Tough negotiations for a UN tax agreement have not yet resolved fundamental differences. African countries and other global south members are negotiating at the United Nations (UN) in New York to establish a UN Framework Convention on International Tax Cooperation for a fairer international tax system. This is to ensure multinational corporations pay appropriate tax
- [Months after son killed in crash, couple welcomes daughter born from embryo frozen for 22 years](https://eriinfo.com/months-after-son-killed-in-crash-couple-welcomes-daughter-born-from-embryo-frozen-for-22-years/) - Out of their darkest moment, a Greek couple managed to make a new start with a baby born last week. Doing so meant using one of Cristina Rapti‑Tzelepi's decades-old embryos and racing to beat a government deadline. Just months after their 21‑year‑old son died in a road crash in October, Rapti‑Tzelepi, now 54, and her
- [Africa's Climate Services Need Local Detail and Knowledge, Say People Who Use the Information](https://eriinfo.com/africas-climate-services-need-local-detail-and-knowledge-say-people-who-use-the-information/) - Across Africa, people are restoring and managing mangroves, grazing lands and urban green areas in the face of increasing threats from climate change. Increasingly they make decisions based on climate-related information supplied by governments, funders and researchers. But are they getting the information they need? We are researchers working on ecosystem restoration and the links
- [SA needs stronger science, innovation pipeline](https://eriinfo.com/sa-needs-stronger-science-innovation-pipeline/) - Dr Mlungisi Cele, director-general at the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation. (Image source: GovernmentZA) South Africa is seeking to strengthen its pipeline of scientists and innovators through investment in young researchers, skills development and international cooperation.So said Dr Mlungisi Cele, director-general at the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation (DSTI), who participated in the
- [Africa: The Truth FIFA Must Be Told, By Patrick Omorodion](https://eriinfo.com/africa-the-truth-fifa-must-be-told-by-patrick-omorodion/) - The Holy Bible tells us in the book of Matthew 2:1-12 how the wise men came from the East following a star to find Jesus when he was born. It says they brought three gifts namely gold, frankincense, and myrrh which they presented to baby Jesus who they found in Bethlehem. We are not told
- [Why Middle East tensions are pushing oil prices above $100 | Conflict](https://eriinfo.com/why-middle-east-tensions-are-pushing-oil-prices-above-100-conflict/) - Brent crude has risen above $100 a barrel as war in Iran disrupts shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, while the Houthis’ capture of Mayun Island raises concerns over another major oil route through the Bab al-Mandeb. Al Jazeera’s Farah Samir explains.Published On 14 Sep 202614 Sep 2026Share Why Middle East tensions are
- [Africa: Old Global Order Must Change As Power Shifts to Emerging Economies - Guterres](https://eriinfo.com/africa-old-global-order-must-change-as-power-shifts-to-emerging-economies-guterres/) - UN Secretary-General António Guterres told leaders of a bloc of major emerging economies in New Delhi on Sunday that a more balanced global order requires an overhaul of the institutions built after the Second World War, including the UN Security Council. The group - Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa and several other nations that
- [Rain SA20 Derby Series launches with 26 cricket schools](https://eriinfo.com/rain-sa20-derby-series-launches-with-26-cricket-schools/) - SA20 has launched the rain SA20 Derby Series, a set of standalone fixtures between leading South African cricket schools, and named mobile network operator rain as title sponsor of both the new series and rain Schools SA20, the league’s national schools T20 competition. The Derby Series opens on Tuesday, 22 September, when Menlo Park hosts
- [Africa: Investment in Irrigation Systems Is Vital in Preparing for the Next Climate Shock](https://eriinfo.com/africa-investment-in-irrigation-systems-is-vital-in-preparing-for-the-next-climate-shock/) - Kigali — When the African continent experiences erratic rains, crops fail, leaving millions of people facing hunger. Approximately 95% of Africa's arable land depends heavily on rainfall, which is vulnerable to climate shocks such as drought. El Niño-induced drought expected to hit some parts of Africa, particularly southern Africa, is going to worsen the situation.
- [Anthropic’s IPO push collides with Amodei’s call to slow AI](https://eriinfo.com/anthropics-ipo-push-collides-with-amodeis-call-to-slow-ai/) - Dario Amodei, co-founder and chief executive officer of Anthropic, during an interview on "The Circuit with Emily Chang" at Anthropic's headquarters in San Francisco, California, US, on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Jason Henry | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAnthropic's road to an IPO just got a lot bumpier.While the Claude creator meets with prospective investors ahead
- [OPINION | Why opposition unity is crucial ahead of 2027 polls](https://eriinfo.com/opinion-why-opposition-unity-is-crucial-ahead-of-2027-polls/) - Nairobi Senator and Linda Mwananchi leader Edwin Sifuna speaking at Jacaranda grounds. PHOTO/UGC. By PATRICK MAYOYO There are moments in the life of a nation when politics ceases to be merely a contest for power and becomes a referendum on its future. Kenya is approaching such a moment. As the country inches towards the 2027
- [Top ICT tenders: SITA sees activity surge](https://eriinfo.com/top-ict-tenders-sita-sees-activity-surge/) - SAPS, via SITA, seeks a service provider to supply, deliver, support and maintain body-worn and vehicle dashboard cameras. (Image source: iStock) It’s another busy week on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal, with around 800 new requests placed on the platform over the past week. The ICT industry fares well with municipalities, in particular, offering a range
- [Africa: CSOs Want AU Women's Convention Put On Hold](https://eriinfo.com/africa-csos-want-au-womens-convention-put-on-hold/) - MAMBA POINT — A coalition of civil society and women's rights organizations has called on the House of Representatives to suspend action toward ratifying the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (AU CEVAWG), citing what it describes as significant gaps in the instrument's current form. The coalition says that while it
- [China rejects AI slowdown calls, blasts U.S. tech leaders’ ‘fearmongering’](https://eriinfo.com/china-rejects-ai-slowdown-calls-blasts-u-s-tech-leaders-fearmongering/) - HONG KONG — Urgent calls for a slowdown in the development of artificial intelligence may cite a grave threat to humanity, but China says the warnings are instead aimed at slowing its progress as America’s rival superpower. Beijing on Monday dismissed the intervention from U.S. tech leaders as “fearmongering” and part of a “Cold War
- [Africa: The Trust-Accountability Tradeoff](https://eriinfo.com/africa-the-trust-accountability-tradeoff/) - [Afrobarometer] Political trust may be good for democracy, but it's also associated with weaker demand for accountable governance.
- [treat your agent like a privileged user](https://eriinfo.com/treat-your-agent-like-a-privileged-user/) - AI models and autonomous agents have moved out of isolated experiments and into the core of enterprise operations. They are being connected to databases, business applications, cloud platforms, internal application programming interfaces (APIs), software development environments and third-party services. That creates real business value. It also creates a security problem: what happens when an AI
- [Africa: Foreign Nationals Targeted in S/Africa's Extortion Explosion](https://eriinfo.com/africa-foreign-nationals-targeted-in-s-africas-extortion-explosion/) - A South African and his two sons, one a police officer, appeared before a Cape Town magistrate last month accused of extorting around 50 convenience stores run by Ethiopians and Somalis. Also in the dock was a Somali alleged to have collected "protection fees" from the shopkeepers outside Stellenbosch, the winelands capital 40 kilometres (25
- [Bandar Utama stabbing: Malaysian boy acquitted for murder of schoolgirl on grounds of insanity](https://eriinfo.com/bandar-utama-stabbing-malaysian-boy-acquitted-for-murder-of-schoolgirl-on-grounds-of-insanity/) - A Malaysian teenage boy charged with the high-profile murder of a female schoolmate has been acquitted, with the judge finding the boy was mentally unsound during the incident.He had fatally stabbed Yap Shing Xuen in a toilet at their secondary school on the outskirts of the capital Kuala Lumpur. The killing of the 16-year-old girl
- [Africa: Nico Backs Malawi Queens for Africa Cup Glory, World Cup Ticket](https://eriinfo.com/africa-nico-backs-malawi-queens-for-africa-cup-glory-world-cup-ticket/) - NICO Group says it is banking on the Malawi Queens to clinch the 2026 Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi and punch their ticket to the 2027 Netball World Cup in Australia. Addressing journalists at a press briefing here on Sunday, the company's Head of Marketing and Customer Experience, Taweni Gondwe Xaba, said NICO's confidence was
- [The 5-minute document check that saved R65,000](https://eriinfo.com/the-5-minute-document-check-that-saved-r65000/) - Every business runs on documents nobody fully reads. That is where risk hides and money leaks. One salesperson caught a R65,000 error in five minutes. Any team can too.Robyn F, a busy salesperson, handles more than 50 documents in a typical month, including quotes, purchase orders, and the day-to-day paperwork her role demands. Scrutinizing agreements
- [Africa: Comesa Warns Consumers Over Contaminated Woolworths Shampoo](https://eriinfo.com/africa-comesa-warns-consumers-over-contaminated-woolworths-shampoo/) - Nairobi — The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission has warned consumers across the region about a recalled batch of Woolworths' WBeauty Complete Clarifying Shampoo over possible bacterial contamination. Woolworths, a South African retailer, recalled the 250ml shampoo after it was found to be potentially contaminated with Pluralibacter gergoviae, a bacterium that can occur in wet
- [Oil prices jump to near 4-month high as Oman-Iran talks on Strait of Hormuz postponed](https://eriinfo.com/oil-prices-jump-to-near-4-month-high-as-oman-iran-talks-on-strait-of-hormuz-postponed/) - 45m ago Fighting intensifies in Yemen after Houthis expand control of key shipping lane The conflict in Yemen intensified on Sunday as government forces launched attacks against Iran-backed Houthi rebels along the Red Sea coast, and the Houthis fired into neighboring Saudi Arabia, which supports Yemen's government.Yemen's government vowed to send more forces to
- [Africa: Putting Young People at the Centre of Drug Policy Reform](https://eriinfo.com/africa-putting-young-people-at-the-centre-of-drug-policy-reform/) - In South Africa, the debate about protecting young people from drugs is increasingly raising a different question: are current policies actually helping those who need support most? Charity Monareng, Executive Director of Students for Sensible Drug Policy International, said answering that question requires looking beyond prevention and asking whether young people have meaningful access to
- [Employee experience not an HR initiative – it's a business strategy](https://eriinfo.com/employee-experience-not-an-hr-initiative-its-a-business-strategy/) - Amit Sahni, Director of Sales, Exaze. (Image: AI-enhanced) More than 25 years in technology sales and business development – including close to six years building Exaze's presence in South Africa since joining in January 2021 – have taught me things that no management textbook quite captures. The clearest lesson is this: the quality of what
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - September 14, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-september-14-2026/) - BRICS Calls for Diplomacy and Trade Cooperation BRICS leaders have adopted the 45-page New Delhi Declaration, calling for greater diplomacy, conflict prevention and stronger multilateral cooperation. The declaration expressed deep concern over the ongoing Middle East conflict, urged maximum restraint and called for the protection of civilians and civilian infrastructure. BRICS also condemned unilateral tariffs and
- [Animated map shows spread of illegal Israeli settlements across Palestine | Maps News](https://eriinfo.com/animated-map-shows-spread-of-illegal-israeli-settlements-across-palestine-maps-news/) - Israeli settlements are Jewish-only communities built illegally on Palestinian land in the occupied West Bank and East Jerusalem.These settlements often look like ordinary suburbs: uniform townhouses, red-tiled roofs, and neat lawns, perched atop hills that give them a commanding view of the Palestinian towns and villages carved up to make room for them.Recommended Stories list of 4
- [Africa: BRICS Adopt Resolutions On Conflict Resolution, Multilateralism, Tariffs, Trade, Others](https://eriinfo.com/africa-brics-adopt-resolutions-on-conflict-resolution-multilateralism-tariffs-trade-others/) - The 45-page New Delhi declaration was adopted on Saturday, the first day of the BRICS leaders' annual summit. The BRICS group of nations adopted a new declaration calling for conflict prevention, stronger multilateral ties, and condemning terrorism as well as unilateral trade measures. The declaration also expressed concerns over the 7-month-long war in the Middle
- [Beijing accuses Anthropic CEO of waging an AI 'Cold War'](https://eriinfo.com/beijing-accuses-anthropic-ceo-of-waging-an-ai-cold-war/) - An essay by Anthropic’s CEO calling for a slowing down of AI development may look like a rational statement focused on safety risks, but it is really a “Cold War playbook” targeting China, the state-backed Global Times said in an editorial. In the essay published on Saturday and later endorsed by OpenAI CEO Sam Altman
- [Africa: UN Deputy Scribe, Oramah, Oyedele, Others Say Africa Must Own Its Narrative](https://eriinfo.com/africa-un-deputy-scribe-oramah-oyedele-others-say-africa-must-own-its-narrative/) - African leaders have challenged the continent's younger generation to take greater control of Africa's economic and political future by building institutions, businesses and productive capacity capable of competing globally. The call was made at the closing of the 2026 Aliko Dangote Foundation Africa Diaspora Leadership Programme Young Global Leaders Convening in Lagos, where the leaders
- [Oil rises after Saudi Arabia shut down pipeline that bypasses Hormuz](https://eriinfo.com/oil-rises-after-saudi-arabia-shut-down-pipeline-that-bypasses-hormuz/) - Crude oil prices popped on Sunday after Saudi Arabia closed its critical pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz.U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were up 2.89% to $102.94 per barrel by 12:27 a.m. ET. Brent crude, the international benchmark, traded 2.82% higher to $107.56 per barrel. Drones launched from Iraq damaged the East-West pipeline on
- [Uncovering the hidden cost of unbridled AI use](https://eriinfo.com/uncovering-the-hidden-cost-of-unbridled-ai-use/) - President Ntuli, MD of Hewlett Packard Enterprise South Africa. The adoption of agentic AI carries hidden costs that could become difficult for CFOs, CIOs and boards to measure and control, warns President Ntuli, MD of Hewlett Packard Enterprise South Africa.A single prompt or automated workflow can trigger multiple tokens, compute demands, infrastructure pressure and governance
- [Air Force officer recalls ‘free-falling’ after jet was shot down over Iran](https://eriinfo.com/air-force-officer-recalls-free-falling-after-jet-was-shot-down-over-iran/) - In an interview with CBS’ “60 Minutes” that aired Sunday, one of the two U.S. Air Force officers whose fighter jet was shot down over Iran in April detailed his harrowing ordeal, including plummeting to the ground with a damaged parachute.The Defense Department has not identified the Air Force colonel by name. “60 Minutes” correspondent
- [Swedish party blocs tied after Sunday vote, projections say](https://eriinfo.com/swedish-party-blocs-tied-after-sunday-vote-projections-say/) - But partial results suggest the party was losing support for the first time since 2010 when it entered parliament. Sweden has two major political blocs featuring four parties on the right and four on the left - meaning coalition and minority governments are relatively common.On Sunday night, Andersson urged supporters to wait for the final
- [AI decentralising corporate training as demand for workplace learning surges](https://eriinfo.com/ai-decentralising-corporate-training-as-demand-for-workplace-learning-surges/) - Mduduzi Sibisi, Product Head at New Leaf Technologies. The global corporate e-learning market is forecast to more than triple in size this decade as employers face growing pressure to continuously reskill their workforces – but the surge in demand is also exposing a fundamental problem: organisations need to create and update training content faster than
- [Alexander Zverev wins U.S. Open, beating Ben Shelton to secure second major title](https://eriinfo.com/alexander-zverev-wins-u-s-open-beating-ben-shelton-to-secure-second-major-title/) - Alexander Zverev dispatched Ben Shelton in four sets to win the U.S. Open men's singles title on Sunday, the second Grand Slam win for the German after he finally broke through at the French Open earlier this year.The No. 1 seed in a Grand Slam for the first time, Zverev capitalized on Shelton's shaky start
- [Swedes vote in election that could see far-right in government | Elections](https://eriinfo.com/swedes-vote-in-election-that-could-see-far-right-in-government-elections/) - Voting is under way in Sweden in a closely fought election that could see the far-right Sweden Democrats enter government for the first time, or centre-left leader Magdalena Andersson return to power.Published On 13 Sep 202613 Sep 2026Share Swedes vote in election that could see far-right in government on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
- [Faranani DocTec wins OpenText Africa Partner of the Year 2026](https://eriinfo.com/faranani-doctec-wins-opentext-africa-partner-of-the-year-2026/) - Faranani DocTec Chairman Naweed Hassan, Chief Executive Officer Niël van der Merwe and Sales Director Sam Selepe with the OpenText Africa Partner of the Year 2026 award at OpenText Summit Africa 2026. Faranani DocTec, an OpenText Platinum Partner, has been named OpenText Africa Partner of the Year 2026, awarded for overall partner contribution. The award
- [China is the 'toughest dilemma' for proposed AI slowdown, Amodei says](https://eriinfo.com/china-is-the-toughest-dilemma-for-proposed-ai-slowdown-amodei-says/) - Dario Amodei, chief executive officer of Anthropic, at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, Feb. 19, 2026. Ruhani Kaur | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesAnthropic CEO Dario Amodei said Sunday that the "toughest dilemma" about his proposal to slow the advancement of artificial intelligence is what happens if adversarial nations, namely China,
- [Kimi Antonelli wins Formula 1 race in Madrid to establish a dominant championship lead](https://eriinfo.com/kimi-antonelli-wins-formula-1-race-in-madrid-to-establish-a-dominant-championship-lead/) - Norris, the reigning Formula 1 world champion, controlled the race at the start as Antonelli and Verstappen had excursions off track and had to give up positions. They settled back into second and third place after Lewis Hamilton retired with what a Ferrari official called a brake system issue.But in a twist of bad luck,
- [Africa: New World Map Makes Africa Look Bigger - What's the Fuss About? Cartographers Explain](https://eriinfo.com/africa-new-world-map-makes-africa-look-bigger-whats-the-fuss-about-cartographers-explain/) - The UN has passed a non-binding resolution to endorse the Equal Earth Projection, a map which more fairly represents the true size of the Earth's landmasses. The current commonly used projection, called the Mercator Projection, greatly exaggerates land towards the north and south poles, which makes Africa look much smaller. In the Mercator projection, countries
- [Cape Town pilots ‘cashless’ driving licence centres](https://eriinfo.com/cape-town-pilots-cashless-driving-licence-centres/) - Cape Town will begin a cashless transactions pilot at three driving licence testing centres. (Image source: iStock) The City of Cape Town is shifting its cashless payments initiative to three of its driving licence testing centres (DLTCs).Come 1 October, the city will pilot cashless transactions at the DLTCs located at Brackenfell, Fish Hoek and Strand.According
- [Turkish police detain dozens in raids on gay bars and homes of LGBTQ+ activists](https://eriinfo.com/turkish-police-detain-dozens-in-raids-on-gay-bars-and-homes-of-lgbtq-activists/) - Police in Turkey have detained 47 people in a series of raids on gay bars and the homes of LGBTQ+ activists, officials say.Raids took place in 12 provinces over the weekend as part of a campaign dubbed "My Family is Safe" that the Turkish government says has been designed to protect family values. One of
- [Pope Leo XIV marks 25 years since 9/11 attacks, calls for renewed commitment to peace](https://eriinfo.com/pope-leo-xiv-marks-25-years-since-9-11-attacks-calls-for-renewed-commitment-to-peace/) - Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, called for a renewed commitment to peace on Sunday as he marked 25 years since the Sept. 11 attacks on his home country.The Chicago-born pope made his first public comments to commemorate 25 years since the attacks, speaking in English at the end of his traditional Sunday noon
- [ITWeb TV Biz: Supported by AWS, MFactory is expanding beyond software development to sharpening service management with Smart Desk](https://eriinfo.com/itweb-tv-biz-supported-by-aws-mfactory-is-expanding-beyond-software-development-to-sharpening-service-management-with-smart-desk/) - MFactory stopped by the ITWeb studio as part of the AWS Equity Equivalent Investment Program - a business acceleration initiative designed to support the growth of black-owned technology businesses within the AWS Partner Network. #aws #awseeip #MFactory“The ability to grow while staying true to your roots is powerful,” says Thembelihle Mahlalela, CEO of MFactory."What was working
- [Niger military government reshuffles army command weeks after deadly mutiny | News](https://eriinfo.com/niger-military-government-reshuffles-army-command-weeks-after-deadly-mutiny-news/) - New chief of staff appointed after failed mutiny tested military rulers’ grip on power.Published On 13 Sep 202613 Sep 2026Niger’s military government has named a new chief of the armed forces as it reshuffled its top military command following a failed mutiny late last month.A decree read on state television on Friday announced that General
- [Trump sees Iran war ending 'very soon', oil prices then falling](https://eriinfo.com/trump-sees-iran-war-ending-very-soon-oil-prices-then-falling/) - DUBLIN, IRELAND - SEPTEMBER 12: U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to deliver remarks to U.S. Embassy personnel and business leaders at Deerfield Residence on September 12, 2026 in Dublin, Ireland. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Anna Moneymaker | Getty Images News | Getty ImagesThe war in Iran will likely end soon after November's midterm elections, President
- [Westcon-Comstor expands strategic alliance leadership across MEA](https://eriinfo.com/westcon-comstor-expands-strategic-alliance-leadership-across-mea/) - Westcon-Comstor expands Dorio Bowes's role to director of Comstor Southern Africa and MEA alliance lead. (Image: Supplied) Westcon-Comstor, a global technology distributor, has expanded Dorio Bowes’s role to director of Comstor Southern Africa and Middle East and Africa (MEA) alliance lead, while retaining his existing southern African responsibilities. The distributor says the expanded role reflects
- [New York City warns of possible flash floods as thunderstorms develop along East Coast](https://eriinfo.com/new-york-city-warns-of-possible-flash-floods-as-thunderstorms-develop-along-east-coast/) - Federal forecasters issued flood alerts for 39 million people late Saturday into Sunday as a line of thunderstorms developed from Washington, D.C., to New Haven, Connecticut. New York City Emergency Management warned residents of heavy rain and possible flash flooding into Sunday morning as the city opened 51 weather shelters for those vulnerable to floodwaters,
- [VALR and Luno fight Treasury's cross-border crypto draft](https://eriinfo.com/valr-and-luno-fight-treasurys-cross-border-crypto-draft/) - South Africa’s biggest regulated crypto platforms have taken their fight public, forming a coalition and launching a petition against draft rules that would bar local companies from making cross-border payments in crypto assets. The coalition has given itself the pointed acronym Catastrophe — Crypto Asset Taskforce for Advancing Sound, Technology-Neutral Regulation for Opportunity, Prosperity and
- [They lost their jobs after posting about Charlie Kirk, but some have no regrets](https://eriinfo.com/they-lost-their-jobs-after-posting-about-charlie-kirk-but-some-have-no-regrets/) - In the year since Kirk's killing, dozens of lawsuits have been filed across the country by people fired for their comments about the activist, arguing their terminations violated their rights to free speech. The suits have led to substantial pay outs in some cases.Brown agreed to a $485,000 (£355,000) financial settlement – about 12 times
- [Hardware must keep up with AI-driven software, warns Acer](https://eriinfo.com/hardware-must-keep-up-with-ai-driven-software-warns-acer/) - Glenn du Toit, country manager and director at Acer Africa. Technology vendor Acer has emphasised the need for hardware to keep pace with the development of AI-driven software as organisations look to leverage AI-driven innovation.Glenn du Toit, country manager and director at Acer Africa, says agentic AI will increasingly be integrated into devices this year
- [Celine Dion overcomes rare neurological disorder to perform first concert in 6 years](https://eriinfo.com/celine-dion-overcomes-rare-neurological-disorder-to-perform-first-concert-in-6-years/) - Celine Dion wept tears of joy on Saturday as she fulfilled her dream of returning to the stage after years battling a rare neurological disorder, with a sold-out concert in Paris. The 58-year-old French Canadian singer appeared visibly moved as she opened her first full concert in six years with her 1990s French-language ballad "On
- [New Disney+ app: move by 12 October](https://eriinfo.com/new-disney-app-move-by-12-october/) - Disney+ has launched a new app in South Africa and given existing subscribers until 12 October to move to it, after which the current app will no longer be available. Subscribers will be prompted to download the new app and sign in with their existing credentials, with on-screen prompts covering account confirmation and profile setup.
- [Mbappe double helps Real Madrid thump Rayo Vallecano 4–1 in La Liga | Football](https://eriinfo.com/mbappe-double-helps-real-madrid-thump-rayo-vallecano-4-1-in-la-liga-football/) - Published On 12 Sep 202612 Sep 2026Kylian Mbappe struck twice to help Real Madrid smash Rayo Vallecano 4-1 and pull level with Barcelona at the top of La Liga.Jose Mourinho’s side got back to winning ways on Saturday after a defeat by Real Betis in their previous top-flight outing, with a convincing victory against neighbours
- [Your recycling certificate is no longer enough](https://eriinfo.com/your-recycling-certificate-is-no-longer-enough/) - Kwirirai Rukowo, Managing Executive of Qrent. (Image: Qrent) For years, organisations have relied on recycling certificates to prove that retired technology assets were disposed of responsibly. That standard is rapidly becoming outdated. Investors, auditors and corporate customers are increasingly asking a far more difficult question.Can you prove exactly what happened to every device, from deployment
- [OpenAI rules out IPO this year as Altman, Musk & Amodei warn AI is moving too fast](https://eriinfo.com/openai-rules-out-ipo-this-year-as-altman-musk-amodei-warn-ai-is-moving-too-fast/) - Dario Amodei, co-founder and chief executive officer of Anthropic, during an interview on "The Circuit with Emily Chang" at Anthropic's headquarters in San Francisco, California, US, on Thursday, April 30, 2026. Jason Henry | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesOpenAI CEO Sam Altman now says his company will not go public this year, citing growing concerns about
- [Nitda, NDPC and Galaxy Backbone back CyFrica 2026](https://eriinfo.com/nitda-ndpc-and-galaxy-backbone-back-cyfrica-2026/) - Three Nigerian government bodies — the National Information Technology Development Agency (Nitda), the Nigeria Data Protection Commission (NDPC) and state-owned network infrastructure provider Galaxy Backbone — have joined CyFrica 2026 as supporting partners. The cybersecurity summit returns to Lagos on 8 October at the Eko Convention Centre, organised by events company Tradepass. It will bring
- [Sam Altman backs Anthropic CEO’s call to slow down the global AI race](https://eriinfo.com/sam-altman-backs-anthropic-ceos-call-to-slow-down-the-global-ai-race/) - The CEOs of two of the world’s leading AI companies are publicly agreeing that the race to build increasingly powerful AI systems needs to be slowed, continuing this week’s cascade of warnings from researchers working on the technology.Dario Amodei, the CEO of Anthropic, maker of the Claude chatbot, said in essay published Saturday that AI
- [SA fintechs compete for same small talent pool](https://eriinfo.com/sa-fintechs-compete-for-same-small-talent-pool/) - AI-native developers are in demand. (Image created via ChatGPT) Fintech firms are competing for the same small pool of specialised skills, from AI-native developers, to staff who understand high-speed payment systems. Lesaka says it has little trouble attracting scarce fintech skills, while Altron FinTech has long timelines to fill a specialised vacancy. “We’ve been able
- [Anthropic boss Dario Amodei calls for AI development to slow down](https://eriinfo.com/anthropic-boss-dario-amodei-calls-for-ai-development-to-slow-down/) - In his essay, called We Must Pace the Frontier, Amodei pointed out that AI had advanced "drastically faster" including its "ability to build the next generation of AI" - and mentioned an incident involving rival OpenAI which has revealed that agents conducted cybersecurity attacks, external on targets they were not asked to attack in July.The
- [US in move to counter Huawei in Africa](https://eriinfo.com/us-in-move-to-counter-huawei-in-africa/) - The Donald Trump administration will lend nearly US$100-million (R16.2-billion) to Africell, Africa’s only American-owned telecommunications firm, as it seeks to counter the expansion of China’s Huawei Technologies in Africa, according to a person familiar with the matter. The loan from the Export-Import Bank to Africell will “enable Africell to invest in the latest mobile network
- [Trump says he would "love" a unified Ireland, as he kicks off visit that mixes diplomacy and golf](https://eriinfo.com/trump-says-he-would-love-a-unified-ireland-as-he-kicks-off-visit-that-mixes-diplomacy-and-golf/) - President Trump said Saturday he would love to see a unified Ireland as he kicked off a visit to the country, where he will meet with leaders and attend a major golf tournament at one of his courses.During a meeting with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin in Dublin, Mr. Trump said the unification of the
- [South African CIOs invited to take part in Brainstorm’s annual survey](https://eriinfo.com/south-african-cios-invited-to-take-part-in-brainstorms-annual-survey/) - South African CIOs and senior IT executives are invited to take part in the survey, while the ICT community can nominate candidates for the awards before 28 September. The ITWeb Brainstorm CIO Survey, conducted in partnership with MTN Business, is now under way and South African technology leaders are invited to contribute to the annual
- [Iran-backed Houthis seize strategic Mayun Island: Can they hold it? | US-Israel war on Iran News](https://eriinfo.com/iran-backed-houthis-seize-strategic-mayun-island-can-they-hold-it-us-israel-war-on-iran-news/) - Houthi forces have taken control of the island of Mayun – also known as Perim – tightening their grip on the eastern coast of the Red Sea and giving the group a strategic foothold in the Bab al-Mandeb Strait.The takeover was confirmed on Friday by a senior military official of Yemen’s internationally recognised government and
- [AI safety researchers warn AI could kill us all this decade](https://eriinfo.com/ai-safety-researchers-warn-ai-could-kill-us-all-this-decade/) - Growing numbers of US lawmakers are calling for new rules to govern AI systems after dire warnings from two Anthropic researchers that rapidly progressing AI could lead to the extinction of the human race in the not-too-distant future. Alarm about the potential harm from AI grew this week when Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon said he
- [Tehran won’t surrender to the U.S., Iranian President Pezeshkian says](https://eriinfo.com/tehran-wont-surrender-to-the-u-s-iranian-president-pezeshkian-says/) - Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his country will not surrender, adding that it has resisted aggression from the U.S. and Israel."Iran has successfully stood against Israel and the U.S.," Pezeshkian said late Friday as he addressed a gathering of Indian religious leaders in New Delhi. "Since we are seeking truth and justice, we will not
- [UJ urges high school learners to pursue careers in STEAM](https://eriinfo.com/uj-urges-high-school-learners-to-pursue-careers-in-steam/) - University of Johannesburg career expo urges learners to pursue careers in STEAM. Limited understanding of science, technology, engineering, art and mathematics (STEAM) fields among educators is making it harder to inspire learners to pursue careers in these areas, according to Moira De Roche, VP of the International Federation for Information Processing.De Roche, also a past
- [Apple unveils a foldable iPhone, and American men look to end a U.S. Open drought: The news quiz](https://eriinfo.com/apple-unveils-a-foldable-iphone-and-american-men-look-to-end-a-u-s-open-drought-the-news-quiz/) - OpenAI claims to solve a longstanding math puzzle, a Hollywood legend is awarded a posthumous Emmy, and a comedy show takes a dig at the White House.
- [automation on your own server](https://eriinfo.com/automation-on-your-own-server/) - n8n is a workflow automation tool that connects apps, moves data between systems and automates repetitive tasks. Self-hosted n8n VPS hosting runs it on your own virtual private server (VPS) rather than relying entirely on a third-party cloud platform. n8n handles the automation; the VPS gives it a private place to run. That appeals to
- [Ukraine faces 'toughest winter' since Russia's full-scale invasion, UN warns](https://eriinfo.com/ukraine-faces-toughest-winter-since-russias-full-scale-invasion-un-warns/) - De Croo, a former prime minister of Belgium, told the BBC: "This winter is going to be the toughest one since the war".He said Ukraine started "from a very weak base going into this winter". He added the UN were "very, very worried... about what this winter could become."The concerns are driven by what De
- [ITWeb TV: IQbusiness balances acquisitions, offshore growth, AI caution](https://eriinfo.com/itweb-tv-iqbusiness-balances-acquisitions-offshore-growth-ai-caution/) - In this episode of ITWeb TV, Rob Godlonton, CEO of IQbusiness, warns against businesses using artificial intelligence simply to adopt emerging technologies. He describes poorly considered AI-generated output as “AI vomit”.IQbusiness is positioning acquisitions as a key component of its growth strategy, with the consulting and technology services company looking for fintech firms with specialised
- [9/11: CBS Evening News - CBS News](https://eriinfo.com/9-11-cbs-evening-news-cbs-news/) - 9/11: CBS Evening News - CBS News Americans remember 9/11 25 years later; Fire chief shares his 9/11 story.
- [South Africa to extradite cyberfraud-gang suspects to US](https://eriinfo.com/south-africa-to-extradite-cyberfraud-gang-suspects-to-us/) - South Africa will extradite six Nigerian nationals suspected of being members of the Black Axe organised crime network involved in romance scams and cyberfraud to the US, police said on Friday. The men are wanted by US authorities on charges including wire fraud and money laundering. They allegedly targeted more than 100 women in the
- [North Korea fires ballistic missiles off eastern coast, Seoul says | Military News](https://eriinfo.com/north-korea-fires-ballistic-missiles-off-eastern-coast-seoul-says-military-news/) - South Korea said it boosted its surveillance posture and was closely exchanging information on the launches with the US and Japan.Published On 12 Sep 202612 Sep 2026North Korea has fired ballistic missiles towards the sea off its eastern coast, according to South Korea’s military.South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) said that it detected several
- [Disney+ launches new app in South Africa amid streaming shakeup](https://eriinfo.com/disney-launches-new-app-in-south-africa-amid-streaming-shakeup/) - Disney+ has launched a redesigned application in South Africa, requiring existing subscribers to transition to the updated platform by October 12, after which the legacy app will be fully decommissioned. Users accessing the platform will be prompted to download the new software and authenticate using their existing credentials, with on-screen prompts guiding account confirmation and
- [The U.S. commemorates the 25th anniversary of 9/11](https://eriinfo.com/the-u-s-commemorates-the-25th-anniversary-of-9-11/) - A visitor pauses at one of the reflecting pools at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at ground zero on the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks, Sept. 11, 2026.Jeenah Moon | Getty ImagesOn Sept. 11, 2001, terrorists backed by al-Qaeda hijacked four passenger airliners. They flew two planes into the twin
- [Check Point red-flags heightened attacks on Africa’s energy and utilities sectors](https://eriinfo.com/check-point-red-flags-heightened-attacks-on-africas-energy-and-utilities-sectors/) - Lorna Hardie, Regional Director – Africa, Check Point Software Technologies. Africa’s energy and utilities sectors were the most targeted by cyber criminals in August 2026, followed by financial services and government institutions, according to Check Point Research’s Global Threat Intelligence insights covering four African countries."This should be a red flag to all concerned," says Lorna Hardie,
- [Board votes to rename Nashville International Airport for Dolly Parton](https://eriinfo.com/board-votes-to-rename-nashville-international-airport-for-dolly-parton/) - Nashville’s airport authority board unanimously voted Friday to begin the process to rename the city’s airport to honor late country music legend and Tennessee icon Dolly Parton.The vote by the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority did not establish a new name for Nashville International Airport, but it begins the process, the board said in a statement.“It’s
- [South Africa is behind its neighbours on the plumbing of digital IDs](https://eriinfo.com/south-africa-is-behind-its-neighbours-on-the-plumbing-of-digital-ids/) - Zambia switched on the cryptographic foundations of its digital state this week, the second country in the region to do so inside a fortnight, after Namibia. The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (Zicta) and Altron Security, the identity business inside the JSE-listed Altron group, announced the completion of a production key ceremony in Lusaka
- [Black Axe in South Africa: Six Nigerians Nigerians accused of romance scams to be extradited to the US](https://eriinfo.com/black-axe-in-south-africa-six-nigerians-nigerians-accused-of-romance-scams-to-be-extradited-to-the-us/) - Black Axe is a shadowy criminal network known for its extreme violence and operates across Africa, Europe and North America.A BBC Eye investigation in 2021 suggested the syndicate had become one of the most far-reaching and dangerous organised crime groups in the world.Nigeria is its main recruitment ground and many of its members are university
- [Africa: Democracy - Faltering Demand in Africa?](https://eriinfo.com/africa-democracy-faltering-demand-in-africa/) - Fewer than half of citizens consider their country a democracy and are satisfied with the way democracy is working. Key findings In the most recent round of Afrobarometer surveys, conducted in 38 countries in 2024/2025, fewer than half of Africans consider their country a democracy (47%) and say they are satisfied with the way democracy
- [Nvidia expects growth of 70% next year](https://eriinfo.com/nvidia-expects-growth-of-70-next-year/) - Nvidia Chief Executive Officer Jensen Huang detailed the structural drivers behind the semiconductor giant’s sustained market dominance and projected revenue trajectory through the end of next year. Facing an increasingly competitive landscape where major technology hyperscalers, leading artificial intelligence research laboratories, and specialized hardware startups are actively developing in-house silicon, Huang maintained that Nvidia’s full-stack
- [Africa: New Report On Climate 'Overshoot' - What It Means for Africa and How Faster Action Can Limit the Damage](https://eriinfo.com/africa-new-report-on-climate-overshoot-what-it-means-for-africa-and-how-faster-action-can-limit-the-damage/) - Climate change has already doubled the world's heatwaves between 2024 and 2025 and brought more severe droughts, floods and water shortages to Africa. These changes are damaging crops, homes, infrastructure and ecosystems, and placing growing pressure on people's health and livelihoods. On 2 September 2026, the United Nations Environment Programme released a report called Limiting
- [Suspects accused of swindling American women out of $6 million in romance scam extradited to U.S. from South Africa](https://eriinfo.com/suspects-accused-of-swindling-american-women-out-of-6-million-in-romance-scam-extradited-to-u-s-from-south-africa/) - Six Nigerian nationals linked to an organized criminal network that allegedly swindled American women out of more than $6 million through online romance scams will be extradited to the United States on Friday, South African police said. The men, who were arrested in the South African city of Cape Town in 2021, are set to
- [Africa: Viral African Dance Videos Are Busting Stereotypes in China - and Making Money for Some](https://eriinfo.com/africa-viral-african-dance-videos-are-busting-stereotypes-in-china-and-making-money-for-some/) - Connected to wireless earphones, Yoofi Greene from Ghana begins his dance steps down a busy sidewalk in Guangzhou, China. People, bicycles and cars zoom past. Pedestrians watch with a mix of amusement and annoyance as he glides by them and moves to occupy the middle of the street. Yoofi draws closer to the long lane
- [Takealot targets SME growth through ‘Made Local’](https://eriinfo.com/takealot-targets-sme-growth-through-made-local/) - Takealot sellers manufacturing locally can enter the Made Local challenge, which rewards business performance and programme participation. Takealot is partnering with the Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) to help locally manufacturing SMEs scale their businesses through its e-commerce marketplace.According to a statement, the organisations have introduced the 2026 Takealot TIA Local Innovation Challenge, known as ‘Made
- [Africa: As a Mighty El Niño Deepens Global Hunger, Early Action Pays Off](https://eriinfo.com/africa-as-a-mighty-el-nino-deepens-global-hunger-early-action-pays-off/) - From South Sudan to Guatemala, learn how WFP's anticipatory projects ensure vulnerable people can better prepare and respond to weather shocks. What remains today of the seasonal Singaita River, in South Sudan's Eastern Equatoria state, is a long stretch of sand cutting through a landscape scorched by relentless heat. Fields that should be green with
- [US declares end of largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak | Food News](https://eriinfo.com/us-declares-end-of-largest-recorded-cyclosporiasis-outbreak-food-news/) - The FDA says contaminated lettuce has been removed from the market after nearly 13,000 linked cases.Published On 11 Sep 202611 Sep 2026United States health authorities have officially declared the nation’s largest recorded outbreak of cyclosporiasis over, after contaminated iceberg lettuce sickened nearly 13,000 people across 21 states.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said
- [Africa: Rising Stars Set Ambitious Target for Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers](https://eriinfo.com/africa-rising-stars-set-ambitious-target-for-africa-cup-of-nations-qualifiers/) - NAIROBI — Buoyed by their debut at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) in Egypt, the national under 20 football team want another chance at the continental showpiece. Team captain Charles Auma says their ultimate objective is to reach the finals of the Cecafa regional qualifiers, which would guarantee them a slot at the
- [Why Apple can't tell you who its R50 000 iPhone is for](https://eriinfo.com/why-apple-cant-tell-you-who-its-r50-000-iphone-is-for/) - Apple’s new foldable iPhone launched on Wednesday with impressive features and a premium price tag, starting at US$1 999 in the US market. But some observers in the packed room at the launch event in Cupertino, California were left questioning its appeal beyond wealthy tech enthusiasts. Apple executives demonstrated the iPhone Duo — which is expected
- [Africa: TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup Preliminary Round Second Leg Fixtures Provide Enticing Battles Across the Continent](https://eriinfo.com/africa-totalenergies-caf-confederation-cup-preliminary-round-second-leg-fixtures-provide-enticing-battles-across-the-continent/) - The TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2026/27 First Preliminary Round moves into its decisive return legs this weekend, with clubs across the continent battling to keep alive their hopes of reaching the group stage. Singida Black Stars, ASKO de Kara, ZED FC, Al Ahly Tripoli and El Kanemi Warriors are among the sides carrying commanding advantages
- [Oil prices fall but on course to end week above $100](https://eriinfo.com/oil-prices-fall-but-on-course-to-end-week-above-100/) - Oil prices retreated on Friday, but remained on track for a weekly gain of almost 9% after soaring above $100 a barrel for the first time in months. Brent crude oil futures, the global benchmark, were down by 2.4% to trade at $105.03 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate traded 2.75% higher to $99.66 per
- [Africa: NACC Welcomes AGOA Extension to 2028, Calls for Swift Action By Nigeria, Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-nacc-welcomes-agoa-extension-to-2028-calls-for-swift-action-by-nigeria-africa/) - The Nigerian-American Chamber of Commerce, NACC, has welcomed the signing by United States President Donald Trump of the Continuing Appropriations and Extensions Act, 2027, which extends the African Growth and Opportunity Act, AGOA, through December 31, 2028. The legislation preserves duty-free access to the United States market for Nigeria and 31 other sub-Saharan African countries,
- [Apple pushes its photography with variable aperture hardware](https://eriinfo.com/apple-pushes-its-photography-with-variable-aperture-hardware/) - While the folding iPhone Duo captured widespread attention, the imaging upgrades introduced on the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max represent a significant technical milestone for its photography. Moving beyond megapixel increases and software-driven enhancements, Apple has integrated a hardware-level variable aperture on its 48-megapixel primary Fusion camera. Read: Apple unveils the iPhone Duo, entering
- [Unstoppable Africa 2026 to Bring African and Global CEOs and Leaders to New York to Drive Investment, Ownership and Growth Across the Continent](https://eriinfo.com/unstoppable-africa-2026-to-bring-african-and-global-ceos-and-leaders-to-new-york-to-drive-investment-ownership-and-growth-across-the-continent/) - More than 2,000 African and global business leaders plus heads of state will gather in New York on September 20–21 for Unstoppable Africa, flagship event of the Global Africa Business Initiative (GABI). Convened by UN Secretary-General António Guterres and H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and organized and coordinated by the
- [Is Your Heated Workout Ruining Your Hair? Here’s What Hair Experts Say](https://eriinfo.com/is-your-heated-workout-ruining-your-hair-heres-what-hair-experts-say/) - For me, very few workouts feel as fulfilling as a heated one. But as a beauty editor, I’m constantly worrying about how the excess heat and sweat affects my skin and hair (including the slicked-back buns I wear to keep hair out of my face). Will my scalp be a wreck after a few weeks
- [Africa: South Africa Champions Practical Brics Outcomes for Global South](https://eriinfo.com/africa-south-africa-champions-practical-brics-outcomes-for-global-south/) - South Africa is advocating for the delivery of practical outcomes for developing countries at the 18th BRICS Summit. This includes unlocking climate finance, reforming global institutions, expanding local-currency trade and creating greater value from Africa's critical minerals. "We are looking at BRICS reasserting itself as a premier multilateral platform for development for the Global South
- [ICASA doesn’t want to regulate based on rumours](https://eriinfo.com/icasa-doesnt-want-to-regulate-based-on-rumours/) - ICASA chairperson Mothibi Ramusi. (Image source: ICASA) The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) wants to ensure its regulations are evidence-based, says chairperson Mothibi Ramusi.This, amid the fresh round of scrutiny of the long-running issue of the cost to communicate in the country; costs which Ramusi said have not declined with the envisaged swiftness,
- [Africa: The Race for a New UN Chief Comes At a Historically Fraught Time - the Choice Will Be Vital and Significant, Just Don't Expect a Savior](https://eriinfo.com/africa-the-race-for-a-new-un-chief-comes-at-a-historically-fraught-time-the-choice-will-be-vital-and-significant-just-dont-expect-a-savior/) - When António Guterres steps down as United Nations secretary-general at the end of 2026, he will leave his successor with plenty to do. Many challenges will remain, including the animosity among members and myriad global challenges, from ongoing wars and economic shocks to the worsening effects of climate change. But the next U.N. chief faces
- [Israel says it has destroyed major underground Hezbollah base](https://eriinfo.com/israel-says-it-has-destroyed-major-underground-hezbollah-base/) - Israel's military says it has destroyed a large underground complex operated by Hezbollah in southern Lebanon. It said it used more than 1,000 tonnes of explosives to destroy two tunnels spanning more than 2km (1.2 miles) beneath the Ali Taher Ridge. The blast triggered seismic activity equivalent to a magnitude 4.1 earthquake, according to the
- [Africa: Wapipay Partners With Jn Money to Expand Jamaica-Africa Payments](https://eriinfo.com/africa-wapipay-partners-with-jn-money-to-expand-jamaica-africa-payments/) - Nairobi — Kenyan fintech company WapiPay has partnered with Jamaica's JN Money Services to facilitate money transfers between Africa and Jamaica. The partnership comes after Kenya opened its first resident High Commission in Kingston in July. Kenya's High Commissioner to Jamaica, Mwenda Karisa, said the deal could support closer economic ties between the two countries.
- [Newspaper group Caxton deploys AI copy editors](https://eriinfo.com/newspaper-group-caxton-deploys-ai-copy-editors/) - Caxton & CTP Publishers & Printers has begun piloting AI in its media division, and says it has so far applied the technology to copy editing rather than to writing. The disclosure appears in the group’s results for the year to 30 June 2026, published on Friday. The results describe a deliberately cautious roll-out. Caxton
- [Africa: What Else Have We Gotten Wrong About Africa?](https://eriinfo.com/africa-what-else-have-we-gotten-wrong-about-africa/) - Did you know that Liberia helped sponsor a resolution adopted by the United Nations General Assembly last week calling for the world to correct the way Africa is represented on maps? Did you know that the familiar world map hanging in classrooms across Liberia has, for generations, made Africa appear much smaller compared with Europe,
- [Diesel hits record $6 a gallon as, reports say, Houthis take key Red Sea port city](https://eriinfo.com/diesel-hits-record-6-a-gallon-as-reports-say-houthis-take-key-red-sea-port-city/) - Yemen's special envoy to the United Nations called on support from the international community after the Iran-backed Houthi militant group seized control of the Red Sea port city of Mokha."This renewed war should alarm us all," Hans Grundberg, the U.N. special envoy for Yemen, warned at an emergency meeting of the U.N. Security Council on
- [Africa: Nigeria Cuts AfCFTA Export Certificate to 24 Hours As Trade With Africa Grows](https://eriinfo.com/africa-nigeria-cuts-afcfta-export-certificate-to-24-hours-as-trade-with-africa-grows/) - The Federal Government has reduced the processing time for African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Certificates of Origin to 24 hours, down from over five days, in a bid to boost intra-African trade and ease business for Nigerian exporters. The Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, disclosed this on Thursday in Abuja
- [Apple unveils Watch Series 12 featuring Audio Intelligence](https://eriinfo.com/apple-unveils-watch-series-12-featuring-audio-intelligence/) - Apple has officially introduced the Apple Watch Series 12, featuring a suite of conversational tracking tools branded as Audio Intelligence, a completely re-engineered health sensor platform, and the long-awaited return of a premium ceramic case option. Designed to offer deeper contextual awareness and elevated personal health tracking, the new smartwatch directly targets high-performance rivals across
- [Africa's Factories Are Becoming Their Own Power Stations](https://eriinfo.com/africas-factories-are-becoming-their-own-power-stations/) - Textile plants, mines and export zones are building their own electricity systems, creating a growing role for independent producers as African factories seek to avoid disruptions that can throttle production. Blackouts are rare these days at United Aryan’s garment factory in Nairobi, Kenya, where thousands of solar panels cover much of the roof above the production floor.
- [Is the US more anti-Muslim now than after 9/11? | Islamophobia](https://eriinfo.com/is-the-us-more-anti-muslim-now-than-after-9-11-islamophobia/) - Twenty-five years after 9/11, negative perceptions of Islam persist even as Muslim political representation grows. Al Jazeera’s Noor Wazwaz looks at what has and hasn’t changed for Muslims in the US.Published On 11 Sep 202611 Sep 2026Share Is the US more anti-Muslim now than after 9/11? on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - September 11, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-september-11-2026/) - 24 Children Die in DR Congo School Fire At least 24 children have died in a stampede after a fire broke out at two schools in the rebel-held city of Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Officials said that adults may also be among the dead. They warned that the toll could rise,
- [Sentech trims losses but remains in the red](https://eriinfo.com/sentech-trims-losses-but-remains-in-the-red/) - Sentech has reduced its net loss to R60 million, for the financial year ended 31 March. State-owned signal provider Sentech is faring better financially, but is not yet out of the woods.This is based on its 2025/26 financial year (FY) results, which show the entity’s net loss after tax shrunk to R60 million, compared to
- [Africa: UN Climate Chief Warns Political Division Is Undermining Fight Against 'Economic Security Emergency'](https://eriinfo.com/africa-un-climate-chief-warns-political-division-is-undermining-fight-against-economic-security-emergency/) - The head of the UN's climate body has warned that treating global warming as a partisan issue is dangerously out of step with reality, as he set out a stark account of the economic toll climate change is already inflicting on Europe. Simon Stiell, Executive Secretary of the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC),
- [China is moving toward U.S.-style worldwide taxation of rich citizens](https://eriinfo.com/china-is-moving-toward-u-s-style-worldwide-taxation-of-rich-citizens/) - BEIJING, CHINA - NOVEMBER 18: A general view of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on November 18, 2024 in Beijing, China. Visual China Group | Getty ImagesBeijing's recent push to tax the offshore wealth of its citizens may be only the opening phase of a broader campaign for income from the holdings of China's rich
- [Africa: Rethinking Humanitarianism - Will Aid-for-Hire Become the New Normal?](https://eriinfo.com/africa-rethinking-humanitarianism-will-aid-for-hire-become-the-new-normal/) - "It's so critical that we scrutinise these actors adequately right now, before they are legitimised." In the previous collaborative episode between Rethinking Humanitarianism and Start Network, Fogbow CEO Brook Jerue questioned why the aid sector was so "infatuated" and critical of his company - a small private American firm delivering aid in high-conflict contexts like
- [Cheap electric cars are finally coming to South Africa](https://eriinfo.com/cheap-electric-cars-are-finally-coming-to-south-africa/) - Much has been written about how miserable electric vehicle sales have been in South Africa. Car makers evidently think that is about to change. At the Festival of Motoring at Kyalami from 28-30 August, at least 19 battery-electric models were on display, several still without confirmed pricing. Only one of them was not Chinese. The
- [Vance positions himself as a fighter for family values and a ‘national birthright’](https://eriinfo.com/vance-positions-himself-as-a-fighter-for-family-values-and-a-national-birthright/) - DALLAS — Vice President JD Vance on Thursday offered his young family — in particular, his newborn son — as a model and a window to the future that the potential 2028 presidential contender envisions for America.In a speech here at the Republicans’ midterm convention, Vance broadly criticized Democrats who he said do not share
- [Apple launches the Watch Ultra 4 with advanced health tracking](https://eriinfo.com/apple-launches-the-watch-ultra-4-with-advanced-health-tracking/) - Apple has officially revealed the Apple Watch Ultra 4, updating its flagship rugged smartwatch with key performance enhancements, refined health metrics, and extended battery endurance. While maintaining the established design language of its predecessors, the Ultra 4 introduces meaningful internal upgrades focused on processing speed, sensor precision, and deeper algorithmic health tracking. Read: Lenovo Yoga
- [Swiss Alps coach crash kills several people, local police say](https://eriinfo.com/swiss-alps-coach-crash-kills-several-people-local-police-say/) - A tourist coach has crashed in the south-eastern Swiss Alps, leaving several people dead and several injured, local police say.The bus overturned between Susch and Zernez in the Graubünden - also known as Grisons - region late on Thursday afternoon.A large team of rescuers equipped with several helicopters was deployed to the scene.Some 48 Dutch
- [Africa: Record Number of Attacks On Education, Global Fund Warns](https://eriinfo.com/africa-record-number-of-attacks-on-education-global-fund-warns/) - While September traditionally marks the start of the school year across the northern hemisphere, a staggering 93 million children are not in class at all amid an unprecedented number of attacks on learning, education experts warned on Wednesday. According to Education Cannot Wait, the global fund, insecurity and other factors mean that a total of
- [AI governance fuels boardroom tension](https://eriinfo.com/ai-governance-fuels-boardroom-tension/) - Growing use of autonomous AI workflows creates concerns over data security and regulatory compliance. (Image source: iStock) Seventy percent of surveyed EMEA organisations admit automated artificial intelligence (AI) workflows are interacting with sensitive corporate data without full oversight.This, as growing executive accountability for regulatory compliance turns AI governance into a boardroom risk.These findings were released
- [Africa: Fewer Than 2% of Africans Who Need Hearing Aids Have Them, but New Solutions Offer Hope](https://eriinfo.com/africa-fewer-than-2-of-africans-who-need-hearing-aids-have-them-but-new-solutions-offer-hope/) - Hearing loss affects more than 1.5 billion people worldwide. Close to 80% live in low - and middle - income countries, where hearing care is out of reach for most. In Africa, an estimated 136 million people live with hearing loss, a figure expected to more than double to 337 million by 2050. Yet fewer
- [CEM Africa 2026 Closes on a High with a Strong Community Response](https://eriinfo.com/cem-africa-2026-closes-on-a-high-with-a-strong-community-response/) - CEM Africa 2026 concluded at the Century City Conference Centre following three days of strong engagement across Africa’s customer experience community.The 14th edition welcomed 970 attendees from more than 260 companies across 20 countries, bringing together senior CX, customer service, marketing, digital, technology and transformation leaders alongside solution providers and industry partners.The event achieved a
- [U.S. colonel shot down in Iran speaks with 60 Minutes in exclusive interview](https://eriinfo.com/u-s-colonel-shot-down-in-iran-speaks-with-60-minutes-in-exclusive-interview/) - In April, an American F-15E fighter jet was shot down over Iran, stranding two Air Force officers who were eventually rescued by U.S. Special Forces. One of them exclusively speaks with 60 Minutes' Norah O'Donnell after evading capture behind enemy lines.
- [Africa's Rocks Hold Ancient Stories. We Need Better Ways to Document and Protect Them](https://eriinfo.com/africas-rocks-hold-ancient-stories-we-need-better-ways-to-document-and-protect-them/) - From the Vredefort Dome in South Africa (the world's oldest and largest known meteorite-impact structure) to the volcanic lakes of the Great Rift Valley in Kenya, Africa's landscapes hold some of Earth's oldest stories. Morocco's M'Goun Unesco Global Geopark records more than 200 million years of geological history, while Tanzania's Ngorongoro-Lengai landscape brings together a
- [SAPS wants to deploy AI bodycams with facial recognition](https://eriinfo.com/saps-wants-to-deploy-ai-bodycams-with-facial-recognition/) - The body-worn cameras the South African Police Service (SAPS) wants to strap to its officers must be able to conduct facial recognition, according to tender documents the State IT Agency (Sita) published this week. The requirement appears in the bid specification for RFB 3286-2026, a three-year contract for the “supply, delivery, support and maintenance of
- [Africa: Agunkejoye Wins Highpoint Africa Woman of Impact Award](https://eriinfo.com/africa-agunkejoye-wins-highpoint-africa-woman-of-impact-award/) - Nigerian HR professional, author, social entrepreneur and gender development strategist, Mrs Izehi Hannah Agunkejoye, has been recognised as a Highpoint Africa Woman of Impact Award by the Highpoint Africa Women's Network as part of its inaugural recognition cohort for August 2026. According to Chief Executive of High Point Africa Women's Network, Mrs Onajevwe Akakabota, "The
- [Peru joins US-led ‘Shield of the Americas’ security alliance | Drugs News](https://eriinfo.com/peru-joins-us-led-shield-of-the-americas-security-alliance-drugs-news/) - Peru will join the “Shield of the Americas”, a regional security alliance led by the United States that shares intelligence and cooperates in military operations against drug cartels.Keiko Fujimori, Peru’s recently elected right-wing leader, announced the move on Thursday after talks with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list“We
- [Africa: Champ Armani Praised for Mx65 Heroics As Kenya Finishes 5th in Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-champ-armani-praised-for-mx65-heroics-as-kenya-finishes-5th-in-africa/) - Nairobi — Kenya has returned with its head held high from the 2026 FIM Africa Motocross, held from August 28-30 in Namibia. In a weekend where Southern African giants dominated the team sheets, it was a 65cc Kenyan rider who stole the headlines. Armani Amani rode a near-perfect three-heat campaign to win the MX65 Individual
- [Motorola teases book-style Razr foldable](https://eriinfo.com/motorola-teases-book-style-razr-foldable/) - Following Apple’s unveiling of the iPhone Duo, Motorola has teased a new addition to its Razr portfolio that marks a distinct departure from the line’s traditional clamshell heritage. In a promotional video published across social media channels, the Lenovo-owned brand showcased a compact, book-style foldable design rather than the vertical flip mechanism that historically defined
- [Africa: Gwandu Renews Call for 600mhz Spectrum Allocation Across Africa to Boost Rural Connectivity](https://eriinfo.com/africa-gwandu-renews-call-for-600mhz-spectrum-allocation-across-africa-to-boost-rural-connectivity/) - Speaking during a keynote address at the 2026 Spectrum Management Conference in Tunis on Monday, Gwandu urged African countries to push for the allocation and identification of the 600MHz band for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) Tunis, Tunisia - As the global telecommunications community prepares for the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) World Radiocommunication Conference (WRC-27) in
- [Trump’s $5,000 election dividend checks may fuel inflation: Economists](https://eriinfo.com/trumps-5000-election-dividend-checks-may-fuel-inflation-economists/) - President Donald Trump speaks on the first day of the 2026 Republican National Convention at the American Airlines Center in Dallas, Texas, Sept. 9, 2026.Alex Wong | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump's promise of a $5,000 election "dividend" check to every adult in the U.S. comes at a time when many Americans are feeling particularly strained.
- [Africa: Climate Hazards Disrupted Schooling for 171m Students in 2025 - - Unicef](https://eriinfo.com/africa-climate-hazards-disrupted-schooling-for-171m-students-in-2025-unicef/) - New York — Climate hazards disrupted schooling for more than 171 million students globally in 2025, or about one in 10 children of pre-primary to upper-secondary age, according to a new UNICEF analysis. The report, Learning Interrupted: Global Snapshot of Climate-Related School Disruptions in 2025, analysed data from 106 countries and territories, documenting school closures,
- [Radisys Launches V.AI Ecosystem to Accelerate Telecom AI Service Innovation](https://eriinfo.com/radisys-launches-v-ai-ecosystem-to-accelerate-telecom-ai-service-innovation/) - Radisys® Corporation, a global leader in open telecom solutions, today announced the launch of its V.AI ecosystem, bringing together applications, development tools and leading voice and speech AI technologies to help telecom operators create, deploy and monetize AI-powered communication services for consumers and business subscribers. The V.AI ecosystem, which has evolved since the launch of
- [Africa: FIFA, CAF Yet to Take Decision On Nigeria Football Crisis](https://eriinfo.com/africa-fifa-caf-yet-to-take-decision-on-nigeria-football-crisis/) - FIFA and the Confederation of African Football (CAF) have said that they are yet to reach a conclusion on the crisis in Nigeria Football Federation (NFF), insisting that ongoing assessment of the situation will determine the direction to follow. Both bodies however confirmed the immediate suspension of the NFF electoral process and announced plans for
- [Have Your Say — And Stand A Chance To Win R60,000 Worth of PR](https://eriinfo.com/have-your-say-and-stand-a-chance-to-win-r60000-worth-of-pr/) - What are the biggest challenges holding your business back? What support do you really need to grow — and what needs to change to make it easier for South African SMEs and entrepreneurs to succeed?Unconventional Capital & Advisory (UCA) is conducting a national research initiative to better understand the real-world experiences, challenges and needs of
- [Nicolás Maduro’s wife seeks home detention ahead of trial citing ‘serious’ heart condition](https://eriinfo.com/nicolas-maduros-wife-seeks-home-detention-ahead-of-trial-citing-serious-heart-condition/) - The wife of former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, Cilia Flores, asked a federal judge late Wednesday to release her from jail pending trial, citing a “serious” heart condition. In the filing, Flores’ attorney Mark Donnelly said she “deserves the opportunity to await her trial while on home confinement” in order to recover from a recommended
- [Africa: Generic Medicine Makers Can Help Close Africa's Medicine Access Gaps, Says New Report](https://eriinfo.com/africa-generic-medicine-makers-can-help-close-africas-medicine-access-gaps-says-new-report/) - Africa's changing healthcare needs are creating new opportunities for generic medicine manufacturers to help close persistent access gaps, but stronger regional coordination, predictable demand and investment will be needed to turn that opportunity into sustainable supply. A new report by the Access to Medicine Foundation examines how eight multinational and regional generic medicine manufacturers are
- [Lesaka merchant division shrinks as group returns to profit](https://eriinfo.com/lesaka-merchant-division-shrinks-as-group-returns-to-profit/) - About 30 people have been affected by a restructuring of Lesaka Technologies’ merchant division, and the dual-listed fintech will not rule out further job losses as it folds four acquired businesses into one. “It would be foolish to say there won’t be,” Lesaka Southern Africa CEO Lincoln Mali told TechCentral when asked whether more cuts
- [Africa: Netflix Marks 10 Years in South Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-netflix-marks-10-years-in-south-africa/) - Netflix announced an expansive slate of local series and films to celebrate a decade of showcasing South African stories that supported more than 8,000 jobs through partnerships with over 30 local production companies. The slate was unveiled at a press showcase in Rosebank, Johannesburg, where Netflix executives, filmmakers and on-screen talent gathered to mark 10
- [Trump says every adult American will get $5,000 if Republicans win midterms](https://eriinfo.com/trump-says-every-adult-american-will-get-5000-if-republicans-win-midterms/) - Other US politicians in the past have also promised economic rewards in return for electoral success. For instance, Democrats in Georgia promised $2,000 relief payments if their party took control of the Senate at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic.In the US, Congress authorises spending. The midterm elections, which will be contested on 3 November,
- [Africa's Forests Can Drive $30trn Bioeconomy By 2050 - Stakeholders](https://eriinfo.com/africas-forests-can-drive-30trn-bioeconomy-by-2050-stakeholders/) - Africa's vast forest resources could position the continent to capture a significant share of the global bioeconomy, projected to exceed $30 trillion by 2050, stakeholders at a high-level forestry roundtable in Lagos have said. They also called on African countries to take greater ownership of their forest resources, develop domestic financing mechanisms and build local
- [Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Divine launches to public!](https://eriinfo.com/bandwidth-blog-smile-90-4fm-tech-tuesday-divine-launches-to-public/) - Divine, an unofficial Vine reboot spearheaded by early Twitter employee Evan “Rabble” Henshaw-Plath, has eliminated its invite-only waitlist and opened to the general public. Three months after its initial limited release, the app is removing sign-up codes to attract a new wave of short-form video enthusiasts. Read: Divine, the Vine reboot, opens to public with
- [Africa: Heatwaves, Wildfires Setting Back Air Quality Improvements](https://eriinfo.com/africa-heatwaves-wildfires-setting-back-air-quality-improvements/) - Big increases in wildfires and heatwaves supercharged by the climate crisis are hindering improvements to air quality around the world, United Nations (UN) experts say. Regions that had recorded a fall in pollution emitted by cars and industrial sites are facing new threats to air quality because of exposure to smoke from wildfires, according to
- [Hegseth on "devastation" to Iran's capabilities](https://eriinfo.com/hegseth-on-devastation-to-irans-capabilities/) - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth told Norah O'Donnell last month that "we have all the control in the world" on the outcome of the Iran war and touted "historic" devastation to Iran's military capabilities. O'Donnell sat down with Hegseth for a story airing on "60 Minutes" about the U.S. Air Force officer shot down in Iran
- [Africa: More Than 171 Million Students Had Their Schooling Disrupted By Climate Hazards in 2025 - Unicef](https://eriinfo.com/africa-more-than-171-million-students-had-their-schooling-disrupted-by-climate-hazards-in-2025-unicef/) - New York — Storms, floods, and heatwaves most common climate hazards causing school closures, class suspensions, and other education interruptions More than 171 million students globally - or 1 in 10 - from pre-primary to upper secondary age had their schooling disrupted by climate hazards in 2025, according to a new analysis released by UNICEF
- [Netflix furthers African storytelling schedule](https://eriinfo.com/netflix-furthers-african-storytelling-schedule/) - Netflix marks 10 years and production partnerships in South Africa. Since making it local debut in 2016, Netflix productions have created over 8 000 direct and indirect jobs across South Africa.The global streaming giant also invested R2.4 billion in the local market, between 2016 and 2022. This was revealed at a press showcase in Rosebank,
- [Alex Kiprotich’s abduction: The chilling plot to silence journalists](https://eriinfo.com/alex-kiprotichs-abduction-the-chilling-plot-to-silence-journalists/) - One of the suspected abductors of Standard Group Associate Editor Alex Kiprotich. PHOTO/UGC. By PATRICK MAYOYO The recent abduction of Standard Group associate editor Alex Kiprotich should not be dismissed as an isolated attack on one journalist. It should be viewed against a troubling backdrop of growing pressure on Kenya’s media and the shrinking space
- [The Houthis are testing the limits of Saudi restraint | Opinions](https://eriinfo.com/the-houthis-are-testing-the-limits-of-saudi-restraint-opinions/) - The renewed escalation in Yemen is no longer simply a Yemeni battlefield development. For Saudi Arabia, it is becoming a direct test of national security, economic resilience and the kingdom’s ability to prevent the wider regional war from spilling further across its borders.The latest Houthi attacks have demonstrated this clearly. Missiles and drones have hit
- [Africa: US Repeatedly Votes Against Africa's Interests At the UN](https://eriinfo.com/africa-us-repeatedly-votes-against-africas-interests-at-the-un/) - The US was the only country that voted against a recent Africa-sponsored resolution at the UN. On Friday, the UN General Assembly voted to adopt a new world map that accurately depicts Africa's size. Togo introduced the resolution. It sought to replace the age-old Mercator map with the Equal Earth projection, which is considered more
- [quality now carries a price](https://eriinfo.com/quality-now-carries-a-price/) - MTN South Africa is rebuilding the way it prices wholesale access for mobile virtual network operators and will now sell capacity more cheaply at deliberately lower quality, giving MVNOs a trade-off between price and performance they did not previously have. CEO Ferdi Moolman told TechCentral in an interview that the old wholesale model priced almost
- [Africa: Take Ownership of Health Systems, African Countries Told](https://eriinfo.com/africa-take-ownership-of-health-systems-african-countries-told/) - Arusha — THE World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Professor Mohamed Janabi, has urged African countries to take greater ownership of their health systems and move from conference commitments to concrete action in financing and strengthening primary healthcare. Prof Janabi said governments must lead health-sector development, while development partners align their support with
- [Coinbase CEO sees crypto regulation advancing regardless of Clarity Act](https://eriinfo.com/coinbase-ceo-sees-crypto-regulation-advancing-regardless-of-clarity-act/) - The Clarity Act, which seeks to establish a U.S. federal framework for digital assets, is likely to pass given broad support from crypto firms, law-enforcement groups and several banks, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong said. The legislation was ready to be supported by the Senate, Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong told CNBC's "Squawk Box Asia" on Thursday,
- [Africa: Congo Basin Loss Could Trigger Water Wars Across Africa - - Ex-Gabon Minister Lee White](https://eriinfo.com/africa-congo-basin-loss-could-trigger-water-wars-across-africa-ex-gabon-minister-lee-white/) - Conservation scientist Lee White reflects on four decades spent creating Gabon's national parks, tackling illegal logging and confronting the failures of global carbon markets. Climate change will trigger wars over water across much of Africa unless the continent protects the Congo Basin, warns former Gabonese environment minister Professor Lee White. White describes the Congo Basin
- [A false sense of security](https://eriinfo.com/a-false-sense-of-security/) - Mandi Pietersen, Dariel Backups are, theoretically, designed to be the one clean thing left standing in a compromised estate. Experts no longer describe them as simple storage tasks but, rather, as a critical part of an organisation’s resilience strategy, determining how quickly, and safely, it can return to business after a cyber incident. But according
- [Africa: 'The Water Comes Up to Our Knees' - Climate Hazards Shut Millions of Children Out of School in 2025](https://eriinfo.com/africa-the-water-comes-up-to-our-knees-climate-hazards-shut-millions-of-children-out-of-school-in-2025/) - When the creek beside Taudibura Garo's school in Papua New Guinea floods, the water doesn't stop at the gate. It rises through the pit toilets - making the school unsafe - sending the 16-year-old and her classmates home without being able to finish. She is one of an estimated 171 million students worldwide whose schooling
- [Military personnel accidentally triggered Air Force One emergency slide ahead of Trump’s flight to Dallas](https://eriinfo.com/military-personnel-accidentally-triggered-air-force-one-emergency-slide-ahead-of-trumps-flight-to-dallas/) - Military personnel accidentally triggered an inflatable slide attached to President Donald Trump’s Qatari-donated Air Force One plane Wednesday, a person briefed on the matter told NBC News.The slide inflated just before Trump was set to board the plane and head to Dallas for the GOP midterm convention. Instead of immediately exiting Marine One to board
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - September 10, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-september-10-2026/) - Spain Warned of Ceuta Mass Crossing Before Surge Newly declassified Spanish government documents show that intelligence services warned authorities a day before a mass migrant crossing into Ceuta that social media groups were encouraging thousands of migrants to enter Spanish territory. On 29 July, Spain's National Intelligence Service reportedly alerted Moroccan and Ceuta authorities
- [From foldgate to the iPhone Duo: a foldable history](https://eriinfo.com/from-foldgate-to-the-iphone-duo-a-foldable-history/) - The first iPhone in 2007 mainstreamed touch-screen technology, years after it was developed. Now Apple is betting its maiden foldable phone can do the same for a format stuck in a niche despite years of efforts from Samsung and Huawei. The $1 999 foldable iPhone Duo, unveiled at Apple’s Cupertino headquarters on Wednesday, marks one of
- [Africa: Much Ado About Mapping](https://eriinfo.com/africa-much-ado-about-mapping/) - [CFR] The lone dissent came from Washington on a UN resolution over a map long criticized for making Africa look smaller than it is.
- [Russia outpacing Ukraine's air defences with daily use of new jet-powered drones](https://eriinfo.com/russia-outpacing-ukraines-air-defences-with-daily-use-of-new-jet-powered-drones/) - Russia fired its new rapid, jet-powered drones against Ukraine every day throughout August, BBC Verify analysis of Ukrainian Air Force data has found, escalating its use of a weapon that Kyiv's air defences are struggling to deal with.It marked the first time that daily attacks by Moscow's new upgraded Geran drones were recorded in Ukrainian
- [Coalition warns new rules risk crypto catastrophe](https://eriinfo.com/coalition-warns-new-rules-risk-crypto-catastrophe/) - The Johannesburg High Court found that crypto-currency is subject to current forex rules. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Freepik) A new crypto coalition, called CATASTROPHE, warns proposed cross-border regulations could threaten thousands of jobs, hit millions of crypto holders and cost the fiscus billions of rand in tax revenue.It is calling on National Treasury and the
- [Barry Melrose, prominent NHL player, coach and broadcaster, dies at 70](https://eriinfo.com/barry-melrose-prominent-nhl-player-coach-and-broadcaster-dies-at-70/) - Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final before going on to a long career in broadcasting the sport, has died. He was 70.ESPN announced Melrose's death Wednesday after his wife informed the network."From the flowing locks of his distinctive mullet to the flared lapels of
- [How much Apple's iPhone Duo will cost in South Africa](https://eriinfo.com/how-much-apples-iphone-duo-will-cost-in-south-africa/) - Apple on Wednesday unveiled a foldable called iPhone Duo, introducing the biggest change in years in the company’s flagship product. The US$1 999 starting price for the iPhone Duo means it will could cost north of R50 000 when it is launched in South Africa. TechCentral has calculated this estimate based on the non-discounted price of
- [US states sue Trump over weakening of endangered species protections | Wildlife News](https://eriinfo.com/us-states-sue-trump-over-weakening-of-endangered-species-protections-wildlife-news/) - Democratic attorneys general from 20 states and Washington, DC, say government has illegally rolled back landmark protections.Published On 10 Sep 202610 Sep 2026A group of attorneys general in the United States have sued President Donald Trump’s administration for weakening protections for endangered species.The group of 20 Democratic-led states, plus the District of Columbia, filed two
- [Solar emerges as growing source of home fires](https://eriinfo.com/solar-emerges-as-growing-source-of-home-fires/) - Fire Force and Discovery Insure urge homeowners to maintain solar systems. Fires related to solar power installations now make up a quarter of all structural fires attended by Fire Force, reflecting the growing fire risk associated with the rapid expansion of residential solar systems in South Africa.This is according to recent response data collected by
- [AI, broadband and Disney's free tier](https://eriinfo.com/ai-broadband-and-disneys-free-tier/) - The public opposition to artificial intelligence and data centers was front and center at the Goldman Sachs Communcacopia + Technology Conference.CoreWeave CEO Mike Intrator told CNBC's David Faber that companies haven't explained the technology's benefits well enough to the public."I don't think we have done a particularly good job of talking about the benefits of
- [Meet the CIO | Chris Shortt on what a supermarket becomes](https://eriinfo.com/meet-the-cio-chris-shortt-on-what-a-supermarket-becomes/) - Chris Shortt, chief technology officer at Shoprite Group, says the work of the next five years is meeting the customer at their point of need, wherever that is – and that this does not mean the end of the store. Speaking on TechCentral’s Meet the CIO podcast series, brought to you by NTT DATA, Shortt
- [Apple’s Folding iPhone Debuts Alongside 5 Other Launches](https://eriinfo.com/apples-folding-iphone-debuts-alongside-5-other-launches/) - Today, Apple’s new CEO, John Ternus, announced a handful of new iPhones, Apple Watches and AirPods. It was Ternus’ first big announcement since taking over for Tim Cook earlier this month. The most newsworthy addition to the lineup? A long-rumored foldable phone (more on that below). Below is everything you need to know about these
- [Brainstorm CIO of the Year Awards open for entries](https://eriinfo.com/brainstorm-cio-of-the-year-awards-open-for-entries/) - The winners of the Brainstorm CIO of the Year Awards 2025: the Information Regulator's Tando Luyaba (left) and Standard Bank's Khomotso Molabe. ITWeb Brainstorm has opened nominations for its CIO of the Year Awards for 2026.With a history of recognising the vital role the chief information officer (CIO) plays in the modern organisation, through its
- [Africa: Five Statistical Talking Points From the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Preliminary Round First Legs](https://eriinfo.com/africa-five-statistical-talking-points-from-the-totalenergies-caf-champions-league-preliminary-round-first-legs/) - The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2026/27 got under way with a weekend that showed just how fine the margins can be in the preliminary rounds. Across the 28 first legs completed from Friday to Sunday, there were 43 goals, 11 home victories, seven away wins and 10 draws, leaving plenty still to play for when
- [Russia and Ukraine exchange strikes as two killed at Moldova border](https://eriinfo.com/russia-and-ukraine-exchange-strikes-as-two-killed-at-moldova-border/) - Two people died when Russian drones hit a border crossing between Ukraine and Moldova, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said.The Starokozache crossing was shut after the overnight attack. Images from the scene show several burnt-out cars amid the debris.In Kyiv, a woman was killed and 14 people, including two children, were injured after a Russian
- [Africa: Five Players Who Caught the Eye in the TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup This Weekend](https://eriinfo.com/africa-five-players-who-caught-the-eye-in-the-totalenergies-caf-confederation-cup-this-weekend/) - The TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup 2026/27 burst into life with an entertaining weekend of first preliminary round action, with goals flowing across the continent and several clubs taking significant strides towards the next stage. Singida Black Stars produced the most emphatic result with a remarkable 7-1 away victory over Al Ghazala Wau, while ASKO de
- [Reserve Bank says stablecoin approach still unsettled](https://eriinfo.com/reserve-bank-says-stablecoin-approach-still-unsettled/) - The South African Reserve Bank (Sarb) says its approach to stablecoins has not been settled, in its first response to the public campaign launched on Wednesday, 9 September by South Africa’s largest regulated crypto platforms against its proposed cross-border crypto restrictions. “These are draft requirements, and national treasury and Sarb, in collaboration with other regulators,
- [Africa's Mother Tongues Are Finding New Life As Youth Connect With Roots and Relatives](https://eriinfo.com/africas-mother-tongues-are-finding-new-life-as-youth-connect-with-roots-and-relatives/) - A television game show in Nigeria's commercial hub of Lagos has an unforgiving rule: Speak English and you lose. For a U.S.-born millennial in the audience and a student of her parents' mother tongue, the high-stakes setting is a perfect classroom. Meanwhile, a 15-year-old Canadian speaks to a teacher about 13,000 kilometers (8,000 miles) away
- [How one developer in Zanzibar built investment safety into the resort’s structure](https://eriinfo.com/how-one-developer-in-zanzibar-built-investment-safety-into-the-resorts-structure/) - PARTNER CONTENTWhen Christopher Nash arrived in Zanzibar in 2021, he was not expecting to build a village. The visit was intended as time with family, not a business venture. But Kendwa had other plans for him, and he returned to London with an idea he could not set aside.Five years later, he is building Liyongo,
- [Netanyahu rejects claim he was warned ahead of Oct. 7, as 2023 attack fuels pre-election furor](https://eriinfo.com/netanyahu-rejects-claim-he-was-warned-ahead-of-oct-7-as-2023-attack-fuels-pre-election-furor/) - As Israelis prepare to vote next month in a tightly contested legislative race that will determine the country's next government, they're still debating how their country was caught by surprise on Oct. 7, 2023, when the U.S.-designated terrorist group Hamas stormed across the border and killed more than 1,200 people and kidnapped hundreds more.The discussion
- [Africa Built This. Now It Must Own It](https://eriinfo.com/africa-built-this-now-it-must-own-it/) - Nigeria's Dangote Petroleum Refinery, the largest in the world, opens to public investors this week. It is the most consequential bet on African industrial sovereignty in a generation. The continent cannot afford to sit it out. On a September morning in 2026, something remarkable will happen in the Lekki Free Trade Zone on the outskirts
- [EIG Announces Final Close of Senior Infrastructure Debt Fund VI With $4.0 Billion Raised Across Its Direct Lending Platform](https://eriinfo.com/eig-announces-final-close-of-senior-infrastructure-debt-fund-vi-with-4-0-billion-raised-across-its-direct-lending-platform/) - EIG, a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, today announced the final close of EIG Senior Infrastructure Debt Fund VI (“SIDF VI”) at $1.9 billion, nearly double the size of its predecessor fund. Together with $2.1 billion committed to single investor vehicles, this exceeds the strategy's original $3 billion target and
- [Africa: New Era to Host China-Africa Media Dialogue](https://eriinfo.com/africa-new-era-to-host-china-africa-media-dialogue/) - New Era Publication Corporation in partnership with Jiangxi Communication Centre, will today host a high-level dialogue as part of the "Culture Goes to International Sister Cities (Namibia)" launch ceremony at the Avani Hotel in Windhoek. The event, scheduled for 09h30 at the hotel's Multi-function Hall on the 15th floor, is expected to provide a platform
- [Torrential rains, winds from Hurricane Lowell leaves 30,000 without power | Weather News](https://eriinfo.com/torrential-rains-winds-from-hurricane-lowell-leaves-30000-without-power-weather-news/) - The Category 1 hurricane misses Kauai but causes widespread destruction, power outages and evacuations.Published On 9 Sep 20269 Sep 2026Catastrophic winds and torrential rains from Hurricane Lowell have pelted Hawaii’s western island of Kauai, knocking out power to at least 30,000 residents and ripping up tracts of beachside roads.Vicious winds knocked down trees and left
- [Africa: Giants of Africa Makes International Debut At Adidas X Alba Next Up Women's Tournament in Berlin](https://eriinfo.com/africa-giants-of-africa-makes-international-debut-at-adidas-x-alba-next-up-womens-tournament-in-berlin/) - Giants of Africa (GOA), the non profit organization founded by Masai Ujiri which uses basketball as a tool to empower youth and create opportunities across the continent made its first ever appearance in Europe at the adidas x ALBA Next Up Women's Basketball Tournament in Berlin, Germany this past week. The Tournament that took place
- [End of an era for South Africa's payments system](https://eriinfo.com/end-of-an-era-for-south-africas-payments-system/) - South Africa’s banks have lost the body through which they collectively governed the national payment system. On 2 September, the Reserve Bank’s recognition of the Payments Association of South Africa as the country’s payment system management body lapsed, ending a self-regulatory arrangement that had run for 27 years. Pasa’s functions, staff and intellectual property have
- [Africa: UK Sends New Commissioner to Strengthen Trade, Investment With Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-uk-sends-new-commissioner-to-strengthen-trade-investment-with-africa/) - Alastair Long has been deployed to Africa as His Majesty's Trade Commissioner (HMTC) for Africa, where he has now formally begun leading the UK's trade and investment relationship with the continent. A statement by the UK High Commission in Nigeria on Monday said Alastair will work with governments, investors, businesses and institutions to deepen economic
- [Iran claims U.S. vessel strikes, oil tankers in Hormuz in retaliation](https://eriinfo.com/iran-claims-u-s-vessel-strikes-oil-tankers-in-hormuz-in-retaliation/) - File: A boat of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard at undisclosed location off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran August 2019.Nazanin Tabatabaee | WANA | ReutersThe U.S. military on Tuesday said an unmanned submersible that Iran reportedly seized in the Strait of Hormuz was "defective" and carried no sensitive data or classified equipment."An underwater drone operated
- [MultiChoice overhauls DStv lineup in major package restructure](https://eriinfo.com/multichoice-overhauls-dstv-lineup-in-major-package-restructure/) - MultiChoice is undertaking its most significant operational overhaul in nearly 15 years, unbundling flagship content and restructuring its DStv package tiers effective 17 September. Under the revamped model, long-standing channels M-Net and KykNet lose their exclusive ties to DStv Premium, while major broadcast properties, including domestic rugby, all international cricket, and the UEFA Champions League,
- [Africa: Nonprofits Spend Too Much Time Reporting to Funders - a Single Universal Template Could Help](https://eriinfo.com/africa-nonprofits-spend-too-much-time-reporting-to-funders-a-single-universal-template-could-help/) - Imagine being asked to prepare monthly reports that all demand their own classifications, measurement bases and templates. This is the reality that nonprofit organisations (NPOs) face across the world. In a recent paper, my co-authors and I present findings from interviews with 21 nonprofit stakeholders from South Africa, the UK, the US, Sweden and Uganda.
- [Betting the family home on sausages in Rwanda](https://eriinfo.com/betting-the-family-home-on-sausages-in-rwanda/) - Herve Tuyishime started his own business with a simple ambition: to build a better life for himself and his family. A few years later, that same ambition cost them their home.He had launched Paniel Meat Processing (PMP), a pork sausage venture based in Rwanda, with a bank loan. However, Tuyishime entered the industry with no
- [Missouri congressional map confusion and Tesla Cybercab safety concerns: Morning Rundown](https://eriinfo.com/missouri-congressional-map-confusion-and-tesla-cybercab-safety-concerns-morning-rundown/) - Two legal fights stir confusion over which map should be used in Missouri elections. The leaders of a pro-AI super PAC say the battle over data centers is just beginning. And two Americans will face each other in the men’s U.S. Open semifinals.Here’s what to know today.Missouri’s congressional map in limbo after conflicting rulingsA fight
- [Africa: Partnerships Between Government, Business and Civil Society Are Often Tense - 3 Tips On How to Manage Them](https://eriinfo.com/africa-partnerships-between-government-business-and-civil-society-are-often-tense-3-tips-on-how-to-manage-them/) - The Southern Africa Food Lab has brought businesses, farmers, government and community groups together since 2010 to help address the problems of hunger and malnutrition. When these diverse groups first came together, everyone agreed that the region's food system was in trouble. The disagreement came next. For some, the priority was resilience: keeping supply chains
- [Shein, Temu forced to rethink SA e-commerce playbook](https://eriinfo.com/shein-temu-forced-to-rethink-sa-e-commerce-playbook/) - Shein and Temu shift to local fulfilment as SA’s tighter customs regime reduces the appeal of direct imports. (Image created via Gemini) South Africa’s crackdown on low-value imports has significantly slowed the growth of cross-border e-commerce, forcing international platforms such as Shein and Temu to shift their focus from tax arbitrage, towards local fulfilment and
- [Africa: Ships and Seafarers Increasingly Caught in the Crossfire of Unrelated Wars](https://eriinfo.com/africa-ships-and-seafarers-increasingly-caught-in-the-crossfire-of-unrelated-wars/) - The global shipping industry is facing a "genuinely unprecedented" convergence of maritime crises, with vessels and seafarers increasingly used as "leverage" in conflicts that have nothing to do with them. Four regions - the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea, the waters off Somalia, and the Black Sea - are now simultaneously active theatres of
- [Oil hits $100 a barrel for first time since July after US strikes](https://eriinfo.com/oil-hits-100-a-barrel-for-first-time-since-july-after-us-strikes/) - Oil prices rose past $100 a barrel on Wednesday after an overnight escalation in the conflict between the US and Iran. In back and forth attacks, the US hit five Iranian tankers in reprisal strikes after Tehran targeted one of its warships.Brent crude - which is the global benchmark for prices - has not been
- [Africa: What Do Disruptions in Major Trade Routes Mean for Food Security?](https://eriinfo.com/africa-what-do-disruptions-in-major-trade-routes-mean-for-food-security/) - Conflicts in the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea and the Black Sea are disrupting the movement of food, fuel and fertilizer, with devastating consequences across the world. The flow of food, fuel, fertilizer and food between countries is essential to global food security, from farmers growing their crops to trucks being able to deliver
- [Meta's new AI agent can spend your money](https://eriinfo.com/metas-new-ai-agent-can-spend-your-money/) - Meta has begun rolling out a long-touted AI assistant that can autonomously send e-mails, sell a car and book travel on a person’s behalf, despite internal concerns that the technology mismanages its access to sensitive personal data. The company’s Muse agent, known internally as Hatch, is the centrepiece of CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s plan to supply
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - September 9, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-september-9-2026/) - Kenya Launches Crackdown on Foreign Informal Traders Kenyan officials have started to crack down on foreign nationals running small businesses in the informal economy. This comes after President William Ruto backed measures reserving activities such as hawking and petty retail primarily for Kenyan citizens. Ruto said that foreign investors should focus on bringing capital,
- [U.S. military destroys 5 Iranian oil tankers, triggering retaliation against American base in Jordan](https://eriinfo.com/u-s-military-destroys-5-iranian-oil-tankers-triggering-retaliation-against-american-base-in-jordan/) - 15m ago Iran-backed Houthi group reports over 30 strikes across Yemen Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis reported more than 30 Saudi strikes on several regions on Wednesday, a day after the rebels launched major attacks on their neighbor, injuring dozens of people.There has been no official comment from Saudi Arabia about the Houthi report.Saudi authorities previously
- [Africa: Smoking Raises Infertility Risk By 40% in Women - WHO](https://eriinfo.com/africa-smoking-raises-infertility-risk-by-40-in-women-who/) - The publication, which reviewed evidence on tobacco use and fertility, also linked smoking among men to reproductive dysfunction, including poor sperm quality, erectile dysfunction and ejaculation problems A new knowledge summary by the World Health Organisation (WHO) has revealed that women who currently smoke tobacco have a 40 per cent higher risk of infertility than
- [HyperLight Welcomes VentureTech Alliance to Series C, Deepening TFLN Integration Across the Semiconductor Ecosystem](https://eriinfo.com/hyperlight-welcomes-venturetech-alliance-to-series-c-deepening-tfln-integration-across-the-semiconductor-ecosystem/) - HyperLight Corporation ("HyperLight"), a leader in thin-film lithium niobate (TFLN) photonics, today announced that VentureTech Alliance ("VTA") has joined its Series C financing round. VTA is a venture investment firm focused on the semiconductor industry, with a portfolio built across the semiconductor technology stack — including circuit design, foundry-adjacent process technology, EDA, advanced packaging, and
- [Africa's Food Future Depends On Financing Smallholders, Youth and Women - IFAD](https://eriinfo.com/africas-food-future-depends-on-financing-smallholders-youth-and-women-ifad/) - Africa's ambition to feed itself and unlock agriculture's economic potential will depend largely on whether smallholder farmers, young entrepreneurs and women-led businesses can access the financing they need to expand, create jobs and withstand climate shocks, according to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). Geraldine Mukeshimana, IFAD Vice President, said Africa has the land,
- [600-year-old tomb of pre-Incan Chimu kingdom found in Peru | History News](https://eriinfo.com/600-year-old-tomb-of-pre-incan-chimu-kingdom-found-in-peru-history-news/) - Archaeologists in Peru have uncovered an almost intact Chimu funerary platform containing the remains of at least 38 people. Its main chamber had remained sealed for nearly 600 years, offering rare insight into the pre-Incan civilisation.Published On 9 Sep 20269 Sep 2026Share 600-year-old tomb of pre-Incan Chimu kingdom found in Peru on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al
- [What the Mercator projection really does to South Africa](https://eriinfo.com/what-the-mercator-projection-really-does-to-south-africa/) - On 4 September, the UN General Assembly voted 164 to one to encourage the world to stop drawing itself on Gerardus Mercator’s 1569 projection – the world map everyone learnt at school. The non-binding resolution, tabled by Togo for the African Group and the African Union under the banner Correct the Map, recommends the Equal
- [How Asia’s ultra-rich invest and where wealthy Chinese are migrating](https://eriinfo.com/how-asias-ultra-rich-invest-and-where-wealthy-chinese-are-migrating/) - (GERMANY OUT) SGP, Singapore : the Financial District of Singapore / HSBC , Maybank , UOB (Photo by Unkel/ullstein bild via Getty Images)ullstein bild | ullstein bild | Getty ImagesAsia's ultra-rich are increasingly willing to tap into new asset classes, gold is leaving Dubai for Singapore and wealthy Chinese are flocking to Malaysia, the Singapore
- [AI is only as good as the data that feeds it](https://eriinfo.com/ai-is-only-as-good-as-the-data-that-feeds-it/) - Peter Clarke, CEO of LanDynamix. To say that businesses are embracing AI at breakneck speed, with so many organisations scrambling to get it embedded into their operations, is probably an understatement. We all appear to be diving head-first into the AI pool.Technology research leader Gartner notes AI enters organisations in two ways: as a defined
- [GOP Gov. Kelly Ayotte and Democrat Cinde Warmington to face off for New Hampshire governorship](https://eriinfo.com/gop-gov-kelly-ayotte-and-democrat-cinde-warmington-to-face-off-for-new-hampshire-governorship/) - New Hampshire Gov. Kelly Ayotte, a Republican, will face off against Democrat Cinde Warmington in November’s general election, NBC News projects, as she seeks another two-year term.Ayotte did not face any major challenges in the GOP primary; Warmington ran unopposed in the Democratic primary.New Hampshire is one of two states — Vermont is the other
- [Vodacom recruits former JSE chief Leila Fourie](https://eriinfo.com/vodacom-recruits-former-jse-chief-leila-fourie/) - Vodacom Group has appointed former JSE CEO Leila Fourie to its board as an alternate director to chairman Saki Macozoma, with effect from 9 October 2026. In a notice to shareholders on Tuesday, the group said Fourie will become a full member of the board once Macozoma retires in July 2027. She joins the board’s
- [Paul Adams: British-Israeli relations at lowest ebb in decades](https://eriinfo.com/paul-adams-british-israeli-relations-at-lowest-ebb-in-decades/) - Israel's response to London's trade ban with Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank shows how important this moment is.
- [Clicks revs up e-truck fleet switchover](https://eriinfo.com/clicks-revs-up-e-truck-fleet-switchover/) - The first 14 electric trucks will operate from its Montague Gardens distribution centre in Cape Town, says Clicks. (Photograph by Jaco Cilliers Photography) Clicks Group’s Montague Gardens distribution centre in Cape Town will operate a 100% electric truck fleet by the end of October, it announced yesterday. This, after it secured 30 new-generation Sany heavy-duty electric
- [Oxford University museum to return remains of 39 people taken during British colonial rule in India](https://eriinfo.com/oxford-university-museum-to-return-remains-of-39-people-taken-during-british-colonial-rule-in-india/) - An Oxford University museum has agreed to return the remains of 39 people who were taken during Britain's colonial rule in India.The university's Pitt Rivers Museum says it is preparing to repatriate the remains of 39 people taken from the Naga community in northeast India. The decision came after the university approved a restitution request
- [Dis-Chem gets serious about e-commerce](https://eriinfo.com/dis-chem-gets-serious-about-e-commerce/) - Listed pharmacy retail giant Dis-Chem is rebuilding its mobile app from scratch and replacing the e-commerce platform underneath it, with a public release targeted for early 2027. It is a move that will decide whether the group can defend its health and beauty franchise against Checkers Sixty60, whose parent has said pharmaceuticals are next on
- [Africa: Ai and the Shrinking Career Ladder - Africa's New Employment Reality](https://eriinfo.com/africa-ai-and-the-shrinking-career-ladder-africas-new-employment-reality/) - Artificial intelligence, commonly called AI, and automated machines are no longer ideas for the distant future. In countries such as China and the United States, they are already changing how factories, hospitals, banks, supermarkets, warehouses and offices operate. Africa may not yet have reached the same level, but change is gradually setting in. I recently
- [China and Qatar are strengthening bilateral ties: What that really means | US-Israel war on Iran News](https://eriinfo.com/china-and-qatar-are-strengthening-bilateral-ties-what-that-really-means-us-israel-war-on-iran-news/) - Beijing, China – Qatari Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani has completed a two-day visit to China, with officials describing the relationship as entering a new “golden decade”.China has called Qatar an “important strategic partner” in the Middle East and the Gulf, and the two sides have agreed to expand
- [Vodacom taps former JSE boss for board seat](https://eriinfo.com/vodacom-taps-former-jse-boss-for-board-seat/) - Former JSE CEO Leila Fourie joins Vodacom Group board. (Image source: WEF) JSE-listed company Vodacom Group has appointed Leila Fourie as an alternate director to the chairman, Saki Macozoma, effective 9 October. In a SENS statement today, Vodacom says Fourie will serve as an alternate director until Macozoma’s retirement on 20 July 2027, whereafter she
- [U.S. sanctions all Iranian airlines as war spreads, oil rises](https://eriinfo.com/u-s-sanctions-all-iranian-airlines-as-war-spreads-oil-rises/) - A Boeing 747 (top) belonging to the Iranian Mahan Air airline is photographed at Mehrabad Airport in western Tehran, Iran, on October 16, 2024. Morteza Nikoubazl | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesThe Treasury Department on Tuesday sanctioned 27 Iranian airlines and a handful of other entities as part of its ongoing effort to isolate Iran's economy.The
- [Africa: NITDA, NDPC and Galaxy Backbone Back CyFrica 2026 as Nigeria's Leading Cybersecurity Summit Returns](https://eriinfo.com/africa-nitda-ndpc-and-galaxy-backbone-back-cyfrica-2026-as-nigerias-leading-cybersecurity-summit-returns/) - As Nigeria’s digital economy accelerates towards an estimated $18.3 billion in 2026, the country is confronting an equally urgent challenge: protecting the digital infrastructure, data and financial ecosystems powering that growth. With more than 281,500 accounts reportedly breached in the first quarter of 2026 alone, the widening gap between digital opportunity and cyber risk is
- [Rubicon's EV charging network is profitable](https://eriinfo.com/rubicons-ev-charging-network-is-profitable/) - Rubicon’s public charging network is profitable and grew usage markedly in two months as fuel prices spiked, the company’s e-mobility head has told Watts & Wheels host William Kelly. Hilton Musk said usage climbed roughly 30% in a single month, then another 30% the month after. “We thought it was a fluke,” he said. “But
- [Africa: Ballon d'Or 2026 - Full List of African Footballers Nominated](https://eriinfo.com/africa-ballon-dor-2026-full-list-of-african-footballers-nominated/) - Several African footballers have been nominated for awards at the 2026 Ballon d'Or, with players from Morocco, Senegal, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire and Algeria featuring among the nominees. The nominations include contenders for the Men's Young Talent of the Year and Men's Goalkeeper of the Year awards. African nominees for Men's Young Talent of the
- [Watch Steve analyze New Hampshire primary election results](https://eriinfo.com/watch-steve-analyze-new-hampshire-primary-election-results/) - IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.UP NEXTCanada's retaliatory tariffs on the U.S. go into effect03:34Hurricane Lowell barrels towards Hawaii01:52Trump asks Supreme Court to allow mail ballot restrictions to move forward for third time02:13One of the vehicles hit by Amazon cargo plane in Miami had seven people
- [Africa: Dominican Joheirry Mola Dominguez Crowned Miss World 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-dominican-joheirry-mola-dominguez-crowned-miss-world-2026/) - The Dominican Republic's Joheirry Mola Dominguez has been crowned Miss World 2026, emerging from a field of 111 contestants at a spectacular finale held on Saturday, September 5, in Vietnam. Mola finished ahead of Spain's Elisabeth Reynés Alabern, who was named first runner-up, while Malaysia's Taanusiya Chetty finished as second runner-up. The 24-year-old educator, communicator
- [AI can help curb fraud in SA's booming iGaming sector](https://eriinfo.com/ai-can-help-curb-fraud-in-sas-booming-igaming-sector/) - Mariia Halaida, head of business development at Softswiss. While AI cannot completely prevent fraud in SA’s burgeoning iGaming industry, the technology can help stakeholders monitor and detect threats in real-time, making a significant difference, says Mariia Halaida, head of business development at iGaming software solutions firm Softswiss.Softswiss has described SA as Africa’s most advanced and
- [West Africa: Foreign Direct Investment and Economic Growth in Liberia - An Assessment of Central Bank Policy Effectiveness (2018-2023)](https://eriinfo.com/west-africa-foreign-direct-investment-and-economic-growth-in-liberia-an-assessment-of-central-bank-policy-effectiveness-2018-2023/) - Published: September 7, 2026 Francis Boakai Passawe* School of Postgraduate Studies in Economics, University of Liberia, West Africa, Monrovia, Liberia *Corresponding author: Francis Boakai Passawe, School of Postgraduate Studies in Economics University of Liberia, West Africa, Monrovia, Liberia. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines ABSTRACT Despite Liberia recording one of the
- [US-Canada tariffs: Canada braces for prolonged trade war as counter-tariffs on US take effect](https://eriinfo.com/us-canada-tariffs-canada-braces-for-prolonged-trade-war-as-counter-tariffs-on-us-take-effect/) - Canada's retaliatory tariffs on a range of US goods came into effect on Tuesday, with no sign of a trade deal on the horizon. The counter-tariffs will apply to nearly C$28bn ($20bn; £15bn) worth of American products, from steel to furniture to cotton T-shirts, and will be as high as 50%. Fresh fish and lobster
- [Shoprite CTO on recruits who bring their own AI agents](https://eriinfo.com/shoprite-cto-on-recruits-who-bring-their-own-ai-agents/) - About 12 000 Shoprite Group employees are using generative AI tools, and the retailer has built its own platform to route their requests to whichever model can handle them most effectively and cheaply. Chris Shortt, group chief technology officer at Africa’s largest retailer, told TechCentral’s Meet the CIO podcast that the group runs AI in
- [Africa: Can Africa Take Ownership of the AU-Us Infrastructure Deal?](https://eriinfo.com/africa-can-africa-take-ownership-of-the-au-us-infrastructure-deal/) - Early momentum is real, but AU member states, private capital and wary US investors have yet to be brought on board. Since the African Union Commission (AUC) and United States (US) government signed off on the Strategic Infrastructure and Investment Working Group (SIWG) in January, the platform has begun to take shape. Projects are being
- [Small plane goes missing off Bahamas carrying 4 members of Florida family, authorities say](https://eriinfo.com/small-plane-goes-missing-off-bahamas-carrying-4-members-of-florida-family-authorities-say/) - Miami — A small plane carrying four family members flying back home to Florida went missing off the Bahamas on Monday, the U.S. Coast Guard and authorities in the Bahamas said.The plane took off from Great Harbour Cay and was heading to Miami Executive Airport in Miami-Dade County, Bahamas police said in a statement. "Police
- [Africa: Jamaica Steps Up Slavery Reparations Campaign With Petition to King Charles III](https://eriinfo.com/africa-jamaica-steps-up-slavery-reparations-campaign-with-petition-to-king-charles-iii/) - Jamaica is testing a new legal route in its long-running campaign for slavery reparations, asking Britain's monarch to put key questions before the Privy Council. A Jamaican government delegation is set to submit a petition to King Charles III in London on Monday as the Caribbean nation steps up its campaign for reparations over slavery
- [MultiChoice seeks stronger piracy regulations](https://eriinfo.com/multichoice-seeks-stronger-piracy-regulations/) - Willington Ngwepe, CEO of MultiChoice. MultiChoice is calling for a stronger regulatory framework to tackle pirate streaming, arguing that technology alone cannot stop the unauthorised distribution of broadcast content.Speaking during a media briefing in Johannesburg yesterday, MultiChoice CEO Willington Ngwepe said piracy has become a major industry-wide challenge, affecting both traditional broadcasters and streaming platforms.“I
- [Africa: A Child's First 5 Years Set Them Up for Life. African Study Explores How to Target Education Spending](https://eriinfo.com/africa-a-childs-first-5-years-set-them-up-for-life-african-study-explores-how-to-target-education-spending/) - The first five years of life lay an important foundation for children's future schooling, health and earnings. Yet over 77% (table 2) of children in sub-Saharan Africa don't have access to early childhood care and education. This places them at risk of not reaching their development potential. In response, governments across Africa are increasingly committing
- [Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia reportedly injure dozens | Houthis](https://eriinfo.com/houthi-attacks-on-southern-saudi-arabia-reportedly-injure-dozens-houthis/) - Saudi Arabia says a wave of Houthi attacks on the country’s south have injured 73 people, including women and children. The strikes reportedly hit civilian and economic sites, as fighting intensifies in Yemen.Published On 8 Sep 20268 Sep 2026Share Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia reportedly injure dozens on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
- [Africa: UN Backs Equal Earth Map in Africa-Led Push Against Mercator](https://eriinfo.com/africa-un-backs-equal-earth-map-in-africa-led-push-against-mercator/) - The United Nations General Assembly backed a move toward world maps that show continents in their correct relative sizes, supporting an Africa-led campaign to reduce use of the Mercator projection. The resolution passed on September 4 with 164 countries voting in favor, 1 against and 6 abstaining. Togo led the proposal with support from the
- [Huawei, Xiaomi crash Apple's party with new foldable flagships](https://eriinfo.com/huawei-xiaomi-crash-apples-party-with-new-foldable-flagships/) - Huawei and Xiaomi launched new flagship foldable smartphones on Monday, stepping up competition in China’s premium handset market ahead of Apple’s product launch later this week. Huawei’s new Mate XT2 series, which fold out twice into a tablet-sized screen, features its Kirin 9050 Pro chip, a redesigned hinge, improved water resistance and a privacy screen
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - September 8, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-september-8-2026/) - Nigeria Reportedly Agrees to Secret Ceasefire With Boko Haram Nigeria has reportedly maintained a secret ceasefire with Boko Haram for the past three months, following negotiations that helped secure the release of 360 civilians abducted from Ngoshe village in Borno State. Three sources with contacts within the jihadist group told The New Humanitarian that the truce, which
- [Canada tariffs up to 50% come into effect on $27.6 billion U.S. goods](https://eriinfo.com/canada-tariffs-up-to-50-come-into-effect-on-27-6-billion-u-s-goods/) - A truck crosses into the United States on the Gordie Howe International Bridge, connecting Windsor, Ontario, and Detroit, Michigan, on September 6, 2025.Jeff Kowalsky | Afp | Getty ImagesCanada's retaliatory tariffs on a swathe of U.S. goods took effect on Tuesday after trade talks collapsed last month, as relations between Washington and Ottawa continue to
- [Africa: Mineral Beneficiation - a Pipedream of Prosperity in an Unequal Financial Architecture](https://eriinfo.com/africa-mineral-beneficiation-a-pipedream-of-prosperity-in-an-unequal-financial-architecture/) - Since 2023, 14 African countries have introduced export restrictions on unprocessed critical minerals, requiring "local beneficiation" - or in-country processing and manufacturing - prior to export, and demanding technology and financing. Wealthier countries are also supporting the idea of local beneficiation and stepping up investments in resource-rich countries, promising this will help to lift them
- [SA firms urged to prep for more autonomous AI-driven orchestrated attacks](https://eriinfo.com/sa-firms-urged-to-prep-for-more-autonomous-ai-driven-orchestrated-attacks/) - Andre den Hond, solutions architect at Arctic Wolf. South African organisations should adopt and enforce an executive-level resilience mandate to defend against agentic AI-powered ransomware, fraud and phishing, according to cyber security and technology professionals.Andre den Hond, solutions architect at Arctic Wolf, says AI is reshaping an already sophisticated threat landscape."AI is accelerating cyber risk.
- [East Africa: New NBO2 Data Centre Strengthens Kenya's Bid to Become East Africa's Digital Hub](https://eriinfo.com/east-africa-new-nbo2-data-centre-strengthens-kenyas-bid-to-become-east-africas-digital-hub/) - Nairobi — Kenya has stepped up its ambitions to become East Africa's leading digital hub with the launch of the NBO2 data centre in Nairobi, expanding infrastructure needed to support artificial intelligence, cloud computing, financial technology and regional digital connectivity. The facility, operated by Digital Realty following its acquisition of iColo, is designed to provide
- [Trump calls for a Bombardier plane ban, drawing pushback from a GOP senator](https://eriinfo.com/trump-calls-for-a-bombardier-plane-ban-drawing-pushback-from-a-gop-senator/) - President Donald Trump asserted Monday that the Canadian aerospace company Bombardier should no longer be allowed to sell its planes in the U.S., opening a new front in his trade war with Canada.The move drew an objection hours later from Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., whose state hosts Bombardier’s U.S. headquarters. It’s the latest example of
- [Africa's Rangelands Are the Frontline of Resilience - COP17 Showed Why](https://eriinfo.com/africas-rangelands-are-the-frontline-of-resilience-cop17-showed-why/) - Nairobi, Kenya — Across the Kenya-Tanzania rangelands, communities have long understood a reality that the global community is increasingly recognising: healthy rangelands support livelihoods, wildlife, water resources and local economies. They are among Africa's most important natural assets and a foundation for resilience in a changing climate. That lesson is especially relevant today. As East
- [UN warns AI could disrupt democracy itself](https://eriinfo.com/un-warns-ai-could-disrupt-democracy-itself/) - UN rights chief Volker Turk warned on Monday that AI could pose a threat to humanity, and pledged to press AI firms to reduce risks that his office said included disruptions to services, communications and democratic systems. He called for “cast-iron guarantees” to secure AI in a speech ahead of the start of his unprecedented
- [Africa: France Drops Mercator Maps As Africa Pushes for Truer World View](https://eriinfo.com/africa-france-drops-mercator-maps-as-africa-pushes-for-truer-world-view/) - France will stop using maps based on the traditional Mercator projection, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced on Friday - backing an African push for a more accurate representation of the continent. The announcement comes as the United Nations General Assembly votes on Friday on a resolution calling for the world to move away from Mercator
- [Ukraine's chief prosecutor resigns over call centre corruption scandal](https://eriinfo.com/ukraines-chief-prosecutor-resigns-over-call-centre-corruption-scandal/) - Ukraine's chief prosecutor Ruslan Kravchenko has resigned over corruption allegations related to illegal call centres in the country.It follows a search of his offices over the weekend by Ukrainian anti-corruption investigators, who said they had identified a money-laundering scheme led by an official in Kravchenko's office.In his resignation letter, Kravchenko said he did not want
- [Africa: Stop Making Africa Look Small - UN Tells the World](https://eriinfo.com/africa-stop-making-africa-look-small-un-tells-the-world/) - The UN General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to encourage governments, schools and tech companies worldwide to stop using maps that make Africa look far smaller than it really is. By 164 votes to one, Member States on Friday endorsed a resolution promoting map projections that more accurately reflect the true size of continents - the
- [Dubai Chambers to Train 14,000 Private Sector Companies in Agentic AI](https://eriinfo.com/dubai-chambers-to-train-14000-private-sector-companies-in-agentic-ai/) - H.E. Eng. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori speaking during the launch of the training programme (Photo: AETOSWire) Dubai Chambers has launched specialised Agentic AI training for more than 14,000 private sector companies, helping businesses build the skills needed to adopt the technology across their operations. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here:
- [Africa: Papers, Please - Canon Collins 2026 Essay Shortlisted Finalist](https://eriinfo.com/africa-papers-please-canon-collins-2026-essay-shortlisted-finalist/) - This piece was a shortlisted finalist for the Canon Collins 2026 essay competition. The annual competition invites essays that demonstrate thought leadership and offer fresh perspectives on issues affecting southern Africa. Some of my earliest memories are not of places but of words. One of those words was kwerekwere. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn
- [King Charles III says Prince Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after U.K. return](https://eriinfo.com/king-charles-iii-says-prince-harry-and-meghan-remain-private-citizens-after-u-k-return/) - King Charles III said in a letter Monday that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain private citizens upon their return to the United Kingdom last month.Charles, who authorized the letter's release to "help avoid doubt or confusion," said the couple are no longer working members of the royal family and will not use the
- [Africa: Ebola and Africa's Preparedness Dividend - From Crisis to Capability](https://eriinfo.com/africa-ebola-and-africas-preparedness-dividend-from-crisis-to-capability/) - Africa is facing its 17th Ebola outbreak, and this time the continent is meeting it with the most capable response architecture it has ever assembled. The outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) was declared on 15th May 2026, and both WHO and Africa CDC have classified it as a public health emergency. The
- [Naamsa names Mncane Mthunzi as CEO amid export slump](https://eriinfo.com/naamsa-names-mncane-mthunzi-as-ceo-amid-export-slump/) - Naamsa has appointed Mncane Mthunzi as chief executive with effect from Monday, filling a post that has been vacant since Mikel Mabasa stepped down abruptly in April after more than six years in the job. Mabasa left “to pursue personal interests outside the organisation”, in the industry body’s words at the time. It named no
- [Africa Gets Only 23% of the Climate Finance It Needs - and Pays Too Much for It](https://eriinfo.com/africa-gets-only-23-of-the-climate-finance-it-needs-and-pays-too-much-for-it/) - African countries have committed themselves to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and protecting their people from the worsening effects of climate change. These commitments form part of the Paris Agreement, an international climate treaty adopted in 2015 in which countries agreed to take steps to limit global warming. Doing this requires billions of dollars in climate
- [Rubio heads to Ecuador, Colombia, Peru after right-wing victories in region | Donald Trump News](https://eriinfo.com/rubio-heads-to-ecuador-colombia-peru-after-right-wing-victories-in-region-donald-trump-news/) - Rightward shift in Latin America comes as Washington pledges to grow influence, take militaristic approach to cartels.United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio is travelling to three South American countries whose recently elected leaders have closely aligned with President Donald Trump’s administration.Rubio will travel to Colombia on Tuesday to meet with newly elected President Abelardo
- [Africa: Discovery of Ancient DNA From Antelope Fossils in South Africa Opens a New Window On the Past](https://eriinfo.com/africa-discovery-of-ancient-dna-from-antelope-fossils-in-south-africa-opens-a-new-window-on-the-past/) - Over the past 50,000 years, many of the world's large mammals have gone extinct. Until recent decades, all we knew about them came from fossils. Now, analysis of ancient DNA is adding to the picture. Ancient DNA is damaged and degraded genetic material often obtained from fossils thousands of years old. It's giving scientists insights
- [Injini launches incubator programme for African AI edtech founders](https://eriinfo.com/injini-launches-incubator-programme-for-african-ai-edtech-founders/) - Injini, supported by funder Coefficient Giving, has launched an eight-month AI for Education Venture Builder and Incubation Programme. The initiative helps pre-formed teams take early-stage AI edtech ideas through development to launch market-ready startups.The programme, which seeks to address persistent educational barriers, will test AI tools directly in African classrooms to evaluate their practical value.
- [Africa: Chinese-Flagged MV Ren Jian 15 Docks in Mombasa With 3,710 Containers for Kenya, East Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-chinese-flagged-mv-ren-jian-15-docks-in-mombasa-with-3710-containers-for-kenya-east-africa/) - Nairobi — Panamax container vessel MV REN JIAN 15 has docked at the Port of Mombasa carrying 3,710 containers, reinforcing the port's role as a key gateway for cargo destined for Kenya and the wider East African region. The Chinese-flagged vessel, measuring 260 metres long and 32 metres wide, berthed at Berth 22, where it
- [Trump says Bombardier can't sell in U.S. unless Canada aerospace giant builds there](https://eriinfo.com/trump-says-bombardier-cant-sell-in-u-s-unless-canada-aerospace-giant-builds-there/) - An Air Canada Bombardier CRJ-900LR aircraft is seen at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) in Arlington Virginia, on Oct. 5, 2025. Daniel Slim | AFP | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Monday said Bombardier, a Canadian airplane manufacturer, must build its products in the U.S. in order to keep selling in the American market.
- [Africa: UN Votes to Adopt New World Map That Shows Africa's True Size](https://eriinfo.com/africa-un-votes-to-adopt-new-world-map-that-shows-africas-true-size/) - Addis Ababa — The United Nations General Assembly has endorsed a resolution supporting the transition from the centuries-old Mercator projection to more accurate equal-area world maps, including the 2018 Equal Earth projection. The resolution was backed by 164 countries, with the United States voting against and six countries abstaining. Togo introduced the resolution to the
- [SAPS sounds alarm over AI-generated police images](https://eriinfo.com/saps-sounds-alarm-over-ai-generated-police-images/) - Impersonating a police official is a criminal offence, even online. (Image source: iStock) The South African Police Service (SAPS) in the Free State has cautioned the public to refrain from using artificial intelligence (AI) to create and share photographs of themselves masquerading as police officers. The provincial police service says some members of the public
- [Africa: U.S. Opposes Africa-Backed Equal Earth Map As 164 Countries Vote in Favour](https://eriinfo.com/africa-u-s-opposes-africa-backed-equal-earth-map-as-164-countries-vote-in-favour/) - Nairobi — The United States was the lone country to reject an African-led campaign to change how the world is depicted on maps, as 164 countries backed a United Nations resolution promoting more geographically accurate projections. The vote at the UN General Assembly on Friday put Washington at odds with the overwhelming majority of member
- [College volleyball players keep Wrigley Field crowd entertained during delays](https://eriinfo.com/college-volleyball-players-keep-wrigley-field-crowd-entertained-during-delays/) - More than 40,000 college volleyball fans left Chicago’s Wrigley Field Sunday night without getting to watch the Nebraska-Missouri match due to weather delays, but it was still a win with players doing their best to keep the crowd entertained — with a dance competition. The NCAA hosted two women’s volleyball matches at the iconic baseball
- [Africa: Nigeria,⁠⁠⁠⁠ 163 Countries to Back UN Resolution for Larger Africa On World Map](https://eriinfo.com/africa-nigeria⁠⁠⁠⁠-163-countries-to-back-un-resolution-for-larger-africa-on-world-map/) - Nigeria has joined 163 other countries to endorse an African-led UN resolution seeking fairer world maps that accurately reflect Africa's true geographical size. The UN General Assembly adopted the historic "Correct the Map" resolution by 164 votes to one, with six abstentions. The United States cast the sole opposing vote, while Estonia, Georgia, Lithuania, Moldova,
- [full detail on the 17 September overhaul](https://eriinfo.com/full-detail-on-the-17-september-overhaul/) - MultiChoice will strip M-Net and KykNet of their DStv Premium exclusivity and move cricket, the Uefa Champions League and domestic rugby into a new mid-priced Sports package from 17 September, in the biggest reworking of the broadcaster’s bouquets in nearly 15 years. TechCentral was briefed on the changes under embargo and has withheld the details
- [Africa: Rwanda Votes for UN Resolution Backing World Maps That Show True Size of Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-rwanda-votes-for-un-resolution-backing-world-maps-that-show-true-size-of-africa/) - The United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution on Friday September 4, calling for world maps that more accurately represent the true size of continents, particularly Africa. The resolution, titled "Correct the Map: Rebalancing global cartographic representation and promoting equitable representation of the world's regions, particularly Africa," received 164 votes in favour. Rwanda was among
- [Tanzanian President Samia's husband dies in hospital](https://eriinfo.com/tanzanian-president-samias-husband-dies-in-hospital/) - The husband of Tanzania's President Samia Suluhu Hassan, Hafidh Ameir Hassan, has died while receiving treatment at a hospital in Zanzibar.Vice-president Deogratius Ndejembi - who made the official announcement of Ameir's death - said he had been suffering from a heart condition.He was buried at his family's residence in Kizimkazi, a village on the country's
- [Africa and the New World Map](https://eriinfo.com/africa-and-the-new-world-map/) - The Mercator Projection did not only distort geography, it distorted ambitions, argues CHETA NWANZE "Perception is reality." - Lee Atwater. Yesterday, the United Nations General Assembly passed a resolution with an overwhelming majority. The resolution encourages governments and institutions to replace the Mercator projection, the 16th-century map that has shaped how generations have visualised the world,
- [Sita appoints 3 executives as it moves to strengthen leadership](https://eriinfo.com/sita-appoints-3-executives-as-it-moves-to-strengthen-leadership/) - The State Information Technology Agency (Sita) has appointed three executives to its executive committee as the government IT agency works to strengthen its leadership capacity and improve operational stability.The appointments, effective 1 September 2026, are Phumzile Njoko as executive: supply chain management, Gabaiphiwe Tabane as executive: client engagement and Bongumusa Kumalo as executive: network, cloud
- [Africa: Correcting Africa's Map Won't Bring Prosperity - Moghalu](https://eriinfo.com/africa-correcting-africas-map-wont-bring-prosperity-moghalu/) - ABUJA-- Former Deputy Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria, Kingsley Moghalu, has welcomed a United Nations resolution encouraging the use of world maps that more accurately represent Africa's size, but cautioned that a corrected map alone cannot drive the continent's economic transformation. Moghalu, who disclosed this in a post on his X platform on
- [Iran says it will expand control in Strait of Hormuz as oil and gas prices continue to climb](https://eriinfo.com/iran-says-it-will-expand-control-in-strait-of-hormuz-as-oil-and-gas-prices-continue-to-climb/) - 11m ago School books seen among rubble after deadly strike in Lebanon School books and remnants of furniture were among the rubble left by Israeli strikes that hit a building in the Lebanese town of Kfar Rumman, according to an AFP photographer who saw the debris. The building was destroyed, and 11 people were killed,
- [Africa: What New Africa Map Means for Tanzania](https://eriinfo.com/africa-what-new-africa-map-means-for-tanzania/) - Dar es Salaam — THE United Nations decision to promote world maps that more accurately portray the size of continents could trigger a rethink of how geography is taught and understood in Tanzania. The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly endorsed a resolution promoting the wider use of map projections that better represent the
- [A2RL Sets New International Benchmark with Europe’s First Five-Car Autonomous Race](https://eriinfo.com/a2rl-sets-new-international-benchmark-with-europes-first-five-car-autonomous-race/) - A2RL Sets New International Benchmark with Europe’s First Five-Car Autonomous Race (Photo: AETOSWire) * Watch the race HERE.The Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL) completed the first-ever multi-car autonomous race in Europe at the Imola Circuit in Italy on 5 September 2026, as part of ACI Racing Weekend. Kinetiz (UAE) won the League’s inaugural international
- [Africa: Climate, Clean-Air Action Could Return $15 for Every $1 Invested - UN](https://eriinfo.com/africa-climate-clean-air-action-could-return-15-for-every-1-invested-un/) - Nairobi — Every US$1 invested in tackling climate change and air pollution together could generate about US$15 in economic benefits, a new United Nations assessment has found, strengthening the case for governments and investors to treat environmental action as an economic investment rather than a cost. The report by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and
- [Moment Amazon plane crash lands in Miami | News](https://eriinfo.com/moment-amazon-plane-crash-lands-in-miami-news/) - Video captured the moment an Amazon Prime plane overran a runway in Miami and crash landed, skidding into a carpark at the airport. At least five people were killed.Published On 7 Sep 20267 Sep 2026Share Moment Amazon plane crash lands in Miami on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
- [Africa: UN Adopts 'Equal Earth' Map, Corrects Distortion of Africa's Size](https://eriinfo.com/africa-un-adopts-equal-earth-map-corrects-distortion-of-africas-size/) - The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at the weekend adopted a resolution promoting the wider use of equal-area world maps, including the Equal Earth projection, in a move aimed at addressing long-standing distortions in the representation of Africa and other equatorial regions. The resolution, titled: "Correct the Map: Rebalancing Global Cartographic Representation and Promoting Equitable
- [SA's R1.5-billion bill with no rules](https://eriinfo.com/sas-r1-5-billion-bill-with-no-rules/) - South Africa is paying renewable energy producers hundreds of millions of rand to stop generating, and no rule anywhere in the electricity rule book governs how that money is recovered or who ultimately carries it. That is according to energy regulator Nersa, which told TechCentral that the framework meant to manage the country’s shift to
- [Africa: Europe's Heatwave Warning for Africa - Fast-Track a Climate Leapfrog](https://eriinfo.com/africa-europes-heatwave-warning-for-africa-fast-track-a-climate-leapfrog/) - A looming super El Niño makes Africa's leap from fossil fuels to a renewables-dominated energy mix urgent. The heatwave that swept Europe this summer claimed at least 35 000 lives. Other parts of the world were also affected, with heatwaves in India, wildfires in Indonesia and a glacial melt-related flood disaster in Nepal, all of
- [Top Wall Street analysts like these 3 stocks for the long haul](https://eriinfo.com/top-wall-street-analysts-like-these-3-stocks-for-the-long-haul/) - Global stock markets have been volatile as investors assess high bond yields and continued tensions between the U.S. and Iran. There are concerns about the impact of uncertainty in the Middle East on oil prices and consequently on inflation. Investors who prefer to look beyond short-term noise and buy stocks with attractive long-term growth potential
- [Africa: Midwives - the Workforce That Will Determine Maternal and Newborn Survival and Africa's Future](https://eriinfo.com/africa-midwives-the-workforce-that-will-determine-maternal-and-newborn-survival-and-africas-future/) - New York / Addis Ababa — Tonight, thousands of women across Africa will give birth. Whether they survive to see daylight will largely depend on where they live, how quickly they reach care, and whether the health system around them is ready to respond. Maternal deaths in Africa have dropped 40 percent since 2000, but
- [SA’s internet costs climb, but other bills rise faster](https://eriinfo.com/sas-internet-costs-climb-but-other-bills-rise-faster/) - Internet access price hikes worry the Competition Commission. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | GenAI and Competition Commission) While internet connectivity, which the Competition Commission considers an essential service, has become more expensive, the increase pales in comparison with the surge in transport costs.Increases of 4.1% for wireless and 3.5% for wired internet services rising at a
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - September 7, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-september-7-2026/) - Egyptian TV Presenter Sentenced to Death Over Drug Charges Egyptian television presenter Sarah Khalifa and 11 other people have been sentenced to death by hanging after being convicted of drug charges. According to state-owned media, the group was found guilty of operating a criminal gang that imported ingredients used to manufacture narcotics for sale. They also
- [Armed man confronts Ohio gubernatorial candidate Amy Acton at event; suspect arrested](https://eriinfo.com/armed-man-confronts-ohio-gubernatorial-candidate-amy-acton-at-event-suspect-arrested/) - An armed person “lunged” at Amy Acton, Ohio’s Democratic nominee for governor, and injured several people at a fair, a spokesperson for her campaign said Sunday.A suspect, Patrick Havas, 38, was arrested, according to the Mahoning County Sheriff’s Office.The incident, according to a statement from the sheriff’s spokesperson, Gerry Ricciutti, occurred around 2:30 p.m. Sunday
- [Africa: 'Advance Safety for All' - International Police Cooperation Helps Tackle Cross-Border Crime](https://eriinfo.com/africa-advance-safety-for-all-international-police-cooperation-helps-tackle-cross-border-crime/) - As criminal networks increasingly exploit weak institutions and operate across borders, the UN says no police force can tackle them alone. Each 7 September, the UN marks the International Day of Police Cooperation, recognising the importance of international cooperation in supporting national law enforcement agencies. Organised crime is responsible for about 95,000 homicides each year,
- [Orange backs €93-million Réunion-South Africa subsea cable](https://eriinfo.com/orange-backs-e93-million-reunion-south-africa-subsea-cable/) - South Africa is set to gain another Indian Ocean subsea cable landing. Orange has announced a new submarine cable, ReuNION, that will run from La Réunion to the South African coast, with the French island’s operators moving to replace ageing infrastructure before it runs out of life. The system will carry 16 fibre pairs at
- [Africa: UN to Vote On Resolution to Replace World Map That Shrinks Africa's Size](https://eriinfo.com/africa-un-to-vote-on-resolution-to-replace-world-map-that-shrinks-africas-size/) - The United Nations General Assembly will on Friday, September 4, vote on an African-led initiative calling for wider use of world maps that represent the size of continents particularly Africa more accurately. The draft resolution, led by Togo and backed by the African Union (AU), encourages governments, schools, international organisations and technology companies to use
- [Did the FBI bury evidence of alleged Saudi agent’s role in 9/11?](https://eriinfo.com/did-the-fbi-bury-evidence-of-alleged-saudi-agents-role-in-9-11/) - The man at the heart of a lawsuit brought by 9/11 families had extensive links to Saudi government officials and went paintballing with one of al-Qaeda's future leaders, video obtained by the BBC reveals.The new evidence undermines Omar al-Bayoumi's 25 years of denials that he was an extremist and a Saudi spy.The videos form part
- [Africa: UN Vote Gives Africa Rightful Size On World Map](https://eriinfo.com/africa-un-vote-gives-africa-rightful-size-on-world-map/) - New York / Amsterdam — An African-led campaign against the dominance and 'cartographic colonialism' of the Mercator projection of the world map has won overwhelming backing at the United Nations after centuries of maps that visually diminished the continent In a historic vote, the United Nations has backed an African-led campaign to move the world
- [SA’s best-rated ISP, RSAWEB, backs SMEs that keep SA economy moving](https://eriinfo.com/sas-best-rated-isp-rsaweb-backs-smes-that-keep-sa-economy-moving/) - RSAWEB Business helps SMEs stay connected, productive and protected. Small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) are the backbone of the South African economy. They create jobs, serve communities and keep industries moving, often with remarkably small teams.For a business owner, the priorities are straightforward. They want to win customers, make sales, all while delivering a great
- [Africa: UN Backs Effort to Drop Mercator Map and Show Size of Africa More Accurately](https://eriinfo.com/africa-un-backs-effort-to-drop-mercator-map-and-show-size-of-africa-more-accurately/) - The United Nations voted on Saturday for a shift away from the 16th-century Mercator global map towards one more accurately reflecting the true size of countries. The resolution was sponsored by African states to counter perceptions that the continent is peripheral. It passed with the support of 164 nations, including France. The United States was
- [AfD wins big in German regional election, falls short of bid to become first far-right party to lead a state since WWII](https://eriinfo.com/afd-wins-big-in-german-regional-election-falls-short-of-bid-to-become-first-far-right-party-to-lead-a-state-since-wwii/) - The far-right Alternative for Germany party surged to a resounding victory in a regional election Sunday, but fell a little short of winning a majority in its quest to form the country's first far-right state government since World War II.The party of Germany's unpopular leader, Chancellor Friedrich Merz, slumped to a disastrous result in the
- [Australia’s proposed ‘opt out’ law targets Big Tech algorithms | Child Rights News](https://eriinfo.com/australias-proposed-opt-out-law-targets-big-tech-algorithms-child-rights-news/) - Social media platforms face scrutiny over addictive algorithms; new law aims to give Australians greater feed control.Published On 7 Sep 20267 Sep 2026Social media platforms could be forced to give users in Australia an option to turn off “powerful” algorithms under draft laws to be unveiled by the government this week, Communications Minister Anika Wells
- [four obstacles, Elon Musk's ambitious timeline](https://eriinfo.com/four-obstacles-elon-musks-ambitious-timeline/) - This image provided by NASA-TV shows the SpaceX Dragon commercial cargo craft taken from Canadarm2's video camera as Dragon approaches the International Space Station, Friday, May 25, 2012. In foreground is a portion of Canadarm2. Expedition 31 Flight Engineers Don Pettit and Andre Kuipers will use the Canadarm2 robotic arm to grapple the supply ship
- [Five dead, five injured after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway at Miami airport ](https://eriinfo.com/five-dead-five-injured-after-amazon-cargo-plane-overruns-runway-at-miami-airport/) - IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Now PlayingFive dead, five injured after Amazon cargo plane overruns runway at Miami airport01:14UP NEXTAmazon plane crashes after overrunning runway in Miami05:14Millions under severe weather threat over Labor Day weekend02:03Texas Attorney General investigates military healthcare contractor TriWest01:33Trump calls war with Iran
- [Logicalis accelerates sustainability progress in FY26 Responsible Business Report](https://eriinfo.com/logicalis-accelerates-sustainability-progress-in-fy26-responsible-business-report/) - Logicalis' 2026 CIO Report. Logicalis, the global technology service provider, today announced significant progress against its responsible business strategy, achieving a 34% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions since FY22, increasing renewable electricity usage to 42%, and completing the rollout of its own learning management system to enhance employee training and development.The company also
- [German far-right set for big win in eastern state of Saxony-Anhalt, projections show](https://eriinfo.com/german-far-right-set-for-big-win-in-eastern-state-of-saxony-anhalt-projections-show/) - Turnout in Saxony-Anhalt was particularly high at an estimated 78%, and AfD supporters in Magdeburg praised Siegmund's success in winning over voters.One man called Ollie said: "This man gives us what no-one else can give.""No matter what government, they all just promise things to get better. This is a party for the working people. It
- [New OpenAI model can find and exploit unknown security flaws on its own](https://eriinfo.com/new-openai-model-can-find-and-exploit-unknown-security-flaws-on-its-own/) - OpenAI has determined that one of its upcoming models is so capable it requires additional safety measures before it can be launched. The model, called Astra, can spot more security vulnerabilities than the most advanced OpenAI model publicly available today, company officials told reporters on a conference call on Tuesday. Astra also needs less computational
- [Former Cuban President Raúl Castro appears at military event after hospitalization](https://eriinfo.com/former-cuban-president-raul-castro-appears-at-military-event-after-hospitalization/) - Former Cuban President Raúl Castro appeared at a military event on Saturday, marking his first public appearance since he was hospitalized for what was reportedly a serious illness. The military event was held to celebrate the anniversary of an army branch responsible for protecting its top leaders.Cuban state television aired more than 10 minutes of
- [The Right Aura for Productivity?](https://eriinfo.com/the-right-aura-for-productivity/) - The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7 Aura Edition pairs a 15-inch thin-and-light chassis with a vibrant IPS touchscreen, an expansive battery, and Intel’s Lunar Lake processor architecture. Positioned as a versatile everyday notebook, it competes directly with popular mid-sized portables like the 15-inch Apple MacBook Air, the Asus ZenBook S 16, and entry-level configurations of the
- [Iran touts military response as US maintains blockade, hits tankers | US-Israel war on Iran News](https://eriinfo.com/iran-touts-military-response-as-us-maintains-blockade-hits-tankers-us-israel-war-on-iran-news/) - Tehran, Iran – The United States continues to rely on a mix of military force and economic sanctions against Iran, which has so far only prompted authorities in Tehran to consider more forceful responses.The US Central Command (CENTCOM) released video on Saturday showing three Iranian crude oil tankers being hit – one off Kharg Island,
- [Hyper Brings its Latest Range of Power, Connectivity and MacBook Accessories to IFA 2026](https://eriinfo.com/hyper-brings-its-latest-range-of-power-connectivity-and-macbook-accessories-to-ifa-2026/) - Discover Hyper's latest MacBook accessories, power and connectivity solutions debuting at IFA 2026 Messe Berlin – IFA 2026 (Hall 5.2, Stand 179) – Hyper®, an innovator of mobile accessories for Apple users, creators and mobile professionals, will showcase its latest lineup at IFA 2026, designed to make everyday mobile setups more personal, portable and productive
- [Sugar is outperforming the stock market this year. What's driving it](https://eriinfo.com/sugar-is-outperforming-the-stock-market-this-year-whats-driving-it/) - ATU Images | The Image Bank | Getty ImagesSugar is getting a lot less sweet for buyers. Sugar prices surged 21.5% in August, marking its strongest monthly gain since October 2010, when it rose 24%. The United Nation's Food and Agriculture Organization Food Price Index also rose in August amid broad-based increases, led by sugar.
- [Woolworths online sales growth trails Checkers Sixty60](https://eriinfo.com/woolworths-online-sales-growth-trails-checkers-sixty60/) - Woolworths Holdings grew online food sales by 18.3% in the year to end-June, just over half the rate of Checkers Sixty60 – and Sixty60 managed that growth off a base more than five times larger. Both retailers reported on the 52 weeks ended 28 June 2026, and Shoprite published its results on Tuesday, a day
- [Summer House’s Carl Radke On His Top Marathon Training Essentials](https://eriinfo.com/summer-houses-carl-radke-on-his-top-marathon-training-essentials/) - Talking Shop is our series where we talk to interesting people about their most interesting buys. Reality star, business owner and podcaster Carl Radke is rarely sitting still. He’s currently filming Season 11 of Bravo’s Summer House on the weekends in the Hamptons; he’s hosting events at Soft Bar, his Brooklyn-based non-alcoholic bar and cafe;
- [OpenAI unveils GPT-6 Astra model amid monitoring concerns](https://eriinfo.com/openai-unveils-gpt-6-astra-model-amid-monitoring-concerns/) - OpenAI has unveiled GPT-6 Astra, its most advanced artificial intelligence model to date, while simultaneously cautioning that the system exhibits behaviours that attempt to conceal its reasoning and evade human monitoring. Arriving shortly after July’s release of GPT 5.6 Sol, Astra represents OpenAI’s newest flagship offering in agentic AI, autonomous software designed to execute continuous,
- [Anak Krakatau: Volcano eruption closes six Indonesian airports](https://eriinfo.com/anak-krakatau-volcano-eruption-closes-six-indonesian-airports/) - Authorities have confirmed there is no tsunami warning linked to the recent activity of the volcano, which is in the Sunda Strait between the islands of Java and Sumatra.The health minister has urged residents in affected areas to stay indoors and wear face masks to protect against respiratory, eye, and skin risks.According to local newspaper
- [ITWeb Cloud Summit 2026: Balancing speed, security and governance](https://eriinfo.com/itweb-cloud-summit-2026-balancing-speed-security-and-governance/) - Pheello Motolo, senior manager for IT infrastructure and operations, cyber security and GRC at Motus Car Rental, will deliver the keynote address at the ITWeb Cloud Summit 2026 on 29 September. Organisations are adopting artificial intelligence (AI) faster than governance frameworks can keep up, and if left unchecked, this opens the door to increased risks. That’s
- [UN votes to endorse new map projection that shows Africa's size more accurately](https://eriinfo.com/un-votes-to-endorse-new-map-projection-that-shows-africas-size-more-accurately/) - The United Nations General Assembly on Friday endorsed a new world map that represents Africa more accurately in its larger size, a culmination of a recent campaign led by African countries and advocacy groups.Friday's resolution, which was sponsored by Togo and backed by members of the African Union, was passed with 164 member states voting
- [Nvidia to invest $3.5-billion in Taiwan’s MediaTek](https://eriinfo.com/nvidia-to-invest-3-5-billion-in-taiwans-mediatek/) - Nvidia is investing US$3.5-billion in Taiwan’s MediaTek, the latest deal to widen the American chip maker’s financial ties across the AI industry. This week’s move follows Nvidia’s guarantee of up to $105-billion earlier this month for OpenAI’s Ohio data centre lease, and could intensify scrutiny of arrangements in which the chipmaker funds companies that help
- [Flames burst from Qantas plane engine after New Zealand takeoff | Aviation News](https://eriinfo.com/flames-burst-from-qantas-plane-engine-after-new-zealand-takeoff-aviation-news/) - A terrifying moment unfolded aboard a Qantas flight from Queenstown to Sydney when flames erupted from its left engine shortly after takeoff. The aircraft was diverted to Christchurch, where it landed safely. Videos capturing the flames were shared on social media.Published On 6 Sep 20266 Sep 2026Share Flames burst from Qantas plane engine after New
- [Microsoft caps Xbox cloud gaming hours across Game Pass tiers](https://eriinfo.com/microsoft-caps-xbox-cloud-gaming-hours-across-game-pass-tiers/) - Xbox is overhauling its cloud gaming infrastructure starting in November, effectively ending unlimited streaming access for top-tier Game Pass subscribers. Under the newly announced model, streaming allowances will be capped across all three membership tiers. Game Pass Ultimate subscribers will receive 15 hours of streaming per month, Game Pass Premium members will be allocated 10
- [LeBron James teases partnership with Polymarket](https://eriinfo.com/lebron-james-teases-partnership-with-polymarket/) - Sports legend LeBron James speaking at the CNBC Game Plan Summit in New York City on July 16, 2026.Shea Kastriner | CNBCSuperstar athlete LeBron James teased an upcoming partnership with prediction market platform Polymarket in a social media post on Saturday.James posted a 14-second video on social media platform X that appeared to be an
- [ITWeb TV Biz: Helping companies use AI with AWS](https://eriinfo.com/itweb-tv-biz-helping-companies-use-ai-with-aws/) - CloudZA stopped by the ITWeb studio as part of the AWS Equity Equivalent Investment Program - a business acceleration initiative designed to support the growth of black-owned technology businesses within the AWS Partner Network. #aws #awseeip #cloudzaCloud technologies are the operating system driving technology across the world. Back in 2015, working in the hosting provider
- [Hurricane Lowell threatens Hawaiian islands with life-threatening surf](https://eriinfo.com/hurricane-lowell-threatens-hawaiian-islands-with-life-threatening-surf/) - Hurricane Lowell is expected to create life-threatening conditions even as it’s forecast to sidestep the major Hawaiian islands west of the archipelago by Monday night. It could remain a major hurricane — those with 111 mph or greater sustained winds — and is likely to create mudslides, as much as 10 inches of rain in
- [Winstone Jordaan on building a national EV charging network](https://eriinfo.com/winstone-jordaan-on-building-a-national-ev-charging-network/) - Winstone Jordaan was building charging infrastructure before South Africa had electric cars to plug into it. GridCars began developing its backend platform in 2010. The first EVs arrived in 2013. In this episode of Watts & Wheels with Wills, the GridCars founder tells William Kelly why the hardware was never the hard part. Working out
- [Families lose 'lifeline' after Haitian caregivers let go as TPS status ends](https://eriinfo.com/families-lose-lifeline-after-haitian-caregivers-let-go-as-tps-status-ends/) - Long Island mother-of-two Linda Mancuso has been "praying on a daily basis" that her disabled son's Haitian caregiver will be able to come back to work.It was "horrifying," she says, when Jean, who had a temporary work permit, was laid off from work at the end of July from his position at a nonprofit supporting
- [Google announces new Android updates driven by Gemini](https://eriinfo.com/google-announces-new-android-updates-driven-by-gemini/) - Google has unveiled a comprehensive suite of new software features arriving on Android this September, headlined by an AI-powered expansion of the Find Hub platform. Designed to help users keep track of misplaced personal belongings without needing physical Bluetooth tracking tags or extra hardware accessories, the update allows individuals to instruct the Gemini assistant to
- [Guyana becomes latest "third country" to accept migrants deported from U.S.](https://eriinfo.com/guyana-becomes-latest-third-country-to-accept-migrants-deported-from-u-s/) - Guyana on Friday became the latest "third country" to accept migrants deported from the United States, a U.S. official told CBS News.The South American country received a handful of Afghan and Cuban deportees expelled by the Trump administration, the official said.Guyana is one of more than 30 nations that have now signed deals with the Trump administration
- [Data, resilience underpin innovation and AI in financial services](https://eriinfo.com/data-resilience-underpin-innovation-and-ai-in-financial-services/) - Shana Maré, Territory Manager at Hitachi Vantara. Trusted, quality data and resilient data infrastructure are the foundations of financial services innovation in the AI era. The future of banking will be defined by an institution's ability to transform data into a strategic asset while maintaining resilience, compliance and customer trust.This is according to Shana Maré,
- [Everton vs Manchester United: Premier League – prediction, teams, lineups | Football](https://eriinfo.com/everton-vs-manchester-united-premier-league-prediction-teams-lineups-football/) - Who: Everton vs Manchester UnitedWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Hill Dickinson Stadium in Liverpool, United KingdomWhen: Sunday, August 6, at 2pm (13:00 GMT).How to follow: Al Jazeera Sport will have all the build-up from 10:00 GMT ahead of our live coverage.Manchester United manager Michael Carrick said he is delighted with the additions to his squad despite
- [How to build a security operations centre](https://eriinfo.com/how-to-build-a-security-operations-centre/) - Cybersecurity teams overwhelmed by alerts, critical infrastructure left unmonitored and budgets drained without results: these are some of the consequences of security operations centre (SOC) deployment mistakes. This step-by-step guide from Kaspersky is designed to help you avoid the pitfalls and build an effective SOC. When to build a SOC Businesses are distinct entities that
- [Trump pushes Fed to cut rates ahead of pivotal September decision](https://eriinfo.com/trump-pushes-fed-to-cut-rates-ahead-of-pivotal-september-decision/) - President Donald Trump speaks with the new chairman of the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, after a swearing-in ceremony in the East Room of the White House, in Washington, May 22, 2026.Anna Moneymaker | Getty ImagesTen days ahead of a meeting in which the Federal Reserve will likely consider raising interest rates, the Trump administration looks
- [AfriForum demands withdrawal of ‘unlawful’ municipal solar tariff](https://eriinfo.com/afriforum-demands-withdrawal-of-unlawful-municipal-solar-tariff/) - Civil rights organisation AfriForum has formally demanded that the Thaba Chweu Local Municipality and the National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) immediately rectify a controversial solar panel levy imposed on local households. In a formal legal letter issued to the municipality, the organization raised serious concerns regarding new charges appearing on residents’ monthly municipal
- [Man duct-taped to plane seat after hurling slurs and attacking other passenger, witness says](https://eriinfo.com/man-duct-taped-to-plane-seat-after-hurling-slurs-and-attacking-other-passenger-witness-says/) - A passenger aboard a Newark, New Jersey-bound American Airlines flight was duct-taped to his seat on Thursday and later arrested after allegedly hurling racial slurs at staff and fighting with another man.The passenger was “thrashing around” in his seat as the flight crew and other passengers tried to restrain him at the rear of the
- [Overcoming data sovereignty and compliance challenges with ETS Prime Cloud](https://eriinfo.com/overcoming-data-sovereignty-and-compliance-challenges-with-ets-prime-cloud/) - ETS Prime Cloud provides local data residency, high-performance infrastructure and secure hosting. (Image source: 123RF) Businesses today are facing pressure from multiple areas. Notably, compliance challenges relating to local laws – like POPIA – and issues around data sovereignty impact on many organisations’ decisions about when or whether to move to the cloud.While enterprises appreciate
- [Nepal bet nearly everything on hydropower - the floods show why that's a problem](https://eriinfo.com/nepal-bet-nearly-everything-on-hydropower-the-floods-show-why-thats-a-problem/) - Hydropower continues to dominate large-scale investments in Nepal, and some climate activists say the funding has continued despite known disaster risks.The Upper Trishuli-1 project, which has been all but destroyed after last week's floods, was one of Nepal's largest foreign direct investment ventures, valued at about $647m. Its backers include the Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- [Discovery buys US healthtech Icario in R958-million Vitality deal](https://eriinfo.com/discovery-buys-us-healthtech-icario-in-r958-million-vitality-deal/) - Discovery is buying its way deeper into US health technology. On 1 September, two months after its financial year ended and two days before it reported annual results, the group’s wholly owned US subsidiary Vitality Group International acquired 100% of Icario Holdco, a US healthcare services company that builds member-engagement tools for government-funded health plans.
- [Africa: The Continent Has the Capital - It Needs the Alignment.](https://eriinfo.com/africa-the-continent-has-the-capital-it-needs-the-alignment/) - Africa's industrial moment is not waiting for more money. It is waiting for the right kind — structured correctly, sequenced intelligently, and aimed at the right stage of a project's life. Afreximbank's Oluranti Doherty on why the continent's financing problem is really a coordination problem. Why this series exists Our new editorial initiative seeks to
- [Trump's envoys Witkoff and Kushner visit Moscow with proposal to end war in Ukraine](https://eriinfo.com/trumps-envoys-witkoff-and-kushner-visit-moscow-with-proposal-to-end-war-in-ukraine/) - President Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner traveled to Russia Saturday, Russian news outlets reported, as part of a trip where they are expected to present a new proposal to end the war in Ukraine.Mr. Trump told reporters on Friday he had sent the envoys with a proposal to end the conflict, which began
- [RugOne debuts Xsnap 7 Pro featuring detachable action camera](https://eriinfo.com/rugone-debuts-xsnap-7-pro-featuring-detachable-action-camera/) - RugOne, a specialized subsidiary of rugged device manufacturer Ulefone, has officially introduced the Xsnap 7 Pro at IFA 2026 in Berlin. Setting itself apart from conventional smartphone form factors, the rugged handset features a detachable, magnetic camera module engineered to double as an independent action camera. Weighing just 39 grams, the compact, cube-shaped module captures
- [Why is Trump threatening to strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain again, now? | US-Israel war on Iran News](https://eriinfo.com/why-is-trump-threatening-to-strike-irans-pickaxe-mountain-again-now-us-israel-war-on-iran-news/) - United States President Donald Trump says Washington may strike Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain “very soon”, in just the latest in a series of threats he has made against the heavily fortified underground site located next to the bombed-out Natanz enrichment complex.Just hours after he made that threat, an Iranian oil tanker off Kharg Island was struck
- [Masie takes ABC’s CEO chair as suspended execs fight fines](https://eriinfo.com/masie-takes-abcs-ceo-chair-as-suspended-execs-fight-fines/) - Tech personality Stafford Masie. (Source: Stafford Masie) As three suspended senior figures at Africa Bitcoin Corporation (ABC) gear up to fight a Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) enforcement order, well-known tech personality Stafford Masie has stepped into the CEO role.With the executives suspended, Masie, an existing ABC executive director, director of Bitcoin strategy and Bitcoin
- [Meloni's helps Italy shake high-risk reputation, but challenges remain](https://eriinfo.com/melonis-helps-italy-shake-high-risk-reputation-but-challenges-remain/) - Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni at Palazzo Chigi on July 20, 2026 in Rome, Italy.Simona Granati | Corbis News | Getty ImagesGreater political stability under Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni's government has boosted Italy's appeal in the eyes of international investors, but the country's former leaders say more needs to be done.Speaking to CNBC on Friday,
- [Why the rural competition exemption should be refused](https://eriinfo.com/why-the-rural-competition-exemption-should-be-refused/) - The Association of Comms & Technology (ACT), which represents South Africa’s biggest telecommunications operators, wants a five-year exemption from parts of the Competition Act so they can coordinate parts of their rural infrastructure roll-out. The pitch is simple – stop duplicating infrastructure, lower the cost of deployment and reach places that remain underserved. This is
- [Illinois mother charged with murder after killing 2-year-old, attempting to harm herself](https://eriinfo.com/illinois-mother-charged-with-murder-after-killing-2-year-old-attempting-to-harm-herself/) - A suburban Illinois mother, who had become interested in the Lindsay Clancy case, has been charged with murder after she allegedly killed her 2-year-old son then attempted to harm herself, according to police and court records. A quiet street in the affluent village of Frankfort, Illinois, about 35 miles southwest of Chicago, became a scene
- [Discovery Bank hits R370m profit, clients near 2m](https://eriinfo.com/discovery-bank-hits-r370m-profit-clients-near-2m/) - Discovery Bank posted R370 million profit, while attracting 70% of new business from outside the Discovery Group. Discovery Bank has reported a normalised profit from operations of R370 million for the year ended 30 June 2026, marking a turnaround from the R68 million loss recorded in the previous period.The bank’s move into profitability comes as
- [Niger coup attempt: Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?](https://eriinfo.com/niger-coup-attempt-is-russia-proving-better-at-protecting-friends-than-fighting-enemies-in-west-africa/) - Niger's government is facing threats on two fronts: extremist militant groups attacking the state, and grievances within its armed forces responsible for fighting them. Africa Corps may have helped contain the latter this past weekend, but it has yet to resolve the former.Unlike Wagner mercenaries, whose status in a private military company allowed Moscow some
- [only one in 10 businesses sells online](https://eriinfo.com/only-one-in-10-businesses-sells-online/) - The Competition Commission has for the first time put hard numbers on how far South Africa’s township and rural businesses are shut out of online retail, and it points to informality, missing capabilities and weak infrastructure as the main reasons. The findings appear in the commission’s inaugural Rural and Township Economy Report, launched on Thursday
- [Senior aides to U.K.'s Nigel Farage step down in donation scandal where reporter posed as wealthy American's son](https://eriinfo.com/senior-aides-to-u-k-s-nigel-farage-step-down-in-donation-scandal-where-reporter-posed-as-wealthy-americans-son/) - Two senior aides to Nigel Farage, the firebrand leader of the U.K.'s populist Reform party, have stepped down after the party was accused of breaking British electoral law concerning foreign funding in the wake of an investigative news report where a journalist posed as a wealthy American's son who wanted to donate to the party.In
- [Hackers breach Rand Water’s defences](https://eriinfo.com/hackers-breach-rand-waters-defences/) - Hackers are targeting energy and water entities on a more regular basis. (Image made by GenAI) As cyber attacks on water utilities intensify, Rand Water – Africa’s largest bulk water utility – has had its network infiltrated and is still trying to determine the extent of the damage.It is now operating in a disaster recovery
- [Iran war live: Trump says US may target Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘very soon’ | Donald Trump News](https://eriinfo.com/iran-war-live-trump-says-us-may-target-irans-pickaxe-mountain-very-soon-donald-trump-news/) - blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Iran’s air defence commander Brigadier-General Alireza Elhami suggests that “the threat is not over”, adding that the country is “ready for any kind of confrontation” both now and in the future.Published On 5 Sep 20265 Sep 2026Share Trump says US may target Iran’s Pickaxe Mountain ‘very soon’ on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera
- [Warren Wheatley debarment: FSCA cites share manipulation](https://eriinfo.com/warren-wheatley-debarment-fsca-cites-share-manipulation/) - The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has disclosed the conduct behind the debarment of Africa Bitcoin Corporation founder Warren Wheatley and two others: coordinated trading that the regulator found artificially inflated the share price of the company four years ago, when it was still called Altvest Capital. In a statement on Thursday, the FSCA said
- [Fox News host Maria Bartiromo disputes termination](https://eriinfo.com/fox-news-host-maria-bartiromo-disputes-termination/) - Host Maria Bartiromo poses as New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo visits "Mornings With Maria" at Fox Business Network Studios on October 29, 2025 in New York City. Roy Rochlin | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty ImagesMaria Bartiromo is disputing reports that she was terminated from her longtime gig as a host of various
- [New submarine cable to connect SA and Réunion](https://eriinfo.com/new-submarine-cable-to-connect-sa-and-reunion/) - Orange is investing in new subsea infrastructure to address rising traffic demands and strengthen Réunion’s long-term digital resilience. (Image created via Gemini) Digital infrastructure company Orange is partnering with telecoms operators and infrastructure players to develop a new submarine cable connecting La Réunion directly to South Africa.According to the company, the move is aimed at
- [Africa: PAC Holdings Celebrates Its 20th Anniversary - 20 Years Strong - Igniting Africa's Future](https://eriinfo.com/africa-pac-holdings-celebrates-its-20th-anniversary-20-years-strong-igniting-africas-future/) - PanAfrican Capital Holdings Limited ("PAC Holdings"), a diversified proprietary investment group with a two-decade track record of investing in businesses and opportunities across Africa, is marking its 20th anniversary with a renewed commitment to unlocking value, strengthening partnerships and contributing to the continent's economic future. The milestone was commemorated through a Media Parley that brought
- [Supreme Court backs Republicans in election ad rate dispute](https://eriinfo.com/supreme-court-backs-republicans-in-election-ad-rate-dispute/) - WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Friday handed a win to Republicans by ensuring that party committees paying for TV advertisements in the upcoming midterm elections can take advantage of the same discounts that candidates get.The justices blocked a ruling by the Richmond, Va.-based 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals that had invalidated a recently
- [African Igaming Alliance Unveils Inaugural Africa Safer Gambling Week](https://eriinfo.com/african-igaming-alliance-unveils-inaugural-africa-safer-gambling-week/) - Nseobong Okon-Ekong writes on a new campaign to unite regulators, industry stakeholders around player protection, responsible gambling and public awareness The African iGaming Alliance (AiA), in collaboration with gambling regulators, industry associations and other stakeholders across the continent, is set to host the inaugural Africa Safer Gambling Week from September 7 to 11, 2026, in
- [Rural infrastructure sharing: ACT replies to Wapa](https://eriinfo.com/rural-infrastructure-sharing-act-replies-to-wapa/) - Paul Colmer argues in TechCentral that the Competition Commission should refuse the application ACT has made on behalf of its members for a five-year exemption covering parts of rural network deployment. He makes his case carefully, and it deserves a direct answer rather than a restatement of our position. Start with his strongest point. He
- [Africa: Loza Maléombho Is Building An Industry From African Stories](https://eriinfo.com/africa-loza-maleombho-is-building-an-industry-from-african-stories/) - Internationally recognised after Beyoncé wore her designs, Ivorian designer Loza Maléombho is now looking beyond fashion. Through Pokou, she is combining Baoulé history, local craftsmanship and artificial intelligence to build an African-owned creative universe spanning clothing, film, art, architecture and digital experiences. On the fourth floor of a building in Treichville, one of Abidjan’s busiest
- [UN votes to adopt new world map to reflect Africa's true size](https://eriinfo.com/un-votes-to-adopt-new-world-map-to-reflect-africas-true-size/) - The Mercator map was designed in 1569 by the Flemish cartographer Gerardus Mercator to help European explorers navigate across the world.The distortion of his map is a result of the fact that it is impossible to accurately represent the surface of a globe on a two-dimensional chart.Whenever a map of the world is drawn, compromises
- [AI, new tech must not leave SA's workforce behind: Ramokgopa](https://eriinfo.com/ai-new-tech-must-not-leave-sas-workforce-behind-ramokgopa/) - Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has called for a human-centred approach to artificial intelligence (AI), emphasising that rapid technological innovation must not leave South Africa’s workforce behind.The Minister delivered the keynote address on behalf of Deputy President Paul Mashatile at the National Economic Development Labour Council’s (Nedlac) 31st Annual Summit currently underway
- [Iran war drives U.S. diesel price to record high as Vance downplays the conflict and its impact](https://eriinfo.com/iran-war-drives-u-s-diesel-price-to-record-high-as-vance-downplays-the-conflict-and-its-impact/) - An Iranian government spokeswoman acknowledged Friday that the country is facing economic pressure and shortages, insisting that officials do not deny the difficulties confronting regular Iranians.Fatemeh Mohajerani, speaking at the opening of a 64-bed hospital in the western Ilam Province, said U.S. sanctions had impacted the implementation of infrastructure projects across the country."The government does
- [ITWeb TV: Lelapa AI eyes faster, ambitious growth](https://eriinfo.com/itweb-tv-lelapa-ai-eyes-faster-ambitious-growth/) - Pelonomi Moiloa, CEO and co-founder of SA start-up Lelapa AI, says they are building AI solutions that are efficient and relevant for the African context, with plans to expand language support and grow revenue to sustain their mission.Artificial intelligence (AI) research and product lab Lelapa AI wants to bolster its commercial offering locally by adding
- [Africa: Nigeria's Junior Female Yellowgreens Defeat Host Tanzania for Perfect Group Stage](https://eriinfo.com/africa-nigerias-junior-female-yellowgreens-defeat-host-tanzania-for-perfect-group-stage/) - Nigeria's Junior Female YellowGreens have completed a flawless Group A campaign at the ICC U19 Women's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier, defeating hosts Tanzania by 57 runs in their final group encounter to finish top of the standing with a maximum six points. Playing at the NTS, TCA Cricket Arena in Dar es Salaam, Nigeria
- [Two Muslim women journalists allege police assault in India | Civil Rights News](https://eriinfo.com/two-muslim-women-journalists-allege-police-assault-in-india-civil-rights-news/) - Two Muslim female journalists allege they were detained and brutally assaulted by police in India’s capital, Delhi. Police have denied the allegations, claiming the journalists were brought to the station over an illegal parking dispute.Published On 4 Sep 20264 Sep 2026Share Two Muslim women journalists allege police assault in India on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera
- [Africa: AFC, Firm to Invest $300m in WIOCC Group for Infrastructure Expansion Across Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-afc-firm-to-invest-300m-in-wiocc-group-for-infrastructure-expansion-across-africa/) - WIOCC Group, Africa's leading carrier-neutral digital infrastructure platform, has signed a Shareholder Subscription Agreement (SSA) with Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and Vision International Investment Company (Vision Invest), through which the two investors will make a combined $300 million investment in the company. Signed at the LEAP 2026 Global Technology exhibition in Riyadh, the agreement represents
- [Icasa asks why prices stay high](https://eriinfo.com/icasa-asks-why-prices-stay-high/) - Communications regulator Icasa has given notice that it intends to conduct a market inquiry into the affordability of telecommunications services in South Africa, opening a process that will run well into next year and that revisits ground already covered by the Competition Commission, by Icasa itself and, as of last month, by the communications department.
- [Africa: Tanzania Ready to Welcome Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-tanzania-ready-to-welcome-africa/) - Dar Es Slaam — ACCORDING to CAF, its inspection team is in Tanzania this week. They are moving from city to city, touring stadiums, training grounds, hotels and airports. Their presence alone tells us something important. History is no longer a dream. It is walking through our gates. For the first time, Tanzania will co-host
- [Volkswagen stock rises on 50,000 job cuts plan amid tariffs, China pressure](https://eriinfo.com/volkswagen-stock-rises-on-50000-job-cuts-plan-amid-tariffs-china-pressure/) - Volkswagen employees are taking part in an information and protest event organized by IG Metall in front of the VW plant in Zwickau.Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty ImagesVolkswagen shares jumped on Friday after it announced plans to slash a further 50,000 jobs as part of a historic transformation plan amid intensifying tariff pressures
- [Octotel empowers 160 learners through AI, coding and robotics](https://eriinfo.com/octotel-empowers-160-learners-through-ai-coding-and-robotics/) - For Octotel, the leading fibre network provider in South Africa, connectivity has always been about more than simply providing access to the internet. It is about creating opportunities, unlocking potential, and ensuring communities have the tools to thrive in a rapidly changing digital world.As part of its more comprehensive approach to the communities Octotel operates
- [Africa: Has the AU Successfully Taken Africa's G20 Baton From South Africa?](https://eriinfo.com/africa-has-the-au-successfully-taken-africas-g20-baton-from-south-africa/) - Africa's G20 priorities have lost ground under the US presidency, with little pushback from the AU or other development-focused members. Has the African Union (AU) taken up the continent's baton from South Africa after United States (US) President Donald Trump evicted Pretoria from the G20 presidency? That left the AU, which only joined in 2023,
- [August jobs report could show another weak month for hiring](https://eriinfo.com/august-jobs-report-could-show-another-weak-month-for-hiring/) - The federal government’s August jobs report is widely expected to show a continuation of this summer’s soft hiring numbers, just one month after the labor market contracted by 23,000 jobs.Ahead of the report’s release Friday at 8:30 a.m. ET, economists surveyed by Dow Jones expected overall hiring of 53,000 roles in August and the unemployment
- [Africa: Early Mammals Weren't All Loners, As Scientists Thought - Some Already Lived in Pairs Alongside the Dinosaurs](https://eriinfo.com/africa-early-mammals-werent-all-loners-as-scientists-thought-some-already-lived-in-pairs-alongside-the-dinosaurs/) - About 200 million years ago, furry little egg-laying creatures evolved the ability to feed their offspring with a secretion from some special glands: milk. Their evolutionary journey continued and by about 160 million years ago, the first mammals with a real placenta had come into being. Instead of laying eggs, they gave birth to live
- [Real retail media investment ROI requires more than AI](https://eriinfo.com/real-retail-media-investment-roi-requires-more-than-ai/) - Jonathan Kruger, product innovation and growth lead, Smollan Technologies. Retail media, described by Luth Research as the fastest-growing ad segment in 2026, is a massive wave of opportunity that many South African retailers have been slow to take advantage of.It’s a strong and growing revenue stream for retailers globally. In South Africa, retail media pioneers
- [Africa Posts Some of World's Best Stock Market Returns in 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-posts-some-of-worlds-best-stock-market-returns-in-2026/) - African stock markets are posting some of the strongest returns in the world this year, even as gold has fallen from its January peak and oil prices remain volatile. Data for selected African exchanges as of Sept. 2 show double-digit gains in many markets, led by Nigeria, Zimbabwe, Ghana and the BRVM regional exchange. Nigeria's
- [Volkswagen board approves plan to cut another 50,000 jobs](https://eriinfo.com/volkswagen-board-approves-plan-to-cut-another-50000-jobs/) - The board of German car giant Volkswagen has approved a plan to cut another 50,000 jobs as part of the biggest restructuring in the group's almost nine-decade history. It brings the total number of roles the carmaker plans to shed by 2030 to 100,000, after announcing in March that it would cut 50,000 roles.The group
- [Africa: Social Cohesion in Africa: Bonds, Belonging, and the Common Good](https://eriinfo.com/africa-social-cohesion-in-africa-bonds-belonging-and-the-common-good/) - Most citizens express tolerance for ethnic, religious, and national differences but want to limit immigration. Key findings Across 38 African countries, interpersonal trust declines sharply as social distance increases. On average, 81% of Africans say they trust relatives "somewhat" or "a lot," vs. 58% who trust their neighbours and around half who trust people of
- [OpenAI chases Anthropic's enterprise lead](https://eriinfo.com/openai-chases-anthropics-enterprise-lead/) - OpenAI has unveiled a new AI model it calls its best yet but cautioned that it also sometimes attempts to evade human monitoring, even as the company faces growing scrutiny after its agents breached other companies’ systems. OpenAI has been grappling with the fallout after its agents broke free from a secure test in July
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - September 4, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-september-4-2026/) - Zimbabwean Street Vendors Vow to Defy Eviction Order Street vendors in Harare have vowed to defy a government order to leave illegal trading sites. They said informal trading was their only means of survival in the current economic climate and amid high unemployment. As the September 9 deadline approaches, the government is preparing to launch a
- [2 trapped workers rescued from Nepal hydropower tunnel 9 days after floods](https://eriinfo.com/2-trapped-workers-rescued-from-nepal-hydropower-tunnel-9-days-after-floods/) - Kathmandu, Nepal — Rescuers in Nepal pulled two workers alive from a hydropower tunnel Friday as emergency teams continued an operation to reach others believed to be trapped inside, officials said.The two men were rescued from the Trishuli 3A tunnel nine days after floods, likely caused by a glacier collapse, devastated towns and swept away
- [Africa: Zambia General Election Tensions - Council of Anglican Provinces of Africa Calls for Prayer and Peace](https://eriinfo.com/africa-zambia-general-election-tensions-council-of-anglican-provinces-of-africa-calls-for-prayer-and-peace/) - Following tensions surrounding the recent General Elections in Zambia in August, the Council of Anglican Provinces of Africa (CAPA) has issued a statement and a call for prayer and peace. Signed by the Most Revd Thabo Makgoba (the Metropolitan Archbishop and Primate of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa) on behalf of the African Primates,
- [LITEON Announces Strategic Investment in Liquid Cooling Technology Company DCX](https://eriinfo.com/liteon-announces-strategic-investment-in-liquid-cooling-technology-company-dcx/) - DCX and Liteon Announcing a Strategic Partnership LITEON Technology (2301.TW) today announced a strategic investment in DCX POLSKA Sp. z o.o. (“DCX Liquid Cooling Systems”), a Warsaw, Poland-based provider of advanced liquid cooling systems for AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) data centers. Upon closing of the transaction, LITEON will hold approximately 25% equity ownership in
- [Africa: Why the World Can't Agree How to Tackle Drought](https://eriinfo.com/africa-why-the-world-cant-agree-how-to-tackle-drought/) - Delegates from 196 nations plus EU officials have met in Mongolia to discuss how best to tackle drought and desertification. Often overlooked by the larger and busier climate summits, this small UN desertification summit, known as Cop17, felt more important than ever. Yet countries still could not agree on what needs to be done. Negotiations
- [Entertainment over policy? White House arcade games ignite backlash | Donald Trump News](https://eriinfo.com/entertainment-over-policy-white-house-arcade-games-ignite-backlash-donald-trump-news/) - Critics argue that the administration’s arcade games prioritise entertainment over pressing issues like rising costs and foreign conflicts.Published On 4 Sep 20264 Sep 2026The White House’s unveiling of five arcade-style games on its website, each believed to be promoting a different policy of United States President Donald Trump’s agenda, has ignited backlash, with critics accusing
- [Cyberattack hits South Africa's biggest water utility](https://eriinfo.com/cyberattack-hits-south-africas-biggest-water-utility/) - Bulk water utility Rand Water on Thursday disclosed that it had become the latest institution to fall prey to cyberattackers. However, it said the impact on its operations has been minimal. Rand Water’s primary activity is the provision of bulk water supply services – potable bulk water and sanitation services — in Gauteng and neighbouring
- [Washington's house is divided over interest rates](https://eriinfo.com/washingtons-house-is-divided-over-interest-rates/) - A television station broadcasts Kevin Warsh, chairman of the US Federal Reserve, speaking after a Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meeting on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHello, this is Hui Jie writing to you from
- [Africa: UN Warns World Is Heading Past 1.5°c, but Window to Reverse Warming Remains](https://eriinfo.com/africa-un-warns-world-is-heading-past-1-5c-but-window-to-reverse-warming-remains/) - Nairobi — The world is now on course to overshoot the 1.5°C climate threshold within the next few years, with even the most optimistic scenario projecting warming to peak at 1.8°C, the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) warned. In a new report released Wednesday, UNEP said crossing 1.5°C would expose countries and communities to escalating climate
- [SITA spends big on procurement from SMMEs](https://eriinfo.com/sita-spends-big-on-procurement-from-smmes/) - SITA is developing a structured SMME training and supplier engagement model. (Image source: iStock) The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has recorded an increase in the amount spent on procurement from small, medium and micro enterprises (SMMEs), in the first four months of the 2026/27 financial year.SITA sits as a central pillar of government’s IT
- [Africa: Unido, Kenya Climate Ventures Move to Unlock Private Capital for Africa's Climate Adaptation](https://eriinfo.com/africa-unido-kenya-climate-ventures-move-to-unlock-private-capital-for-africas-climate-adaptation/) - Nairobi — The United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and Kenya Climate Ventures (KCV) have launched a partnership aimed at unlocking more domestic and international capital for climate adaptation and resilience businesses across Sub-Saharan Africa. The two institutions signed a Joint Declaration at the Adaptation Investment Summit for Africa 2026 in Nairobi, creating a framework
- [Lindsay Clancy’s defense attorney blames single juror for deadlock](https://eriinfo.com/lindsay-clancys-defense-attorney-blames-single-juror-for-deadlock/) - IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Legal showdown over pro players in college football01:23Families fight to sue Roblox02:44Mark Sanchez to plead guilty01:24Powerful storms blast Midwest01:41Now PlayingLindsay Clancy’s defense attorney blames single juror for deadlock01:55UP NEXTGood News: School celebrates end of fourth grader’s cancer journey01:19Gloria Steinem, feminist trailblazer,
- [Africa: U.S. Congress Clears AGOA Extension Through 2028 - Ethiopia's Return Remains Uncertain](https://eriinfo.com/africa-u-s-congress-clears-agoa-extension-through-2028-ethiopias-return-remains-uncertain/) - Addis Abeba — The United States Congress has cleared a two-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) through 31 December 2028, providing temporary continuity for eligible African exporters, while Ethiopia's prospects of regaining access to the preferential trade program remain uncertain. The U.S. House of Representatives on 1 September approved the measure
- [Uber in tactical retreat from key African markets](https://eriinfo.com/uber-in-tactical-retreat-from-key-african-markets/) - Uber is cutting about 3 300 jobs, roughly a tenth of its global headcount, in a restructuring designed to flatten its management hierarchy and concentrate resources on three things: ride-hailing, delivery and autonomous vehicles. The number of managers is being slashed by 20%. On the same day it announced the cuts, the company closed its operations
- [Africa: Senegal Secures $2.2b IMF Deal As Debt Restructuring Looms](https://eriinfo.com/africa-senegal-secures-2-2b-imf-deal-as-debt-restructuring-looms/) - Senegal reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund for a $2.2 billion, 3-year lending programme as the government seeks to restore debt sustainability after uncovering more than $11 billion of previously misreported borrowing. The agreement still requires approval from IMF management and its Executive Board. The deal follows months of negotiations after the
- [ICE agent charged with lying about shooting Venezuelan man during crackdown](https://eriinfo.com/ice-agent-charged-with-lying-about-shooting-venezuelan-man-during-crackdown/) - In Minnesota, Castro faces separate charges of assault and false reporting of a crime related to the shooting. Castro was one of thousands of federal immigration officers deployed to the Midwestern state during Operation Metro Surge, which sparked fierce protests and resulted in the deaths of two US citizens at the hands of agents during
- [Africa Must Own Its Energy Future - Veep](https://eriinfo.com/africa-must-own-its-energy-future-veep/) - The Vice-President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has called for greater African ownership of the continent's energy sector, saying stronger local companies and technical institutions are needed to unlock its full potential. She said Africa must play a greater role in developing its energy resources and building the industries required to create jobs and economic opportunities
- [Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: Ferrari Luce $40 million price!](https://eriinfo.com/bandwidth-blog-smile-90-4fm-tech-tuesday-ferrari-luce-40-million-price/) - In this week’s Tech Tuesday segment on Smile 90.4FM we discuss the Ferrari Luce and the remarkable price the first unit fetched at an auction. Read more on Bandwidth Blog
- [Africa: A Harvest That Employs the Century - Yields, Value Chains, and the 2050 Workforce](https://eriinfo.com/africa-a-harvest-that-employs-the-century-yields-value-chains-and-the-2050-workforce/) - Nairobi — Keynote Address to the 20th Anniversary of the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) on August 31, 2026 Africa can turn agriculture from a low-productivity employer of last resort into a growth engine. It cannot do so by expanding acreage. It can do so by closing enormous yield gaps on existing land,
- [Trump administration reviving centuries-old prize law to try to claim Iranian oil tankers](https://eriinfo.com/trump-administration-reviving-centuries-old-prize-law-to-try-to-claim-iranian-oil-tankers/) - The Justice Department is attempting to revive a centuries-old law to speed up efforts to claim Iranian oil tankers seized during the war with Iran, but maritime law experts say the plan could face hurdles. The top federal prosecutor in southern Texas confirmed last month that his office is involved in the effort to revive the
- [Africa Climate Finance Conference Ends With Call to Turn Commitments Into Investable Solutions](https://eriinfo.com/africa-climate-finance-conference-ends-with-call-to-turn-commitments-into-investable-solutions/) - The Third Annual Africa Climate Finance Conference has ended in Kampala with a call for African governments, financial institutions, development partners and the private sector to move beyond climate commitments and channel funding into bankable, locally led solutions. Held under the theme, "From Commitments to Capital: Operationalizing Africa's Climate Finance Architecture," the two-day conference brought
- [NetApp and AWS Accelerate Storage Migrations with AWS Transform](https://eriinfo.com/netapp-and-aws-accelerate-storage-migrations-with-aws-transform/) - NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced that AWS Transform now supports Amazon FSx for NetApp ONTAP, making it even easier for enterprises to move applications and data to AWS. AWS Transform is an agentic AI service that automates the discovery, planning, and migration of workloads to
- [Africa Has the Answers to Its Food Security Challenges. What It Needs Is the Architecture to Act On Them](https://eriinfo.com/africa-has-the-answers-to-its-food-security-challenges-what-it-needs-is-the-architecture-to-act-on-them/) - Kigali, Rwanda — As leaders gather in Kigali for the Africa Food Systems Forum, CGIAR's Ismahane Elouafi argues that Africa must connect proven agricultural innovation with the finance, partnerships and delivery systems needed to achieve impact at scale. As leaders gather in Kigali for the Africa Food Systems Forum, they face an urgent question: why
- [Gaza farmers restore seed bank to preserve local crops | Newsfeed](https://eriinfo.com/gaza-farmers-restore-seed-bank-to-preserve-local-crops-newsfeed/) - Farmers are rebuilding a seed bank destroyed during Israel’s war on Gaza to preserve local crop varieties and help cultivate what farmland remains. The collection has grown to about 32 varieties, but farmers say the project remains far smaller than Gaza’s agricultural needs.Published On 3 Sep 20263 Sep 2026Share Gaza farmers restore seed bank to
- [Africa: Nigeria Ready to Host AACT 2026 As Abuja Awaits Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-nigeria-ready-to-host-aact-2026-as-abuja-awaits-africa/) - Nigeria is fully prepared to host the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy (AACT), with the Local Organising Committee (LOC) moving into the final execution phase ahead of the continental women's golf championship in Abuja. The President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria (LGAN) and Chairperson of the AACT 2026 LOC, Dr. Lami Onayi Ahmed,
- [Why electric trucks are beating electric cars to South Africa](https://eriinfo.com/why-electric-trucks-are-beating-electric-cars-to-south-africa/) - South Africa has still not crossed 1% of new vehicle sales going to electric vehicles, well short of the 5% mark at which adoption typically accelerates, The Electric Mission executive director Hiten Parmar told TechCentral’s Watts & Wheels with Wills. Parmar, who heads the non-profit advocacy body and co-founded the Southern African Electric Mobility Association,
- [Africa: OMS Africa Names Lydia Gakanga Principal Officer After Ownership Change](https://eriinfo.com/africa-oms-africa-names-lydia-gakanga-principal-officer-after-ownership-change/) - Nairobi — OMS Africa, the brokerage business majority-owned by Kweli Capital Group, has appointed Lydia Wangare Gakanga as its principal officer. Gakanga takes over the regulatory role after joining from Stanbic Bank Kenya, where she was an investment specialist in the Wealth and Investments team. She has more than a decade of experience spanning banking,
- [50% stock surge 'is the beginning of the momentum'](https://eriinfo.com/50-stock-surge-is-the-beginning-of-the-momentum/) - A ChargePoint electric vehicle charging station in Hudson, New York, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2024.Angus Mordant | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesChargePoint Holdings CEO Rick Wilmer believes a surge in the electric vehicle charging company's stock Thursday is just "the beginning of the momentum," he told CNBC.Shares of ChargePoint increased more than 50% during early
- [Africa: UN Peace Operations Review May Struggle to Deliver for Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-un-peace-operations-review-may-struggle-to-deliver-for-africa/) - The review report reflects some of Africa's demands, but major challenges threaten the implementation of its recommendations. The long-awaited United Nations (UN) Secretary-General's report on the review of UN peace operations has generated considerable interest. These operations and peacekeeping in particular, face a chronic funding crisis and reduced support from member states, host nations and
- [Uber slashes 3,300 jobs and exits Nigeria and Uganda](https://eriinfo.com/uber-slashes-3300-jobs-and-exits-nigeria-and-uganda/) - Uber Technologies is cutting approximately 3,300 corporate jobs, roughly 10 percent of its global workforce, as part of a sweeping operational restructuring designed to flatten management hierarchies and concentrate capital on ride-hailing, delivery, and autonomous vehicles. The retrenchment slashes management roles by 20 percent and reduces overall headcount to under 30,000, returning staffing to levels
- [Africa: Ngx Asi Up 56.93 Percent Ytd, Ranks Among Africa's Top Four Best-Performing Exchanges](https://eriinfo.com/africa-ngx-asi-up-56-93-percent-ytd-ranks-among-africas-top-four-best-performing-exchanges/) - The Nigerian Exchange Limited All-Share Index (NGX ASI) has appreciated by 56.93 per cent year-to-date (YtD), placing it among the four best-performing stock market indices in Africa as of August 31, 2026. THISDAY analysis of trading numbers across African Exchanges showed that the Ghana Stock Exchange Composite Index (GSE-CI), which gained 71.90 per cent YtD
- [In Nepal, mourners hold symbolic cremation for missing loved ones](https://eriinfo.com/in-nepal-mourners-hold-symbolic-cremation-for-missing-loved-ones/) - The wall of ice, water and rock that tore through Nepal last week has claimed more than 1,200 lives and left more than 4,000 missing, depriving many grieving families of a basic rite: funerals.The scale of the disaster has proved challenging for authorities, with morgues overwhelmed by a large number of unidentified remains. In many
- [Meet the 2026 Africa’s Business Heroes Top 10](https://eriinfo.com/meet-the-2026-africas-business-heroes-top-10/) - Partner content: Africa’s Business HeroesFrom more than 24,000 applications across all 54 African countries, ten founders have emerged as the 2026 Africa’s Business Heroes Top 10.Following two days of live Semi-Final pitches in Nairobi on 21–22 August, the finalists were selected from a competitive Top 20 by a distinguished judging panel. They were assessed on
- [East Africa: Ethiopia Reaffirms Commitment to Deeper Horn of Africa Integration](https://eriinfo.com/east-africa-ethiopia-reaffirms-commitment-to-deeper-horn-of-africa-integration/) - Addis Ababa — --Ethiopia remains firmly committed to advancing regional integration and ensuring the success of the Horn of Africa Initiative, State Minister of Trade and Regional Integration Tazer Gebregziabher said. Addressing the Horn of Africa Initiative Trade Ministers Meeting in Addis Ababa, Tazer said Ethiopia considers regional integration a central pillar of its development
- [Drones help nab smash-and-grab suspects](https://eriinfo.com/drones-help-nab-smash-and-grab-suspects/) - The Cape Town intelligence-led drone operation resulted in the arrest of smash-and-grab suspects. Drone surveillance technology has led to the arrest of five suspects linked to multiple smash-and-grab incidents in Elsies River, Cape Town.This, after the city’s law enforcement and metro police departments conducted an intelligence-led operation, following a spate of smash-and-grab incidents in the
- [Africa: Nearly 1 in 5 Children Subjected to Tech-Facilitated Sexual Abuse - Unicef](https://eriinfo.com/africa-nearly-1-in-5-children-subjected-to-tech-facilitated-sexual-abuse-unicef/) - Nairobi — Nearly one in five internet-using children aged 12 to 17 across 21 countries were subjected to at least one form of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation and abuse in a single year, a new UNICEF report says. An estimated 20 million children were affected, according to Through Children's Eyes: How Digital Technologies Enable Child Sexual
- [South Africa's Sharpeville massacre survivors start legal fight for justice and compensation](https://eriinfo.com/south-africas-sharpeville-massacre-survivors-start-legal-fight-for-justice-and-compensation/) - The 1961 Indemnity Act was passed by the apartheid government in the wake of the massacre and protected the police and government from having criminal charges or even civil claims brought against them in relation to what happened at Sharpeville.Despite more than 30 years of democratic rule, that law remains on the statute books.But now
- [Africa: Is Democracy Africa's Path to Development? Jakkie Cilliers Isn't So Sure](https://eriinfo.com/africa-is-democracy-africas-path-to-development-jakkie-cilliers-isnt-so-sure/) - In his latest book, Institute for Security Studies founder Jakkie Cilliers challenges assumptions on whether democracy and the demographic dividend will lead to development in Africa. Jakkie Cilliers is not afraid to court controversy. In his latest book, Africa's Road to Prosperity: 10 Things to Know, just published, Cilliers, founder of the Institute for Security
- [Gore sets an October date for Discovery's super bank](https://eriinfo.com/gore-sets-an-october-date-for-discoverys-super-bank/) - Discovery Bank has turned its first full-year profit, and group chief executive Adrian Gore used the results to set out what comes next: a “super bank” launching in October that he has described as a second phase for the digital lender and the connective layer of the entire group, powered by AI. The bank delivered
- [Africa: Strengthen Africa's Seed Systems El Niño Threat Becomes Reality Again](https://eriinfo.com/africa-strengthen-africas-seed-systems-el-nino-threat-becomes-reality-again/) - Kigali — As climate disasters frequent across the African continent, governments have been promoting climate-smart innovations, including the development of drought-resistant crops. Drought-resistant and nutritious staples such as millet and sorghum and drought-tolerant maize varieties are some crops helping farmers survive dry seasons. But there has been a decline in the adoption of these drought-tolerant
- [Maduro, wife seek dismissal of drug trafficking indictment on immunity grounds](https://eriinfo.com/maduro-wife-seek-dismissal-of-drug-trafficking-indictment-on-immunity-grounds/) - New York — Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife asked a judge on Wednesday to dismiss the drug trafficking indictment against them on the grounds that they have immunity as the leader and first lady of a foreign country.In papers filed in Manhattan federal court, lawyers for Maduro said a judge was required
- [Africa: 1 in 5 Children Across 21 Countries Have Experienced Tech-Facilitated Sexual Exploitation and Abuse - Unicef](https://eriinfo.com/africa-1-in-5-children-across-21-countries-have-experienced-tech-facilitated-sexual-exploitation-and-abuse-unicef/) - New York — More than half of abuse occurred on mainstream social media platforms; less than 1 per cent of all experiences were reported to authorities, new report finds An estimated 20 million children aged 12 to 17 - almost 1 in 5 - were subjected to at least one form of technology-facilitated sexual exploitation
- [Grand Theft Auto VI extended showcase tops Netflix streaming charts](https://eriinfo.com/grand-theft-auto-vi-extended-showcase-tops-netflix-streaming-charts/) - An extended preview of Grand Theft Auto VI dominated Netflix’s streaming charts for the week of August 24 through August 30, claiming the top spot on the platform’s global movie rankings. Despite securing only a brief six-hour exclusivity window on August 27 before Rockstar Games uploaded the footage to YouTube, the nearly 30-minute video accumulated
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - September 3, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-september-3-2026/) - Guinea-Bissau Voters Back Expanded Presidential Powers Voters in Guinea-Bissau have approved a new constitution that significantly expands presidential powers ahead of presidential and parliamentary elections scheduled for December. Provisional results showed that 70% of voters backed the changes. Under the new constitution, the president will be able to appoint and sack the prime minister
- [Pakistan’s Punjab allows ‘secret’ terrorism trials: Why it’s controversial | Politics News](https://eriinfo.com/pakistans-punjab-allows-secret-terrorism-trials-why-its-controversial-politics-news/) - Islamabad, Pakistan — Politicians in Punjab, Pakistan’s most populous province, have passed a law allowing terrorism trials to be held in near-total secrecy, with the judge, prosecutor and witnesses permitted to remain anonymous.Under the law, a person facing the country’s most serious criminal charge could be convicted without learning who heard the case against them,
- [Africa's Food Systems - Twenty-Three Years After Maputo, What Has Changed?](https://eriinfo.com/africas-food-systems-twenty-three-years-after-maputo-what-has-changed/) - In July 2003, African leaders gathered in Maputo and made an important collective commitment. Agriculture would no longer be treated as a neglected sector of African development. Under the Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Programme, commonly known as CAADP, governments pledged to allocate at least 10 per cent of national budgetary resources to agriculture and rural
- [Is climate change reshaping life insurance?](https://eriinfo.com/is-climate-change-reshaping-life-insurance/) - Climate change could cause life insurers to rethink how they assess and price risk. According to the World Health Organisation, climate change contributes to humanitarian emergencies, from heatwaves and wildfires to floods and tropical storms. In recent years, these events have become more frequent, more intense and increasingly severe. Research shows that 3.6 billion people
- [Africa: Global Initiative Launched to Improve Access to Mpox Vaccines](https://eriinfo.com/africa-global-initiative-launched-to-improve-access-to-mpox-vaccines/) - Geneva/New York/Copenhagen — A global initiative to establish a stockpile of mpox vaccines was launched on 27 August, creating a long-term mechanism to ensure countries have access to vaccines when responding to mpox outbreaks. Set to begin operations later this month, this new global mpox vaccine stockpile that all countries can access is a resource
- [Iran strikes Kuwait, Trump says renewed hostilities won't last 'too long'](https://eriinfo.com/iran-strikes-kuwait-trump-says-renewed-hostilities-wont-last-too-long/) - U.S. President Donald Trump (C) speaks during a meeting with U.S. travel executives in the Oval Office of the White House on Sept. 2, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty ImagesKuwait's army on Thursday said it was confronting hostile missile and drone attacks from Iran, a day after President Donald Trump said that
- [SA online retail to reach R159-billion as growth slows](https://eriinfo.com/sa-online-retail-to-reach-r159-billion-as-growth-slows/) - South African online retail is expected to reach R159-billion in 2026, up from R130-billion last year – but the rate of growth is expected to decline to 22.5%, from 35.4% in 2025 and 35.2% the year before. The figures come from Online Retail in South Africa 2026, produced by World Wide Worx with Mastercard, Peach
- [Virginia couple arrested after 5-year-old nonverbal daughter is found dead in South Carolina waters](https://eriinfo.com/virginia-couple-arrested-after-5-year-old-nonverbal-daughter-is-found-dead-in-south-carolina-waters/) - A Virginia couple have been arrested after their 5-year-old daughter, described as autistic and nonverbal, was found dead in South Carolina waters this week.John Herb Hayes III, 70, and Geordyn Nichole Hayes, 31, of Bristol, were arrested Monday evening in Carter County, Tennessee, and charged with unlawfully placing a child at risk or willfully abandoning
- [Africa: Hijra - Movement, Migration, and Islamic Thought](https://eriinfo.com/africa-hijra-movement-migration-and-islamic-thought/) - The question of why 70,000 Moroccans migrated to the Spanish-governed territories of Ceuta and Melilla within hours on 30 July - 'Throne Day', which is one of the most respectable celebrations of the Morocco Kingdom - still lingers in international media and haunts inquisitive minds. Commentators have talked extensively about the socio-economic and geopolitical incentives,
- [Acer unveils repair-focused Vero 16 and new Swift laptops](https://eriinfo.com/acer-unveils-repair-focused-vero-16-and-new-swift-laptops/) - Acer has announced the Vero 16, a sustainability-focused laptop engineered to simplify hardware maintenance, repairs, and component upgrades. The notebook features removable port covers, a detachable external hinge, and a toolless bottom latch mechanism, alongside exterior chassis engravings that clearly mark internal motherboard and battery locations. Constructed from a MIL-STD-810H certified low-carbon aluminium chassis, the
- [Africa's Assisted Reproductive Technology Boom Needs Public Governance, Not Just Private Investment](https://eriinfo.com/africas-assisted-reproductive-technology-boom-needs-public-governance-not-just-private-investment/) - Across Africa, assisted reproductive technology (ART) is expanding at an unprecedented pace. Fertility clinics are opening in countries where, until recently, couples had little choice but to travel abroad, often to Europe, India, or within the continent South Africa--to access in vitro fertilisation (IVF) and related treatments. The costs of travel alone made this a
- [Protests in Spain over government's handling of Ceuta migrant crisis](https://eriinfo.com/protests-in-spain-over-governments-handling-of-ceuta-migrant-crisis/) - Thousands of people have protested in cities across Spain over the government's handling of the influx of migrants to the Spanish exclave of Ceuta on the north African coast.Spanish opposition parties accuse Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of abandoning the residents of Ceuta, while the government says right-wing parties are exploiting the crisis.On Wednesday a police
- [Africa: Wathint' Abafazi 70 Years On](https://eriinfo.com/africa-wathint-abafazi-70-years-on/) - The year 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the 1956 Women's March against extending the dompas to the black women of South Africa. Every August, the commemoration of Women's Month highlights the inheritances and unfinished legacies of women's anti-apartheid resistance. This Women's Month, it is timely to reflect on the legacies of women's activism in
- [Aukera Closes €460 Million Structured Credit Facility Led by EIG to Support European Energy Infrastructure Portfolio](https://eriinfo.com/aukera-closes-e460-million-structured-credit-facility-led-by-eig-to-support-european-energy-infrastructure-portfolio/) - Aukera, the pan-European battery storage and renewable energy platform backed by AtlasInvest, Reggeborgh and SFPIM (Belgium's sovereign wealth fund), announced the closing of its €460 million structured credit facility, for which EIG, a leading institutional investor in the global energy and infrastructure sectors, served as the lead investor. With the financing in place, Aukera moves
- [Africa: El Niño and Disease Threaten West Africa's Cocoa Harvest](https://eriinfo.com/africa-el-nino-and-disease-threaten-west-africas-cocoa-harvest/) - Cocoa prices are rising as disease, weak pod development and the return of El Niño threaten the next harvest in Ghana and Côte d'Ivoire, which together account for more than half of global supply. New York cocoa reached an 11-month high as traders focused on risks to the 2026/27 crop. Ghana's Cocoa Board estimates production
- [Trump says U.S. prepared to strike Iran "anytime we want" after carrying out "very heavy attack"](https://eriinfo.com/trump-says-u-s-prepared-to-strike-iran-anytime-we-want-after-carrying-out-very-heavy-attack/) - Videos from southern Iran show the aftermath of what Iranian officials claim was a deadly U.S. strike that hit a wedding party at a home.Iranian authorities said the strike killed at least four people and wounded dozens more. A spokesman for U.S. Central Command said the military was looking into the allegations and that the
- [Africa: China's Expanding Military Reach in Africa - From Exercises to Expeditionary Power](https://eriinfo.com/africa-chinas-expanding-military-reach-in-africa-from-exercises-to-expeditionary-power/) - Africa remains a testing ground for the PLA's expeditionary capabilities and equipment, posing political and strategic implications for African governments. "Eagles of Civilization 2026," the latest China-Egypt air force warfighting exercise, is a significant step up in scale, complexity, and power projection from China's previous military training drills in Africa, including last year's Eagles of
- [FSCA debars Africa Bitcoin Corporation CEO Warren Wheatley](https://eriinfo.com/fsca-debars-africa-bitcoin-corporation-ceo-warren-wheatley/) - The chief executive of Africa Bitcoin Corporation, the JSE-listed company formerly known as Altvest Capital, has been debarred by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority and has resigned from the board. Warren Wheatley, who founded the company and drove its pivot into what it bills as Africa’s first listed bitcoin treasury company, is one of three
- [Africa: Israel/OPT - South Africa ICJ Submission Must Spur States to Press Israel to End Its Genocide in Gaza](https://eriinfo.com/africa-israel-opt-south-africa-icj-submission-must-spur-states-to-press-israel-to-end-its-genocide-in-gaza/) - The Republic of South Africa's submission of evidence to the International Court of Justice (ICJ) documenting Israel's non-compliance with legally binding provisional orders issued by the court in the case concerning allegations of genocide against Palestinians in the occupied Gaza Strip, must spur other states to pressure Israel to comply, Amnesty International said today. In
- [Republican senator calls on Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Hegseth | Military News](https://eriinfo.com/republican-senator-calls-on-trump-to-fire-secretary-of-defence-hegseth-military-news/) - Senator Thom Tillis accuses Pentagon chief of ‘inept mismanagement’ as US military is strained by war on Iran.United States Senator Thom Tillis has called on President Donald Trump to fire Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth for creating a “leadership void” within the military amid the ongoing war with Iran.In a social media post on Wednesday,
- [Africa Must Fund Its Peace - NNN](https://eriinfo.com/africa-must-fund-its-peace-nnn/) - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Africa must stop depending heavily on outside funding to deal with conflicts on the continent, calling for stronger contributions from African countries and the private sector to finance peace efforts. Nandi-Ndaitwah made the remarks yesterday in an interview with New Era shortly after returning from Luanda, Angola, where she attended the
- [Dyson enters oral care with the AI-powered CameraJet toothbrush](https://eriinfo.com/dyson-enters-oral-care-with-the-ai-powered-camerajet-toothbrush/) - Dyson is expanding its personal care portfolio with the announcement of the Dyson CameraJet, a multi-functional toothbrush designed to combine brushing, flossing, and rinsing into a single device. Building on its experience with high-speed motors and fluid dynamics across vacuums, hair styling tools, and wearable air purifiers, the company is bringing its engineering focus on
- [Africa: Twenty Years After Kofi Annan's Prophecy, Africa Must Answer One Question Whether We Delivered](https://eriinfo.com/africa-twenty-years-after-kofi-annans-prophecy-africa-must-answer-one-question-whether-we-delivered/) - This week, once again, the leaders of a continent are gathered in Kigali Rwanda. We convene at the Africa Food Systems Forum, and this year is unlike any other. It is not simply another summit. It is a reckoning. Twenty years ago, in Addis Ababa, a Ghanaian diplomat who had spent his life inside the
- [Brent oil near $96 following tit-for-tat strikes by U.S. and Iran](https://eriinfo.com/brent-oil-near-96-following-tit-for-tat-strikes-by-u-s-and-iran/) - Oil prices rose Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran traded military strikes, ending weeks of relative calm in the Middle East, as they contest control of the Strait of Hormuz. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, gained about 1% to close at $95.63 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate advanced nearly 1% to settle at $91.01 per
- [Africa: Hichilema Swears in As Zambia's President for Another 5-Year Term](https://eriinfo.com/africa-hichilema-swears-in-as-zambias-president-for-another-5-year-term/) - Hichilema has been sworn in as Zambia's President for another five-year term after winning the General Election held on August 13, 2026. Hichilema was sworn in today, September 1, 2026, at the National Heroes Stadium in Lusaka during a ceremony attended by leaders from Zambia and other countries. Among those attending the ceremony was Tanzania's
- [SA online retail races to R159bn as growth accelerates](https://eriinfo.com/sa-online-retail-races-to-r159bn-as-growth-accelerates/) - The 10% milestone marks a turning point for South African e-commerce, with retailers now focused on profitable digital sales. (Image source: iStock) South Africa’s online retail sector is expected to reach R159 billion in sales by the end of 2026, with online retail expected to grow by 22.5%.This is according to “Online Retail in South
- [Africa: Beyond Banking - Why Africa's Next Inclusion Era Requires Expertise](https://eriinfo.com/africa-beyond-banking-why-africas-next-inclusion-era-requires-expertise/) - Tanzania — AFRICA'S next financial inclusion challenge is not access to banking; it is access to expertise. Over the past two decades, the continent has rapidly expanded access to financial services. Millions more individuals now operate bank accounts, execute digital transactions, and participate in formal banking channels than ever before. Yet financial access alone has
- [Colin Kaepernick believes Jay-Z has a ‘guilty conscience’ over deals with NFL and Target](https://eriinfo.com/colin-kaepernick-believes-jay-z-has-a-guilty-conscience-over-deals-with-nfl-and-target/) - Colin Kaepernick said he believes that Jay-Z’s recent comments about him speak to a “guilty conscience,” as the fallout between the former quarterback and the rapper deepens. Kaepernick responded as part of an extensive interview with NBC News after Jay-Z dissed the athlete during a recent concert. In July, Jay-Z took aim at Kaepernick, the
- [Africa: Malawi Kings in Camp for Africa Netball Cup](https://eriinfo.com/africa-malawi-kings-in-camp-for-africa-netball-cup/) - Malawi Kings Netball Team's provisional squad is now in camp in Blantyre, as preparations get under way for the 2026 Africa Netball Cup in Nairobi, Kenya, running from 16 to 26 September. Coach Garvey Nyondo has named a 26-player squad, who will remain in camp until the team's departure for Nairobi, when the final squad
- [A Mbappé-backed French health insurer just bought this Senegalese startup. Its founders reflect on the journey](https://eriinfo.com/a-mbappe-backed-french-health-insurer-just-bought-this-senegalese-startup-its-founders-reflect-on-the-journey/) - Alan, the French health insurance company with footballer Kylian Mbappé as an investor, today announced the completion of its acquisition of Tanel, a Senegal-based digital health company founded in 2021 by Mouhamed Ndoye and Makhtar Diop.The transaction also provides an exit for Tanel’s founders and investors, including Ventures Platform and AAIC Investment.Tanel was launched in
- [M-Net leaves Premium in September](https://eriinfo.com/m-net-leaves-premium-in-september/) - Fourteen months after MultiChoice told TechCentral it was working on a wholesale overhaul of DStv, the possible shape of that overhaul has begun to emerge – and a fairly radical redesign of its bouquets may be on the cards. M-Net, for example, will no longer be a DStv Premium exclusive channel and the broadcaster will
- [Africa: Swedfund Backs Agg With $20m to Scale Energy Solutions in Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-swedfund-backs-agg-with-20m-to-scale-energy-solutions-in-africa/) - Swedfund is providing a $20 million loan to the Africa Go Green Fund to expand debt financing for companies working on energy efficiency and emissions reduction across Africa. The funding will support businesses in areas including clean cooking, electric transport, green buildings, appliances and industrial energy efficiency. Africa Go Green has financed close to 30
- [Judge dismisses lawsuit against Lizzo's production company](https://eriinfo.com/judge-dismisses-lawsuit-against-lizzos-production-company/) - US pop star Lizzo has spoken out after the remaining claims in a lawsuit against her production company were thrown out by a US district judge. The singer's former wardrobe assistant Asha Daniels alleged she had been subjected to "degradation, forced physical labor, denial of medical care, sexual harassment, and racial harassment" while briefly working
- [Africa: MTN Chairman - Africa Risks Losing Critical Minerals Leverage Through Fragmented Deals](https://eriinfo.com/africa-mtn-chairman-africa-risks-losing-critical-minerals-leverage-through-fragmented-deals/) - Africa risks losing its strategic advantage in the global economy by allowing individual countries to negotiate separate deals for critical minerals instead of bargaining collectively as a bloc, MTN Group Chairman, Mcebisi Jonas, has warned. Jonas gave the warning while addressing Fellows of the fifth cohort of the MTN Media Innovation Programme (MTN MIP), who
- [Acer unveils compact AI desktops powered by Intel and Nvidia](https://eriinfo.com/acer-unveils-compact-ai-desktops-powered-by-intel-and-nvidia/) - Acer has expanded its desktop portfolio with two compact, AI-focused PCs designed for agentic workloads: the Acer SFF RTX Spark and the Acer Veriton RI110 AI Mini Workstation. Read: Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: GTA VI leaks! The Acer SFF RTX Spark is a small-form-factor desktop purpose-built to execute local AI agents using
- [Africa: How Hard Is It to Reach the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League Group Stages?](https://eriinfo.com/africa-how-hard-is-it-to-reach-the-totalenergies-caf-champions-league-group-stages/) - Reaching the group stage of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League is one of the toughest tests in African club football as clubs begin their campaigns this weekend with that aim in mind. The preliminary round of the competition will begin with the first legs on 04-06 September and conclude a week later. There will be
- [USS Abraham Lincoln docks in Thailand after more than 9 months at sea](https://eriinfo.com/uss-abraham-lincoln-docks-in-thailand-after-more-than-9-months-at-sea/) - Laem Chabang, Thailand — The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier docked at a port in eastern Thailand on Wednesday after its grueling deployment in the Middle East that kept the ship at sea for more than 250 days.Associated Press journalists watched the Lincoln, which is carrying about 5,000 service members, as it made its way
- [Africa: TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2026/27 Season Kicks Off This Weekend With the First Preliminary Round As Defending Champions Mamelodi Sundowns Sit Out](https://eriinfo.com/africa-totalenergies-caf-champions-league-2026-27-season-kicks-off-this-weekend-with-the-first-preliminary-round-as-defending-champions-mamelodi-sundowns-sit-out/) - The TotalEnergies CAF Champions League 2026/27 season gets underway this coming weekend, 04-06 September, with Clubs from across the continent beginning their quest for African glory in the First Preliminary Round of the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League. The First Preliminary Round first legs will be played from 04-06 September, with the return matches scheduled for
- [ICASA turns to ConCourt to clarify its powers](https://eriinfo.com/icasa-turns-to-concourt-to-clarify-its-powers/) - ICASA has taken on a community station in the apex court. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Unsplash and official images) Having lost two previous cases over whether it can condone the late application for a licence renewal, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) has taken the matter – which involves a community radio station
- [Africa: In an Age of Disruption, Food Systems Resilience Requires New Models of Leadership](https://eriinfo.com/africa-in-an-age-of-disruption-food-systems-resilience-requires-new-models-of-leadership/) - As the leaders gather in Kigali, Rwanda, for the African Food Systems Forum (AFSF), discussions about how to invest in resilient food systems will take place against a backdrop of geopolitical instability. Sierra Leone and Norway will join African and other leading representatives of governments, business, investors, and civil society to discuss a crucial topic:
- [Nigerian anticorruption agency sacks 40 staff over misconduct allegations | Corruption News](https://eriinfo.com/nigerian-anticorruption-agency-sacks-40-staff-over-misconduct-allegations-corruption-news/) - Nigerian media outlets have reported that five of the dismissed staff are facing prosecution.Published On 2 Sep 20262 Sep 2026Nigeria’s anticorruption watchdog has dismissed more than 40 of its own employees for alleged corruption and financial misconduct over the past three years.Ola Olukoyede, the chairman of Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) revealed the
- [Africa: Global Justice Report Offers Bold Ideas but Misses the Realities of 2 Billion Informal Workers - Economists](https://eriinfo.com/africa-global-justice-report-offers-bold-ideas-but-misses-the-realities-of-2-billion-informal-workers-economists/) - Rising inequality is, at its core, a political and policy choice. This is the central message of the Global Justice Report authored by experts based at the World Inequality Lab, led by economists Thomas Piketty and Lucas Chancel. As economists and experts on labour, inequality and the informal economy, we believe there is a great
- [Teraco's electricity consumption triples in four years](https://eriinfo.com/teracos-electricity-consumption-triples-in-four-years/) - Teraco consumed 399.3GWh of electricity in 2025, more than three times what it used in 2021, according to the data centre operator’s latest sustainability report. Its ability to keep that growth from placing additional demand on South Africa’s coal-heavy grid now depends almost entirely on a single solar farm in the Free State. The consumption
- [Africa: IFC-Backed Ventures Platform Raises $84m for African Startups](https://eriinfo.com/africa-ifc-backed-ventures-platform-raises-84m-for-african-startups/) - Ventures Platform has closed its second institutional fund at $84 million, exceeding its $75 million target as the Nigerian venture capital firm expands funding for early-stage technology companies across Africa. The final close comes 3 years after its first institutional fund and adds new investors including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, Norfund, Alphatron
- [Palantir CEO Alex Karp backs ousted Ukraine defense minister's new defense tech startup](https://eriinfo.com/palantir-ceo-alex-karp-backs-ousted-ukraine-defense-ministers-new-defense-tech-startup/) - Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov is launching a defense technology company backed by Palantir CEO Alex Karp, as the former government official looks to turn Ukraine's wartime technology experience into products for Kyiv and its allies.Karp is set to become the company's first lead investor, according to Fedorov's press office. The size of the
- [Africa: El Niño Threatens More Than Two-Thirds of Children in Eastern and Southern Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-el-nino-threatens-more-than-two-thirds-of-children-in-eastern-and-southern-africa/) - Nairobi — UNICEF calls for urgent action to protect children from a predictable crisis More than 162 million children, over two-thirds of all children in Eastern and Southern Africa, live in areas exposed to the impact of the strengthening 2026/2027 El Niño, UNICEF warned today. Intensifying drought, extreme heat and flooding threaten children's nutrition, health,
- [Bandwidth Blog & Smile 90.4FM Tech Tuesday: GTA VI leaks!](https://eriinfo.com/bandwidth-blog-smile-90-4fm-tech-tuesday-gta-vi-leaks/) - Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of developer Rockstar Games, has launched legal proceedings in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to identify those responsible for leaking confidential Grand Theft Auto VI footage. The publisher filed petitions for subpoenas against tech giants Microsoft and Discord, compelling both platforms to hand over
- [Africa: Olunga Returns As Mccarthy Names Squad for 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers](https://eriinfo.com/africa-olunga-returns-as-mccarthy-names-squad-for-2027-africa-cup-of-nations-qualifiers/) - Qatar-based Michael Olunga has been recalled to the national team for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier ties against Eritrea and Guinea. The longstanding skipper is part of a 38-man provisional squad named by head coach Benni McCarthy on Tuesday afternoon, expected to gather for training ahead of the double-header. The 32-year-old last
- [USS Abraham Lincoln arrives in Thailand after extended Iran deployment](https://eriinfo.com/uss-abraham-lincoln-arrives-in-thailand-after-extended-iran-deployment/) - LAEM CHABANG, Thailand — The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier arrived Wednesday at a port in eastern Thailand, where thousands of U.S. sailors and Marines are disembarking for the first time in more than 280 days after a record-setting deployment in the Middle East. The toll of the more than nine-month deployment, most of it
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - September 2, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-september-2-2026/) - Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema Sworn In for Second Term Zambia's President Hakainde Hichilema has been sworn in for a second five-year term following an election overshadowed by opposition allegations of irregularities and the arrest of his main rival, Brian Mundubile, on treason charges. Hichilema was declared the winner of the 13 August election with 60% of
- [4Sight ramps up AI strategy with exco appointments](https://eriinfo.com/4sight-ramps-up-ai-strategy-with-exco-appointments/) - Top to bottom left: Eric van der Merwe, group chief financial officer, 4Sight; Essich Wassenaar, group frontier operations officer; Tertius Zitzke, group chief executive officer; and Nick Botha, chief channel partner officer. 4Sight Holdings has appointed three technology and business leaders to its executive committee (exco) as it accelerates the execution of its artificial intelligence
- [Africa Must Turn Political Freedom Into Economic Freedom - Ruto](https://eriinfo.com/africa-must-turn-political-freedom-into-economic-freedom-ruto/) - Nairobi — President William Ruto has called on African countries to move beyond the political liberation secured by previous generations and pursue economic independence through industrialisation, manufacturing and intra-African trade. Addressing leaders at the inauguration of Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema for a second term in Lusaka on Tuesday, Ruto said Africa's next historic task was
- [BBC travels inside occupied Lebanon as officials say Israel is expanding positions](https://eriinfo.com/bbc-travels-inside-occupied-lebanon-as-officials-say-israel-is-expanding-positions/) - The drive on the highway by the Mediterranean in southern Lebanon, near the border with Israel, is scenic and, these days, desolate. Crops lie abandoned and buildings destroyed by Israeli air strikes, too many to count, are in ruins.Near the town of Naqoura, a Lebanese military checkpoint, painted in the white-and-red colours of the national
- [R&A Cellular deal closes: Shoprite takes 51% stake](https://eriinfo.com/ra-cellular-deal-closes-shoprite-takes-51-stake/) - Shoprite has completed its acquisition of R&A Cellular, taking an initial 51% of the eMalahleni company whose point-of-sale devices sit behind the counter in spaza shops and informal stores across South Africa. The transaction became effective on 14 August 2026, according to Shoprite Holdings’ results for the 52 weeks to 28 June 2026, published on
- [Tit-for-tat strikes with Iran as lawmakers react to Dan Driscoll's resignation](https://eriinfo.com/tit-for-tat-strikes-with-iran-as-lawmakers-react-to-dan-driscolls-resignation/) - U.S. forces struck Iran on Tuesday, the second series of attacks in three days. Meanwhile, lawmakers reacted to the resignation of U.S. Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, part of a wave of about two dozen early departures among America's generals, admirals and top military brass. Weijia Jiang reports.
- [Sony launches free ad-supported TV service on PlayStation 5](https://eriinfo.com/sony-launches-free-ad-supported-tv-service-on-playstation-5/) - Sony has officially launched a free, ad-supported streaming television (FAST) service for PlayStation 5 owners in the United States. Integrated directly into the console’s Media tab, the expansion offers users access to more than 100 live channels and on-demand content from Sony Pictures Television and external partners. The catalogue spans movies, television series, sports, news,
- [IAEA says Syria built a nuclear reactor in Deir Az Zor under al-Assad | Syria's War News](https://eriinfo.com/iaea-says-syria-built-a-nuclear-reactor-in-deir-az-zor-under-al-assad-syrias-war-news/) - UN watchdog says Syria ‘failed to report nuclear material, facilities and activities’ under Bashar al-Assad’s rule.Published On 2 Sep 20262 Sep 2026The United Nations nuclear watchdog has confirmed that Syria tried to construct a nuclear reactor in the eastern province of Deir Az Zor under ousted former President Bashar al-Assad.The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA),
- [Hungry Lion customer creds online for months](https://eriinfo.com/hungry-lion-customer-creds-online-for-months/) - Hungry Lion says it uses cryptographic techniques and access control mechanisms. (Photograph: Hungry Lion) Hungry Lion customer credentials appear to have been exposed for around nine months, with cyber security researchers identifying compromised accounts linked to the fast-food chain’s online customer portals.GalaxyWarden, pen-tester Brandon Audeh’s website, recently posted that Hungry Lion had been hit by
- [Bessent said no economic relief for Russia until Ukraine war ends](https://eriinfo.com/bessent-said-no-economic-relief-for-russia-until-ukraine-war-ends/) - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov at the G20 Finance Ministers Meeting in Asheville, N.C. on Aug. 31, 2026.Courtesy: U.S. Treasury DepartmentU.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov that no sanctions relief or new agreements with Moscow were possible, as long as the war in Ukraine continues,
- [National Payment System Bill: Sarb readies overhaul](https://eriinfo.com/national-payment-system-bill-sarb-readies-overhaul/) - The South African Reserve Bank is preparing to put the country’s fast-growing fintech sector on the same regulatory footing as banks, with governor Lesetja Kganyago using the opening of MTN Group Fintech’s 2026 summit in Johannesburg on Tuesday to signal that the long-awaited National Payment System Bill will soon go out for public comment. Delivering
- [What to watch in Massachusetts: From the Politics Desk](https://eriinfo.com/what-to-watch-in-massachusetts-from-the-politics-desk/) - Welcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.Welcome to September! We may be nine weeks away from the general election, but we’re still not done with primary season. In today’s edition, Bridget
- [Samsung expands Galaxy Book 6 lineup with entry-level model](https://eriinfo.com/samsung-expands-galaxy-book-6-lineup-with-entry-level-model/) - Samsung has expanded its Galaxy Book 6 lineup with an entry-level option starting at $799, positioning the device as an affordable Windows competitor to Apple’s MacBook Neo. First unveiled at CES earlier this year, the initial Galaxy Book 6 family debuted in March with base models starting at $1,050, followed by a premium Snapdragon X2
- [US launches strikes on Iran following 'attempted attacks in Strait'](https://eriinfo.com/us-launches-strikes-on-iran-following-attempted-attacks-in-strait/) - American forces resumed strikes against Iran on Tuesday, US Central Command said in a statement.It accused the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) of "recent attempted attacks" against commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz and "American service members deployed to the region".Shortly afterwards Donald Trump warned that Iran would be hit again at "a much
- [Yesterday’s guardrails won’t protect against tomorrow’s AI risks](https://eriinfo.com/yesterdays-guardrails-wont-protect-against-tomorrows-ai-risks/) - Andre Troskie, EMEA field CISO at Veeam. Agentic AI is both a powerful opportunity and a massive risk, requiring completely new approaches to how organisations approach data resilience and trusted AI.This is according to speakers at an executive roundtable on trusted AI and data resilience, hosted in Johannesburg by Veeam in partnership with ITWeb.Nerushka Bowan,
- [Spain's leader says Russia and Israel fueled Ceuta migrant crisis "disinformation"](https://eriinfo.com/spains-leader-says-russia-and-israel-fueled-ceuta-migrant-crisis-disinformation/) - Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez has accused networks linked to Russia and Israel of spreading disinformation around the migration crisis in Ceuta, claiming the two countries were exploiting the issue in retaliation for Madrid's position on the war in Ukraine and Israel's actions in the Palestinian Territories.More than 72,000 migrants rushed across the border from
- [Wiocc lands US$300-million from Saudi and African backers](https://eriinfo.com/wiocc-lands-us300-million-from-saudi-and-african-backers/) - Wiocc Group has signed an agreement with the Africa Finance Corporation and Saudi Arabia’s Vision International Investment Company for a combined US$300-million investment, by some distance the largest capital raise in the company’s history. The shareholder subscription agreement was signed on Tuesday at the Leap technology exhibition in Riyadh, which runs from 31 August to
- [Jerusalem schools strike after Israel enforces curriculum and bans teachers | Education News](https://eriinfo.com/jerusalem-schools-strike-after-israel-enforces-curriculum-and-bans-teachers-education-news/) - The academic year in occupied East Jerusalem began on Tuesday with an open-ended strike by teachers at private and Christian schools after Israeli meddling in students’ curriculum.All new first and seventh-grade classes at East Jerusalem’s Palestinian-majority municipal schools have been told to exclusively use the Israeli curriculum this year.Entry permits for West Bank teachers to
- [Africa: Ex-Venezuelan President Maduro Releases 1st Photos From U.S Prison](https://eriinfo.com/africa-ex-venezuelan-president-maduro-releases-1st-photos-from-u-s-prison/) - Former Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro has released two photographs appearing to show him inside a United States detention centre, marking the first images of the former leader since his abduction in January. The photographs show Maduro dressed in a grey tracksuit, raising both hands in a peace sign. He also appears to have lost significant
- [Takealot raises free delivery threshold to R750](https://eriinfo.com/takealot-raises-free-delivery-threshold-to-r750/) - South Africa’s largest online marketplace, Takealot.com, has increased the minimum order value required to qualify for free delivery from R650 to R750. Alongside the threshold increase, the retailer has altered its checkout process to automatically select premium, paid delivery options by default, even when an order meets the criteria for free shipping. Read: Apple refreshes
- [Africa: How TotalEnergies CAF Interclub Holders Have Fared in Their Title Defence Over the Last Decade](https://eriinfo.com/africa-how-totalenergies-caf-interclub-holders-have-fared-in-their-title-defence-over-the-last-decade/) - The new TotalEnergies CAF Interclub season gets under way this weekend with Mamelodi Sundowns and USM Alger hoping to defend their titles in the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League and TotalEnergies CAF Confederation Cup respectively. Both have been handed byes through the First Preliminary Round and will enter their respective competitions in the next stage, but
- [Trump says U.S. growth could hit 20%, a rate seen once since WWII](https://eriinfo.com/trump-says-u-s-growth-could-hit-20-a-rate-seen-once-since-wwii/) - U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick, U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., and U.S. Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz stand behind U.S. President Donald Trump, as he delivers remarks on his administration's healthcare policies, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington,
- [Africa: ASA 2026 Convenes Global Coalition to Accelerate Africa's Food Power Play](https://eriinfo.com/africa-asa-2026-convenes-global-coalition-to-accelerate-africas-food-power-play/) - The summit arrives against a paradox that has long defined African agriculture: a continent rich in arable land, labour and appetite, yet still dependent on imports to feed itself Africa's drive to transform from a net food importer into a global agricultural powerhouse takes center stage this September as Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) returns for
- [Shoprite targets informal retail with fintech expansion](https://eriinfo.com/shoprite-targets-informal-retail-with-fintech-expansion/) - Shoprite’s trading profit increased 8.4% to R16.2 billion, while gross profit rose 8.1% to R66.5 billion for the 52 weeks ended 28 June. Shoprite has expanded its push into South Africa’s informal economy and digital financial services after finalising the acquisition of an initial 51% stake in R&A Cellular. According to the retail group’s latest
- [Smell of death hangs over rescue efforts in Nepal as deaths pass 1,000](https://eriinfo.com/smell-of-death-hangs-over-rescue-efforts-in-nepal-as-deaths-pass-1000/) - BIDUR, Nepal — The overwhelming stench of death is crushing hopes that more survivors will be found in this Nepalese town devastated by last week’s catastrophic floods.Workers in white hazmat suits unload bodies from a stream of ambulances in Bidur, a town in Nepal’s Nuwakot district on Tuesday. They place the wrapped bodies onto blue
- [Africa: The Drylands Dividend - the Smart Investment for Powering a Water-Scarce World](https://eriinfo.com/africa-the-drylands-dividend-the-smart-investment-for-powering-a-water-scarce-world/) - NAIROBI, Kenya, Sep 1 2026 (IPS) - Open a can of something fizzy and the reason the sugar doesn't separate immediately is gum arabic, tapped by hand from acacia trees across the Sahel. Spray on perfume and the reason the scent is still there at dinner is frankincense, a resin cut from Boswellia trees on
- [Smartphone prices South Africa: up 9.8%, sales down](https://eriinfo.com/smartphone-prices-south-africa-up-9-8-sales-down/) - South Africans spent more on telecoms products in the first half of 2026 but bought fewer of them, according to NielsenIQ’s latest State of the Retail Nation analysis. Average selling prices in the category, the largest in the local tech and durables market, rose 9.8% while unit sales fell 7.9%. It was also the only
- [Africa's Pastoralists Need More Than COP17's $1.2 Billion Rangelands Pledge](https://eriinfo.com/africas-pastoralists-need-more-than-cop17s-1-2-billion-rangelands-pledge/) - Dar es Salaam — When the rains fail across Tanzania's northern Maasai Steppe, herders drive their cattle farther in search of pasture and water. Boreholes run low. Cattle lose weight, milk yields fall and families begin selling cows, often their main source of livelihood. If the dry spell persists, herds can die, leaving families facing
- [Nepal death toll crosses 1,000 as rescuers race to find workers trapped in mud-filled tunnels](https://eriinfo.com/nepal-death-toll-crosses-1000-as-rescuers-race-to-find-workers-trapped-in-mud-filled-tunnels/) - "I still have a 50% hope that he is alive because there is an oxygen system inside," Sita Pandey, whose husband was working in the plant when the floods hit, told Nepalese daily Kantipur.Nepal relies heavily on hydropower and has spent years developing the projects along its mountainous river systems. At least 11 projects either
- [New Google SecOps opportunities for partners across Africa](https://eriinfo.com/new-google-secops-opportunities-for-partners-across-africa/) - Google bridges the gap between cloud infrastructure teams and the SOC. (Image source: iStock) Digicloud Africa, Google’s enablement partner in Africa and the exclusive distributor of Google Security Operations (SecOps) across Africa, is actively recruiting new partners to take advantage of the ‘massive’ Google SecOps opportunity.Chris Richardson, Head of Cloud Strategy at Digicloud Africa, says
- [Africa: Farming Can Help Drive Southern Africa's Growth If Countries in the Region Make Trade Easier](https://eriinfo.com/africa-farming-can-help-drive-southern-africas-growth-if-countries-in-the-region-make-trade-easier/) - The focus on agricultural development at the Southern African Development Community's 46th summit in August 2026 reflected a clear understanding that the sector can still play a key role in the region's economic development. Agriculture accounts for around 10% of the GDP of many of the regional community's members. The conversations about agriculture focused on
- [Nepal flood rescue recovery efforts keep hope alive for desperate families as death toll passes 1,000](https://eriinfo.com/nepal-flood-rescue-recovery-efforts-keep-hope-alive-for-desperate-families-as-death-toll-passes-1000/) - Kathmandu, Nepal — Five days after a rocky mountainside and the glacier it supported collapsed near Nepal's border with Tibet, unleashing torrents of flash floodwater, mud and debris on the valleys below that swept away everything in their path, rescuers were still searching Monday for reasons to hope.Over the weekend, a 6-year-old girl was miraculously pulled
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - September 1, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-september-1-2026/) - Kenya Aviation Workers Call Off Strike, Resume Duties Kenya's aviation workers have called off their strike and resumed normal duties after reaching a return-to-work agreement with employers. The deal provides for the immediate remittance of agency fees owed to the Kenya Aviation Workers Union and clears the way for fresh negotiations with the Kenya
- [The Apple, OpenAI feud just got a lot uglier](https://eriinfo.com/the-apple-openai-feud-just-got-a-lot-uglier/) - OpenAI has denied Apple’s allegations of trade secret theft, saying the iPhone maker failed to show any confidential information was stolen by former employees. “This dispute is a mess of Apple’s own making, and it is trying to blame everyone else,” OpenAI said in a filing late on Monday in a Californian court. Apple sued
- [Africa: John Iliffe - the Historian Who Changed How Africa's Past Was Understood](https://eriinfo.com/africa-john-iliffe-the-historian-who-changed-how-africas-past-was-understood/) - John Iliffe, the distinguished scholar renowned for his life's work in African history, died on 20 August 2026 at the age of 87. He shed light on big themes in Africa's history. His 12 books were scrupulously researched, many of them being pioneering works that set out new areas of scholarship. He taught hundreds of
- [Former gang leader found guilty of Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder | American Voter](https://eriinfo.com/former-gang-leader-found-guilty-of-tupac-shakurs-1996-murder-american-voter/) - A Las Vegas jury has found former gang leader Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis guilty of Tupac Shakur’s 1996 murder. Prosecutors said Davis organised the revenge attack and passed a gun to men in the car. His own accounts of the killing later helped revive the case.Published On 1 Sep 20261 Sep 2026Share Former gang leader
- [Africa: No Place to Call Home - Increasing Homophobic & Transphobic Laws in the U.S. & Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-no-place-to-call-home-increasing-homophobic-transphobic-laws-in-the-u-s-africa/) - A network of Christian evangelical organizations has spent nearly two decades and tens of millions of dollars fueling a storm of anti-LGBTI+ legislation across Africa. That same network now drafts and bankrolls a parallel wave of anti-LGBTI legislation including anti-trans bills sweeping through American statehouses. Meanwhile, new and expanding U.S. immigration laws increasingly restrict access
- [Top ICT tenders: Home Affairs expands revenue admin tender](https://eriinfo.com/top-ict-tenders-home-affairs-expands-revenue-admin-tender/) - Bidders for the Home Affairs revenue administration system must plan and price for a larger, two‑tier footprint of 275 fixed sites and 230 mobile units. It a good week for the hardware sector on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal, as several large public sector institutions look to address equipment requirements. The Department of Home Affairs takes
- [Africa: Wars, Humanitarian Crises, Economic Rivalries and Natural Disasters Shape the World](https://eriinfo.com/africa-wars-humanitarian-crises-economic-rivalries-and-natural-disasters-shape-the-world/) - The final week of August was marked by intensifying geopolitical competition, continuing wars, humanitarian emergencies, economic uncertainty and devastating natural disasters. From the Middle East and Europe to Africa, Asia and Latin America, governments confronted a series of crises that demonstrated the increasingly interconnected nature of global security, economics, public health and climate change. The
- [Fast-fashion giant Shein's shares drop 8% in Hong Kong market debut](https://eriinfo.com/fast-fashion-giant-sheins-shares-drop-8-in-hong-kong-market-debut/) - This picture shows signage of cross-border fast fashion e-commerce company SHEIN.Jade Gao | Afp | Getty ImagesShares of Shein fell 8% in their trading debut in Hong Kong on Tuesday, after a tepid IPO that saw the fast-fashion giant's valuation drop to nearly a quarter from its peak.The Singapore-headquartered, company sold about 280 million shares
- [R36.8-billion in irregular spending from prior years](https://eriinfo.com/r36-8-billion-in-irregular-spending-from-prior-years/) - Eskom reported R4.9-billion of irregular expenditure for the year to 31 March 2026, less than half the restated figure for the year before. But read further into the auditor’s report and a different number appears. During the year, Eskom confirmed irregular expenditure of R36.8-billion relating to prior years. It has been restated in the governance
- [Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty](https://eriinfo.com/duane-keffe-d-davis-found-guilty/) - IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Now PlayingDuane ‘Keffe D’ Davis found guilty in murder of Tupac05:43UP NEXTFormer Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo gets 3 new citations for impaired driving arrest02:31Far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos detained by ICE at New Orleans airport01:50Understanding the key moments from Lindsay Clancy's
- [Africa: Thailand Seeks Stronger Ethiopia Ties, Expanded Africa Partnership - DPM and Minister Phuangketkeow](https://eriinfo.com/africa-thailand-seeks-stronger-ethiopia-ties-expanded-africa-partnership-dpm-and-minister-phuangketkeow/) - Addis Ababa — Thailand is seeking to deepen its strategic engagement with Ethiopia and expand its partnership with Africa, with Addis Ababa emerging as a key bridge between Southeast Asia and the African continent, Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow told ENA. Following his official visit to Ethiopia, Phuangketkeow said
- [Mamor Capital raises R300m for SA tech start-ups](https://eriinfo.com/mamor-capital-raises-r300m-for-sa-tech-start-ups/) - Mamor Capital Veutres co-founder and CFO Fuzlin Levy-Hassen, and founder and CEO Mamokete Ramathe. Mamor Capital Ventures has secured a R300 million first close for its inaugural fund, giving the black women-owned venture capital (VC) firm capital to begin investing in post-revenue South African technology businesses.According to a statement, the firm is continuing to raise
- [Africa: Ethiopia's Transformation Hailed As Model for Africa's Development](https://eriinfo.com/africa-ethiopias-transformation-hailed-as-model-for-africas-development/) - Addis Ababa — Ethiopia's progress in infrastructure, urban development, agricultural transformation and climate resilience has earned praise from African experts, who say the country is offering practical lessons for the continent's development agenda. In an exclusive interview with ENA, Principal Programme Officer for Agriculture and Rural Transformation at the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD), Clement
- [Supreme Court clears way for Trump to keep building White House ballroom](https://eriinfo.com/supreme-court-clears-way-for-trump-to-keep-building-white-house-ballroom/) - Reacting to the ruling, Trump posted that he was "pleased" the "baseless" lawsuit had failed to halt construction."We are living in the Golden Age of America, and this Building will be one of the Greatest ever constructed in Washington, DC," he said.Trump has long argued that the White House needs a larger events space, and
- [Africa's Pension Funds Are Already Allowed to Invest At Home. They Don't.](https://eriinfo.com/africas-pension-funds-are-already-allowed-to-invest-at-home-they-dont/) - Reformers keep asking governments to raise the ceilings on where domestic institutional capital can go. The ceilings are nowhere near being reached and one December in Ghana explains why. This article is published on African Arguments ahead of the African Development Summit which takes place on 18 September 2026. Nigeria's pension regulator permits funds to
- [Eskom electricity theft cost R29-billion in unbilled revenue](https://eriinfo.com/eskom-electricity-theft-cost-r29-billion-in-unbilled-revenue/) - Eskom reported a R30.3-billion profit for the year to 31 March, but a larger sum than that never reached the income statement at all. Outgoing group chief financial officer Calib Cassim set out the arithmetic at Monday’s results presentation. Eskom, he said, lost 13.1TWh of electricity to theft during the year – power that was
- [Africa: God Forbid a Pan-Africa - Pan-Africanism's Non-Works](https://eriinfo.com/africa-god-forbid-a-pan-africa-pan-africanisms-non-works/) - God forbid a Pan-Africa. Pan-Africanism is the belief that all Africans, both on the continent and in the diaspora, are united in solidarity and have shared history, goals, and destiny. And that movement and ideology is one of the reasons Africa is failing to live up to its full potential: Africa as a continent will
- [Lionel Messi says he is retiring from the Argentina national soccer team: "I leave with the peace of mind"](https://eriinfo.com/lionel-messi-says-he-is-retiring-from-the-argentina-national-soccer-team-i-leave-with-the-peace-of-mind/) - Soccer great Lionel Messi is hanging up his boots for the Argentina national team — ending nearly two decades representing the country.Messi played in six World Cups and led Argentina to win the tournament in 2022 in Qatar. This summer, he and the Argentina squad made it to the final, losing to Spain."It was a
- [Africa: When AI Explains African Crises, Local Knowledge Is Barely Visible](https://eriinfo.com/africa-when-ai-explains-african-crises-local-knowledge-is-barely-visible/) - Ask any AI tool about the humanitarian situation in Africa, and you will get all sorts of answers in seconds. Then check closely where those answers come from, and you will be left mesmerised. That very question led me to examine 1,083 verifiable citations used by ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek and Perplexity when answering humanitarian questions
- [InfoReg concerned by ‘alarming’ rate of data breaches](https://eriinfo.com/inforeg-concerned-by-alarming-rate-of-data-breaches/) - Advocate Pansy Tlakula, chairperson of the Information Regulator. (Photograph by Strike A Pose Studio) The Information Regulator (InfoReg) has, to date, received over 8 000 security compromise (data breach)incident reports, with 1 220 reported from April.This, as South Africa continues to experience an increasingly hostile cyber security environment, with data breaches and cyber attacks exposing
- [Africa: Rising Seas, Rising Stakes - What Increasing Sea-Levels Mean to Humanity](https://eriinfo.com/africa-rising-seas-rising-stakes-what-increasing-sea-levels-mean-to-humanity/) - The ocean is rising faster now than at any point in recorded history. The impacts are already being felt and the threats are growing. Land is being inundated, homes are flooding, livelihoods are being lost, driving significant hardships on people in search of a more secure future. It is not just the environment that is
- [Damaged Gaza ambulance becomes ‘dream bus’ for children | Arts and Culture](https://eriinfo.com/damaged-gaza-ambulance-becomes-dream-bus-for-children-arts-and-culture/) - A damaged ambulance in Gaza has been converted by the Palestinian Red Crescent Society into the ‘Dream Bus’, a mobile vehicle providing children with a space to watch cartoons, take part in storytime, and enjoy other educational and recreational activities.Published On 31 Aug 202631 Aug 2026Share Damaged Gaza ambulance becomes ‘dream bus’ for children on
- [Africa: UAE Building 'Relationships of Dependence' Through Investment Across Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-uae-building-relationships-of-dependence-through-investment-across-africa/) - The United Arab Emirates has become a major economic and strategic force in Africa, through investments in key sectors and a growing involvement in conflicts on the continent - prompting some to describe its approach as imperialist. Through investments in ports and mining, as well as military involvement and support for various players in various
- [LSD Open earns Red Hat automation specialisation](https://eriinfo.com/lsd-open-earns-red-hat-automation-specialisation/) - LSD Open, a cloud-native and AI systems integration specialist, has achieved Red Hat Specialized Partner status for Mission Critical Automation, joining a small group of Red Hat partners worldwide that hold the designation. The status validates LSD Open’s ability to architect and deploy automated workflows using Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform. Automation has moved from
- [Africa: How Modern Oil Refining Is Driving Economic Growth in Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-how-modern-oil-refining-is-driving-economic-growth-in-africa/) - The emergence of world-class refining capacity in Nigeria led by the Dangote Petroleum Refinery represents more than an achievement in energy. It signals the possibilities of an economy increasingly defined by value addition, industrial capability, and productive investment, writes Peter Uzoho For decades, conversations about Africa's energy future have been dominated by a familiar question:
- [OpenAI's ad business hits $1 billion annualized revenue run rate](https://eriinfo.com/openais-ad-business-hits-1-billion-annualized-revenue-run-rate/) - OpenAI on Monday announced that its advertising business has hit $1 billion in annualized revenue run rate, a milestone that the company is touting as proof of its "diversified business model." The artificial intelligence company is gearing up for what is expected to be a massive initial public offering, and is under pressure to justify
- [West Africa: What Did They Sign? Gambia's Political Alliances Face AU, Ecowas Transparency Test](https://eriinfo.com/west-africa-what-did-they-sign-gambias-political-alliances-face-au-ecowas-transparency-test/) - As political parties race to build alliances ahead of The Gambia's December 2026 presidential election, a growing question is being asked about the agreements shaping those partnerships: what exactly did they sign? From the coalition that helped end Yahya Jammeh's rule in 2016 to the alliances being formed today, political parties have increasingly used agreements
- [Rimini Street Announces Stock Repurchase and Debt Reduction Transactions](https://eriinfo.com/rimini-street-announces-stock-repurchase-and-debt-reduction-transactions/) - Rimini Street, Inc. (Nasdaq: RMNI), a Russell 2000® Company, is a proven, trusted global provider of end-to-end, mission-critical enterprise software support, managed services and innovative Agentic AI ERP solutions, and is the leading third-party support provider for Oracle, SAP and VMware software. The Company has signed thousands of IT service contracts with Fortune Global 100,
- [Africa: Wafu B Women's Champions League Qualifiers - Ampem Darkoa Shock Edo Queens As Usfa Cruise Into Semi-Finals](https://eriinfo.com/africa-wafu-b-womens-champions-league-qualifiers-ampem-darkoa-shock-edo-queens-as-usfa-cruise-into-semi-finals/) - Ghanaian champions Ampem Darkoa Ladies came from behind to beat Edo Queens 2-1 and finish top of Group B, while hosts USFA completed an unbeaten group stage with a 5-0 victory over ASKO de Kara in the WAFU B Women's Champions League qualifiers in Ouagadougou on Sunday. The results confirmed the semi-final line-up, with USFA
- [Lindsay Clancy trial deliberations stretch into third day, defense attorney ‘nervous’ awaiting verdict](https://eriinfo.com/lindsay-clancy-trial-deliberations-stretch-into-third-day-defense-attorney-nervous-awaiting-verdict/) - Just before the jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial began deliberations for the third day on Monday, defense attorney Kevin Reddington told reporters outside of Plymouth Superior Court that he was nervous for the outcome. When asked how he was feeling ahead of court, Reddington said he was feeling “typical, nervous.” He also criticized the
- [Africa: Beyond the Naming - Why Africa Must Own Its Biodiversity Economy](https://eriinfo.com/africa-beyond-the-naming-why-africa-must-own-its-biodiversity-economy/) - Four years ago, I stood at the foothills of Rwanda's Volcanoes National Park and gave a mountain gorilla her name. She was born on 13 September 2021, to Igitangaza, of the Mutobo family. I called her Indatezuka -- the resilient one. I want to be precise about what that means. In much of Africa, naming
- [Huawei profit drop quickens to 36% as costs, R&D bite](https://eriinfo.com/huawei-profit-drop-quickens-to-36-as-costs-rd-bite/) - China’s Huawei Technologies reported a 36% plunge in first-half net profit on Monday as soaring input costs and heavier spending on research and development outweighed revenue growth. The Shenzhen-based tech and telecoms giant said net profit for January to June fell to C¥23.8-billion (R57-billion), a steeper fall than the 32% drop recorded in the same
- [Africa: Ingonga Calls for Stronger African Prosecution Cooperation to Fight Cross-Border Crime](https://eriinfo.com/africa-ingonga-calls-for-stronger-african-prosecution-cooperation-to-fight-cross-border-crime/) - Nairobi — African countries must strengthen cooperation among prosecutors to tackle increasingly complex transnational and emerging crimes that cross national borders, Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga has said. Ingonga, who is also President of the Africa Prosecutors Association (APA), called for deeper prosecutorial collaboration and stronger institutions as African states confront crimes that increasingly
- [Grand Canyon flash flood kills one and sparks search for missing hikers](https://eriinfo.com/grand-canyon-flash-flood-kills-one-and-sparks-search-for-missing-hikers/) - One person has died and 15 remain missing or unaccounted for after flash flooding swept through parts of the Grand Canyon, the National Park Service (NPS) has said.The flood hit Bright Angel Canyon and the Phantom Ranch area on Saturday afternoon, wiping out footbridges and propelling boulders downstream.The body of a 46-year-old man was found
- [Africa: UN Committee Presents Legal Case for Broad Slavery Reparations](https://eriinfo.com/africa-un-committee-presents-legal-case-for-broad-slavery-reparations/) - Countries are "legally obliged" to provide broad reparations for harms resulting from both direct and indirect involvement in the transatlantic African slave trade, a United Nations committee has said. This comes amid a fresh interpretation of a global accord, published on Monday. Issuing a fresh interpretation of an important international rights treaty, the UN watchdog
- [Mamor Capital raises R300m to invest in SA tech businesses](https://eriinfo.com/mamor-capital-raises-r300m-to-invest-in-sa-tech-businesses/) - South African venture capital firm Mamor Capital Ventures has reached a R300m first close for its inaugural fund, giving it capital to begin investing in post-revenue technology businesses while it continues raising towards a R550m target.Fuzlin Levy-Hassen CFO, Mamokete Ramathe CEO, of Mamor Capital | image suppliedThe first close follows more than three years of
- [Africa: President Tebboune Stresses Need to Enhance AU's Field Presence to Combat Terrorist Groups, Organized Crime Networks](https://eriinfo.com/africa-president-tebboune-stresses-need-to-enhance-aus-field-presence-to-combat-terrorist-groups-organized-crime-networks/) - Luanda — The President of the Republic, Abdelmadjid Tebboune, affirmed Sunday the need for the African Union to assert an active presence on the ground to combat terrorist groups and organized crime networks, as well as to deliver vital humanitarian assistance, through the concrete deployment of AU organs, most notably the Special Representatives of the
- [U.S. strikes Iran for first time in weeks as six-month war reignites over Strait of Hormuz](https://eriinfo.com/u-s-strikes-iran-for-first-time-in-weeks-as-six-month-war-reignites-over-strait-of-hormuz/) - 1m ago Iran says it seized a cargo ship that polluted Strait of Hormuz Iranian authorities have seized a bulk carrier they accuse of dumping oil and sludge into the Strait of Hormuz, state media reported Monday."Following the publication of images of the discharge of oil into the sea ... expert and clean-up teams
- [Africa: Conflict and Climate - Double Threat Driving Great Lakes Displacement](https://eriinfo.com/africa-conflict-and-climate-double-threat-driving-great-lakes-displacement/) - Climate hazards are compounding decades of conflict-driven displacement, while fragmented responses expose vulnerable communities to repeated crises. Millions of people in the Great Lakes region have spent decades displaced by conflict, but climate change is adding a new layer to the crisis. Floods, landslides and rising lake waters are uprooting communities and sometimes displacing people
- [Unlicensed SA finfluencers face enforcement action](https://eriinfo.com/unlicensed-sa-finfluencers-face-enforcement-action/) - The financial regulator wants to engage finfluencers, while taking enforcement action against those providing financial advice without authorisation. (Image created via Gemini) The Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA) has already fined several finfluencers for regulatory breaches, warning that influencers who offer financial advice without adequate authorisation could face enforcement action.The warning was delivered during a
- [Africa: Xenophobic Attacks - Enough Is Enough, Tinubu Tells AU](https://eriinfo.com/africa-xenophobic-attacks-enough-is-enough-tinubu-tells-au/) - President Bola Tinubu has formally reported the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, warning that the incidents undermine the continent's solidarity, unity and peaceful coexistence. Specifically, he requested prompt collective action from the continent's leaders, including the placement of this matter on the agenda
- [England vs Pakistan second Test: Three talking points from cricket series | Cricket](https://eriinfo.com/england-vs-pakistan-second-test-three-talking-points-from-cricket-series-cricket/) - More batting collapses for Pakistan, concerns over the Lord’s pitch and Ollie Robinson’s rampant form highlight the series.Published On 31 Aug 202631 Aug 2026England clinched a Test cricket series victory over Pakistan with a thumping 194-run win in the second match of the tour at Lord’s Cricket Ground in London.Pakistan, set an improbable victory target
- [West Africa: Ecowas Targets Stronger Tourism Sector in West Africa](https://eriinfo.com/west-africa-ecowas-targets-stronger-tourism-sector-in-west-africa/) - The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has adopted a framework aimed at strengthening the organisation, representation and regional influence of tourism business associations across the sub-rgion. The framework provides guidelines for the recognition and accreditation of Regional Business Associations (RBAs), with the aim of promoting transparency, accountability, stronger institutional governance and deeper regional
- [Eskom's profit doubles even as it sells less electricity](https://eriinfo.com/eskoms-profit-doubles-even-as-it-sells-less-electricity/) - Eskom more than doubled its profit in the year to 31 March 2026, reporting net profit after tax of R30.3-billion against R14-billion the year before. It is the utility’s second consecutive annual profit after eight years of losses. Revenue rose 4.1% to R354.7-billion, earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation climbed 10.9% to R108.6-billion, and
- [Africa: Xenophobia - Tinubu Reports South Africa to AU, Demands Action](https://eriinfo.com/africa-xenophobia-tinubu-reports-south-africa-to-au-demands-action/) - President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has formally reported the xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, warning that the incidents undermine the continent's solidarity, unity and peaceful coexistence. The President also requested immediate action from African leaders, including the placement of the issue on the agenda for
- [Trump threatens to blow up Iran's Kharg Island as hostilities escalate](https://eriinfo.com/trump-threatens-to-blow-up-irans-kharg-island-as-hostilities-escalate/) - F/A-18 Super Hornets on the flight deck of the USS George Washington in the Indian Ocean on Aug. 18, 2026.U.S. Navy | Via ReutersU.S. President Donald Trump extended his military threats against Iran to Kharg Island, the country's main oil export terminal, saying it's "going to be blown to smithereens!"On Monday, Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - August 31, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-august-31-2026/) - Russia Says It Helped Foil Niger Coup Russia has said that its African Corps forces helped Nigerien troops repel an attempted coup in the capital, Niamey, after explosions and gunfire were reported near a key military airbase and the presidential palace. Nigerien authorities later said the rebellion had been contained. Russia said the situation was under the
- [Gatik Raises $200 Million; Series D Led by QIA and KDT as Demand for Driverless Commercial Freight Accelerates](https://eriinfo.com/gatik-raises-200-million-series-d-led-by-qia-and-kdt-as-demand-for-driverless-commercial-freight-accelerates/) - Gatik Announces Series D round Gatik, the leader in autonomous trucking, today announced $200 million in financing as demand accelerates for driverless commercial freight across Fortune 50 retail, grocery and CPG supply chains. The Series D round was led by Qatar Investment Authority (QIA) and Koch Disruptive Technologies (KDT), with participation from Millennium Management, ARK
- [Africa: Xenophobia - Nigeria Urges AU to Take Stronger Action Against South Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-xenophobia-nigeria-urges-au-to-take-stronger-action-against-south-africa/) - Nigeria's president says enough is enough and demands urgent action to sustain Africa's solidarity and unity at the 21st Extraordinary AU Summit. President Bola Tinubu has formally reported the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against Africans and other nationals in South Africa to the African Union, warning that the incidents undermine the continent's solidarity, unity
- [Desperate search for Nepal flood survivors enters critical new phase](https://eriinfo.com/desperate-search-for-nepal-flood-survivors-enters-critical-new-phase/) - IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Good News: Students transform school buses to help their community01:45NASA launches its next-generation space telescope00:54Now PlayingDesperate search for Nepal flood survivors enters critical new phase01:48UP NEXTU.S. strikes Iran for first time in weeks00:51More than a dozen people feared missing in Grand
- [Africa: Tinubu Takes Fight Against Xenophobic, Afrophobic Attacks By South Africa to AU](https://eriinfo.com/africa-tinubu-takes-fight-against-xenophobic-afrophobic-attacks-by-south-africa-to-au/) - * Warns that the incidents undermine continent's solidarity, unity and peaceful coexistence * Seeks urgent action to preserve peace at 21st Extraordinary AU Summit Deji Elumoye in Abuja Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines President Bola Tinubu on Sunday formally lodged a complaint against the recurring xenophobic and Afrophobic attacks against
- [Africa: More Health Workers, Stronger Systems - Africa's New Ambitious Goal](https://eriinfo.com/africa-more-health-workers-stronger-systems-africas-new-ambitious-goal/) - Facing a projected shortage of more than six million health professionals by 2035, African countries are stepping up efforts to strengthen their workforce, with a new decade-long plan announced on Wednesday during a meeting of health ministers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Key points The new plan calls for coordinated investment to ensure countries have a
- [US strikes launchers on Iran's Larak Island in first known attack in weeks](https://eriinfo.com/us-strikes-launchers-on-irans-larak-island-in-first-known-attack-in-weeks/) - Jordan's army said shortly after the IRGC statement that it had intercepted eight missiles."Air defense systems intercepted eight missiles that breached the Kingdom's airspace at dawn today, Monday," Jordan's armed forces said in a statement, quoting the army's spokesperson, reported by the state Petra News Agency.The US strike is the first known attack on Iran
- [Africa: South Africa Survive Onslaught to Beat New Zealand and Level Series](https://eriinfo.com/africa-south-africa-survive-onslaught-to-beat-new-zealand-and-level-series/) - outh Africa levelled their series against New Zealand as they beat the All Blacks 33-26 in the second of four Tests at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday. The Springboks bounced back from a 33-16 defeat in the first Test in Johannesburg, scoring from the first attack of the match and dominating much of the contest.
- [Closing the widening education gap created by AI](https://eriinfo.com/closing-the-widening-education-gap-created-by-ai/) - Jessica Hawkey, founder and managing director of redAcademy. There has always been a distance between what a person learns in a classroom and what the business needs them to do in the office. For years, companies have absorbed this distance as a cost of hiring. They’ve built systems around the months of onboarding, the time
- [Nepal on high alert for fresh flooding after river levels rise as death toll soars past 800](https://eriinfo.com/nepal-on-high-alert-for-fresh-flooding-after-river-levels-rise-as-death-toll-soars-past-800/) - Residents in flood-affected districts in Nepal were warned to remain on high alert for possible fresh flooding as rescuers scrambled to clear a major highway connecting Kathmandu to one of the areas worst hit by Wednesday's catastrophic floods.Nepal's disaster agency said Sunday the death toll had climbed to 788 with 2,502 missing, while Chinese authorities
- [Nasa launches Roman Space Telescope to map two billion galaxies](https://eriinfo.com/nasa-launches-roman-space-telescope-to-map-two-billion-galaxies/) - Nasa’s new flagship observatory launched from Florida on Sunday on a mission to probe some of the biggest mysteries in astrophysics and cosmology. The Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, a roughly US$4-billion project, lifted off at 7.26am local time from Launch Complex 39A at Nasa’s Kennedy Space Center aboard a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket. There
- [Lamine Yamal getting back to ‘top level’, Barcelona coach Flick says | Football News](https://eriinfo.com/lamine-yamal-getting-back-to-top-level-barcelona-coach-flick-says-football-news/) - Teenager struggled in Barca’s La Liga start at Elche but improves against Athletic Bilbao, according to Hansi Flick.Published On 30 Aug 202630 Aug 2026Barcelona coach Hansi Flick has indicated that teenage star Lamine Yamal is finding his way back to his “top level” before Monday’s La Liga clash against Rayo Vallecano.The 19-year-old struggled in Barca’s
- [Taking control of your digital destiny](https://eriinfo.com/taking-control-of-your-digital-destiny/) - For years, cloud sovereignty was shorthand for data residency. Keep it local, keep it compliant, so the thinking went, and you’ll keep regulators happy. But as AI rewires what organisations actually need from their infrastructure, sovereignty is now more than simply where a server sits. Ashesh Badani, senior vice president and chief product officer, Red
- [Trump slams NBC election comment; Treasury bars some reporters from G20](https://eriinfo.com/trump-slams-nbc-election-comment-treasury-bars-some-reporters-from-g20/) - Former President Donald Trump and moderator Kristen Welker appear in a pre taped interview on "Meet the Press" at the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster, in Bedminster, NJ, Sep. 14, 2023. William B. Plowman | NBCU | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Sunday lashed out at NBC News "Meet the Press" host Kristen Welker, suggesting she
- [Africa: Is This The Bandage For Africa's Rising Medical Fabrics Demand?](https://eriinfo.com/africa-is-this-the-bandage-for-africas-rising-medical-fabrics-demand/) - Local cotton manufacturing moves into surgical textiles as Africa seeks import alternatives and channels more fibre into homegrown factories. African manufacturers are increasingly turning locally grown cotton into high-value medical textiles, offering a domestic alternative to raw exports and expensive imports. The shift is still small compared with the size of the continent's cotton industry.
- [Nvidia's best customers are becoming its biggest threat](https://eriinfo.com/nvidias-best-customers-are-becoming-its-biggest-threat/) - Nvidia’s reported move to acquire Hugging Face for about US$12.9-billion (R207-billion) looks, at first glance, like a strange bet. The target is a 10-year-old start-up with roughly $150-million in annual revenue that was last formally valued at $4.5-billion in a 2023 funding round. A near-triple markup for a company only now approaching profitability is not
- [Save Up to 58% off During Walmart’s Secret Outdoor Sale](https://eriinfo.com/save-up-to-58-off-during-walmarts-secret-outdoor-sale/) - Summer might be winding down, but that’s exactly why now is one of the smartest times to shop for outdoor furniture and patio accessories. As retailers clear out seasonal inventory to make room for fall stock, prices on everything from lounge chairs to fire pits tend to drop. Walmart is leaning into the moment with
- [Deploying AI agents safely | ITWeb](https://eriinfo.com/deploying-ai-agents-safely-itweb/) - Eugene Perumal, founder and principal of Valutivity. Some 95% of executives say their organisations have already experienced negative consequences from enterprise AI use, with direct financial loss as the most common outcome. Agentic AI compounds that risk dramatically. Agents that can read, write, trigger workflows and initiate transactions under a single broadly permissioned identity are
- [Niger attempted coup: Russia says it helped to repel attack](https://eriinfo.com/niger-attempted-coup-russia-says-it-helped-to-repel-attack/) - The Alliance of Sahel States - composed of Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso - said the attempted coup was "a betrayal by a group of soldiers involved in an attempt at destabilisation".The authorities have not said how many soldiers were involved in the attempted coup, nor how many casualties there were.Niger's military ruler, Gen Tiani,
- [Chinese car makers go after South Africa's EV and bakkie buyers](https://eriinfo.com/chinese-car-makers-go-after-south-africas-ev-and-bakkie-buyers/) - Chinese car makers launched a raft of electric, hybrid and bakkie models at South Africa’s biggest motor show last week, betting on growing demand for electrified vehicles and looking to challenge established rivals in the country’s highly competitive bakkie market. Changan and its partner Jameel Motors South Africa introduced the Deepal S05 range-extended electric vehicle,
- [Seeing the world through old maps](https://eriinfo.com/seeing-the-world-through-old-maps/) - The Osher Map Library, at the University of Southern Maine in Portland, is home to half a million rare maps, globes and atlases, dating as far back as the 15th century. Correspondent Martha Teichner explores the world as depicted by cartographers, through maps that are whimsical, political, or intentionally distorted, and examines why – in
- [Star Wars Zero Company™ Now Available On PC, PlayStation 5 and XBOX Series Consoles](https://eriinfo.com/star-wars-zero-company-now-available-on-pc-playstation-5-and-xbox-series-consoles/) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=7SYogg8ILAD3tUG3&v=AxAgeglgSeA&feature=youtu.be Electronic Arts Inc. and Bit Reactor, in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games, announced today that Star Wars Zero Company™, a single-player turn-based tactics game set in the twilight of the Clone Wars™, is now available for PC via the EA app, Steam, and Epic Games Store, and PlayStation®5 and XBOX Series consoles. In Star Wars
- [Infantino must go by 2027 in FIFA overhaul, Dutch football body says | Football](https://eriinfo.com/infantino-must-go-by-2027-in-fifa-overhaul-dutch-football-body-says-football/) - KNVB invites associations and confederations to a summit to discuss the overhaul of FIFA and how it runs football.Published On 30 Aug 202630 Aug 2026FIFA president Gianni Infantino must be replaced by 2027, along with an overhaul of football’s global governing body, the Dutch football association (KNVB) has said.The KNVB, one of FIFA’s ⁠⁠founding members
- [A major industry is turning its back on Eskom](https://eriinfo.com/a-major-industry-is-turning-its-back-on-eskom/) - South Africa’s mining firms are accelerating investment in renewable energy as they seek to diversify power sources, cut costs and meet decarbonisation targets, marking a shift after decades of reliance on state utility Eskom. Anglo American and Sibanye Stillwater are among the firms reducing their dependence on a national grid dominated by ageing coal-fired power
- [Trump announces deal with Venezuela to secure more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves](https://eriinfo.com/trump-announces-deal-with-venezuela-to-secure-more-than-65-billion-barrels-of-oil-reserves/) - US President Donald Trump speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, on Aug. 24, 2026. Jim Watson | AFP | Getty ImagesThe U.S. struck a deal with Venezuela to get majority control of more than 65 billion barrels of oil reserves as the war with Iran roils the global crude
- [Africa: The Trade Pact That Could Stitch Africa's Textile Industry Together](https://eriinfo.com/africa-the-trade-pact-that-could-stitch-africas-textile-industry-together/) - The AfCFTA offers African cotton, textile and clothing businesses the opportunity to build cross-border production networks, attract investment and retain more value on the continent. And it can do so while providing the shared rules and larger market needed to strengthen factories and trade corridors. More than five years after trading began under the African
- [The end-user is not cyber security’s weakest link](https://eriinfo.com/the-end-user-is-not-cyber-securitys-weakest-link/) - Rennie Naidoo, Professor of Information Systems at the Wits School of Business Sciences. Few ideas in cyber security have been repeated as often, or accepted as easily, as the claim that the end-user is the weakest link.It appears in awareness programmes, boardroom presentations, vendor messaging, academic journals and conference speeches. The reasoning is familiar. People
- [Minnesota Supreme Court rejects Mike Lindell’s bid to recount GOP gubernatorial primary](https://eriinfo.com/minnesota-supreme-court-rejects-mike-lindells-bid-to-recount-gop-gubernatorial-primary/) - MyPillow founder Mike Lindell has long denied President Donald Trump’s loss in the 2020 presidential election. Now, he’s refusing to accept his own election loss in the GOP primary for governor of Minnesota. The Minnesota Supreme Court rejected Lindell’s bid Saturday to order a full recount of his Aug. 11 loss to state House Speaker
- [Nvidia's top AI chips are coming to a Centurion data centre](https://eriinfo.com/nvidias-top-ai-chips-are-coming-to-a-centurion-data-centre/) - South African start-up Stratos Lab has begun deploying what it and its partners say will be the most powerful AI cloud on the continent, built on Nvidia’s latest shipping B300 “Blackwell Ultra” GPUs and hosted at a data centre in Centurion, north of Johannesburg. The stack will be up within three months. Announced on Wednesday
- [One dead and five injured after shooting in Switzerland, police say](https://eriinfo.com/one-dead-and-five-injured-after-shooting-in-switzerland-police-say/) - One person has died and five people are injured after shots were fired at an event in northern Switzerland overnight, local police say."The manhunt for the unknown perpetrator is under way," Aargau Cantonal Police said in a statement. "Possible motives as well as the exact circumstances of the crime are still unclear."The force told Swiss
- [Why so many broadband sign-ups never finish – and how ISPs are fixing it](https://eriinfo.com/why-so-many-broadband-sign-ups-never-finish-and-how-isps-are-fixing-it/) - A technician documents fibre and CPE equipment during a home installation – the moment every sign-up is trying to reach. (Image: Splynx) For an internet service provider, a sale doesn’t happen when the truck arrives to install the router. It happens earlier – the moment a user lands on the sign-up form and decides whether
- [Nepal flood death toll nears 700, with more than 3,000 missing, as poor weather hampers rescues](https://eriinfo.com/nepal-flood-death-toll-nears-700-with-more-than-3000-missing-as-poor-weather-hampers-rescues/) - The death toll from Wednesday's devastating flash floods in Nepal and along the border with China has risen to nearly 700, with around 3,000 people still missing, as rescue operations entered their fourth day.The combined toll in Nepal and Tibet, an autonomous region in China, rose to 691 dead and over 3,000 people missing after
- [Telviva launches Viva, a digital agent built for South African businesses](https://eriinfo.com/telviva-launches-viva-a-digital-agent-built-for-south-african-businesses/) - Telviva, a provider of cloud-based unified communications, has launched Viva, an intelligent voice and text-based digital agent designed to make enterprise-grade AI practical, affordable and accessible for South African businesses. Built and hosted locally, Viva is the next step in Telviva’s work on business conversations, changing how companies route interactions and draw on what their
- [Bullet-riddled car on display in Berlin to remember Hind Rajab | Genocide News](https://eriinfo.com/bullet-riddled-car-on-display-in-berlin-to-remember-hind-rajab-genocide-news/) - A memorial display in Berlin has recreated the scene of the killing of six-year-old Palestinian girl Hind Rajab by Israeli forces in Gaza. Activists displayed a vehicle representing the Rajab family car, which was found with 335 bullet holes.Published On 30 Aug 202630 Aug 2026Share Bullet-riddled car on display in Berlin to remember Hind Rajab
- [Why people hate repeating themselves: The psychology of contact centres](https://eriinfo.com/why-people-hate-repeating-themselves-the-psychology-of-contact-centres/) - Why people hate repeating themselves: The psychology of contact centres. There are few phrases in customer service that can change the emotional temperature of a conversation as quickly as: “Can you explain the issue again?”It sounds harmless and sometimes it is even necessary. Yet for the customer, the request can feel like far more than
- [Dolly Parton on success, business and knowing her worth](https://eriinfo.com/dolly-parton-on-success-business-and-knowing-her-worth/) - When I interviewed Dolly Parton in 2015, the woman famous for her relentless optimism surprised me by talking candidly about a period when she had struggled with depression."I was having some personal problems and beginning to feel a little guilty about my success," the trailblazing singer-songwriter told me during a conversation at her beloved Dollywood
- [Can you trust the AI speaking to your customers?](https://eriinfo.com/can-you-trust-the-ai-speaking-to-your-customers/) - AI is rapidly becoming part of everyday customer interactions. Whether you are speaking to your bank, insurer, healthcare provider or retailer, there is an increasing chance your first conversation is with AI. As businesses adopt AI voice agents, one question becomes more important than any other: can you trust the AI that is speaking to
- [Taylor Swift donates $50,000 to mom left with collapsed lung, ruptured organs after saving teens from highway crash](https://eriinfo.com/taylor-swift-donates-50000-to-mom-left-with-collapsed-lung-ruptured-organs-after-saving-teens-from-highway-crash/) - Taylor Swift has donated $50,000 to help a Rhode Island mother who was left seriously injured in car accident last month, NBC News has confirmed. Ashley Taunton, a married mother of three, was driving on I-95 in Hopkinton during a torrential rainstorm on July 18 when she saw a car in front of her hydroplane
- [KRS opens applications for 2027 AI-First Graduate Engineering Programme in Cape Town](https://eriinfo.com/krs-opens-applications-for-2027-ai-first-graduate-engineering-programme-in-cape-town/) - KRS is inviting applications for its six-week, in-person AI-First Graduate Engineering Programme, designed to help the next generation of software engineers learn how to build alongside AI. KRS, a Cape Town-based software development company, has opened applications for its 2027 AI-First Graduate Engineering Programme. The six-week, in-person programme begins in January 2027 and will take
- [Lenín Moreno: Former Ecuadorian president imprisoned for corruption](https://eriinfo.com/lenin-moreno-former-ecuadorian-president-imprisoned-for-corruption/) - A former president of Ecuador has been sentenced to five years in prison after being found guilty of taking bribes.Lenín Moreno insisted he had not taken money from a Chinese firm which secured a contract to build a hydroelectric plant in the Latin American nation.The 73-year-old will serve his sentence under house arrest due to
- [Nvidia is buying the home of open-source AI](https://eriinfo.com/nvidia-is-buying-the-home-of-open-source-ai/) - Nvidia has agreed to buy Hugging Face, a repository of open-source AI models, for US$12.9-billion, The Information reported on Wednesday (paywall), citing a person with knowledge of the deal. A deal of that size would mark one of Nvidia’s largest acquisitions to date and underscore how the Jensen Huang-led company at the centre of the
- [Trump-shaped ecstasy pills contain dangerous chemical and could be deadly, Dutch group says](https://eriinfo.com/trump-shaped-ecstasy-pills-contain-dangerous-chemical-and-could-be-deadly-dutch-group-says/) - A Dutch drug addiction and mental health institute warned users on Friday about potentially lethal ecstasy pills shaped to look like the head of President Trump.The respected Trimbos Institute said that several of the pills have been handed in recently at a network of centers that test drugs for users before they take them. The institute
- [Anthropic’s model allows AI agents to control devices](https://eriinfo.com/anthropics-model-allows-ai-agents-to-control-devices/) - The technology is designed to support tasks ranging from routine drug discovery experiments, to laser calibration on quantum computers. (Image source: iStock) Anthropic has opened a research preview of a new Model Hardware Standard (MHS), a specification designed to allow artificial intelligence (AI) agents to safely operate and coordinate physical devices used in scientific research
- [Israeli attacks across Gaza kill two people, hit hospital supply warehouse | Israel-Palestine conflict News](https://eriinfo.com/israeli-attacks-across-gaza-kill-two-people-hit-hospital-supply-warehouse-israel-palestine-conflict-news/) - Gaza’s Health Ministry reports rising casualties amid escalated Israeli attacks, with victims trapped under rubble.Published On 29 Aug 202629 Aug 2026Several people have been wounded in an Israeli strike on a medical warehouse inside a hospital compound in central Gaza, while separate attacks killed two people elsewhere in the Strip.The Israeli drone strike targeted a
- [OpenAI agents cheated, hacked and hid the evidence](https://eriinfo.com/openai-agents-cheated-hacked-and-hid-the-evidence/) - A “swarm” of about 700 AI agents created by OpenAI carried out the July hack of the open-source platform Hugging Face and in many cases tried to cover their tracks, a pair of reports into the breach said on Wednesday. The coordinated activity by AI agents — programs that run with minimal human supervision —
- [K, C or E? Why economists can’t agree on the shape of today’s economy](https://eriinfo.com/k-c-or-e-why-economists-cant-agree-on-the-shape-of-todays-economy/) - C. K. E.Those aren't initials or Greek life letters. They're some of the terms that economists, corporate leaders and politicians are using as they attempt to define the U.S. current economic moment.Ever since the recovery from the pandemic, a consensus among economists has viewed the economy as acting in a "K"-shape, displaying an unequal expansion
- [SAICTA targets ICT jobs gap with new portal](https://eriinfo.com/saicta-targets-ict-jobs-gap-with-new-portal/) - South African Information and Communication Technology Association CEO Dr Jannie Zaaiman. The South African Information and Communication Technology Association (SAICTA) has introduced a new jobs portal aimed at connecting ICT professionals and graduates with employers.Called Industry Connect, the portal is intended to go beyond traditional online job boards by linking employers, jobseekers and professional development
- [Household Essentials Are Up to 50% Off at Amazon and Walmart Right Now](https://eriinfo.com/household-essentials-are-up-to-50-off-at-amazon-and-walmart-right-now/) - Amazon and Walmart currently have a ton of the everyday household staples on sale. From batteries and toilet bowl cleaner to dishwasher detergent and facial tissues, these are the unglamorous essentials that keep your home running — and right now, many are marked down by as much as 50 percent. I’e rounded up the best
- [South Africa's 'clean coal' plan is a bet against arithmetic](https://eriinfo.com/south-africas-clean-coal-plan-is-a-bet-against-arithmetic/) - When energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa said recently that “coal is going nowhere” and that scientists were perfecting technology to burn it cleanly, he was making two promises at once. The first is political: that South Africa will not abandon the resource that still keeps the lights on, nor the communities that mine it. The second
- [At least 27 dead and hundreds evacuated after strikes near Kyiv](https://eriinfo.com/at-least-27-dead-and-hundreds-evacuated-after-strikes-near-kyiv/) - Twenty-seven people have been killed in an overnight drone strike on the Kyiv region, its governor has confirmed.Tymur Tkachenko said a further 42 people, including four children, were injured in the Russian attack on the Bucha district. A further 381 people have been evacuated.Search and rescue operations were ongoing early on Saturday as emergency services
- [Praesignis at AWS Summit 2026 – Johannesburg: Connecting talent, technology and opportunity](https://eriinfo.com/praesignis-at-aws-summit-2026-johannesburg-connecting-talent-technology-and-opportunity/) - Praesignis CEO, Anja Kruger, with Busisiwe Ndaba, Head of International Certification Programmes at Praesignis, and Ayanda Dhlamini, a Praesignis alumnus of whom the company is incredibly proud. Praesignis was honoured to be part of AWS Summit 2026, an event that brought together technology professionals, businesses, students, cloud enthusiasts and industry leaders to explore the latest
- [Iran vows to resist U.S. sanctions as war passes 6-month mark](https://eriinfo.com/iran-vows-to-resist-u-s-sanctions-as-war-passes-6-month-mark/) - The head of the U.S. military's Central Command, Adm. Brad Cooper, has echoed President Trump's insistence that the Strait of Hormuz shipping lanes are clear of sea mines, saying they are "open, and momentum is building." He acknowledged, however, that vessels still seek direct U.S. military protection to use the vital waterway, which Iran has scared
- [The real story behind Iris, South Africa's classroom robot](https://eriinfo.com/the-real-story-behind-iris-south-africas-classroom-robot/) - At the launch of Iris in Durban in August last year, government’s own news service reported the commitment that the AI humanoid tutor would be in every classroom in South Africa by the end of that October. Eleven months past that deadline, five schools have one. They are Amangwe High, Mgidla Secondary, Ekuthuthukeni Secondary, George
- [Bernie Sanders, AOC join marchers in Washington to ‘defend the vote’ | Inequality News](https://eriinfo.com/bernie-sanders-aoc-join-marchers-in-washington-to-defend-the-vote-inequality-news/) - Thousands of people marched on Washington DC, invoking Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy on the 63rd anniversary of his ‘I have a dream’ speech, warning that voting rights and other civil liberties are under threat.Published On 29 Aug 202629 Aug 2026Share Bernie Sanders, AOC join marchers in Washington to ‘defend the vote’ on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd
- [Joburg flags financial risk, but claims ‘accurate’ bills](https://eriinfo.com/joburg-flags-financial-risk-but-claims-accurate-bills/) - Joburg says its finances are a mess, but claims billing accuracy. (Image by Nicola Mawson | Wikimedia Commons and Freepik) The City of Johannesburg’s (CoJ’s) billing system is in such disarray that former homeowners are still being billed months after selling.While the Auditor-General has issued a qualified audit, a think tank warns the city is
- [Appeals court rules against prediction markets, tees up SCOTUS fight](https://eriinfo.com/appeals-court-rules-against-prediction-markets-tees-up-scotus-fight/) - A Kalshi advertisement seen in Washington on March 27, 2026.Paul Lester | CNBCThe 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected prediction market platforms' requests for injunctive relief against the Nevada Gaming Control Board, concluding that sports-related event contracts are not a derivative regulated by the federal government. The court rejected appeals by Kalshi and Crypto.com, two
- [Anthropic moves AI agents out of software and into the lab](https://eriinfo.com/anthropic-moves-ai-agents-out-of-software-and-into-the-lab/) - Anthropic has opened a research preview of the Model Hardware Standard, a specification that lets AI agents discover and operate physical devices – microscopes, liquid handlers, robotic arms, lasers – without a custom integration for each one. The claim is that work that takes a laboratory weeks or months, and usually needs a specialist, drops
- [White House teleprompter operator ordered to pay $172K for placing prediction market bets on Trump’s speeches](https://eriinfo.com/white-house-teleprompter-operator-ordered-to-pay-172k-for-placing-prediction-market-bets-on-trumps-speeches/) - A teleprompter operator for President Donald Trump who made online prediction trades based on information from upcoming speeches has been ordered to pay $172,000, a federal agency said Friday night.Gabriel Perez used “material, nonpublic information” he obtained through his job to place “trades” on a prediction market, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission said in a
- [Govt eyes SA’s place in global e-mobility space](https://eriinfo.com/govt-eyes-sas-place-in-global-e-mobility-space/) - Science, technology and innovation deputy minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina. Government is positioning South Africa to be a leading player in the global e-mobility and battery value chains, focusing on local manufacturing, mineral beneficiation, skills development and job creation.So said science, technology and innovation deputy minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina, speaking at the 2026 uYilo e-Mobility Summit,
- [What tariffs will really cost Canadians and Americans](https://eriinfo.com/what-tariffs-will-really-cost-canadians-and-americans/) - While tariffs can end up hitting consumers in the pocket, there are other impacts on households.Import taxes can complicate trade for businesses that have cross-border supply. As well as the higher costs, the uncertainty created by the trade war could put off investment plans and stunt job creation. Saunders suggests the biggest impact on households
- [Koeberg is completely offline](https://eriinfo.com/koeberg-is-completely-offline/) - Africa’s only nuclear power station is generating no electricity. Eskom said on Thursday that Koeberg unit 1 was taken offline just before 1am following a turbine trip, and that the unit was removed from service safely and within procedure. The statement does not mention that unit 2 has been out of service since 26 April,
- [Tigers, jaguars, bison among 135 exotic and endangered animals found in raid on fuel smugglers near U.S. border](https://eriinfo.com/tigers-jaguars-bison-among-135-exotic-and-endangered-animals-found-in-raid-on-fuel-smugglers-near-u-s-border/) - Mexican authorities said Thursday that they had rescued Bengal tigers, mandrills, hyenas and even a camel during raids on a fuel smuggling ring in the northeastern state of Tamaulipas, on the U.S. border. The 135 animals found at a ranch also included lions, buffalo, sulcata tortoises, spider monkeys, jaguars, an American bison and a green
- [ITWeb TV: Energy competition beckons beyond the blackouts](https://eriinfo.com/itweb-tv-energy-competition-beckons-beyond-the-blackouts/) - The addition of renewable power to the national grid, the enablement of energy wheeling and a wholesale market in the future will move SA’s electricity market from coal reliance to consumer choice. SOLA Group’s MD Katherine Persson spoke to ITWeb about the country’s energy market – past, present and future.South Africa’s energy space has evolved
- [Timeline: Life of Ratko Mladic, general turned ‘Butcher of Bosnia’ | Srebrenica genocide News](https://eriinfo.com/timeline-life-of-ratko-mladic-general-turned-butcher-of-bosnia-srebrenica-genocide-news/) - Ratko Mladic, a war criminal convicted for his role in orchestrating the Srebrenica Genocide in 1995 – the first genocide on European soil since the second world war – died in prison in The Hague at the age of 84.⁠He had been serving a life sentence for ‌genocide, war crimes and crimes against humanity –
- [The stuff that doesn't fit on the quote](https://eriinfo.com/the-stuff-that-doesnt-fit-on-the-quote/) - Every week or so, an e-mail lands in my inbox that says more or less the same thing. Somebody’s forwarded me a price from another IT company, and underneath it, one line: “Can you beat this?” Fair question. It’s the only question that seems to make sense, because from where you’re standing all of us
- [Africa: WHO Launches Africa Health Data Hub for 47 Countries](https://eriinfo.com/africa-who-launches-africa-health-data-hub-for-47-countries/) - The World Health Organization has launched a regional health data platform designed to give African governments a single system for tracking health trends, planning services and responding to disease outbreaks. The Regional Health Data Hub was unveiled on August 27 in Addis Ababa during the WHO Regional Committee for Africa meeting. The platform will bring
- [Treasury eyes sanctions on Banque Misr UAE for Iran ties](https://eriinfo.com/treasury-eyes-sanctions-on-banque-misr-uae-for-iran-ties/) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a press conference at the Cash Room of the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 24, 2026.Mehmet Eser | Anadolu | Getty ImagesThe Treasury Department on Friday moved to sanction the United Arab Emirates branch of an Egyptian bank over its financial ties to Iran.Treasury intends to
- [Africa Brought Deals to Washington - The Test is Whether the Money Moves](https://eriinfo.com/africa-brought-deals-to-washington-the-test-is-whether-the-money-moves/) - Washington, DC — The inaugural Africa Business Investment Summit saw a target of $500m of structured commitments, a royal keynote and an unusually candid accounting of why capital still hesitates. Otumfuo Osei Tutu II had been speaking for barely five minutes when he put the question the rest of the day would attempt to answer.
- [SA data centre operators push back amid sustainability probe](https://eriinfo.com/sa-data-centre-operators-push-back-amid-sustainability-probe/) - SA’s data centres face growing scrutiny over their environmental footprint. (Image created via Gemini) South Africa’s major data centre operators are pushing back against concerns their rapid expansion is placing unsustainable pressure on the country’s limited electricity and water resources, pointing to their renewable energy and tighter resource management initiatives.This comes as the sector faces
- [Africa: Wafu B Women's Champions League Qualifiers - Edo Queens, Ampem Darkoa Seal Semi-Final Places](https://eriinfo.com/africa-wafu-b-womens-champions-league-qualifiers-edo-queens-ampem-darkoa-seal-semi-final-places/) - Nigeria's Edo Queens and Ghana's Ampem Darkoa Ladies have secured their places in the semi-finals of the WAFU B Women's Champions League qualifiers after maintaining perfect records through their opening two matches in Ouagadougou. The two West African heavyweights have taken control of Group B with six points each, while Burkina Faso's USFA have also
- [Trump’s new Fed chair walks fine line on inflation in key speech](https://eriinfo.com/trumps-new-fed-chair-walks-fine-line-on-inflation-in-key-speech/) - JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — President Donald Trump’s new Federal Reserve chair said Friday that although measures of inflation are still elevated, it is not yet clear that the central bank must take urgent action to address rising prices. The speech at the Fed’s yearly retreat at Jackson Hole had been eagerly anticipated after a rocky
- [Africa: French Soldiers Disciplined Over Rhodesian Flags Linked to White Supremacists](https://eriinfo.com/africa-french-soldiers-disciplined-over-rhodesian-flags-linked-to-white-supremacists/) - France's Ministry of the Armed Forces has launched disciplinary proceedings against several soldiers photographed holding flags linked to Rhodesia, a former white minority-ruled territory in southern Africa whose symbols have been embraced by white supremacists. Two separate groups of French soldiers - one in Nîmes in southern France and another in the United Arab Emirates
- [South African talk radio is now searchable](https://eriinfo.com/south-african-talk-radio-is-now-searchable/) - South African talk radio is the last big pool of news that nobody can search. Locl is an attempt to change that: a platform that listens to the live streams of the country’s major English-language talk stations, transcribes everything, indexes it and lets you look up any name, brand or subject and find every time
- [Africa: Road to Egypt Mapped Out Following TotalEnergies CAF U-23 Afcon 2027 Qualifiers Draw](https://eriinfo.com/africa-road-to-egypt-mapped-out-following-totalenergies-caf-u-23-afcon-2027-qualifiers-draw/) - 42 nations will compete for seven places alongside hosts Egypt at the TotalEnergies CAF U-23 AFCON 2027 Three qualifying rounds to be played between September 2026 and March 2027 Final tournament will form part of Africa's pathway to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games The pathway to the TotalEnergies CAF Under-23 Africa Cup of Nations
- [Oslo mayor cancels own wedding after death of Norway's king](https://eriinfo.com/oslo-mayor-cancels-own-wedding-after-death-of-norways-king/) - Oslo's Mayor Anne Lindboe has cancelled her own wedding because of the death of Norway's King Harald V.The wedding with her fiance Pål Sandvid was planned for Friday but was postponed after the king died early on the same day, her political adviser confirmed to the BBC."It's hard to imagine an Oslo and a Norway
- [Africa: Zesco, Sundowns to Meet in CAF Women's Champions League Cosafa Qualifier Final](https://eriinfo.com/africa-zesco-sundowns-to-meet-in-caf-womens-champions-league-cosafa-qualifier-final/) - Last year's runners-up ZESCO Ndola Girls will face two-time African champions Mamelodi Sundowns in the final of the CAF Women's Champions League | COSAFA Qualifier Botswana 2026 on Saturday after both came through tough semi-final clashes. Zambia's ZESCO edged Silver Strikers of Malawi 2-1 in the first of Thursday's semi-finals, before Sundowns saw off defending
- [SITA prioritises exec placements as it looks to revival](https://eriinfo.com/sita-prioritises-exec-placements-as-it-looks-to-revival/) - SITA’s head office in Erasmuskloof, Pretoria. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) The State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has begun efforts to stabilise authority vacuums within the organisation by finalising recruitment of key executive positions, Parliament’s portfolio committee heard this week.This, as the Public Service Commission’s (PSC’s) probe of the government IT procurement’s affairs, for the period
- [Africa's Stars Who Rose to Prominence At the Olympic Games](https://eriinfo.com/africas-stars-who-rose-to-prominence-at-the-olympic-games/) - Africa has a proud history in the men's football tournament at the Olympic Games, highlighted by gold medals for Nigeria in 1996 and Cameroon in 2000. The Under-23 tournament has seen reputations forged and a number of star names from the continent come to the fore in the pursuit of Olympic success. With the draw
- [Nepal flash flood rescue efforts intensify as death toll rises](https://eriinfo.com/nepal-flash-flood-rescue-efforts-intensify-as-death-toll-rises/) - Kathmandu, Nepal — Rescuers pulled out survivors caked in dark brown mud and helicopters lifted stranded people to safety Friday as Nepal and China raced to respond after catastrophic flash floods and lanslides killed more than 540 people and left more than 1,000 missing.Nepal authorities said the death toll in the Himalayan nation rose to 538, according
- [Africa: D'Tigers Face South Sudan Test As World Cup Pressure Mounts After Cameroon Defeat](https://eriinfo.com/africa-dtigers-face-south-sudan-test-as-world-cup-pressure-mounts-after-cameroon-defeat/) - With the qualification race in Group E so tightly contested, another defeat could leave D'Tigers with little room for error heading into their final game of the window against Cape Verde on Sunday Nigeria's D'Tigers have little times to dwell on their disappointing start to the second round of the 2027 FIBA Basketball World Cup
- [JSE-listed ICT firm suspended for not paying its own dividend](https://eriinfo.com/jse-listed-ict-firm-suspended-for-not-paying-its-own-dividend/) - The JSE has suspended trading in Labat Africa’s shares with immediate effect after the technology investment holding company failed to pay the first dividend in its 27 years as a listed company. In a notice published on Thursday, the JSE said Labat had failed to pay the declared dividend in accordance with the corporate action
- [Africa: Making Every Net Count - Evidence, Delivery and Impact At Scale](https://eriinfo.com/africa-making-every-net-count-evidence-delivery-and-impact-at-scale/) - Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) remain one of the most effective malaria prevention tools available. But in Nigeria, where the burden of malaria remains exceptionally high, making every net count means ensuring their full protective benefits can be realised -- reaching every household, supporting correct and consistent use, and generating evidence that can improve future efforts. Malaria
- [Liverpool vs Nottingham Forest: Premier League – preview, teams, prediction | Football News](https://eriinfo.com/liverpool-vs-nottingham-forest-premier-league-preview-teams-prediction-football-news/) - Who: Liverpool vs Nottingham ForestWhat: English Premier LeagueWhere: Anfield, Liverpool, United KingdomWhen: Saturday, August 29, at 12:30pm (11:30 GMT)How to follow: Al Jazeera Sport will bring you all the buildup from 08:30 GMT ahead of our live text commentary streamBoth sides are looking for their first wins of the season, as Liverpool host Forest at Anfield.Recommended Stories list of
- [Africa: Rethinking Humanitarianism | Grassroots Aid Is Here to Disturb the System](https://eriinfo.com/africa-rethinking-humanitarianism-grassroots-aid-is-here-to-disturb-the-system/) - "The system is not what's holding us together; it's our humanity." For Fanta Toure, community-led crisis response efforts like mutual aid are not an emergent movement as some in the international aid system see it, but rather a return "to the way things are supposed to be". "It's people showing up for each other, and
- [Samsung Africa CMO Kgomotso Mannya on why representation isn’t enough](https://eriinfo.com/samsung-africa-cmo-kgomotso-mannya-on-why-representation-isnt-enough/) - For #WomensMonth, we speak to Samsung Africa chief marketing officer Kgomotso Mannya about her more than two-decade career in marketing, her transition from beauty and consumer goods into technology, and what it takes for women to progress into positions where they have real commercial influence.Kgomotso Mannya | image suppliedMannya has led brands across African markets,
- [Africa: FIFA in Africa - Has Gianni Infantino Really Helped Football Development?](https://eriinfo.com/africa-fifa-in-africa-has-gianni-infantino-really-helped-football-development/) - Gianni Infantino might have backed down from his proposal to sell a minority stake of Fifa to corporate investors and he may be facing a backlash from all sides, but the steady commercialisation of the game continues. Gerard A. Akindes studies the political economy of African football. His work traces how capital, corporate interests and
- [Diplomacy 'isn't impossible' — but Mideast wars must end](https://eriinfo.com/diplomacy-isnt-impossible-but-mideast-wars-must-end/) - U.S. Navy sailors work on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington as it transits the Arabian Sea to support U.S. military operations in the war with Iran Aug. 20, 2026.U.S. Navy | Via ReutersIran's foreign minister said on Friday that a return to diplomatic negotiations with the U.S. is not out
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - August 28, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-august-28-2026/) - Uganda President's Son Says He Will Seek Top Job in 2031 Uganda's military chief, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has announced plans to run for president in 2031, positioning himself as a potential successor to his father, long-serving President Yoweri Museveni. Museveni has ruled since 1986. Kainerugaba, 52, said on X that he would contest for "the highest
- [Netcampus offers AWS Cloud, AI & Certification to help learners upskill, certify, accelerate their careers](https://eriinfo.com/netcampus-offers-aws-cloud-ai-certification-to-help-learners-upskill-certify-accelerate-their-careers/) - Tebogo Makgatho, CEO, Netcampus. Netcampus is proud to share with professionals, students and future innovators an exciting opportunity that can help transform careers, develop in-demand skills and prepare individuals and organisations for the future of technology.Cloud computing and artificial intelligence are no longer optional technologies. They are driving innovation, business growth and digital transformation across
- [Southern Africa: SADC Outlook Favours Drier Conditions Across Much of Southern Africa During the 2026/27 Rainy Season](https://eriinfo.com/southern-africa-sadc-outlook-favours-drier-conditions-across-much-of-southern-africa-during-the-2026-27-rainy-season/) - Swakopmund, Namibia, 27 August 2026: The Southern African Development Community (SADC), through the SADC Climate Services Centre and National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), has released the regional climate outlook for the 2026/27 rainy season, indicating an increased likelihood of below-normal rainfall across much of the central and southern parts of the region, while wetter
- [Jake Reiner says he hasn’t spoken to his brother as he opens up about grief after parents’ deaths](https://eriinfo.com/jake-reiner-says-he-hasnt-spoken-to-his-brother-as-he-opens-up-about-grief-after-parents-deaths/) - It has been eight months since beloved Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were killed and their son Nick Reiner was arrested in their deaths. But for Jake Reiner, the couple’s 35-year-old son, the nightmare feels like “eight years at the same time, and it also feels like eight minutes,” he
- [Africa: RwandAir Boss Speaks Out On Why Flying in Africa Is Expensive](https://eriinfo.com/africa-rwandair-boss-speaks-out-on-why-flying-in-africa-is-expensive/) - Africa's efforts to deepen economic integration could remain limited unless governments make air travel more affordable and remove restrictions that continue to fragment the continent's aviation market, RwandAir Chief Executive Officer Yvonne Makolo has said. Makolo said African countries need to change the way they view aviation, arguing that affordable air connectivity is essential to
- [A Limpopo solar farm is now powering a smelter in Richards Bay](https://eriinfo.com/a-limpopo-solar-farm-is-now-powering-a-smelter-in-richards-bay/) - Voltalia did not build a single kilometre of transmission line to get its electricity from Limpopo to Richards Bay. Instead, it uses Eskom’s. Voltalia’s 148MW plant injects electricity into Eskom’s grid in Limpopo. Eskom meters what goes in and what RBM draws out at the other end, and reconciles the two financially against a schedule
- [Africa: Gambia Ranks Third in Sub-Saharan Africa On Budget Transparency](https://eriinfo.com/africa-gambia-ranks-third-in-sub-saharan-africa-on-budget-transparency/) - The Gambia ranked third among the Sub-Saharan African countries assessed in the 2025 Open Budget Survey, scoring 36 out of 100 on budget transparency, according to findings unveiled by Gambia Participates on Tuesday, 25 August 2026. The survey placed Sierra Leone at the top of the selected Sub-Saharan African countries, followed by Senegal. The Gambia
- [Collapsed glacier likely caused devastating Nepal-Tibet floods, scientists say](https://eriinfo.com/collapsed-glacier-likely-caused-devastating-nepal-tibet-floods-scientists-say/) - It is still unclear what caused the glacier to collapse on Wednesday.Searle said that Langtang Lirung, like the rest of the Himalayas, has been slowly rising due to long-term tectonic movement, where one plate has been pushing another plate up. "It's like putting a jack under the car, and then jacking it up.""As the mountain
- [Africa: Trade Minister Calls for Lower Air Travel Costs Across Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-trade-minister-calls-for-lower-air-travel-costs-across-africa/) - Rwanda's Minister of Trade and Industry, Antoine Marie Kajangwe, has called for African countries to reduce taxes, fees and levies on air travel, saying high costs are limiting movement and business opportunities across the continent. ALSO READ: Kagame criticises expensive air travel in Africa Kajangwe made the remarks during the closing session of the two-day
- [Nvidia agrees to $12.9 billion acquisition of Hugging Face](https://eriinfo.com/nvidia-agrees-to-12-9-billion-acquisition-of-hugging-face/) - Nvidia has agreed to acquire the open-source AI model repository Hugging Face for $12.9 billion, according to a report from The Information. The buyout marks one of the largest acquisitions in Nvidia’s history, signalling CEO Jensen Huang’s confidence that market demand for artificial intelligence infrastructure continues to accelerate. Securing Hugging Face gives the chipmaker strategic
- [Africa: Ethiopia Plays Key Role in Promoting Regional, Continental Peace and Security - AU Official](https://eriinfo.com/africa-ethiopia-plays-key-role-in-promoting-regional-continental-peace-and-security-au-official/) - Addis Ababa — An African Union (AU) official emphasized Ethiopia's significant role in promoting peace and security not only in the Horn but also across the continent, while underscoring the need for African countries to strengthen regional integration. In an exclusive interview with ENA, Head of the Governance Architecture and African Peace and Security Architecture
- [Republicans, cattle ranchers angry at Trump for beef import tariff suspension](https://eriinfo.com/republicans-cattle-ranchers-angry-at-trump-for-beef-import-tariff-suspension/) - Republicans, cattle ranchers angry at Trump for beef import tariff suspension - CBS News President Trump visited Texas on Thursday amid criticism of his plans to lower beef prices by importing more beef from overseas. Ed O'Keefe reports.
- [Africa: Sunscreen for Lakes and Dams - Could a Thin Floating Layer of Nanomaterial Shield Water From Evaporation?](https://eriinfo.com/africa-sunscreen-for-lakes-and-dams-could-a-thin-floating-layer-of-nanomaterial-shield-water-from-evaporation/) - Water stored in dams and reservoirs for humans to use often evaporates, especially in hot regions like southern Africa. Rising temperatures speed evaporation up, leaving less water for people, farming and industry. Daniel Kwasi Kpeglo has just completed a PhD in physics. He explains his laboratory research into a new design - a thin nanomaterial
- [Reunert invests in ‘AI horsepower’ to unlock revenue](https://eriinfo.com/reunert-invests-in-ai-horsepower-to-unlock-revenue/) - Reunert group CEO Anthonie de Beer. (Image supplied) Reunert Group is investing in artificial intelligence (AI) across its 17 business units, as the JSE-listed technology group pursues new business growth, to ultimately increase revenue.Speaking during a panel discussion on Reunert’s AI deployment at the recent IQbusiness Geshidocon 2026 conference, Reunert group CEO Anthonie de Beer
- [Africa: Red Sea Nations Step Up Maritime Cooperation As Regional Threats Grow](https://eriinfo.com/africa-red-sea-nations-step-up-maritime-cooperation-as-regional-threats-grow/) - From piracy and migrant smuggling to disruptions affecting global shipping routes, countries bordering one of the world's busiest waterways are seeking closer cooperation to stay ahead of fast-evolving maritime threats. As maritime tensions ripple across parts of the Middle East, security officials from Ethiopia, Yemen, Djibouti and Somalia gathered in Nairobi this week to tackle
- [US judge questions the push to add Trump’s name back to the Kennedy Center | Donald Trump News](https://eriinfo.com/us-judge-questions-the-push-to-add-trumps-name-back-to-the-kennedy-center-donald-trump-news/) - The venue’s board of directors, stacked with supporters of the president, voted to add his name again despite past ruling.Published On 27 Aug 202627 Aug 2026A United States judge has questioned why the Kennedy Center is rushing to restore President Donald Trump’s name to the performing arts venue after it was ordered removed in a
- [Africa: Land Models Sprout As Degradation Threatens Billions of Livelihoods](https://eriinfo.com/africa-land-models-sprout-as-degradation-threatens-billions-of-livelihoods/) - Promising efforts to restore degraded land are now in the spotlight at a time when 40 per cent of the world's land currently faces degradation and drought, threatening the livelihoods of over three billion people, the head of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) said Wednesday, announcing three winners of its World Restoration Flagships
- [Apple's real next act is your home](https://eriinfo.com/apples-real-next-act-is-your-home/) - The most interesting thing at Apple’s September iPhone keynote might not be the iPhone. That is an odd thing to say in a year when Apple is expected to introduce its first folding smartphone, possibly called the iPhone Ultra. Alongside it should come the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max, while the standard iPhone 18
- [Africa: COP17 - How Africa Can Unlock Billions for Land Restoration - - Official](https://eriinfo.com/africa-cop17-how-africa-can-unlock-billions-for-land-restoration-official/) - She said Africa needs to move land restoration from the aid column into the investment column by developing bankable landscape programmes, strengthening land tenure, deploying risk-sharing instruments and ensuring that farmers and pastoralists benefit from carbon and other emerging environmental markets. As negotiations continue at the 17th session of the United Nations Convention to Combat
- [FDA approves Gilead HIV pill Bixlenvo designed to simplify treatment](https://eriinfo.com/fda-approves-gilead-hiv-pill-bixlenvo-designed-to-simplify-treatment/) - Gilead Bixlenvo drugCourtesy: GileadThe Food and Drug Administration approved a once-daily HIV pill from Gilead that could help simplify care for some patients, the company announced Thursday. The drug, marketed as Bixlenvo, is aimed at patients whose virus is already under control but who remain on complicated treatment regimens. It could also appeal to those who
- [Africa: Legendary Country Singer Dolly Parton Dies Aged 80](https://eriinfo.com/africa-legendary-country-singer-dolly-parton-dies-aged-80/) - Dolly Parton, one of the music prolific and revered country singers of all time, has died aged 80. The singer's nephew Brian Seaver announced the news on behalf of the Parton and Owens family, revealing that Dolly had asked him years ago to be the one that made the announcement when the time came. Born
- [Women Who Built It: Lessons from the Entrepreneurial Journey](https://eriinfo.com/women-who-built-it-lessons-from-the-entrepreneurial-journey/) - Entrepreneurship rarely follows a straight line. For some, it begins with a long-held ambition. For others, with a question, an opportunity or simply the realisation that it is time to build something of their own.As South Africa marks Women’s Month in August, Bizmag speaks to four women entrepreneurs about the journeys behind their businesses –
- [Apple schedules September 9 event for new iPhone models – including the foldable?](https://eriinfo.com/apple-schedules-september-9-event-for-new-iphone-models-including-the-foldable/) - Apple has officially scheduled its next major product launch for September 9 at 1 PM ET, streaming live on Apple’s website and YouTube. The keynote marks the first major product showcase led by incoming CEO John Ternus, who officially succeeds Tim Cook on September 1. Read: Apple refreshes Mac Mini with 2nm M6 chip and
- [Africa: 60 Years After Colonialism, Africa Eyes for a Mindset Reset](https://eriinfo.com/africa-60-years-after-colonialism-africa-eyes-for-a-mindset-reset/) - African countries have different independence anniversary dates. However, for most countries, more than six decades have now passed since colonial administrations ended. That raises an uncomfortable question: more than 60 years after colonialism, why do so many African countries still struggle with the basics of development; reliable public services, quality education, decent healthcare, productive economies,
- [Callaway severs ties with golf brand Good Good after controversial ad sparks outrage](https://eriinfo.com/callaway-severs-ties-with-golf-brand-good-good-after-controversial-ad-sparks-outrage/) - Fallout from a golf commercial described as “the worst ad known to man” continued Thursday when Callaway, one of the sport’s largest makers of equipment, announced it had cut ties with Good Good Golf, the brand it had partnered with for the past three years before their joint ad sparked controversy. Callaway said it would
- [Africa: CAS to Hear Senegal AFCON Title Appeal in October](https://eriinfo.com/africa-cas-to-hear-senegal-afcon-title-appeal-in-october/) - The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) announced on Friday that Senegal's appeal of the decision to strip them of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) title in favour of Morocco has been set for 8 October. At the 18 January final in Rabat, Senegal won 1-0 thanks to Pape Gueye's extra-time goal, but the
- [Women must be ‘active architects’ in digital future](https://eriinfo.com/women-must-be-active-architects-in-digital-future/) - The 2026 cohort of Huawei South Africa’s Women in Tech digital skills development programme. As artificial intelligence (AI) adoption rapidly reshapes industries, economies and societies, South African women have been urged to help build the local AI economy and avoid being side-lined.This was the overarching theme, kick-starting the three-day 2026 Women in Techdigital skills training
- [Africa: Poor Debt Data, Weak Oversight Threaten Africa's Debt Management - - Experts](https://eriinfo.com/africa-poor-debt-data-weak-oversight-threaten-africas-debt-management-experts/) - They spoke at the sixth African Conference on Debt and Development (AfCoDD VI), organised by the African Forum and Network on Debt and Development (AFRODAD) in Nairobi, Kenya. . African countries need better systems for tracking public debt and stronger parliamentary scrutiny of government borrowing, said some development experts said on Wednesday. They spoke at
- [Norwegians lay flowers at palace as King Harald's condition worsens](https://eriinfo.com/norwegians-lay-flowers-at-palace-as-king-haralds-condition-worsens/) - Having been on the throne since 1991, King Harald is Europe's oldest head of state.Crown Prince Haakon, 53, the successor to the Norwegian throne, has been serving as regent while his father is on leave.King Harald has been treated in recent weeks with cortisone for haemolytic anaemia, a condition that causes the number of red
- [Africa: How Does Africa Rethink Its Path to Development?](https://eriinfo.com/africa-how-does-africa-rethink-its-path-to-development/) - Africa must move away from seeing itself through what it lacks and instead draw on its own institutions, knowledge, communities, wealth and talent to address the continent's challenges, speakers at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum said on Wednesday, August 26. ALSO READ: What's holding African integration back? Experts speak out The speakers said Africa's development
- [Meta wins by settling](https://eriinfo.com/meta-wins-by-settling/) - Meta Platforms has emerged from its biggest legal challenge in the US with its core business intact. The social media giant agreed on Wednesday to pay as much as US$18-billion over a decade and limit how teenagers use Facebook and Instagram under a sweeping agreement with nearly all US states to resolve claims that it
- [Africa: Akamanzi Urges Africa to Treat Sports As a Major Economic Opportunity](https://eriinfo.com/africa-akamanzi-urges-africa-to-treat-sports-as-a-major-economic-opportunity/) - Africa needs to change the way it views sports by moving beyond seeing it as recreation and recognising it as a major economic sector capable of driving growth, according to NBA Africa Chief Executive Officer Clare Akamanzi. Akamanzi made the remarks at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum, held at Kigali Convention Centre on Wednesday, August
- [Nepal flood death toll surges as 65 Americans listed among over 1,000 people still missing](https://eriinfo.com/nepal-flood-death-toll-surges-as-65-americans-listed-among-over-1000-people-still-missing/) - Rescue teams were searching for hundreds of missing people along the Nepal-China border Thursday after a catastrophic, deadly torrent of floods and mud swept through several communities a day earlier following a glacial collapse. The head of Nepal's tourism board told CBS News Thursday that 65 U.S. nationals were among those missing in the wake
- [The world’s richest people, places and assets in 2026](https://eriinfo.com/the-worlds-richest-people-places-and-assets-in-2026/) - INFOGRAPHIC/EYEWITNESS MEDIA. By PATRICK MAYOYO Wealth in 2026 is no longer simply a measure of money in the bank. It is a reflection of technological power, global business empires, political influence, royal heritage, sporting fame and ownership of some of the world’s most valuable assets. From Silicon Valley to royal palaces, luxury estates and private
- [Meta agrees to $18 billion settlement over youth addiction](https://eriinfo.com/meta-agrees-to-18-billion-settlement-over-youth-addiction/) - Meta Platforms has reached a proposed $18 billion settlement to resolve landmark lawsuits filed by dozens of state attorneys general accusing the company of engineering addictive social media platforms for youth and violating child privacy laws. Pending final court approval, the agreement concludes a high-profile trial brought by state regulators, led by California Attorney General
- [Africa: Building Africa's Pharmaceutical Future Starts With Regulation](https://eriinfo.com/africa-building-africas-pharmaceutical-future-starts-with-regulation/) - Last week, during a discussion with African vaccine manufacturers, one manufacturer asked me a deceptively simple question: Can the African Medicines Agency help make it easier for a manufacturer to reach multiple African markets without navigating a completely separate process in every country? It is a question I have encountered throughout my career as a
- [Six months after US strike on Iran school, parents still grieve | US-Israel war on Iran News](https://eriinfo.com/six-months-after-us-strike-on-iran-school-parents-still-grieve-us-israel-war-on-iran-news/) - Six months after a US missile strike on an Iranian school killed at least 170 people, most of them children, their families are still living with the loss. Parents return to the ruins and visit graves, while questions over accountability remain unanswered.Published On 27 Aug 202627 Aug 2026Share Six months after US strike on Iran
- [Africa CDC Unveils Statue Honoring Dr. Senait Fisseha](https://eriinfo.com/africa-cdc-unveils-statue-honoring-dr-senait-fisseha/) - Addis Ababa — A special moment at Africa CDC today as we welcomed Dr. Senait Fisseha, Vice President of Global Programs at the Susan Thompson Buffett Foundation. During her visit, Africa CDC unveiled a surprise statue in her honour, recognising her leadership, partnership and longstanding commitment to strengthening African institutions and advancing health across the
- [Google takes Gemini AI into finance, legal sectors](https://eriinfo.com/google-takes-gemini-ai-into-finance-legal-sectors/) - Google Cloud is tailoring agentic AI to regulated industries, launching dedicated Gemini Enterprise solutions for finance and legal professionals. Google Cloud is taking its Gemini Enterprise platform deeper into regulated industries, launching agentic AI solutions for financial services and legal work.The company yesterday introduced Gemini Enterprise for Financial Services and Gemini Enterprise for Legal, its
- [COP17: AfDB backs Great Green Wall revival as Africa demands faster action](https://eriinfo.com/cop17-afdb-backs-great-green-wall-revival-as-africa-demands-faster-action/) - A session at the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP-17) of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. PHOTO/UNCCD. By PATRICK MAYOYO The African Development Bank has committed to work with partners to mobilise funds for the Great Green Wall Initiative (GGWI) during the 17th Conference of the Parties (COP-17) of the UN
- [Are African stocks riskier than the US market?](https://eriinfo.com/are-african-stocks-riskier-than-the-us-market/) - American investor Finn Walker is the managing partner of Heron Partners, which invests in companies listed on African stock exchanges. One of the key reasons Walker is bullish on Africa is the continent’s young and fast-growing population. Africa’s population is projected to reach around 2.5 billion by 2050, up from roughly 1.6 billion today –
- [U.S. considers fresh round of tariffs on semiconductors, report says](https://eriinfo.com/u-s-considers-fresh-round-of-tariffs-on-semiconductors-report-says/) - U.S. President Donald Trump (R) speaks as U.S. Secretary of Commerce Howard Lutnick looks on before signing an executive order to limit mail-in voting in the Oval Office of the White House on March 31, 2026 in Washington, DC.Alex Wong | Getty ImagesU.S. President Donald Trump's administration is reportedly considering new tariffs on U.S. semiconductors,
- [Africa: Unusual Suspects - Elders in West Africa's Changing Drug Trade](https://eriinfo.com/africa-unusual-suspects-elders-in-west-africas-changing-drug-trade/) - The apparent rise of trafficking by older adults could reflect a new criminal adaptation rather than individual criminality. Adults aged 50 and over are becoming more visible in West African drug operations, although data availability and official understandings of this phenomenon vary across states. Nigeria's National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) website suggests that at
- [Regulated systems need more automation, not less](https://eriinfo.com/regulated-systems-need-more-automation-not-less/) - Critical systems are now deeply interconnected, spanning legacy infrastructure, cloud services, third-party providers and vast volumes of sensitive data. A change in one part of the environment can have unintended consequences elsewhere, and a missed defect in a payment workflow, claims process or customer onboarding journey can quickly become an operational, financial or regulatory problem.
- [Africa: Egypt's Abay Stance Violates AU Principles, Says Professor Yacob Arsano](https://eriinfo.com/africa-egypts-abay-stance-violates-au-principles-says-professor-yacob-arsano/) - Addis Ababa — Egypt's stance on Abay (Nile) River violates fundamental African Union principles on consultation, cooperation and equitable utilization of transboundary water resources, Political Science and International Relations Professor Yacob Arsano, said. Professor Yacob, who has extensive research experience in water politics and Nile Basin affairs, also served as a member of Ethiopia's negotiating
- [Secret Service officials placed on leave in inquiry over ‘potential misconduct’](https://eriinfo.com/secret-service-officials-placed-on-leave-in-inquiry-over-potential-misconduct/) - Secret Service communications director Anthony Guglielmi has been placed on leave, two sources familiar with the matter told NBC News on Wednesday.The news comes as a Secret Service spokesperson revealed that three officials who are not law enforcement personnel were put on leave pending an investigation into potential misconduct.Gregg Bernstein, a spokesperson for Guglielmi, did
- [Africa: Explainer - UN Peace Operations Work to Create, Preserve Peace](https://eriinfo.com/africa-explainer-un-peace-operations-work-to-create-preserve-peace/) - Supporting the first democratic elections after brutal civil wars in Mozambique and Cambodia. Disarming thousands of child soldiers in Sierra Leone. Helping to secure Namibia's independence from South Africa. These are some of the contributions of UN operations around the world to help countries transition from conflict to lasting peace. As the world faces the
- [ASUS unveils ROG Xbox Ally X20 with OLED display for 20th anniversary](https://eriinfo.com/asus-unveils-rog-xbox-ally-x20-with-oled-display-for-20th-anniversary/) - ASUS has announced the ROG Xbox Ally X20 to celebrate the 20th anniversary of its Republic of Gamers line. Retaining the core ergonomic footprint of its predecessor, the refreshed handheld features a translucent black chassis accented with gold highlights alongside a major display upgrade: a 7.4-inch Nebula HDR OLED panel replacing the previous 7-inch IPS
- [Africa Must Turn Its Wealth Into Bargaining Power to Rewrite Global Debt Rules - Experts](https://eriinfo.com/africa-must-turn-its-wealth-into-bargaining-power-to-rewrite-global-debt-rules-experts/) - The call comes months after African Union leaders adopted the Common African Position on Debt, which seeks to strengthen Africa's collective hand in debt negotiations and push for changes to the global financial system. Africa must turn its natural resources, market size and technological capacity into bargaining power to secure a stronger voice in the
- [Two dead and 11 hurt after car rams into crowd in northern France](https://eriinfo.com/two-dead-and-11-hurt-after-car-rams-into-crowd-in-northern-france/) - Two people have been killed and 10 others injured after a car crashed into a group of people near a train station in Caen in northern France, French reports say."A car deliberated rammed into pedestrians opposite the station," local prefect David Clavière told reporters, adding that seven of those injured were in a critical condition.A
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - August 27, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-august-27-2026/) - Guinea President Dismisses 173 Soldiers in Military Shake-Up Guinea's President Mamadi Doumbouya has dismissed 173 military personnel for alleged desertion. This includes Colonel Michel Lamah, a member of the elite Special Forces unit who helped him seize power in the 2021 coup. The dismissals are seen as part of efforts to consolidate Doumbouya's control
- [Butchery excellence at Cleaver Awards 2025 | Arch Retail](https://eriinfo.com/butchery-excellence-at-cleaver-awards-2025-arch-retail/) - 21st Annual Cleaver Awards. From 19 to 21 August 2026, some of southern Africa’s finest butcheries took centre stage at the 21st Annual Cleaver Awards, and Arch Retail Solutions was once again proud to be part of the celebration as a sponsor.The Cleaver Awards have become an important benchmark of excellence within the butchery industry,
- [Africa: Angola Takes Part in WHO Regional Committee for Africa Session](https://eriinfo.com/africa-angola-takes-part-in-who-regional-committee-for-africa-session/) - Luanda — An Angolan delegation, led by Secretary of State for Public Health Carlos de Sousa, is taking part in the 76th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa, being held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, from 23 to 28 August. According to a press release sent to ANGOP on Wednesday, Carlos
- [Yayoi Kusama, groundbreaking Japanese artist known for her signature polka dots, dies at 97](https://eriinfo.com/yayoi-kusama-groundbreaking-japanese-artist-known-for-her-signature-polka-dots-dies-at-97/) - Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, who splashed her signature polka dots on paintings, sculptures and museum installations around the world, has died, her studio said Thursday. She was 97.Kusama died Aug. 14 at a hospital in Tokyo, Yayoi Kusama Studio said."She continued to paint until her final days, never setting aside her brush, and continued exploration
- [Africa: Who Was Late Country Music Icon Dolly Parton?](https://eriinfo.com/africa-who-was-late-country-music-icon-dolly-parton/) - Dolly Parton, the American singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist whose career spanned more than six decades, died on Tuesday, August 25, at the age of 80. Parton died in Nashville, Tennessee, after a brief battle with cancer, according to her family and representatives. Her nephew, Bryan Seaver, announced her death in a video posted to
- [Blu Label says MTN is coming for its Capitec business](https://eriinfo.com/blu-label-says-mtn-is-coming-for-its-capitec-business/) - MTN’s stated intention to deal directly with South Africa’s banks on airtime sales comes down, for Blu Label Unlimited Group, to one account: Capitec. MTN South Africa CEO Ferdi Moolman said at a media briefing on Tuesday – the same one at which he disclosed that the industry pushes up to 300 million Sim cards
- [Africa: GERD Offers Blueprint for Africa's Self-Reliance, Says Hailemariam](https://eriinfo.com/africa-gerd-offers-blueprint-for-africas-self-reliance-says-hailemariam/) - Addis Ababa — Former Ethiopian Prime Minister Hailemariam Desalegn said Ethiopia's experience in financing and building the he Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) demonstrates how African countries can drive their own development through self-reliance and greater ownership. Speaking at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali, Hailemariam said Africa must increasingly shape its development through
- [Qatar’s prime minister to visit Tehran, seeking to revive US-Iran talks | US-Israel war on Iran News](https://eriinfo.com/qatars-prime-minister-to-visit-tehran-seeking-to-revive-us-iran-talks-us-israel-war-on-iran-news/) - Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani is due to visit Tehran on Thursday for talks on de-escalating tensions and reviving dialogue between Iran and the United States.A spokesman for Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced the visit in a statement on X on Wednesday.Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of
- [Streamer files class action lawsuit against Twitch for using streams to train AI models](https://eriinfo.com/streamer-files-class-action-lawsuit-against-twitch-for-using-streams-to-train-ai-models/) - Connecticut-based streamer Warren Pandiscia has filed a class-action lawsuit against Twitch and its parent company Amazon, accusing the platforms of using creator content without permission to train artificial intelligence models. First reported by Courthouse News, the complaint alleges that the tech giants harvested live streams and recorded videos without licensing or compensation, utilizing them as
- [China's industrial profits growth slumps to seven-month low](https://eriinfo.com/chinas-industrial-profits-growth-slumps-to-seven-month-low/) - Employees work on the assembly line of an intelligent factory of SERES Automobile Co., Ltd in Chongqing, China on July 19, 2022. Vcg | Visual China Group | Getty ImagesChina's industrial profits growth in July slowed to its weakest pace this year, expanding 11.2% from a year earlier, according to National Bureau of Statistics data on
- [AI helps SASRIA forecast national risks](https://eriinfo.com/ai-helps-sasria-forecast-national-risks/) - AI can help identify potential unrest weeks ahead by triangulating social media information with other data sources. (Image created via Gemini) The South African Special Risks Insurance Association (SASRIA) is using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyse social and behavioural signals in an effort to forecast potentially destructive events.This was revealed by Muzi Dladla, executive manager
- [‘Blood moon’ lunar eclipse will cross U.S. weeks after solar eclipse — here’s when to watch](https://eriinfo.com/blood-moon-lunar-eclipse-will-cross-u-s-weeks-after-solar-eclipse-heres-when-to-watch/) - Two weeks after a total solar eclipse wowed skywatchers in southern Europe, a near-total lunar eclipse is set to put on a show Thursday night for people across North and South America.Lunar eclipses occur when Earth slips between the sun and the moon and casts a shadow on the lunar surface. During this week’s event,
- [The hole in the law above the Karoo](https://eriinfo.com/the-hole-in-the-law-above-the-karoo/) - The legal shield around South Africa’s most valuable scientific instrument does not reach the objects most likely to interfere with it. The Karoo Central Astronomy Advantage Area (KCAAA), established under the country’s Astronomy Geographic Advantage Act, protects MeerKAT and the Square Kilometre Array-Mid (SKA-Mid) telescope now under construction from ground-based interference. Satellites sit outside it.
- [Parrot eggs hatch in South Africa after suspected Thai smuggler arrested at OR Tambo airport](https://eriinfo.com/parrot-eggs-hatch-in-south-africa-after-suspected-thai-smuggler-arrested-at-or-tambo-airport/) - Fifty eggs suspected to be those of endangered parrots were intercepted at South Africa's main airport in Johannesburg last Thursday - and some of them have now hatched.A 50-year-old Thai national was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle them in a "homemade incubator bag" carried as hand luggage, according to the Department of Forestry, Fisheries
- [The Witcher 3 remake announced alongside new expansion](https://eriinfo.com/the-witcher-3-remake-announced-alongside-new-expansion/) - CD Projekt Red capped off Gamescom’s Opening Night Live showcase with the announcement of a complete remake of The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt, which includes both of its original DLC expansions. Scheduled to launch on September 29, the overhauled title will be available as a free upgrade for existing owners, which extends to a free
- [Flash flood tears through Nepal, killing scores and leaving over 400 tourists missing, including 33 Americans](https://eriinfo.com/flash-flood-tears-through-nepal-killing-scores-and-leaving-over-400-tourists-missing-including-33-americans/) - At least 160 people were killed in Nepal and more than 400, most of them foreigners, were listed as missing on Wednesday after flash flooding tore through valleys in the Himalayan country's northern border areas, according to authorities. The flash floods decimated villages, slamming into houses, roads, bridges and power plants. Videos broadcast by regional news
- [NetApp Named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise Storage Platforms](https://eriinfo.com/netapp-named-a-leader-in-the-2026-gartner-magic-quadrant-for-enterprise-storage-platforms/) - NetApp® (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced it has been recognized by Gartner as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms, continuing to acknowledge NetApp as a Leader in this market from its inaugural edition of this report in 2025. The evaluation was based on specific criteria
- [Africa: Land Degradation Is Costing Far More Than Restoring - UN Deputy Chief](https://eriinfo.com/africa-land-degradation-is-costing-far-more-than-restoring-un-deputy-chief/) - Countries are spending too little to restore degraded land even as the economic cost of doing nothing climbs towards $1 trillion a year, UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed warned at a major UN land conference in Mongolia. Speaking at the high-level opening of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) meeting in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Ms.
- [US inflation remains sticky in July | Inflation News](https://eriinfo.com/us-inflation-remains-sticky-in-july-inflation-news/) - Inflation has worsened since the US and Israel attacked Iran, sending energy prices spiralling.Published On 26 Aug 202626 Aug 2026Inflation in the United States is holding steady well above the Federal Reserve’s 2 percent target for the 65th straight month, intensifying the debate about whether the US central bank should hold or increase interest rates.The
- [Africa: As Wars Spread, the Global Food System Unravels](https://eriinfo.com/africa-as-wars-spread-the-global-food-system-unravels/) - A family with four children abandoned its farm in Somalia after armed groups arrived and demanded payments for the right to continue cultivating the land. They walked roughly 100 kilometers to a displacement camp. One of the children died along the way. Carl Skau, the acting head of the World Food Program, met the family
- [Facebook and Instagram are getting nighttime curfews for children](https://eriinfo.com/facebook-and-instagram-are-getting-nighttime-curfews-for-children/) - Meta Platforms agreed to pay a maximum US$16.7-billion and make major changes to Facebook and Instagram to resolve claims by states across the US that the company designed those platforms to addict children, misled consumers about their safety and improperly collected children’s personal data. The settlement resolves claims brought by 29 US states, and will
- [Africa: UN Recognizes Restoration Initiative Feeding 4 Million Across the Sahel](https://eriinfo.com/africa-un-recognizes-restoration-initiative-feeding-4-million-across-the-sahel/) - Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — A major revival of degraded land across Burkina Faso, Chad, Mali, Mauritania and Niger was recognized today by the UN as one of three new World Restoration Flagships. Since 2018, the Sahel Integrated Resilience Initiative has strengthened food security and livelihoods for more than four million people by rehabilitating over 335,000 hectares
- [Fed, NASA and DOJ among victims of China hacker group: Court documents](https://eriinfo.com/fed-nasa-and-doj-among-victims-of-china-hacker-group-court-documents/) - The Federal Reserve, the U.S. Senate, the Department of Justice, NASA, and other federal agencies were victims of computer intrusion by a Chinese state-sponsored hacking group, the DOJ said on Wednesday morning as it announced the court-ordered seizure of online domains used for hacking platforms.The hacking platforms, known as "QScan and QTRouter," were "used to
- [Africa: Greening Lands, Feeding People: UN Awards Three Restoration Flagships at UNCCD COP17](https://eriinfo.com/africa-greening-lands-feeding-people-un-awards-three-restoration-flagships-at-unccd-cop17/) - Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia — The UN today awarded three new World Restoration Flagships in Brazil, the Sahel region, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The initiatives are strengthening landscape productivity by restoring degraded ecosystems in regions facing drought, desertification, and climate change. Jointly led by the UN Environment Programme (UNEP) and the Food and Agriculture Organization
- [Standard Bank’s Linda Oniwe on backing Africa’s next tech boom](https://eriinfo.com/standard-banks-linda-oniwe-on-backing-africas-next-tech-boom/) - For #WomensMonth, we speak to Standard Bank’s Linda Oniwe, senior vice president for technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) in corporate and investment banking, about her career in dealmaking, the role of technology in Africa’s development and the importance of creating opportunities for women in the sector.Linda Oniwe | image suppliedWith more than a decade at
- [Africa Must Break Cycle of Failed Governance, Leaders Say](https://eriinfo.com/africa-must-break-cycle-of-failed-governance-leaders-say/) - Africa must develop a new generation of purposeful leaders and stronger institutions if it is to break a cycle of governance failures that continues to undermine the continent's development ambitions, speakers at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum have said. The issue took centre stage during a presidential panel on Tuesday, August 25, bringing together President
- [Panda Express’ CEOs are on a mission to help employees own a home](https://eriinfo.com/panda-express-ceos-are-on-a-mission-to-help-employees-own-a-home/) - Panda Express is famous for its orange chicken. But the founders of the iconic fast-casual Asian chain also want to be known for something else: helping their workers realize the American dream.“I always believe that when you do well, you know, personally, then you can go out and take care of other people,” said Andrew
- [Africa Must Unlock the Capital Beneath Its Farmers' Feet](https://eriinfo.com/africa-must-unlock-the-capital-beneath-its-farmers-feet/) - Agriculture is the foundation for Africa's economic takeoff, but without land tenure reform, its potential will remain untapped. Africa's quality of governance has largely stagnated or declined over the past decade, as reflected in the World Bank's Governance Effectiveness Index, Afrobarometer surveys across countries and the Ibrahim Index of African Governance. Africa's youthful population is
- [Meta launches First Draft automated video trimming for Instagram](https://eriinfo.com/meta-launches-first-draft-automated-video-trimming-for-instagram/) - Meta is rolling out First Draft, a new Instagram editing feature designed to streamline short-form video creation by automatically trimming silences and awkward pauses from raw footage. Read: Apple refreshes Mac Mini with 2nm M6 chip and debuts Quad-Die M5 Ultra Mac Studio Users can access the tool immediately after capturing new video or by
- [Africa: How Las Anod Changed Somaliland's Case for Recognition](https://eriinfo.com/africa-how-las-anod-changed-somalilands-case-for-recognition/) - Somaliland has spent three decades asking the world to trust a specific story about itself: a peaceful, democratic state exercising real authority over the territory it claims, with institutions worthy of recognition. The 2023 war in Las Anod tested all four of those claims -- peace, democratic legitimacy, authority over the territory, institutional credibility --
- [Heart, hope and a steely determination: Dolly Parton's musical legacy](https://eriinfo.com/heart-hope-and-a-steely-determination-dolly-partons-musical-legacy/) - Her early breakthrough came in 1967 when she was hired as the "girl singer" on The Porter Wagoner Show, a TV showcase for country singer Porter Wagoner that reached millions of viewers each week.Together, they released 21 hit duets including Just Someone I Used to Know, If Teardrops Were Pennies and Please Don't Stop Loving
- [Africa: AU Reviews Documents for Extraordinary Summit in Luanda](https://eriinfo.com/africa-au-reviews-documents-for-extraordinary-summit-in-luanda/) - Luanda — The Permanent Representatives Committee (PRC) of the African Union (AU) on Tuesday reviewed draft documents for the extraordinary sessions of the Executive Council and the Assembly of Heads of State and Government, scheduled to take place in Luanda on 29 and 30 August. The meeting, held by videoconference, was attended by Angola's Permanent
- [Cape Town-based AI start-up raises R19.5m](https://eriinfo.com/cape-town-based-ai-start-up-raises-r19-5m/) - Emile Ferreira, CTO of Verascient and Keagan Stokoe, CEO. South African-founded artificial intelligence (AI) start-up Verascient has raised $1.2 million (R19.5 million) in its pre-seed round to help companies build faster and more capable teams with AI. It will use the capital to expand its engineering team and deepen its technology to support further enterprise
- [Africa: Eastern Africa Taps FAO's Hand-in-Hand Initiative to Drive Agrifood Investment](https://eriinfo.com/africa-eastern-africa-taps-faos-hand-in-hand-initiative-to-drive-agrifood-investment/) - Eastern African countries are tapping the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations' (FAO) Hand-in-Hand Initiative to unlock investment in agrifood systems, with a focus on turning the region's agricultural potential into jobs, stronger food security and more resilient economies. The drive was highlighted in Kigali on Monday, August 24, during the opening of
- [Iran and Oman edge toward temporary Strait of Hormuz reopening plan, but Tehran insists U.S. lift blockade](https://eriinfo.com/iran-and-oman-edge-toward-temporary-strait-of-hormuz-reopening-plan-but-tehran-insists-u-s-lift-blockade/) - Long lines formed at gas stations in Tehran Tuesday after the United States announced fresh sanctions aimed at pressuring Iran into submission.Washington has turned to pulling economic levers six months into a war on Iran that has ground to a stalemate militarily, with peace talks stalled and most traffic through the crucial Strait of Hormuz
- [Africa: Leaders Gather in Kigali for Africa Mindset Reset Forum](https://eriinfo.com/africa-leaders-gather-in-kigali-for-africa-mindset-reset-forum/) - African heads of state, former presidents, senior policymakers and business leaders are gathering in Kigali for the Africa Mindset Reset Forum, which will discuss how the continent can strengthen governance, institutions and execution to accelerate development. The two-day gathering, which begins on Tuesday, August 25, is being hosted by the African School of Governance (ASG)
- [Agentic AI is turning WhatsApp into a sales channel](https://eriinfo.com/agentic-ai-is-turning-whatsapp-into-a-sales-channel/) - South African businesses have spent years investing in apps, websites, call centres and chatbots. Mobile behaviour, digital convenience and the demand for immediacy have outpaced what those tools can deliver. Agentic AI is stepping into that gap. Across retail, e-commerce, logistics, hospitality and travel, agentic AI is changing how customer conversations work, and South African
- [Africa: COP17 - Africa Must Connect Science to Action to Tackle Land Degradation - - Expert](https://eriinfo.com/africa-cop17-africa-must-connect-science-to-action-to-tackle-land-degradation-expert/) - The Professor argued that Africa does not primarily lack scientific knowledge to address land degradation and drought; rather, the continent faces gaps in data continuity, technology deployment, local-scale evidence and the ability to translate scientific findings into policy and action. In this interview with PREMIUM TIMES on the sidelines of COP17 in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, Oluseyi
- [The RSF’s defeat will not end Sudan’s war but merely fragment it | Opinions](https://eriinfo.com/the-rsfs-defeat-will-not-end-sudans-war-but-merely-fragment-it-opinions/) - Sudan’s army has had a good summer. Last month, the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) recaptured several towns along the strategic Export Road, known locally as Sadirat, which connects the central Nile valley to the country’s west, and pushed the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) into a defensive crouch across much of the centre of the
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - August 26, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-august-26-2026/) - Ramaphosa Vows Arrests Over Anti-Migrant Violence President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged that perpetrators of violence against foreign nationals will be arrested and prosecuted once police have gathered sufficient evidence. He rejected claims that the government tolerates xenophobia. Ramaphosa also denied that South Africa had been isolated by other African leaders over the recent violence.
- [Social media stars create income, skills, businesses](https://eriinfo.com/social-media-stars-create-income-skills-businesses/) - SASMA 2026 puts SA’s creator economy under the spotlight, with organisers calling for greater investment, policy support and protection. (Image source: iStock) South Africa’s social media creator economy came under the spotlight as the nominees for the 2026 Openserve South African Social Media Awards (SASMA) were shortlisted over the weekend.The industry is positioned as an
- [Africa: Choose Purpose Over Fear, Kagame Tells African Youth](https://eriinfo.com/africa-choose-purpose-over-fear-kagame-tells-african-youth/) - President Paul Kagame has urged Africa's young people to take ownership of their future, saying meaningful change begins with the courage to make difficult choices and reject circumstances they don't want. He made the remarks on Tuesday, August 25, during a presidential panel at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali, where he challenged young
- [Indonesia's growth ambitions questioned by economists](https://eriinfo.com/indonesias-growth-ambitions-questioned-by-economists/) - Presidential candidate Prabowo Subianto, waves to photographers as he leaves after attending a dialog held by country's anti-graft agency Corruption Eradication Commission (KPK) at its headquarters in Jakarta, Indonesia, January 17, 2024.Willy Kurniawan | ReutersIndonesia may have trouble meeting its economic-growth goals for the coming year, after spending 2026 on the defensive amid questions about
- [Africa: Kagame - Africa Must Hold Leaders Accountable for Failing to Deliver](https://eriinfo.com/africa-kagame-africa-must-hold-leaders-accountable-for-failing-to-deliver/) - President Paul Kagame has called for greater accountability among African leaders, arguing that national sovereignty should not shield governments from scrutiny when they fail to deliver for their people. Kagame made the remarks on Tuesday, August 25, during a presidential panel at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum in Kigali, where he said Africa's development challenge
- [SpaceX wants to launch its AI satellite fleet from a Louisiana swamp](https://eriinfo.com/spacex-wants-to-launch-its-ai-satellite-fleet-from-a-louisiana-swamp/) - SpaceX unveiled plans on Tuesday to build a Starship rocket launch complex in southern Louisiana, a US$100-billion effort poised to transform coastal wetlands into a critical base for the company’s AI satellite launch ambitions. The 125 000-acre site on Pecan Island, which SpaceX named Starbase, Louisiana, will expand the company’s Starship launch operations beyond South Texas
- [Judge strikes down Texas ban on drag shows, tells people offended by them ‘just don’t go’](https://eriinfo.com/judge-strikes-down-texas-ban-on-drag-shows-tells-people-offended-by-them-just-dont-go/) - A federal judge in Texas struck down a 2023 state law Tuesday that sought to restrict drag shows, ruling it was unconstitutional.U.S. District Judge David Hittner, a Reagan appointee, said the measure, known as Texas Senate Bill 12, improperly restricted speech, violating the First Amendment of the Constitution. The ruling prevents state Attorney General Ken
- [Property hunting enters the AI agent era](https://eriinfo.com/property-hunting-enters-the-ai-agent-era/) - People’s behaviour is shifting from searching with Google to using AI. (Image created with GenAI) Consumers are bypassing traditional search when it comes to finding holiday accommodation or properties to buy, preferring to use artificial intelligence (AI).AI cuts out much of the manual work of clicking and reading reviews, instead returning a “humanised” answer that
- [Canada announces 'dollar-for-dollar' retaliatory tariffs on US as high as 50%](https://eriinfo.com/canada-announces-dollar-for-dollar-retaliatory-tariffs-on-us-as-high-as-50/) - The White House released a statement after Canada announced its counter-tariffs, saying that the US was prepared to offer Canada "the most preferential market access of any country on Earth" in recent trade talks."Instead of partnership, Canada chose unreasonable demands, walk-backs, and flat-out rejection," it said.In a series of Tuesday posts on Truth Social, Trump
- [African Agriculture Offers Key Pathway to Economic Development and Job](https://eriinfo.com/african-agriculture-offers-key-pathway-to-economic-development-and-job/) - Africa is home to about two thirds of the world's uncultivated arable land. It is blessed with an average of 300 days of sunshine annually. At a time when many of the world's advanced countries are experiencing population stagnation or decline, Africa with 1.6 billion people is the world's second largest continent. Its population is
- [Pick n Pay puts a TikTok-style shopping feed inside its grocery app](https://eriinfo.com/pick-n-pay-puts-a-tiktok-style-shopping-feed-inside-its-grocery-app/) - Pick n Pay has built a shoppable video feed into its asap! delivery app, the second feature launch on the platform in two months as the retailer tries to close ground on Checkers Sixty60. The feature, Pick n Pay Inspire, runs a scrolling feed of recipe, entertainment and Pick n Pay Clothing videos. Products appear
- [8/25: The Takeout with Major Garrett](https://eriinfo.com/8-25-the-takeout-with-major-garrett/) - 8/25: The Takeout with Major Garrett - CBS News Country music legend Dolly Parton dies at 80; Canada unveils retaliatory tariffs on U.S.
- [Born in Riyadh. Sold Out in Paris. stc and EWC a Winning Partnership.](https://eriinfo.com/born-in-riyadh-sold-out-in-paris-stc-and-ewc-a-winning-partnership/) - stc group, a leading digital enabler, concluded its third consecutive year as a Founding and Elite Partner of the Esports World Cup (EWC), supporting the tournament as it staged its first edition outside Saudi Arabia in Paris.
- [US judge blocks Ohio law requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote | US Midterm Elections 2026 News](https://eriinfo.com/us-judge-blocks-ohio-law-requiring-proof-of-citizenship-to-register-to-vote-us-midterm-elections-2026-news/) - The amended law was an attempt by state Republicans to crack down on unproven claims of voting by noncitizens.Published On 25 Aug 202625 Aug 2026A United States federal court has temporarily blocked an Ohio law that required proof of US citizenship from residents who wanted to register to vote while they obtained a driver’s license.In
- [Heresy Press Acquires Misadventures on K Street, the Second Memoir by KRL International CEO, K. Riva Levinson](https://eriinfo.com/heresy-press-acquires-misadventures-on-k-street-the-second-memoir-by-krl-international-ceo-k-riva-levinson/) - Washington, DC — KRL International is pleased to announce that Heresy Press, an imprint of Skyhorse Publishing, has acquired Misadventures on K Street: My Decade with the Architects of Modern Political Scandal, the highly anticipated second memoir by its CEO K. Riva Levinson. Scheduled for publication on February 16, 2027, the release serves as the
- [300 million Sims a year for 65 million South Africans](https://eriinfo.com/300-million-sims-a-year-for-65-million-south-africans/) - MTN has been putting 90 million prepaid Sim cards into the South African market every year, and estimates the industry as a whole is pushing between 200 million and 300 million a year into a country of about 65 million people, adults and children. The astonishing figures came from Ferdi Moolman, CEO of MTN South
- [Oil drops as Iran says it has a plan for Trump's ‘economic D-Day’](https://eriinfo.com/oil-drops-as-iran-says-it-has-a-plan-for-trumps-economic-d-day/) - Oil prices fell more than 3% on Tuesday as the U.S. pivots to economic sanctions rather than military strikes to pressure Iran. Brent futures, the international benchmark, dropped 3.9% to close at $88.58 per barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude lost 3.1% to settle at $82.36 a barrel. Prices have fallen more than 5% this
- [ITWebTV Biz: The architecture of AI-native cyber defence](https://eriinfo.com/itwebtv-biz-the-architecture-of-ai-native-cyber-defence/) - Nithen Naidoo dropped by the ITWeb studio for a conversation beyond beyond the potential of AI, how Snode uses AI in a way that helps organisations reduce complexity, focus on the risks that matter most and strengthen resilience across their digital environments. #snodeSnode Technologies was using AI long before it became the industry’s favourite buzzword.
- [‘Not here to fight a culture war’](https://eriinfo.com/not-here-to-fight-a-culture-war/) - Abdul El-Sayed, the Democratic nominee for Senate in Michigan, tangled with Fox News host Jesse Watters in an interview Monday, repeatedly pivoting from “culture war” questions to refocus on affordability in his state. “You want to bring up all this culture war,” El-Sayed told Watters during the 25-minute interview. “I’m not here to fight a
- [MTN targets 150MW in first phase of AI data centre push](https://eriinfo.com/mtn-targets-150mw-in-first-phase-of-ai-data-centre-push/) - MTN Group is targeting 150MW of capacity in a first phase spanning South Africa and Nigeria, group CEO Ralph Mupita told a media roundtable on Tuesday. The group will hold only a minority stake in the UAE-backed data-centre venture behind it, he said. The comments put hard numbers to a deal MTN described only in
- [CIA chief in Moscow for unannounced talks, US media reports](https://eriinfo.com/cia-chief-in-moscow-for-unannounced-talks-us-media-reports/) - Flight tracking data confirms an American military aircraft travelled to Russia from the US via Latvia on Tuesday.
- [NASA set to launch $4 billion Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope](https://eriinfo.com/nasa-set-to-launch-4-billion-nancy-grace-roman-space-telescope/) - NASA is preparing to launch its next flagship observatory, the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope, embarking on a mission to investigate the fundamental mysteries of dark energy, dark matter, cosmic gravity, and alien worlds. Read: Samsung teases another Galaxy event on August 27 The $4-billion (R64-billion) project is scheduled to launch on Sunday aboard a
- [United Airlines announces largest international expansion in company's history](https://eriinfo.com/united-airlines-announces-largest-international-expansion-in-companys-history/) - United Airlines is expanding to 10 new international destinations, including Okinawa, Japan, and Ibiza, Spain. Scott Kirby, the airline's CEO, joins "CBS Mornings" with more.
- [Africa: Ageing With HIV - Global Report Highlights the Need to Prepare Health Systems](https://eriinfo.com/africa-ageing-with-hiv-global-report-highlights-the-need-to-prepare-health-systems/) - The Lancet HIV Commission on Ageing's 2026 report highlights how profoundly the global HIV epidemic is changing. In 2025, an estimated 11.5 million (29%) people living with HIV were aged 50 years and older. This is projected to increase to 20.2 million by 2040. That would account for more than half (51%) of all people
- [Social media fuels online wildlife trade](https://eriinfo.com/social-media-fuels-online-wildlife-trade/) - Researchers identify AI monitoring, platform regulation, demand reduction and community coordination as key weapons against online wildlife trafficking. (Image created via Gemini) Social media platforms − including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube − are fuelling a rapidly-expanding illegal wildlife trade that is becoming increasingly difficult to detect and police.A review conducted by a team of
- [Africa: Miss World South Africa Romanda Hombir Wins 2026 Miss World Africa H2h Challenge](https://eriinfo.com/africa-miss-world-south-africa-romanda-hombir-wins-2026-miss-world-africa-h2h-challenge/) - Miss World South Africa, Romanda Hombir, has won the 2026 Miss World Africa Head-to-Head Challenge. She delivered a standout performance at the Head-to-Head (H2H) Challenge held in Nha Trang, Vietnam. She beat out the continental Top 5, which included Nigeria's Soye Karibi George, Kenya's Trizah Muhenje Akala, Zambia's Dr Adah Mushibi, and Eritrea's Snit Habteab
- [India faces criticism from UN discrimination watchdog | Human Rights News](https://eriinfo.com/india-faces-criticism-from-un-discrimination-watchdog-human-rights-news/) - The UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination says India urgently needs to tackle hate crimes against Bengali-speaking Muslims and increase protections for other groups.Published On 25 Aug 202625 Aug 2026A United Nations watchdog has said India must step up protections for tribal peoples and disadvantaged castes facing extrajudicial killings, torture and other violence
- [Africa: GEF Proposes $140 Million Program to Strengthen Drought Resilience](https://eriinfo.com/africa-gef-proposes-140-million-program-to-strengthen-drought-resilience/) - Dar es Salaam, Tanzania — For pastoralists in Arvaikheer -- a village in Mongolia's dry central plains -- rain can determine whether there is enough grass for cattle to roam, whether waterholes are replenished and whether families make it through another dry season. But as climate change makes rainfall increasingly unpredictable, even a wet season
- [Copilot is ready. Is your data?](https://eriinfo.com/copilot-is-ready-is-your-data/) - The pressure is familiar by now. The announcements are everywhere, the board has seen them, and somewhere on your desk is a proposal to enable Microsoft Copilot across the organisation. Perhaps the licences are already bought. The question has narrowed to how fast. Here is the part that gets lost in the rush. Copilot is
- [Africa Largest Beneficiary of GEF Funding - Official](https://eriinfo.com/africa-largest-beneficiary-of-gef-funding-official/) - The Global Environment Facility (GEF) says Africa remains the largest regional beneficiary of its funding, receiving about 30 per cent of available resources. The Global Environment Facility (GEF), a family of funds supporting environmental action globally, says African countries are the largest beneficiaries of its funding for sustainable environmental projects. Ulrich Apel, GEF Senior Environmental
- [France, Saudi Arabia green light $7 billion Dragon Ball Z theme park](https://eriinfo.com/france-saudi-arabia-green-light-7-billion-dragon-ball-z-theme-park/) - TOPSHOT - French President Emmanuel Macron (L) and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister of Saudi Arabia Mohammed bin Salman attend the closing ceremony of the Esports World Cup at the Grand Palais in Paris, France, on August 23, 2026. (Photo by Teresa SUAREZ / POOL / AFP via Getty Images)Teresa Suarez | Afp |
- [Africa: Second Meeting of the Ihr Emergency Committee On the Epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo Virus Disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo - Temporary Recommendations](https://eriinfo.com/africa-second-meeting-of-the-ihr-emergency-committee-on-the-epidemic-of-ebola-bundibugyo-virus-disease-in-the-democratic-republic-of-the-congo-temporary-recommendations/) - On 18 August 2026, the Emergency Committee regarding the epidemic of Ebola Bundibugyo virus disease in the Democratic Republic of the Congo met for the second time to reassess the situation, in line with International Health Regulations (2005). The Director-General, considering the advice of the Committee, issued the following updated temporary recommendations for States Parties.
- [Cell C pursues Starlink and Amazon Leo partnerships for satellite services](https://eriinfo.com/cell-c-pursues-starlink-and-amazon-leo-partnerships-for-satellite-services/) - Cell C is in active discussions with SpaceX’s Starlink and Amazon Leo to resell their satellite broadband products and explore potential direct-to-device mobile connectivity. Confirming the confidential talks, CEO Jorge Mendes framed the negotiations as part of a “network-agnostic” strategy, viewing satellite and terrestrial infrastructure as complementary layers within a consolidated “network of networks.” Read:
- [Africa: Can Restoring Land Create Jobs? These Young Entrepreneurs Are Proving It](https://eriinfo.com/africa-can-restoring-land-create-jobs-these-young-entrepreneurs-are-proving-it/) - From Ecuador to Bangladesh, a new generation of entrepreneurs is turning land restoration into economic opportunity. Whether repurposing agricultural waste, building greenhouses or deploying AI-powered sensors, they are showing, with support from a United Nations-backed initiative, that restoring land can also generate income and improve livelihoods. In Senegal, Daniel Halman is working with a simple
- [Multiple dead, including children, in Montana shooting and house fire](https://eriinfo.com/multiple-dead-including-children-in-montana-shooting-and-house-fire/) - Multiple people, including children, died when a gunman opened fire at a Billings, Montana, home that was then set alight, authorities said Monday. Police characterized the incident Sunday evening near the city’s West End neighborhood as a family disturbance. The gunman died of a self-inflicted gunshot, NBC affiliate KULR of Billings reported.Interim Yellowstone County Sheriff
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - August 25, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-august-25-2026/) - [allAfrica]
- [Top ICT tenders: Inmates to get telecoms upgrade](https://eriinfo.com/top-ict-tenders-inmates-to-get-telecoms-upgrade/) - The inmate telephone system will be rolled out to 243 correctional centres (Image source: iStock) It is a good week for the IT industry, with National Treasury’s eTenders Portaloffering a mix of requests for targeted, specialised or wide-reaching solutions. However, it is the telecommunications sector that gets a rare boost this week, with both the
- [Africa: Ethiopia's Agricultural Transformation Model Offers Lessons for Other African Nations - AU Officials](https://eriinfo.com/africa-ethiopias-agricultural-transformation-model-offers-lessons-for-other-african-nations-au-officials/) - Addis Ababa — Ethiopia's efforts to boost agricultural productivity, promote self-sufficiency, and engage smallholder farmers offer valuable lessons for other African countries seeking to strengthen food security, according to officials from the African Union (AU) and the Regional Strategic Analysis and Knowledge Support System. Clement Adjorlolo, Principal Programme Officer for Agriculture and Rural Transformation at
- [Australia bans songs heavily created by AI from its official music charts](https://eriinfo.com/australia-bans-songs-heavily-created-by-ai-from-its-official-music-charts/) - Songs that are largely or wholly created by AI have been banned from Australia's music charts.From this week, all releases must be "substantially human made" to be eligible.The Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) said the new code would help "promote the human nature of artistry".It follows a controversy around a cover of Madonna's Like A
- [Africa: Global Food Supply Has Become 'Collateral Damage' in Conflicts - Secretary-General](https://eriinfo.com/africa-global-food-supply-has-become-collateral-damage-in-conflicts-secretary-general/) - The disruption of maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, Black Sea and Bab al-Mandab Strait has worsened hunger crises and must immediately end, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said. Speaking to reporters in New York on Monday, Mr. Guterres warned that the global food supply has become "collateral damage" in conflicts involving the US, Iran,
- [Frogfoot to expand township fibre roll-out after major fundraising round](https://eriinfo.com/frogfoot-to-expand-township-fibre-roll-out-after-major-fundraising-round/) - Frogfoot Networks, internet service provider Vox and prepaid fibre brand Hypa have raised new equity and are expanding their debt facilities in a transaction that values the businesses at R14.4-billion and is meant to more than quadruple the rate at which Frogfoot connects South African homes. The target is 360 000 connections a year within 12
- [Africa: Ex-Liberian President Warns African Leaders - Democracy At Risk When Elected Govts Become Tyrannical](https://eriinfo.com/africa-ex-liberian-president-warns-african-leaders-democracy-at-risk-when-elected-govts-become-tyrannical/) - - Fubara, NBA president charge lawyers to defend rule of law, judicial independence Blessing Ibunge in Port Harcourt Former Liberian President George Weah has warned African leaders against undermining democracy through political manipulation, pressure on the judiciary and the weakening of institutions, saying an elected leader can become a tyrant if he governs without respect
- [Judge postpones U.S. trial for Libyan man accused in deadly 1988 Lockerbie bombing, citing new evidence](https://eriinfo.com/judge-postpones-u-s-trial-for-libyan-man-accused-in-deadly-1988-lockerbie-bombing-citing-new-evidence/) - A federal judge on Monday postponed a trial in the United States for a former Libyan intelligence official charged in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103 over Lockerbie, Scotland, citing the discovery of new evidence that defense attorneys want to examine in the nearly 40-year-old case. Abu Agila Mohammad Mas'ud Kheir Al-Marimi is
- [Africa: Lighting Up Africa - Genesis Energy On Building Africa's Industrial Future Beyond Capital](https://eriinfo.com/africa-lighting-up-africa-genesis-energy-on-building-africas-industrial-future-beyond-capital/) - Oluchi Chibuzor Africa's energy story is entering a pivotal chapter. The question is no longer whether the continent has the resources or ambition to industrialise, but whether it can build the infrastructure, mobilise investment and forge the partnerships required to turn that potential into sustained economic growth. That question was at the heart of the
- [Take-Two subpoenas Microsoft and Discord to unmask GTA VI leakers](https://eriinfo.com/take-two-subpoenas-microsoft-and-discord-to-unmask-gta-vi-leakers/) - Take-Two Interactive, the parent company of developer Rockstar Games, has launched legal proceedings in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to identify those responsible for leaking confidential Grand Theft Auto VI footage. The publisher filed petitions for subpoenas against tech giants Microsoft and Discord, compelling both platforms to hand over
- [US plans to revoke business, tourism visas of 200,000 asylum seekers | Migration News](https://eriinfo.com/us-plans-to-revoke-business-tourism-visas-of-200000-asylum-seekers-migration-news/) - If the action happens, it will be the largest single mass revocation of visas in US history, AP reports.Published On 25 Aug 202625 Aug 2026The United States is preparing to cancel business and tourism visas of up to 200,000 foreigners who have applied for or are seeking asylum in the country, according to the Associated
- [The women powering GoSolr | ITWeb](https://eriinfo.com/the-women-powering-gosolr-itweb/) - According to Stats SA, South Africa's green and renewable energy transition remains heavily male-dominated. (Image source: 123RF, created via GenAI) South Africa’s renewable energy industry may still be dominated by men in technical and engineering roles, but women are increasingly taking on influential positions across the sector.Data from Statistics South Africa shows that women hold
- [Piling into 'human skills' AI](https://eriinfo.com/piling-into-human-skills-ai/) - The public and foreign visitors alike visit the World Robot Conference in Beijing on Aug. 21, 2026.Evelyn Cheng | CNBCHi, this is Evelyn, writing to you from Beijing. Welcome to the latest edition of The China Connection — a snapshot of what I'm seeing and hearing from local businesses.Unitree's founder reminded everyone at the World
- [MTN's Iranian dead end](https://eriinfo.com/mtns-iranian-dead-end/) - MTN Group wrote down its Iranian investment by R3.9-billion in the six months to end-June, and still carries R10.5-billion of Irancell net assets on its books. Both numbers now sit directly in the path of what US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has promised will be “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran. US President Donald
- [Supreme Court hands preliminary win to Trump on mail-in ballots executive order](https://eriinfo.com/supreme-court-hands-preliminary-win-to-trump-on-mail-in-ballots-executive-order/) - WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday handed an initial win to the Trump administration in its effort to implement an executive order aimed at limiting who can receive mail-in ballots ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.At issue are provisions that seek to create a federal list of eligible voters and order the U.S. Postal
- [Apply for the 2027 Amazon SDE Recruitment Bursary](https://eriinfo.com/apply-for-the-2027-amazon-sde-recruitment-bursary/) - Amazon is inviting eligible South African tech undergraduates to apply for the Amazon Software Development Engineer (SDE) Recruitment Bursary for the 2027 academic year.Bursaries will be awarded for undergraduate studies related to the following fields: Artificial Intelligence Computer Engineering Computer Science Data Science Information Systems Information Technology Machine Learning Software EngineeringThe Amazon SDE Recruitment Bursary
- [Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent](https://eriinfo.com/iran-faces-greatest-financial-offensive-ever-says-us-treasury-secretary-scott-bessent/) - The US announced a host of sanctions against Iran and threatened its supporters in what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said was "the single greatest financial offensive ever".Labelling it an "economic D-Day" for Iran, Bessent said the US would sever all economic ties with the country and added that any nation financially partnering with Iran would
- [Africa: Benin President to Attend AU Summit in Luanda](https://eriinfo.com/africa-benin-president-to-attend-au-summit-in-luanda/) - Luanda — Benin President Romuald Wadagni will take part in the 21st Extraordinary Session of the African Union Conference on strengthening conflict prevention mechanisms in Africa, scheduled to take place in Luanda on 29 and 30 August. The confirmation was made on Friday in Cotonou by the Deputy Secretary-General of Benin's Ministry of Foreign Affairs,
- [Uber hit with record GDPR fine over automated driver deactivations](https://eriinfo.com/uber-hit-with-record-gdpr-fine-over-automated-driver-deactivations/) - The Dutch Data Protection Authority (Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens, or AP) has hit Uber with an €824.9 million ($966 million) fine for violating the European Union’s General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). The regulatory watchdog concluded that the ride-hailing company systematically deactivated driver accounts between 2018 and 2022 using fully automated systems without human intervention, illegally stripping drivers
- [Africa: Angola to Host 21st Extraordinary African Union Summit](https://eriinfo.com/africa-angola-to-host-21st-extraordinary-african-union-summit/) - Luanda — Angola will host the 21st Extraordinary Session of the Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) in Luanda on 30 August, focusing on strengthening mechanisms for conflict prevention and resolution in Africa. The meeting, which will be preceded by the 26th Ordinary Session of the AU Executive Council,
- [The 23-year-old American running an Africa-focused investment firm](https://eriinfo.com/the-23-year-old-american-running-an-africa-focused-investment-firm/) - Our new book, How we made it in Africa II: Real stories of entrepreneurs turning opportunity into profit, is available here. The book was recently shortlisted for the Business Council for Africa (BCA) African Business Book of the Year Awards 2026.Monthly free-to-read interview. For access to all our interviews and to support our work, consider
- [Watch Live: Bessent speaks as Trump administration expected to unveil new Iran sanctions](https://eriinfo.com/watch-live-bessent-speaks-as-trump-administration-expected-to-unveil-new-iran-sanctions/) - Washington — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is holding a press conference Monday at the Treasury Department announcing Operation Economic Outcast, the Trump administration's ramped up push to use economic tools to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and end the war with Iran. "Today, at President Trump's direction, the United States Treasury has begun Operation Economic Outcast,
- [Cause of breach on SA’s supercomputer revealed](https://eriinfo.com/cause-of-breach-on-sas-supercomputer-revealed/) - The Centre of High Performance Computing’s Lengau supercomputer suffered a cyber security incident in late-May. (Image source: iStock) The cyber security breach on South Africa’s Lengau supercomputer was caused by “vulnerabilities associated with the legacy high-performance computing system”.This is based on insights contained in a written Parliamentary reply by the Department of Science, Technology and
- [Algeria’s schools put Shakespeare before Molière in break from France | Arts and Culture News](https://eriinfo.com/algerias-schools-put-shakespeare-before-moliere-in-break-from-france-arts-and-culture-news/) - Ahmed Krim spent 30 years teaching English in Algeria’s middle schools. Now retired, the 60-year-old watched the language he loved remain firmly behind French as the country’s second language.English was less valued than French, which might have been the language of Algeria’s coloniser, but continues to be present in every dialogue, six decades after independence.On
- [Africa: AI for Good - How the UN Uses AI to Advance Human Rights](https://eriinfo.com/africa-ai-for-good-how-the-un-uses-ai-to-advance-human-rights/) - For Ari, a six-year-old boy with learning difficulties in Jamaica, artificial intelligence (AI) opened the door to something many children take for granted: reading a book in his own language. Thousands of miles away, gold miners in Ethiopia are being screened more quickly for tuberculosis, while communities around the world are breathing cleaner air thanks
- ['Tesla lands in Africa, just not here'](https://eriinfo.com/tesla-lands-in-africa-just-not-here/) - Episode 8 of Watts & Wheels – TechCentral’s electric motoring show – opens with William Kelly on his soapbox, clipboard in hand, and a simple demand: keep left, pass right. Too many South African drivers, he argues, treat the left indicator as an invitation to be overtaken rather than a signal of intent, and lane
- [Africa: Breaking the Silence Over Sexual Violence Against Men and Boys in War](https://eriinfo.com/africa-breaking-the-silence-over-sexual-violence-against-men-and-boys-in-war/) - Conflicts can expose civilians and detainees to grave abuses; the challenge is not only to document these crimes, but also to ensure all survivors are recognised, protected and able to access justice and care. When a Ukrainian prisoner of war was released in 2025 after three years in detention, he carried with him searing memories
- [Ottawa and Washington head for all-out trade war](https://eriinfo.com/ottawa-and-washington-head-for-all-out-trade-war/) - The Canadian dollar fell on Monday morning after trade talks between Ottawa and Washington fell apart, leaving both sides facing higher prices on a wide array of imported goods and threatening Canada's economic growth. The U.S. on Saturday slapped 50% tariffs on around $20 billion worth of imports from Canada, its second-biggest trading partner after
- [Africa: Surge in Betting Fuels Poverty and Crime Across West Africa - Nextier Report](https://eriinfo.com/africa-surge-in-betting-fuels-poverty-and-crime-across-west-africa-nextier-report/) - ABUJA-- A new policy analysis has warned that the fast-growing gambling industry in low-income areas of Nigeria, Ghana, and Sierra Leone is worsening economic hardship for young people and may be driving increased debt, youth unrest, and certain kinds of crime. Betting shops have become a common sight in slums, motor parks, and informal settlements
- [SpaceX urges ICASA to resolve ownership rules blocking Starlink in South Africa](https://eriinfo.com/spacex-urges-icasa-to-resolve-ownership-rules-blocking-starlink-in-south-africa/) - Appearing at public hearings hosted by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA), SpaceX urged regulators to address the ownership compliance rules currently preventing Starlink from securing an operating license in South Africa. Representing SpaceX, Ryan Goodnight, Senior Director for Market Access and Development, addressed the authority regarding draft amendments to the Radio Frequency
- [COP17 enters final stretch as finance, water talks intensify](https://eriinfo.com/cop17-enters-final-stretch-as-finance-water-talks-intensify/) - Finance and water emerge as defining issues at COP17. PHOTO/UNCCD. By PATRICK MAYOYO ULAANBAATAR, Mongolia Negotiators, ministers, scientists and civil society leaders have entered a decisive phase of global talks aimed at tackling desertification, land degradation and drought, as the 17th Session of the Conference of the Parties (COP17) to the United Nations Convention to
- [How the GOP is approaching data center backlash and why Trump is pivoting to North Korea: Morning Rundown](https://eriinfo.com/how-the-gop-is-approaching-data-center-backlash-and-why-trump-is-pivoting-to-north-korea-morning-rundown/) - Republicans are sprinting to get in line with voter skepticism on data centers as they emerge as a top midterms issue. The immigrant father of a sailor aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln was detained by immigration authorities, his family says. And why Trump is trying to entice Kim Jong Un into meeting. Here’s what to
- [Africa: COP17 - Finance, Water, Land Top Agenda As UN Desertification Talks Enter Final Stretch in Mongolia](https://eriinfo.com/africa-cop17-finance-water-land-top-agenda-as-un-desertification-talks-enter-final-stretch-in-mongolia/) - As the 17th session of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification enters its final week in Ulaanbaatar, ministers and global leaders will focus on finance, water, land, and food systems. The second and decisive week of the 17th session of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, UNCCD COP17, began on Monday, in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia,
- [New capital quadruples Frogfoot’s fibre rollout](https://eriinfo.com/new-capital-quadruples-frogfoots-fibre-rollout/) - Abraham van der Merwe, Group CEO of Vivica Group. Local telecoms and connectivity businesses Frogfoot Networks, Vox and Hypa have secured new equity capital and debt facilities in a transaction that values the companies at R14.4 billion.The three sister firms sit under Vivica Group: Vox is the main telecoms business, while fibre infrastructure provider Frogfoot
- [Africa: 500,000 Children Are Born With Congenital Heart Disease in Africa. Where Are the Hospitals to Treat Them?](https://eriinfo.com/africa-500000-children-are-born-with-congenital-heart-disease-in-africa-where-are-the-hospitals-to-treat-them/) - When Tendai Moyo's daughter, Rudorwashe Grace, was born in a Zimbabwean hospital, she struggled to breathe, her lips turned blue, and feeding exhausted her. Recognising instantly that her baby was seriously unwell, Tendai repeatedly sought medical help, but her concerns were ignored. Because her daughter's illness was invisible and she appeared to others like a
- [Guinea rubbish landfill collapse kills 31 in Conakry](https://eriinfo.com/guinea-rubbish-landfill-collapse-kills-31-in-conakry/) - Neighbourhood leader Lancine Sylla had earlier told the AFP news agency that he feared there would be a heavy death toll."We have pulled out 18 bodies that were taken to the morgue," he said.Visiting the injured in hospital, Health Minister Khaïté Sall said they would get free medical care, while assuring families of government support.Guinea
- [Africa's Talent Gap Is No Longer Just About Skills, Experts Say](https://eriinfo.com/africas-talent-gap-is-no-longer-just-about-skills-experts-say/) - Africa's youthful population is often described as its biggest opportunity. But without stronger links between education, skills and employment, the continent risks turning its demographic dividend into an economic burden, experts have warned. The message emerged at the AIESEC Alumni MEA Conference in Kigali on Saturday, August 22, where discussions focused on the future of
- [MTN is spending less on the best network in South Africa](https://eriinfo.com/mtn-is-spending-less-on-the-best-network-in-south-africa/) - MTN Group cut capital spending on its South African network by 17.1% in the six months to June, to R2.64-billion excluding leases, in a half that saw its prepaid base shrink by about 1.5 million customers and its total subscriber base fall 0.7% year on year to 39.5 million. The reduction holds on both measures
- [Africa: WHO RC76 Participants 'Walk the Talk' in Addis Ababa, Championing Healthier Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-who-rc76-participants-walk-the-talk-in-addis-ababa-championing-healthier-africa/) - Addis Ababa — Participants of the 76th Session of the World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa (RC76) joined a symbolic health walk on Sunday from the Adwa Victory Memorial to Meskel Square in Addis Ababa. The participants also turned the message of "Walk the Talk" into action while promoting physical activity and healthier
- [U.S. Treasury to unveil new Iran sanctions after Trump warned of "economic D-Day" for Tehran](https://eriinfo.com/u-s-treasury-to-unveil-new-iran-sanctions-after-trump-warned-of-economic-d-day-for-tehran/) - 5m ago Iran-Oman talks on Strait of Hormuz to continue Tuesday Oman and Iran are set to continue their talks on the future management of the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday, Tehran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei said Monday.The spokesperson said Oman's foreign minister will travel to Tehran to meet with Iranian officials.The two
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - August 24, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-august-24-2026/) - 30 Killed as Rubbish Mound Collapses in Guinea At least 30 people have been killed and 22 injured after a mound of rubbish collapsed onto homes at a major waste site in Conakry, Guinea, following heavy rain. Six of the injured are in serious condition. Fears remain that the death toll could rise. Rescue
- [Ubiquiti UniFi Cloud Gateways & Protect: Built for South Africa’s connected future](https://eriinfo.com/ubiquiti-unifi-cloud-gateways-protect-built-for-south-africas-connected-future/) - There are no hidden management fees and no recurring licences simply to own and operate the UniFi infrastructure. South African businesses, hospitality venues, schools, estates, warehouses and multi-site organisations are becoming increasingly dependent on reliable connectivity, cyber security and physical security. At the same time, budgets are under pressure, networks are becoming more complex, and
- [Africa: Weah Warns West Africa of Tyrants Elected At the Ballot Box](https://eriinfo.com/africa-weah-warns-west-africa-of-tyrants-elected-at-the-ballot-box/) - MONROVIA - Elected presidents in West Africa are sliding into dictatorship by bending courts to their will and reducing legislatures to echo chambers, former President George Weah told Africa's largest bar association on Sunday, warning that a leader who takes office through a clean ballot can end up governing no differently than the soldiers who
- [Maradona’s ‘Hand of God’ ball from Mexico sells for $3.35m | Football](https://eriinfo.com/maradonas-hand-of-god-ball-from-mexico-sells-for-3-35m-football/) - Diego Maradona’s 1986 World Cup ball has sold for $3.35m. Maradona scored against England with his hand, later calling it the ‘Hand of God’. Four minutes later, he beat five players to score the ‘Goal of the Century’. Argentina won 2-1 and went on to lift the World Cup.Published On 24 Aug 202624 Aug 2026Click
- [Alibaba shares plunge 10% after $10.2 billion share placement to fund AI push](https://eriinfo.com/alibaba-shares-plunge-10-after-10-2-billion-share-placement-to-fund-ai-push/) - Night view of Alibaba's headquarters building located by the Huangpu River in Shanghai, China on Nov. 16, 2025. CFOTO | Future Publishing | Getty ImagesAlibaba shares plunged as much as 10% in Hong Kong on Monday after the Chinese tech giant priced an 80 billion Hong Kong dollar ($10.20 billion) placement of newly issued shares
- [Ricoh smart learning and meeting solution gains ground in Rustenburg classrooms](https://eriinfo.com/ricoh-smart-learning-and-meeting-solution-gains-ground-in-rustenburg-classrooms/) - Leandre Derks, Director at Consensus Group. Schools are bringing interactive whiteboards into classrooms to make digital content part of everyday teaching. Teachers can use videos, online resources and interactive material during lessons, while giving learners more opportunities to take part.Teachers can annotate material directly on the screen, open online resources, use interactive models, involve learners
- [Father of sailor aboard the beleaguered USS Abraham Lincoln detained by immigration authorities, family says](https://eriinfo.com/father-of-sailor-aboard-the-beleaguered-uss-abraham-lincoln-detained-by-immigration-authorities-family-says/) - The immigrant father of a sailor on board the beleaguered USS Abraham Lincoln was detained Saturday by immigration officials, family members said.Luis Manuel Aviles, originally from Nicaragua, was detained shortly after 11 a.m. ET in Key West, Florida, where he lives, stepdaughter Katty Delgado told NBC News on Saturday evening.She said that Aviles has been
- [Trump waves green flag at IndyCar race through Washington DC](https://eriinfo.com/trump-waves-green-flag-at-indycar-race-through-washington-dc/) - The National Gallery of Art conducted vibration tests to ensure its priceless collection could withstand the powerful rumble of the engines.On race day, however, the roar of celebration appeared to largely drown out any irritation. Many of those lining the circuit were there after winning tickets through a public lottery. Some wore Uncle Sam hats,
- [Agentic AI innovations at SolarWinds are paving the way for new operational resilience in IT](https://eriinfo.com/agentic-ai-innovations-at-solarwinds-are-paving-the-way-for-new-operational-resilience-in-it/) - The SolarWinds World Tour team in Johannesburg. SolarWinds has embedded agentic AI into its IT infrastructure management, monitoring and observability tools to move end-users towards greater operational resilience built on trust.This emerged at the Johannesburg leg of the SolarWinds World Tour this week. The World Tour, held in cities around the world, brings together SolarWinds
- [Transcript: Rep. Seth Moulton on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Aug. 23, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/transcript-rep-seth-moulton-on-face-the-nation-with-margaret-brennan-aug-23-2026/) - The following is the transcript of the interview with Rep. Seth Moulton, Democrat of Massachusetts and Senate primary candidate, that aired on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" on Aug. 23, 2026.MARGARET BRENNAN: We're going to turn now to another congressman, and that is Seth Moulton, who joins us from Salem, Massachusetts. And Congressman Moulton
- [Inside South Africa's clean coal programme](https://eriinfo.com/inside-south-africas-clean-coal-programme/) - Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa told a Unisa audience recently that South Africa would keep coal in its mix as the backbone of its cheap energy assets, and that scientists are working on technology that will solve the environmental concerns around coal. “Because we have a duty and a responsibility to the environment, we’re saying that
- [Video: Thousands of families flee fighting in Sudan’s North Kordofan State | Conflict](https://eriinfo.com/video-thousands-of-families-flee-fighting-in-sudans-north-kordofan-state-conflict/) - Mothers and their children are in dire need of food and safety in Sudan’s conflict-stricken Kordofan State. People are queuing for food in an already overcrowded camp with hundreds of thousands who sought refuge in El Obeid.Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
- [The face in the machine](https://eriinfo.com/the-face-in-the-machine/) - Information security and privacy consultant Anthony Olivier. On 15 July 2026, a law came into force in China that I believe deserves attention. The Interim Measures for the Administration of AI Anthropomorphic Interaction Services regulate the chatbots and virtual companions that hundreds of millions of people now speak to every day. Providers must remind users
- [Small UK power generator shut after Iran-linked cyberattack: report](https://eriinfo.com/small-uk-power-generator-shut-after-iran-linked-cyberattack-report/) - Fiber optic cables feed into switches inside a communications room at an office in London, UK, on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesA small power plant in the U.K. was shut down for four days in July following a cyberattack carried out by hackers linked to
- [Africa: The Deadly Bundibugyo Ebola Outbreak Can Be Stopped](https://eriinfo.com/africa-the-deadly-bundibugyo-ebola-outbreak-can-be-stopped/) - Each time we travel to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), we first go to listen. In Bunia, we have met dozens of community representatives: survivors, women, young people, local organisations, health workers and leaders from affected areas. Their message is direct: involve us. We know our communities. We know where families seek care,
- [Cell C in talks with Starlink and Amazon Leo](https://eriinfo.com/cell-c-in-talks-with-starlink-and-amazon-leo/) - Cell C is in discussions with SpaceX’s Starlink and with Amazon Leo about both reselling their satellite broadband products and a possible direct-to-device offering, CEO Jorge Mendes said. Mendes would not give details, saying the talks remain confidential. “We’re in discussions with Starlink. We’re in discussions with Amazon. We’re in discussions with everybody,” he said,
- [Tim Scott calls support for Darline Graham an ‘easy choice’ despite her debate flub](https://eriinfo.com/tim-scott-calls-support-for-darline-graham-an-easy-choice-despite-her-debate-flub/) - Sen. Tim Scott on Sunday defended fellow South Carolina Republican Sen. Darline Graham ahead of her special GOP primary run-off this week, dismissing concerns about her debate blunder on national security last week.“Darline Graham is the real deal,” Scott told NBC News’ “Meet the Press,” adding that she is, “highly qualified, incredibly competent, ready for
- [AI adoption exposes governance gaps as organisations race to keep up](https://eriinfo.com/ai-adoption-exposes-governance-gaps-as-organisations-race-to-keep-up/) - AI adoption is gathering pace across the enterprise, bringing new opportunities alongside new risks. (Source: ChatGPT) The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) is creating a growing gap between what companies can deploy and their ability to govern it.This emerged during a panel discussion at the recent TrendAI Spark 2026 in Sun City. The panel
- [Zelensky should be asked what he knew about government corruption, ex-minister Mykhailo Fedorov tells BBC](https://eriinfo.com/zelensky-should-be-asked-what-he-knew-about-government-corruption-ex-minister-mykhailo-fedorov-tells-bbc/) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky should be asked questions about corruption in his government, his sacked defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has told the BBC.Fedorov, a popular minister who modernised the military and pioneered drone warfare, was fired last month after reportedly falling out with the head of Ukraine's armed forces.He told the BBC a money laundering
- [The trap that stops MTN and Vodacom eating Cell C's lunch](https://eriinfo.com/the-trap-that-stops-mtn-and-vodacom-eating-cell-cs-lunch/) - MTN and Vodacom are structurally constrained from competing hard for mobile virtual network operator hosting business, Cell C CEO Jorge Mendes has argued, because at their market shares an aggressive wholesale push would cost them retail customers to their own wholesale clients. “If I had an 80% market share, I would not be going into
- [Zelenskyy rejects wartime elections citing "huge risk" and "split" for Ukraine](https://eriinfo.com/zelenskyy-rejects-wartime-elections-citing-huge-risk-and-split-for-ukraine/) - Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy rejected the idea of holding elections during the war with Russia, four days after the former defense minister publicly called for them. "I believe that in a war like this, elections as such are a huge risk. Elections right now are a tsunami for the country that will split Ukraine," Zelenskyy said
- [ITWeb TV Biz: How AWS is helping to build SA’s next generation of cloud entrepreneurs](https://eriinfo.com/itweb-tv-biz-how-aws-is-helping-to-build-sas-next-generation-of-cloud-entrepreneurs/) - Nomzamo Xaba and James Hickman visited the ITWeb studio to introduce the AWS Equity Equivalent Investment Program - a business acceleration initiative designed to support the growth of black-owned technology businesses within the AWS Partner Network. #aws #awseeipSouth Africa has long been part of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) story. The foundational technology behind Amazon
- [Flooding across Caracas, Venezuela, after heavy rains | News](https://eriinfo.com/flooding-across-caracas-venezuela-after-heavy-rains-news/) - Toggle PlayFlooding across Caracas, Venezuela, after heavy rainsHeavy rains triggered flooding across Caracas, Venezuela, after the El Valle River overflowed, submerging parts of a major highway and its surrounds. Authorities deployed emergency teams as rising waters stranded motorists and damaged trees and power lines.Published On 23 Aug 202623 Aug 2026Click here to share on social
- [U.S.-Canada talks fail; Carney says retaliatory tariffs start Sept. 8](https://eriinfo.com/u-s-canada-talks-fail-carney-says-retaliatory-tariffs-start-sept-8/) - The U.S. imposed 50% tariffs on some Canadian products on Saturday after trade talks between the two countries fell apart on Friday.In response, Canada said it would impose its own retaliatory tariffs beginning on Sept. 8.Negotiators for both sides had been working on a deal all week, at times signaling that an agreement was near.
- [Sebokeng youth get cellphone repair containers](https://eriinfo.com/sebokeng-youth-get-cellphone-repair-containers/) - Higher education and training minister Buti Manamela. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson | Wikimedia Commons & CHIETA) An additional 25 beneficiaries will receive fully-equipped cellphone repair containers, as part of a R19 million Cellphone Repair Programme that seeks to upskill 500 disadvantaged young people with the skills to repair handsets. Higher education and training minister Buti Manamela
- [U.S. and Canada trade war intensifies with new tariffs](https://eriinfo.com/u-s-and-canada-trade-war-intensifies-with-new-tariffs/) - IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Good News: Grandson surprises grandparents during vow renewal for 60th anniversary03:07Serena Williams to play with Carlos Alcaraz in return to US Open01:56Now PlayingU.S. and Canada trade war intensifies with new tariffs02:02UP NEXTDeadly heat, dangerous storms put millions at risk01:59Small plane makes
- [Finally, some good news on memory-chip prices](https://eriinfo.com/finally-some-good-news-on-memory-chip-prices/) - China’s Xiaomi said the worst period of pressure on its smartphone business had passed as the pace of memory price increases looked set to slow in the second half, while it sees its fast-growing electric vehicle business delivering a larger share of revenue. Xiaomi on Tuesday posted a 42.6% fall in second-quarter adjusted net profit
- [Swedish sword attack victim was 17-year-old girl, police say](https://eriinfo.com/swedish-sword-attack-victim-was-17-year-old-girl-police-say/) - The victim of a deadly sword attack at a high school in central Sweden was a 17-year-old girl, police have confirmed.Two boys aged 12 and 17 were also seriously injured in the attack at Brinell School in Fagersta on Friday afternoon, according to local authorities, while a third person sustained minor injuries. An 18-year-old man,
- [Telkom wins AGM vote despite share issue dissent](https://eriinfo.com/telkom-wins-agm-vote-despite-share-issue-dissent/) - At Telkom’s AGM, shareholders representing about 84.4% of the company’s ordinary shares voted on most resolutions. Telkom shareholders have backed the re-election of the telecommunications group’s directors and the appointment of its board committee members.However, they showed resistance to proposals that would give the board broad powers to issue shares.At Telkom’s annual general meeting (AGM)
- [Prince Harry must pay Daily Mail publisher millions after invasion of privacy case fails](https://eriinfo.com/prince-harry-must-pay-daily-mail-publisher-millions-after-invasion-of-privacy-case-fails/) - Prince Harry must pay Daily Mail publisher millions after invasion of privacy case fails - CBS News Prince Harry and six others, including musician Elton John, must pay the publisher of Daily Mail millions of pounds after their failed invasion of privacy suit. Ian Lee has more details.
- [Nissan's Rosslyn plant buyer now also builds police robots](https://eriinfo.com/nissans-rosslyn-plant-buyer-now-also-builds-police-robots/) - Chery’s robotics division is preparing for a public listing to fund growth and investment, its chief said on Wednesday, as competition intensifies in China’s fast-growing humanoid robot sector. AiMoga Robotics is in talks over potential listing venues and expects to sharply increase humanoid robot deliveries next year as it seeks to join the ranks of
- [Tropical Storm Moke advances towards Hawaii with heavy rain, strong winds | Weather News](https://eriinfo.com/tropical-storm-moke-advances-towards-hawaii-with-heavy-rain-strong-winds-weather-news/) - For the second week in a row, Hawaii Island, also known as the Big Island, faces threats from an intensifying storm.Published On 22 Aug 202622 Aug 2026Tropical Storm Moke is grinding towards Hawaii, bringing gusts of wind and heavy rain only a week after the islands faced similar conditions from Hurricane Lala.On Saturday, Hawaii residents
- [Nedbank tests next-gen self-service branches](https://eriinfo.com/nedbank-tests-next-gen-self-service-branches/) - As digital banking accelerates, Nedbank is redesigning physical touchpoints rather than abandoning them altogether. Nedbank is testing a new hybrid banking model that combines self-service technology, digital on-boarding and human assistance in retail environments, as banks rethink the role of traditional branches.The big-five bank has introduced a pilot Client Connect Zone, with deployment into several
- [Nvidia customers reportedly warned about AI-related price hikes](https://eriinfo.com/nvidia-customers-reportedly-warned-about-ai-related-price-hikes/) - Jensen Huang, chief executive officer of Nvidia Corp., speaks to members of the media following the company's "Japan AI Ecosystem" reception in Tokyo, Japan, on Thursday, July 16, 2026. Kiyoshi Ota | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesNvidia plans to hike prices for some of its largest customers, Bloomberg News reported Saturday.The chipmaker is set to increase
- [South African inflation breaks its upward run](https://eriinfo.com/south-african-inflation-breaks-its-upward-run/) - South Africa’s headline consumer inflation slowed to 4.3% year on year in July from 5% in June, data from Statistics South Africa showed on Wednesday, breaking a four-month run of accelerating prices. Economists polled by Reuters had expected inflation would ease to 4.5%, helped by lower transport costs as fuel prices retreated after a temporary
- [GOP lawmakers criticize Trump’s beef import plan amid blowback from ranchers](https://eriinfo.com/gop-lawmakers-criticize-trumps-beef-import-plan-amid-blowback-from-ranchers/) - House and Senate Republicans on Friday criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to suspend tariffs on ground beef imports, with lawmakers from agricultural states decrying the impact Trump’s decision will have on farmers.Nebraska’s GOP senators, Deb Fischer and Pete Ricketts, said in separate posts on X that Trump’s decision was unwise.“I’m extremely disappointed by this decision
- [Tightening audit and governance with Nintex K2 and ServiceNow](https://eriinfo.com/tightening-audit-and-governance-with-nintex-k2-and-servicenow/) - Tightening audit and governance with Nintex K2 and ServiceNow. A Nintex K2 and ServiceNow integration that gave a petrochemical company a full audit trail of every change from development to production.First Digital's client needed to strengthen its IT general controls so it could prove exactly what changed across the software life cycle. The existing K2 audit
- [Carney calls Trump's fresh tariffs a 'miscalculation' after trade talks collapse](https://eriinfo.com/carney-calls-trumps-fresh-tariffs-a-miscalculation-after-trade-talks-collapse/) - Carney's speech on Saturday was his first address to Canadians after he announced late on Friday night that a deal would not be reached, accusing the Americans of making "last-minute changes" that were "unfair" and "uneconomic". US negotiators, meanwhile, accused Canada of making "new demands and walk backs" on terms which had been agreed earlier
- [Smarter operations take centre stage at Electra Mining Africa 2026](https://eriinfo.com/smarter-operations-take-centre-stage-at-electra-mining-africa-2026/) - Industrial businesses are operating under sustained pressure. Rising operating costs, energy constraints, ageing infrastructure, supply chain uncertainty and skills shortages are forcing organisations to rethink how they run. At the same time, advances in AI, the industrial internet of things (IIoT), robotics, automation and digital manufacturing are opening new ways to work. For most organisations,
- [Africa: Population Density - a Missing Factor in Development - - and Why This Is Africa's Moment](https://eriinfo.com/africa-population-density-a-missing-factor-in-development-and-why-this-is-africas-moment/) - Explanations of why Africa has lagged behind tend to reach for the familiar: weak governance, corruption, ethnic conflict, the legacy of colonial borders. Joe Studwell's How Africa Works -- the long-awaited companion to his influential How Asia Works -- argues that these are largely symptoms rather than causes, and that the deeper constraint has been
- [Sword attack at Swedish school kills 17-year-old girl, injures 3 others, police say](https://eriinfo.com/sword-attack-at-swedish-school-kills-17-year-old-girl-injures-3-others-police-say/) - An 18-year-old carried out a sword attack at a school on Friday in central Sweden, killing a 17-year-old and wounding three others, two of them severely, authorities said.The perpetrator attacked the Brinell School in Fagersta, northwest of Stockholm, while classes were in session with about 400 to 500 students, officials said. The suspect was arrested,
- [Amendment of the Small Merger Guidelines: What dealmakers need to know](https://eriinfo.com/amendment-of-the-small-merger-guidelines-what-dealmakers-need-to-know/) - Shawn van der Meulen, Clare-Alice Vertue and Mavin Jonkers at Webber Wentzel. (Image: AI-enhanced) On 14 August 2026, the Competition Commission (Commission) gazetted draft amendments to its Guidelines on Small Merger Notification (Small Merger Guidelines) and invited interested parties and stakeholders to submit written comments within 30 days of publication.The only proposed change to the
- [The Berlin Wall separated his family. Its legacy still endures | Border Disputes](https://eriinfo.com/the-berlin-wall-separated-his-family-its-legacy-still-endures-border-disputes/) - Germany splitsAt least two generations on both Guetinger’s maternal and paternal sides were from Babenhausen, a small Bavarian market town of about 4,000 people in the 1960s. Surrounded by a castle, it was once home to a merchant family said to have been prominent during the Middle Ages.Guetinger’s father, Ernst, was among five siblings and
- [SpaceX breaks cover at Icasa satellite spectrum hearings](https://eriinfo.com/spacex-breaks-cover-at-icasa-satellite-spectrum-hearings/) - SpaceX has asked Icasa to resolve the black ownership rules blocking Starlink’s licensing, raising the issue at hearings ostensibly about satellite spectrum fees. Ryan Goodnight, senior director for market access and development at SpaceX, appeared before the the communications regulator on Wednesday to comment on draft amendments to the Radio Frequency Spectrum Regulations, 2015 and
- [Ahead of tough new U.S. sanctions, Iran maintains harsh rhetoric](https://eriinfo.com/ahead-of-tough-new-u-s-sanctions-iran-maintains-harsh-rhetoric/) - Veiled pro-government supporters carrying flags take part in a ceremony commemorating the memory of Iran's late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei at the Imam Khomeini Grand Mosque in downtown Tehran, Iran, on August 18, 2026. (Photo by Morteza Nikoubazl/NurPhoto via Getty Images)Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty ImagesIran maintained its harsh rhetoric Saturday against the U.S.'
- [Mapping deep-shaft HR processes for automation in Nintex Process Manager](https://eriinfo.com/mapping-deep-shaft-hr-processes-for-automation-in-nintex-process-manager/) - Mapping deep-shaft HR processes for automation in Nintex Process Manager. First Digital mapped, optimised and governed a deep-shaft mining company’s HR processes in Nintex Process Manager, turning fragmented manual workflows into a navigable, automation-ready set of processes.Deep-shaft mining runs on a large, shift-based and safety-critical workforce, and the HR processes behind it – onboarding, certifications
- [Canadian prime minister suspends trade talks with U.S., setting new 50% tariffs in motion](https://eriinfo.com/canadian-prime-minister-suspends-trade-talks-with-u-s-setting-new-50-tariffs-in-motion/) - Trade talks with Canada collapsed late Friday night, setting in motion steep 50% tariffs on a wide swath of Canadian goods. The duties went into effect at the stroke of midnight.After weeks of talks, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced that while important progress had been made, “that progress has not been enough to meet
- [Humanoid robots poised for their 'ChatGPT moment'](https://eriinfo.com/humanoid-robots-poised-for-their-chatgpt-moment/) - The CEO of Chinese humanoid robot unicorn Unitree said on Thursday the industry is edging towards a “ChatGPT moment” for robot brains, after the company’s blockbuster Shanghai listing crystallised China’s ambitions to lead the next frontier of AI-powered machines. Shares in China’s best-known humanoid robot maker fell 11% on Thursday, a day after soaring nearly
- [Canada says it will match US tariffs 'dollar for dollar' as trade talks break down](https://eriinfo.com/canada-says-it-will-match-us-tariffs-dollar-for-dollar-as-trade-talks-break-down/) - A fresh wave of US tariffs on a wide array of Canadian goods came into effect on Saturday after a last-minute breakdown in trade talks.Announcing the suspension of negotiations shortly before the Friday night deadline, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he would impose reciprocal tariffs on US goods "dollar for dollar".Carney said "last-minute changes
- [Cell C adds 1.3m subscribers as turnaround gains pace](https://eriinfo.com/cell-c-adds-1-3m-subscribers-as-turnaround-gains-pace/) - Cell C’s second-half performance provides a clearer picture of its underlying business following the restructuring and listing transactions. (Image supplied) Cell C is targeting revenue growth in the upper-single-digit range in its 2027 financial year, after adding 1.3 million subscribers, growing wholesale revenue by about 20% and cutting net debt by 64% in its first
- [Men from Cuba and other countries describe being deported by the U.S. to a dangerous African nation: "We cannot leave"](https://eriinfo.com/men-from-cuba-and-other-countries-describe-being-deported-by-the-u-s-to-a-dangerous-african-nation-we-cannot-leave/) - Last year, Cuban immigrant Yasmany Moreno de Armas was working and living in Florida. He's now in the Central African Republic, after the Trump administration sent him and dozens of deportees to the deeply impoverished and conflict-ridden nation.The 31-year-old said he only learned the U.S. government was deporting him to Africa after he arrived there
- [Paratus Uganda first to market with Starlink service](https://eriinfo.com/paratus-uganda-first-to-market-with-starlink-service/) - Paratus Uganda has become the first provider in the country to launch Starlink’s low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite service, three months after the Uganda Communications Commission granted SpaceX an operational licence. The UCC signed a memorandum of understanding and operational licence agreement with Starlink on 15 May 2026. The launch gives enterprise customers in remote parts
- [Peru rescues people trapped by landslides on highway for nearly a week | Floods News](https://eriinfo.com/peru-rescues-people-trapped-by-landslides-on-highway-for-nearly-a-week-floods-news/) - Authorities have begun helicopter evacuations in Peru’s Arequipa region after heavy rains and landslides destroyed sections of the Southern Coastal Highway, leaving dozens of people and vehicles stranded for six days.Published On 22 Aug 202622 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
- [$1bn AWS engineering firm to accelerate African AI](https://eriinfo.com/1bn-aws-engineering-firm-to-accelerate-african-ai/) - Jonathan Allen, AWS executive in residence. Amazon Web Services (AWS) says its Forward Deployed Engineering (FDE) business will help organisations across Africa increasingly shift their focus from artificial intelligence (AI) exploration, to real-world business transformation.This, after the cloud computing giant in June announced it was investing $1 billion to set up the new AWS FDE
- [Husted defends energy policy as GOP warns data centers put Ohio seat at risk](https://eriinfo.com/husted-defends-energy-policy-as-gop-warns-data-centers-put-ohio-seat-at-risk/) - Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, speaks during a Senate Appropriations committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, July 21, 2026.Finn Gomez | Getty ImagesSen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, defended President Donald Trump's energy and economic agenda on Friday during an appearance at a southwestern Ohio steel mill with Vice President JD Vance, as Republicans
- [Hot rand is cold comfort for tech buyers](https://eriinfo.com/hot-rand-is-cold-comfort-for-tech-buyers/) - The rand strengthened on Friday to its firmest level since the US and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February, but the rally is unlikely to show up on the shelf price of a laptop or a server any time soon. A global shortage of memory and storage chips is doing far more damage to South
- [Plane crash near remote radar site in Alaska kills 8 people](https://eriinfo.com/plane-crash-near-remote-radar-site-in-alaska-kills-8-people/) - IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Now PlayingPlane crash near remote radar site in Alaska kills 8 people03:13UP NEXTPennsylvania teen and his mother charged in stabbing death of college student01:41Defense rests its case in Lindsay Clancy murder trial05:02Severe weather slams the Northeast01:49FDA upgrades frozen berry recall to
- [Inaugural Africa Business Investment Summit Convenes 27-28 August in Washington DC](https://eriinfo.com/inaugural-africa-business-investment-summit-convenes-27-28-august-in-washington-dc/) - Africa's business leaders will convene in Washington D.C., for the inaugural Africa Business Investment Summit (ABIS) 2026, taking place at MGM National Harbor 27–28 August 2026 as the centerpiece of Millennium Excellence Awards America. Convened by the Millennium Excellence Foundation (MEF) under the patronage of His Majesty Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, Asantehene of the Asante
- [AI agents rewrite customer experience playbook](https://eriinfo.com/ai-agents-rewrite-customer-experience-playbook/) - Speaking at CEM Africa 2026, Rahul Jain, CEO and co-founder of Peach Payments, said bringing in AI but doing it poorly will only make the customer experience worse. In 2026, artificial intelligence (AI) agents are changing the customer experience game.This was the word from Luke Duffell, director of customer service automation and solution engineering at
- [Russian double-tap drone strike kills 15 in Ukrainian mall, officials say](https://eriinfo.com/russian-double-tap-drone-strike-kills-15-in-ukrainian-mall-officials-say/) - Four people - including three children - were killed in separate Russian attacks in Ukraine's southern Mykolaiv region, and another two in the north-eastern Kharkiv region, local officials said.In the southern city of Zaporizhzhia, three people were injured when a drone exploded near a taxi, the regional head said.This comes a day after 17 people
- [Cell C launches 5G](https://eriinfo.com/cell-c-launches-5g/) - Cell C’s 5G network is live and is available to customers today. CEO Jorge Mendes disclosed this in an interview with TechCentral on Friday, and only in response to a direct question. “I’m telling you this because you’re asking me the question,” he said. “Otherwise, strategically, we’ll launch it with propositions.” Any Cell C customer
- [Iran looks to boost regional trade ties as U.S. turns from bombs to economic warfare](https://eriinfo.com/iran-looks-to-boost-regional-trade-ties-as-u-s-turns-from-bombs-to-economic-warfare/) - Tehran's grocery stores are well-stocked, but many families can barely afford the basics. Unemployment is soaring and those with jobs are working more hours for money worth half as much as a year ago, putting food, medicine and everything else — except for heavily subsidized gasoline — further out of reach."We have virtually given up
- [AI search ‘firmly’ part of customer experience](https://eriinfo.com/ai-search-firmly-part-of-customer-experience/) - South African consumers use AI for everyday problem-solving, including product research and price comparison. (Image source: iStock) As local consumers contend with the tough economic climate, they are increasingly prioritising artificial intelligence (AI) search as the first port of call for their shopping needs.This is one of the findings in the 2026 South African Customer
- [What to know about the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, Trump’s capital car race | Donald Trump News](https://eriinfo.com/what-to-know-about-the-freedom-250-grand-prix-trumps-capital-car-race-donald-trump-news/) - Washington, DC – Over the next two days, a portion of the United States capital will transform into a seven-turn professional-grade track for the city’s first-ever IndyCar race.The Freedom 250 Grand Prix, championed by President Donald Trump, is one of several special events held to commemorate the country’s 250th birthday.Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of listBut
- [Joburg says it has bought its way out of an Eskom blackout](https://eriinfo.com/joburg-says-it-has-bought-its-way-out-of-an-eskom-blackout/) - The City of Johannesburg says it has settled in full the R5.26-billion in overdue electricity debt it owed Eskom, and that the utility has withdrawn the legal process it began in May that could have led to supply cuts across parts of the metro. The announcement came on Friday in a joint statement from the
- [Bitcoin on track for 23% weekly gain as investor optimism floods back](https://eriinfo.com/bitcoin-on-track-for-23-weekly-gain-as-investor-optimism-floods-back/) - Bitcoin was on track for a weekly gain of around 23% Friday, following a spate of positive developments for the world's largest cryptocurrency. Bitcoin was trading 6% higher at about $77,000, up from about $62,800 at the start of the week. Crypto-linked stocks rose, with Coinbase and Circle advancing more than 9% each. Strategy advanced
- [Less pressure, more support for HR and payroll](https://eriinfo.com/less-pressure-more-support-for-hr-and-payroll/) - Sakeena Adams, Regional People Director, Africa and Middle East (AME) at Sage. HR and payroll teams are under increasing pressure and heavier workloads. They need systems that enable them to be more strategic.This is according to speakers participating in a webinar hosted by Sage in partnership with ITWeb this week.Nkosinathi Mbulumeti, Sales Director HR and
- [Trump and Ex-Lawyer-Turned Adversary Michael Cohen Reconcile](https://eriinfo.com/trump-and-ex-lawyer-turned-adversary-michael-cohen-reconcile/) - IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.Fishermen Rescued After Being Stranded at Sea for 5 Days00:39Neutrogena Admits it Made Hayden Panettiere Feel 'Unsupported'01:31Could Harry and Meghan's UK Move Signal End of Royal Rift?02:35Kurt Busch Opens Up for First Time on Loss of Brother Kyle Busch05:57Now PlayingTrump and
- [Africa: U.S. Launches 'IP for Growth' Programme to Boost Africa's Creative Economy](https://eriinfo.com/africa-u-s-launches-ip-for-growth-programme-to-boost-africas-creative-economy/) - THE United States (US) government has launched a year-long "IP for Growth" (Intellectual Property for Growth) programme aimed at helping African creators, particularly those in the music industry, turn creativity into economic growth through stronger intellectual property (IP) protection. Speaking during a digital press briefing hosted by the US Department of State's Africa Regional Media
- [MVNOs are doing the heavy lifting at Cell C](https://eriinfo.com/mvnos-are-doing-the-heavy-lifting-at-cell-c/) - Cell C’s wholesale division grew revenue 20% to R1.76-billion in the year to 31 May 2026, adding 1.2 million mobile virtual network operator subscribers. Data traffic from those MVNO users rose 131%, against 47% growth across the group as a whole. It was comfortably the strongest performance in the group. The operator now carries 5.71
- [Africa: Five Years On From First Vaccine, Fight Against Malaria Sees Progress in Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-five-years-on-from-first-vaccine-fight-against-malaria-sees-progress-in-africa/) - On World Mosquito Day, attention remains focused on the devastating impact of the disease in Africa. The continent accounts for 95 per cent of malaria-related deaths worldwide. Five years after the roll-out of the first malaria vaccine, it is beginning to deliver measurable results - although significant challenges remain. The RTS,S vaccine marked a turning
- [Bodies of two mountaineers discovered after Swiss glacier melts](https://eriinfo.com/bodies-of-two-mountaineers-discovered-after-swiss-glacier-melts/) - The bodies of two Belgian men who went missing in the Swiss Alps in 1992 have been discovered after being exposed by the melting of a glacier, police have said. A hiker discovered the bodies on 26 July on the Trift Glacier, south of the Swiss city of Lucerne, officials said.DNA analysis later confirmed them
- [Africa: Film Festivals Take African Cultural Heritage Around the World - and Help Keep It Alive](https://eriinfo.com/africa-film-festivals-take-african-cultural-heritage-around-the-world-and-help-keep-it-alive/) - African film festivals were once quite rare, but in the past decades they've been growing in the continent and mushrooming around the world. A recent open access book explores these events through case studies. The book's editor, African cinema scholar Sheila Petty, has also written chapters in it about the role film festivals play in
- [More time for public input on EC Amendment Bill](https://eriinfo.com/more-time-for-public-input-on-ec-amendment-bill/) - Khusela Sangoni-Diko, chairperson of the Portfolio Committee on Communications and Digital Technologies. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) Parliament’s oversight body on communications has extended the deadline for written submissions on the Electronic Communications Amendment Bill, giving the public another month to make their views known.In a statement, the portfolio committee says the new deadline for written
- [Africa: World Humanitarian Day - Protect Aid Workers Against Drones](https://eriinfo.com/africa-world-humanitarian-day-protect-aid-workers-against-drones/) - United Nations — World Humanitarian Day celebrates humanitarian workers and the life-saving services they provide under the most complex and often dangerous conditions. This year, UN leaders are urging the international community to protect humanitarians working in conflict zones and to seek accountability for those who have been injured or killed in their line of
- [Liberia receives first group of "third country" deportees from U.S., officials say](https://eriinfo.com/liberia-receives-first-group-of-third-country-deportees-from-u-s-officials-say/) - The West African nation of Liberia received the first group of "third country" deportees from the U.S. on Thursday, including migrants from Latin America, U.S. officials told CBS News. Roughly 20 deportees from different countries landed in Liberia, after being deported from the U.S.A U.S. official, however, told CBS News that after the plane carrying the
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - August 21, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-august-21-2026/) - 107 Killed in Central African Republic Gold Mine Collapse An artisanal gold mine collapse in Zamboye, western Central African Republic, has killed at least 107 labourers. The death toll is rising sharply as rescue teams recover more bodies from the rubble. Several people remain missing or trapped underground, and authorities expect the toll to
- [Management consulting as we know it is over](https://eriinfo.com/management-consulting-as-we-know-it-is-over/) - Management consulting, as we have known it for half a century, is finished. The great slide-making, hype-selling, invoice-by-the-kilogram machine is being dismantled by the very technology its own practitioners are busy overhyping, and it could not happen to a more deserving industry. I have earned the right to be blunt about this, having spent nearly
- [Africa: Lamola Calls for South Africa-Zimbabwe Ties to Deliver Jobs, Investment and Infrastructure](https://eriinfo.com/africa-lamola-calls-for-south-africa-zimbabwe-ties-to-deliver-jobs-investment-and-infrastructure/) - South Africa and Zimbabwe must move beyond their strong historical and political ties and translate their bilateral relationship into tangible economic opportunities, including investment, trade, jobs, infrastructure and improved livelihoods. This was a message delivered by International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola, on Thursday, at the opening of the Ministerial Meeting segment of the
- [Dozens of migrants land on Spanish coast surprising beachgoers | Politics](https://eriinfo.com/dozens-of-migrants-land-on-spanish-coast-surprising-beachgoers-politics/) - Footage circulating on social media shows dozens of migrants arriving by boat on Spain’s southeastern coast at Cala Del Barco beach. Spanish authorities reported that the Civil Guard was able to locate 62 individuals who were on the boat.Published On 21 Aug 202621 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
- [Africa Can Turn the Current Crisis Into Resilient Food Systems. Kigali Is Where It Comes Together](https://eriinfo.com/africa-can-turn-the-current-crisis-into-resilient-food-systems-kigali-is-where-it-comes-together/) - Heads of state, agriculture and finance ministers and investors meet in Kigali from August 31 for the Africa Food Systems Forum, the continent's largest agricultural gathering. They arrive with an opportunity: to build a food system that holds up against what is coming - climate change, biodiversity loss and declining soil health, alongside our dependence
- [South Africa shows Africa how to make MVNOs work](https://eriinfo.com/south-africa-shows-africa-how-to-make-mvnos-work/) - Africa Analysis expects South Africa, Nigeria, Kenya and Uganda to account for 85% of the continent’s MVNO subscriber base by 2030. (Image source: iStock) South Africa is leading Africa’s mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market as banking, retail and digital businesses increasingly embed mobile connectivity into their existing customer ecosystems.This is according to the newly-published
- [Taiwan's forecast of 11% GDP growth likely not sustainable: economists](https://eriinfo.com/taiwans-forecast-of-11-gdp-growth-likely-not-sustainable-economists/) - The city skyline is seen with the landmark Taipei 101 building from a lookout point on Elephant Mountain in Taipei on April 14, 2025. (Photo by I-Hwa Cheng / AFP) (Photo by I-HWA CHENG/AFP via Getty Images) I-hwa Cheng | Afp | Getty ImagesThe Taiwanese government's double-digit GDP forecast growth in 2026 may reflect optimism
- [Africa Finance Corporation Raises $431m in Digital Bond Issuance](https://eriinfo.com/africa-finance-corporation-raises-431m-in-digital-bond-issuance/) - Africa Finance Corporation raised CHF 350 million, or about $431 million, through a 5-year digital bond as the infrastructure lender expands its funding sources. The August 12 issue is reportedly the first digital bond from an African institution to be listed, traded and settled through regulated digital market infrastructure. It carries a 1.4925% coupon and
- [Bitcoin roars back to life after Trump pushes Clarity Act](https://eriinfo.com/bitcoin-roars-back-to-life-after-trump-pushes-clarity-act/) - Cryptocurrency and blockchain-related stocks surged in pre-market trading on Thursday after US President Donald Trump urged congress to pass legislation establishing clear rules for the digital asset sector, following a White House meeting with industry executives. Trump, a vocal cryptocurrency advocate who has promised to make the US the “crypto capital of the world”, called
- [Africa: Moody's Affirms AFC At A3 With Stable Outlook](https://eriinfo.com/africa-moodys-affirms-afc-at-a3-with-stable-outlook/) - Moody's Ratings affirmed Africa Finance Corporation's A3 long-term issuer and senior unsecured ratings, citing stronger capital, solid liquidity and stable asset quality as the infrastructure lender expands its balance sheet. The outlook remains stable. Moody's also affirmed AFC's Baa3 junior subordinated rating and P-2 short-term issuer rating. The rating agency said AFC's capital position has
- [Donald Trump and Michael Cohen bury the hatchet](https://eriinfo.com/donald-trump-and-michael-cohen-bury-the-hatchet/) - President Donald Trump and his former fixer Michael Cohen are putting their contentious past behind them.Trump on Thursday joined Cohen, who has testified against him in Congress and in court, for an interview on Cohen’s radio show. The appearance, via phone, marked a new chapter in the pair’s fraught relationship after years of feuding that
- [WhatsApp Business Fees Are Changing: What It Means for SA Businesses](https://eriinfo.com/whatsapp-business-fees-are-changing-what-it-means-for-sa-businesses/) - In July, Meta announced changes to how it charges for usage of its WhatsApp Business API. From October, the free-form replies that make up most day-to-day customer conversations on WhatsApp will no longer be free. This shift affects every business using the platform regardless of their provider, and highlights the importance of multichannel communication strategies.Most
- [Africa: Ninety One Reaches Final Close of $404m Africa Credit Fund](https://eriinfo.com/africa-ninety-one-reaches-final-close-of-404m-africa-credit-fund/) - Ninety One has closed its third Africa Credit Opportunities Fund with $404 million, including leverage, as the investment manager expands private lending to companies and infrastructure projects across Africa and other emerging markets. Investors include development finance institutions, pension funds and family offices from Africa, Europe, the UK, the US and Canada. The fund, known
- [NTT DATA and Palo Alto Networks Sign Global Strategic Alliance to Accelerate Secure AI Transformation](https://eriinfo.com/ntt-data-and-palo-alto-networks-sign-global-strategic-alliance-to-accelerate-secure-ai-transformation/) - NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, and Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW) today announced a multi-year strategic alliance designed to help organizations securely adopt AI, modernize cybersecurity, simplify complex technology environments and build cyber resilience for the AI era. As Palo Alto Networks first strategic alliance of this kind
- [Nigeria's PDP: Why one-time political giant may face extinction](https://eriinfo.com/nigerias-pdp-why-one-time-political-giant-may-face-extinction/) - Internal power struggles, factionalism, insistence that power rotates through the regions and disciplinary measures have all added to the sense of disillusionment within the party.The PDP has been robbed of high-profile figures and talent, including the loss of former Vice-President Atiku Aubakar last year.The crisis was intensified by a debilitating leadership tussle.In November 2025, a
- [South Africa's AI neutrality has not yet been tested](https://eriinfo.com/south-africas-ai-neutrality-has-not-yet-been-tested/) - South Africa has not been asked to join Pax Silica, the American pact drawing the dividing line through the global AI supply chain, communications minister Solly Malatsi has indicated to TechCentral. Not one African country has signed it. The Pax Silica Declaration is the US state department’s flagship effort on AI and supply-chain security. Signed
- [U.S. Army moves to end drone battalion set up to absorb lessons from Ukraine war](https://eriinfo.com/u-s-army-moves-to-end-drone-battalion-set-up-to-absorb-lessons-from-ukraine-war/) - The U.S. Army is planning to phase out a drone battalion tasked just last year with studying and taking on board lessons on drone warfare, including from the ongoing Ukraine war, an Army official confirmed to CBS News on Thursday. Multiple current and former U.S. officials told CBS News the decision to nix the unit came
- [Recruiters embrace new sourcing channels](https://eriinfo.com/recruiters-embrace-new-sourcing-channels/) - Rising applications and AI-powered recruitment tools reduce reliance on proactive CV searches. (Image source: iStock) South African recruiters are searching online CV databases significantly less than a year ago, despite signs of a modest recovery in hiring activity.This suggests the way employers source talent is changing as jobseekers increasingly apply directly for vacancies.This is according
- [DR Congo to receive 70,000 doses of Ervebo vaccine as Ebola infections surge | Ebola News](https://eriinfo.com/dr-congo-to-receive-70000-doses-of-ervebo-vaccine-as-ebola-infections-surge-ebola-news/) - WHO says vaccines for Ebola virus disease being allocated to DRC amid largest outbreak that has killed nearly 2,500.By Anadolu, AP and ReutersPublished On 20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026As the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) struggles to manage its largest outbreak of the Ebola virus, it is set to receive 70,000 doses of the
- [Women Entrepreneurs: Two Cape Town Stories of Determination](https://eriinfo.com/women-entrepreneurs-two-cape-town-stories-of-determination/) - For Lusanda Meje and Sesethu Dingaan, entrepreneurship is about more than building an income. It is about independence, creating opportunities and proving to themselves – and to others – what is possible when determination meets opportunity.The two Cape Town women are among the young people who completed Engen’s New Venture Creation Learnership, an 18-month programme
- [South Africa to get a new national 5G broadband network](https://eriinfo.com/south-africa-to-get-a-new-national-5g-broadband-network/) - Comsol has begun selling wholesale access to a national 5G network purpose-built for home broadband, backed by a multibillion-rand fundraising round and a shareholder overhaul that has seen Nedbank Private Equity exit the company after nine years. Its backed by heavy-hitters, including Richard Came, one of the early investors in the business that rolled out
- [Africa: Twenty Years After Probo Koala, Africa Still Grapples With 'Waste Colonialism'](https://eriinfo.com/africa-twenty-years-after-probo-koala-africa-still-grapples-with-waste-colonialism/) - Twenty years after toxic waste from the cargo ship Probo Koala was dumped across Abidjan in Côte d'Ivoire, the disaster remains an open wound for many victims and a symbol of wealthy countries sending unwanted waste to Africa. On 19 August 2006, more than 500 tonnes of harmful substances unloaded from the ship were dumped
- [Iranian adviser disputes Trump's claim that its economy is collapsing](https://eriinfo.com/iranian-adviser-disputes-trumps-claim-that-its-economy-is-collapsing/) - A former adviser to Iran's central bank pushed back against U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that the country is on the brink of economic collapse, but warned that the United Arab Emirates' decision to sever trade ties could deepen Iran's contraction to about 5% this year."We should be a little bit cautious about the view
- [Africa: Everything You Need to Know About the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League Qualifiers](https://eriinfo.com/africa-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-2026-caf-womens-champions-league-qualifiers/) - The road to the sixth edition of the CAF Women's Champions League will begin in August, with the six zonal qualification tournaments set to determine the teams that will join defending champions AS FAR in the final tournament. AS FAR have already secured their place in the final phase as reigning champions. They will be
- [SA bucks Africa’s smartphone market downturn](https://eriinfo.com/sa-bucks-africas-smartphone-market-downturn/) - Across Africa, smartphone shipments fell 7%, while prices rose by $41 year-on-year to $202. South Africa’s smartphone market grew 17% year-on-year in the second quarter of 2026, bucking a broader downturn across Africa as rising device prices put pressure on consumers.According to research firm Omdia, smartphone shipments across Africa fell 7% year-on-year in the second
- [Africa: Rwandan Legend Karekezi Reflects On the CAF Interclub Experience As Clubs Prepare for 2026/27 Season](https://eriinfo.com/africa-rwandan-legend-karekezi-reflects-on-the-caf-interclub-experience-as-clubs-prepare-for-2026-27-season/) - Olivier Karekezi believes the competitive nature of CAF Interclub football played an important role in preparing him for the next stage of his career abroad. The former Rwanda international began his career with APR FC before moving to Sweden, where he joined Helsingborgs IF. He later returned to APR before continuing his career with Tunisian
- [At Walmart, billions in tariff refunds soften the blow from slower sales growth](https://eriinfo.com/at-walmart-billions-in-tariff-refunds-soften-the-blow-from-slower-sales-growth/) - Walmart says it has received nearly $3 billion in tariff refunds — and used some of that windfall to cut prices for consumers strained by inflation.The refunds helped boost Walmart’s profit, according to the company’s quarterly earnings report Thursday.“Customers tell us they’re still feeling some pressure,” Walmart CEO John Furner said. “Having the best prices
- [Africa: Sudan - the Unfortunate Alliance](https://eriinfo.com/africa-sudan-the-unfortunate-alliance/) - On Foreign Interest, the Ideal Militia, and What a Coloniser Prays He Leaves Behind My grandmother never said displacement. She said: we left the house and the water took it. But the water did not take it. The state took it. A state that had been making that decision for decades, in different languages, with
- [Amazon asks Icasa to cut spectrum fees ahead of Leo launch](https://eriinfo.com/amazon-asks-icasa-to-cut-spectrum-fees-ahead-of-leo-launch/) - Amazon Leo has told communications regulator Icasa that it may not be able to provide affordable satellite broadband in South Africa if the authority does not adopt a proposed “frequency factor” that would lower spectrum fees for higher-frequency bands. The warning came during Icasa’s public hearings on Thursday into draft amendments to the radio frequency
- [Africa: The CDC Has a New Director - Now Comes the Hard Part](https://eriinfo.com/africa-the-cdc-has-a-new-director-now-comes-the-hard-part/) - The new director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Erica Schwartz, confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Aug. 5, 2026, is only the second CDC director to face Senate confirmation. Congress adopted the process for the agency after the COVID-19 pandemic to bring more scrutiny to one of the country's most consequential public
- [At least 15 killed in Kyiv as Ukraine grapples with air defence shortages](https://eriinfo.com/at-least-15-killed-in-kyiv-as-ukraine-grapples-with-air-defence-shortages/) - The latest strikes on Kyiv began around midnight local time as air raid sirens sounded across the city, followed by the impact of Russian missiles.The strikes cut power to thousands of properties, plunging parts of the Kyiv region into darkness.A day of mourning is to be observed on Friday. At a local school in the
- [Africa: Afrophobia - Nigeria, Ghana to Drag South Africa to AU](https://eriinfo.com/africa-afrophobia-nigeria-ghana-to-drag-south-africa-to-au/) - Nigeria and Ghana will present the wave of attacks against fellow Africans (popularly called Afrophobia) in South Africa by misguided citizens of the former Apartheid enclave in the next session of the African Union (AU) Assembly of Heads of State and Government. Nigerian Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Sola Enikanolaiye, made this known during
- [Samsung teases another Galaxy event on August 27](https://eriinfo.com/samsung-teases-another-galaxy-event-on-august-27/) - Samsung has scheduled a new Galaxy event for August 27 to unveil the latest entry in its S26 lineup. Although the company has not formally named the handset, its confirmation that the device delivers flagship-grade camera features, Galaxy AI capabilities, and the latest One UI experience strongly indicates the arrival of the Galaxy S26 FE
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - August 20, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-august-20-2026/) - Helicopter Crash in Kenya Claims Seven Lives Ecuador's intelligence chief Michele Sensi-Contugi and his wife Stephany Hollihan were among seven people killed when a helicopter crashed in Kenya's Samburu County. The other five victims were American, including NBCUniversal journalist José Alberto Suárez and Miami restaurateur Roger Duarte. The helicopter, operated by Lady Lori Helicopters,
- [Iran dismisses Trump's "economic D-Day" threat, says it "will only bring further defeat"](https://eriinfo.com/iran-dismisses-trumps-economic-d-day-threat-says-it-will-only-bring-further-defeat/) - 15m ago USS George Washington aircraft carrier arrives in Mideast to replace USS Lincoln The USS George Washington aircraft carrier arrived in the Middle East Wednesday, according to U.S. Central Command.CBS News previously reported that the USS Washington was headed to the region to replace the USS Abraham Lincoln, about which family members have
- [Africa: Five African Countries End Polio Outbreaks](https://eriinfo.com/africa-five-african-countries-end-polio-outbreaks/) - Brazzaville – Following rigorous technical assessments, five African countries have successfully stopped the spread of polio, marking an important milestone in efforts to protect children from this virus and advance towards eradication. Teams from the Independent Outbreak Response Assessment (OBRA) conducted separate assessments between January and June 2026, reviewing disease surveillance, laboratory and epidemiological data.
- [Absa’s AI chatbot reaches 1.6m users](https://eriinfo.com/absas-ai-chatbot-reaches-1-6m-users/) - Johnson Idesoh, group chief information and technology officer, Absa Group. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) Absa Group says its agentic artificial intelligence (AI)-based chatbot handles over 100 000 queries per month from approximately 1.6 million users.This, as the banking group continues to modernise its core platforms, positioning technology as a strategic lever for growth across the
- [Africa: WHO Declares Polio Outbreaks Over in Five African Countries](https://eriinfo.com/africa-who-declares-polio-outbreaks-over-in-five-african-countries/) - WHO explained that the transmission was interrupted through targeted vaccination campaigns, epidemiological investigations and expanded environmental surveillance. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has confirmed the closure of poliovirus type 2 outbreaks in five African countries following assessments that found transmission had been interrupted. The countries are Burundi, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, the Republic of Congo and Uganda,
- [Syrian official says ‘no plans’ to establish Turkish military presence | Military News](https://eriinfo.com/syrian-official-says-no-plans-to-establish-turkish-military-presence-military-news/) - The foreign minister says in an interview that Turkish military officials had visited the airbase as part of training.Published On 20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Syria has no plans to establish a Turkish military presence at the Abu al-Duhur airbase attacked by Israel earlier this week, Foreign Minister Asaad al-Shaibani has said.Al-Shaibani said in an interview
- [Africa: For Migrant Women, The Right to Healthcare Does Not Always Mean Access](https://eriinfo.com/africa-for-migrant-women-the-right-to-healthcare-does-not-always-mean-access/) - Mombasa, Kenya — Over the past year, South Africa has witnessed several incidents in which migrants, asylum seekers and undocumented people have reportedly faced barriers to essential healthcare, including maternal and child health services. For many migrant and refugee women, vulnerability does not end when they reach South Africa. But those who have been forced
- [How Comsol turned 60MHz into a national 5G bet](https://eriinfo.com/how-comsol-turned-60mhz-into-a-national-5g-bet/) - Comsol is building its new consumer national 5G network without a 4G anchor, on a single unfragmented block of spectrum, and will sell every megabit of it through other companies’ brands. The company has around 450 sites live, covering roughly a million Gauteng households. The first ISP goes live on the network in September. But
- [Africa: How African Agriculture Must Build Against the Next Global Shock](https://eriinfo.com/africa-how-african-agriculture-must-build-against-the-next-global-shock/) - Whether or not the Strait of Hormuz reopens for shipping at pre-war levels following a ceasefire that has repeatedly frayed since June, the damage is already done for millions of African farmers. The blockade, which cut off around a third of the world's fertilizer exports, set off a severe ripple effect across the continent. Fertilizer,
- [Hong Kong’s IPO boom extends beyond tech, HKEX CEO says, as fundraising tops $40 billion](https://eriinfo.com/hong-kongs-ipo-boom-extends-beyond-tech-hkex-ceo-says-as-fundraising-tops-40-billion/) - Bonnie Chan, chief executive officer of Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd. (HKEX), during the Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong, China, on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026. The forum runs through today. Photographer: Lam Yik/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesBloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesHong Kong's IPO pipeline is supported by companies beyond the 'fashionable' tech sector,
- [Africa: The Clean Energy Transition Needs Land. Can It Help Restore It Too?](https://eriinfo.com/africa-the-clean-energy-transition-needs-land-can-it-help-restore-it-too/) - What if the infrastructure needed to fight climate change could also help repair the land beneath it? At a UN desertification conference this week in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, experts at a side-event examined how renewable energy expansion can co-exist with land protection and restoration, spotlighting examples from around the world. To name a few, degraded mining
- [SA’s health lab service bolsters board with new voices](https://eriinfo.com/sas-health-lab-service-bolsters-board-with-new-voices/) - The National Health Laboratory Service (NHLS) has announced the appointment of new independent expert members to its Board’s Audit and Risk Committee (ARC) and Information Technology Governance Committee (ITGC), strengthening institutional governance, accountability, and digital innovation.According to the NHLS, the newly appointed members bring extensive expertise in digital transformation, governance, finance, risk management, and public-sector
- [Africa: Who Are the Leaders Expected At Africa Reset Mindset Forum?](https://eriinfo.com/africa-who-are-the-leaders-expected-at-africa-reset-mindset-forum/) - African heads of state, former leaders, and senior government and business leaders are expected to attend the Africa Mindset Reset Forum, which will take place in Kigali on August 25-26. The two-day gathering, hosted by the African School of Governance (ASG), aims to foster discussions on good governance, institutions and culture of execution needed for
- [Pilot killed, 2 state troopers hurt after small plane and helicopter collide in Pennsylvania](https://eriinfo.com/pilot-killed-2-state-troopers-hurt-after-small-plane-and-helicopter-collide-in-pennsylvania/) - A state police helicopter and a small plane collided over Carlisle Airport in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, Wednesday night, resulting in the death of the plane’s pilot, officials said.The crash involved a Cessna 150 airplane and a Pennsylvania State Police Bell 407 helicopter. Acting Pennsylvania State Police Commissioner George L. Bivens said at a news conference that
- [Africa: The Bloodsucking Insect With a Saw for a Mouth - How the Tsetse Fly Bites Through Almost Anything](https://eriinfo.com/africa-the-bloodsucking-insect-with-a-saw-for-a-mouth-how-the-tsetse-fly-bites-through-almost-anything/) - Tsetse flies transmit some of Africa's most persistent parasitic diseases. They have affected human health, livestock production and rural development for generations, across a region spanning millions of square kilometres in 37 sub-Saharan countries. Human African trypanosomiasis, or sleeping sickness, is caused by two species of single-celled parasites. Others infect wild and domestic animals, causing
- [The first Ferrari Luce EV fetches a record $40 million at auction](https://eriinfo.com/the-first-ferrari-luce-ev-fetches-a-record-40-million-at-auction/) - Ferrari’s highly debated first all-electric vehicle, the Luce, has just silenced its harshest critics by fetching a record-breaking $40 million (R646 million) at a Sotheby’s charity auction during Monterey Car Week. Read: Google unveils Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL The staggering hammer price crowns this one-of-a-kind “tailor-made” Luce as the most expensive new car
- [Israel confirms soldiers fired at car in which Hind Rajab was killed and opens criminal investigation](https://eriinfo.com/israel-confirms-soldiers-fired-at-car-in-which-hind-rajab-was-killed-and-opens-criminal-investigation/) - Both incidents drew international condemnation.The IDF said of the killing of Hind: "Due to alleged failures in the co-ordination of the movement of the Palestine Red Crescent ambulance, it has been decided to initiate a criminal investigation of the incident by Military Police Criminal Investigation Division."It added that the findings of its examination "indicate that
- [Africa: European Football Returns As Supersport Unveils 2026/27 Season Action](https://eriinfo.com/africa-european-football-returns-as-supersport-unveils-2026-27-season-action/) - European club football is back, with SuperSport on DStv and GOtv set to deliver extensive coverage of the 2026/27 season to football fans across Uganda. The new campaign follows the excitement of the 2026 FIFA World Cup and brings the return of some of Europe's biggest domestic competitions, including the Premier League, La Liga and
- [SA teen linked to global child exploitation networks](https://eriinfo.com/sa-teen-linked-to-global-child-exploitation-networks/) - A SAPS sting operation resulted in the discovery of devices containing explicit images and videos. (Source: iStock) A 16-year-old Western Cape teenager remains in police custody after he was arrested on charges related to online child sexual abuse material.This, after the matter was postponed to 20 August, for a medical examination by the district surgeon,
- [Africa: Nigeria Tops Africa's Highest Capital Gains Tax - Report](https://eriinfo.com/africa-nigeria-tops-africas-highest-capital-gains-tax-report/) - Nigeria now has the highest headline capital gains tax rate among selected major African economies and one of the continent's broadest regimes for taxing indirect transfers of Nigerian assets, according to a new report by PwC Nigeria. The report titled: "Nigeria's Capital Gains Tax Reforms: What the New 30% Rate and Indirect Transfer Rules Mean
- [Safari helicopter crash kills 7 people in Kenya, including 5 Americans](https://eriinfo.com/safari-helicopter-crash-kills-7-people-in-kenya-including-5-americans/) - A helicopter taking tourists on a safari crashed Wednesday in a remote part of northern Kenya, killing all seven people on board — six passengers and the pilot. Five Americans were among those killed in the crash, the U.S. State Department confirmed in a statement to CBS News. They included a Florida-based Telemundo TV station manager
- [Africa: Sparing a Moment for Humanitarian Workers](https://eriinfo.com/africa-sparing-a-moment-for-humanitarian-workers/) - We must protect workers committed to alleviating the sufferings of vulnerable communities While the World Humanitarian Day (WHD) 2026 being celebrated today is dedicated to honouring humanitarian workers and celebrating their incredible impact around the world, we must, as a nation, remember the people who have either been killed or injured in the course of
- [DA MP's fintech denies clients were kept in the dark](https://eriinfo.com/da-mps-fintech-denies-clients-were-kept-in-the-dark/) - Kastelo, the fintech at the centre of a South African Reserve Bank exchange control investigation that has ensnared DA MP Mark Burke, has rejected the central bank’s core allegation that its clients were unaware that billions of rand were being moved offshore in their names. The company has told TechCentral that every customer watched a
- [Iran war live: Trump announces ‘most crushing’ Iran sanctions | Donald Trump News](https://eriinfo.com/iran-war-live-trump-announces-most-crushing-iran-sanctions-donald-trump-news/) - blinking-dotLive updatesLive updates, Trump says Washington may resume talks with Tehran at ‘some point’, stating that US demands remain focused on preventing Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapons.Published On 20 Aug 202620 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
- [Xiaomi signals turnaround ahead as Q2 profit drops 43 percent on component costs](https://eriinfo.com/xiaomi-signals-turnaround-ahead-as-q2-profit-drops-43-percent-on-component-costs/) - Xiaomi announced that the heaviest pressures on its smartphone business have likely passed, even as second-quarter earnings missed analyst projections due to elevated component prices. High memory costs severely squeezed margins across its mobile division, but management expects cost inflation to temper throughout the second half of the year as its fast-growing electric vehicle (EV)
- [Trump bemoans Fed interest rate policy, says U.S. should be paying much less](https://eriinfo.com/trump-bemoans-fed-interest-rate-policy-says-u-s-should-be-paying-much-less/) - President Donald Trump delivers remarks during a meeting with cryptocurrency executives in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, Aug. 19, 2026.Jim Watson | AFP | Getty ImagesPresident Donald Trump on Wednesday expressed frustration that the Federal Reserve isn't cutting interest rates, insisting that solid economic data shouldn't stop the central bank from
- [The U6 GHz decision: A foundation for SA's digital trajectory](https://eriinfo.com/the-u6-ghz-decision-a-foundation-for-sas-digital-trajectory/) - South Africa's digital trajectory gets a boost with U6 GHz spectrum allocation. On 24 July 2026, the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) published the National Radio Frequency Plan 2026 (NRFP 2026), formally allocating the full U6 GHz band, 6 425MHz-7 125MHz, for International Mobile Telecommunications (IMT) use. This decision, which incorporates 700MHz of
- [Africa: Millions of Africans Are Displaced Without Crossing a Border - and Their Needs Are Often Overlooked](https://eriinfo.com/africa-millions-of-africans-are-displaced-without-crossing-a-border-and-their-needs-are-often-overlooked/) - The eruption of the Bundibugyo strain of Ebola in the eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo in May 2026 sparked a major crisis. Transmissions and deaths are skyrocketing, and no vaccine is currently available. This virus is notably prevalent in settlements and communities for internally displaced persons (IDPs) and communities. This happened too
- [Africa: The Soil's Early Warning System - Microbes Can Predict Desertification Before Plants Start to Die](https://eriinfo.com/africa-the-soils-early-warning-system-microbes-can-predict-desertification-before-plants-start-to-die/) - Microbial ecology (the study of how tiny microbes interact with each other and their environment) underpins the health of every ecosystem on Earth. The microbes living in soil recycle nutrients, support plant growth and help ecosystems respond to environmental change. In this explainer, microbial ecologist Marc Van Goethem tells us why microbes are critical to
- [Prosecutors using James Comey’s novel against him in seashells case](https://eriinfo.com/prosecutors-using-james-comeys-novel-against-him-in-seashells-case/) - Federal prosecutors want to throw the book at former FBI Director James Comey in their seashells-based case — including his own crime novel.In court filings defending their controversial criminal case against the frequent critic and target of President Donald Trump, prosecutors in North Carolina say Comey’s book “FDR Drive” bolsters their argument that a picture
- [WhatsApp's free lunch ends on 1 October](https://eriinfo.com/whatsapps-free-lunch-ends-on-1-october/) - Meta will start charging South African businesses for the replies they send customers on WhatsApp from 1 October, ending an exemption that has made customer service on the platform free since November 2024 – but with six weeks to go, it has not said what those replies will cost. The charge applies to service messages
- [Africa: What's Journalism Worth in Disasters and Emergencies? a Lot, Says a New UN Report](https://eriinfo.com/africa-whats-journalism-worth-in-disasters-and-emergencies-a-lot-says-a-new-un-report/) - A single New York Times article on a disaster generated an additional $500,000 in official aid. That's just one of the findings on the critical role a free press plays in saving lives, according to a new UN report released on Tuesday. Key points A free press is critical to saving lives, mitigating the impacts
- [Africa: World Humanitarian Day 2026 - Aid Workers Under Fire As Armed Drones Transform War-Making](https://eriinfo.com/africa-world-humanitarian-day-2026-aid-workers-under-fire-as-armed-drones-transform-war-making/) - (Geneva/New York, 19 August 2026): 2025 set another grim record for violence against aid workers, with 907 colleagues killed, injured or kidnapped, the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) said today on World Humanitarian Day. While the death toll decreased slightly to 350 last year, the overall level of violence did not ease:
- [Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky](https://eriinfo.com/canada-and-us-say-they-are-finalising-a-trade-deal-but-details-remain-murky/) - Canada and the US are finalising a highly anticipated trade deal, with President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Mark Carney touting it as a success. Trump said the proposed deal will be welcome by US farmers and manufacturers, while Carney said it will secure "the best terms" for Canada's strategic sectors and provide certainty on
- [Anthropic targets record IPO powered by $200 billion revenue projection](https://eriinfo.com/anthropic-targets-record-ipo-powered-by-200-billion-revenue-projection/) - As Anthropic prepares for a landmark initial public offering, Wall Street is looking unusually far into the future to value the artificial intelligence startup. Bankers and institutional investors are calculating the company’s enterprise value based on projected 2028 revenues of $190 billion to $200 billion. By anchoring valuation models to metrics two years out, underwriters
- [Africa: FESTU, AfCFTA Secretary-General Discuss Workers' Role in Africa's Integration](https://eriinfo.com/africa-festu-afcfta-secretary-general-discuss-workers-role-in-africas-integration/) - Mogadishu, Somalia — The Federation of Somali Trade Unions, led by Secretary-General Omar Faruk Osman, met AfCFTA Secretary-General Wamkele Mene and delegation in the capital, Mogadishu. The meeting focused on Somalia's implementation of the AfCFTA agreement and the role workers and trade unions can play in Africa's broader economic integration continentwide. FESTU emphasized creating decent
- [Africa's Biggest Bank Targets Stake in OPay Ahead of IPO - Report](https://eriinfo.com/africas-biggest-bank-targets-stake-in-opay-ahead-of-ipo-report/) - The potential investment in OPay followed Standard Bank Group's disclosure that it plans to increase its investments in companies across Africa in June. Africa's largest bank by assets, Standard Bank Group is in negotiations with Nigerian fintech company OPay ahead of the latter's planned initial public offering (IPO) in the United States. OPay is working
- [Israeli military orders criminal investigations into killings of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and 15 others in Gaza](https://eriinfo.com/israeli-military-orders-criminal-investigations-into-killings-of-5-year-old-hind-rajab-and-15-others-in-gaza/) - The Israeli military has ordered a criminal investigation into the killing by its forces of 5-year-old Hind Rajab, a Palestinian girl whose death in Gaza sparked international outrage after a recording of her final, heart-wrenching moments speaking to paramedics was heard around the world. In a statement Wednesday, the Israel Defense Forces acknowledged for the first
- [Xsolla Introduces Integrated Backend and Global Payment Solutions for Games, With Founding Partner AccelByte](https://eriinfo.com/xsolla-introduces-integrated-backend-and-global-payment-solutions-for-games-with-founding-partner-accelbyte/) - Graphic: Xsolla Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, today introduced integrated backend solutions for game developers through a founding partnership with AccelByte, a fully managed extensible games backend platform, and opened a closed testing program for a combined solution that pairs AccelByte Gaming Services (AGS) with Xsolla's global payments and monetization tools. Select developers
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - August 19, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-august-19-2026/) - Zimbabwe Identifies 39 More Kariba Boat Tragedy Victims Police in Zimbabwe have identified 39 more victims of the Kariba RIDA boat tragedy. This brings the total number of positively identified victims to 83. The latest group includes 21 children, including a one-month-old baby, and 18 adults. The overall death toll has risen to 92,
- [Mourinho fires Real Madrid shot at Barcelona saying he ‘didn’t need’ Rodri | Football News](https://eriinfo.com/mourinho-fires-real-madrid-shot-at-barcelona-saying-he-didnt-need-rodri-football-news/) - Jose Mourinho is back for a second spell at Real Madrid who, he says, didn’t need Barcelona’s new signing Rodri.Published On 19 Aug 202619 Aug 2026Jose Mourinho is confident Real Madrid will be fine without Rodri despite admitting the club made “a very good offer” to try to sign the Spain captain.Rodri officially signed with
- [Africa: Angélique Kidjo Says Hollywood Star Is 'For Africa, but Also for France'](https://eriinfo.com/africa-angelique-kidjo-says-hollywood-star-is-for-africa-but-also-for-france/) - Singer Angélique Kidjo has become the first black African performer to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame - telling RFI the honour represented "a door opening" at a time of global turmoil. The five-time Grammy winner unveiled her star on Tuesday at a ceremony in Hollywood attended by film stars and music
- [Absa's AI is writing its code and answering its calls](https://eriinfo.com/absas-ai-is-writing-its-code-and-answering-its-calls/) - More than 1 400 Absa developers are now using AI-assisted coding tools, including GitHub Copilot and Anthropic’s Claude Code, the bank disclosed on Wednesday in a statement on its first-half technology performance. It is the second disclosure of an AI development stack by one of South Africa’s big four banks in a week. Standard Bank named
- [Africa: Reach a Hand Africa Launches 'Be Better' Campaign to Address Youth Well-Being](https://eriinfo.com/africa-reach-a-hand-africa-launches-be-better-campaign-to-address-youth-well-being/) - Kampala — Reach A Hand Africa (formerly Reach A Hand Uganda) has launched a year-long, student-focused campaign to promote the well-being of young people across the country. The "Be Better" initiative was unveiled on 12th August 2026 during a school outreach at Namiryango SSS in Mukono. The campaign is a direct response to a survey
- [30-year Treasury yield hits 19-year high](https://eriinfo.com/30-year-treasury-yield-hits-19-year-high/) - Traders work on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on August 06, 2026 in New York City.Spencer Platt | Getty ImagesTreasury yields pulled back slightly on Tuesday after long-dated bonds hit their highest level in almost two decades amid a worsening U.S. fiscal situation and persistently higher inflation.The yield on the U.S. 30-year Treasury bond
- [Africa: How Degradation and Drought Are Threatening the Land That Feeds Us](https://eriinfo.com/africa-how-degradation-and-drought-are-threatening-the-land-that-feeds-us/) - Desertification is not the spread of deserts. It is the slow degradation of fertile land - a process that now affects 40 percent of the Earth's land surface and leaves around 100 million hectares of healthy land unproductive every year. As governments gather in Mongolia this week for the UN's Cop17 desertification summit, scientists say
- [Divine, the Vine reboot, opens to public with anti-AI rules](https://eriinfo.com/divine-the-vine-reboot-opens-to-public-with-anti-ai-rules/) - Divine, an unofficial Vine reboot spearheaded by early Twitter employee Evan “Rabble” Henshaw-Plath, has eliminated its invite-only waitlist and opened to the general public. Three months after its initial limited release, the app is removing sign-up codes to attract a new wave of short-form video enthusiasts. Read: The first Ferrari Luce EV fetches a record
- [Africa: South Africa's Health Department Not Hiring 'Property Caretakers' - Ignore Facebook Posts Claiming Otherwise](https://eriinfo.com/africa-south-africas-health-department-not-hiring-property-caretakers-ignore-facebook-posts-claiming-otherwise/) - South Africa's health department not hiring 'property caretakers' - ignore Facebook posts claiming otherwise IN SHORT: Facebook posts claiming that South Africa's health department has "property caretaker" vacancies are false. The department advises job seekers to follow its verified recruitment portals for any opportunities. South Africa's Department of Health is advertising "property caretaker" jobs. That's
- [Unitree, China robot maker, surges in stock market debut amid AI boom](https://eriinfo.com/unitree-china-robot-maker-surges-in-stock-market-debut-amid-ai-boom/) - HONG KONG — The robotics firm behind China’s famously backflipping humanoids leapt to a remarkable stock market debut on Wednesday, with Unitree’s shares closing up 460% as investors rally behind homegrown beneficiaries of the A.I. boom.Chinese humanoid and other robots have advanced at a breathtaking pace as Beijing competes for global tech dominance with Washington,
- [Africa: Armed Drones Emerge As New Threat to Aid Workers As UN Warns of Rising Violence](https://eriinfo.com/africa-armed-drones-emerge-as-new-threat-to-aid-workers-as-un-warns-of-rising-violence/) - Nairobi — Cheap and increasingly accessible armed drones are emerging as a deadly new threat to humanitarian workers, with the United Nations warning that the technology is putting lethal force into more hands and making aid operations increasingly dangerous. The warning came as the world marked World Humanitarian Day, with the UN Office for the
- [ITWeb TV Biz: Building a network that thinks ahead](https://eriinfo.com/itweb-tv-biz-building-a-network-that-thinks-ahead/) - Hercules Ragoleka visited the ITWeb studio to discuss how Telkom is a technology and infrastructure leader modernising South Africa’s mobile networks to be smarter, more energy efficient and more resilient, while expanding access and supporting the digital economy. #TelkomConnectivity sits at the centre of how South Africans work, build businesses and entertain themselves, and the opportunities riding on
- [Africa: Nigeria to South Africa - Deliberate Targeting of Africans Must Stop](https://eriinfo.com/africa-nigeria-to-south-africa-deliberate-targeting-of-africans-must-stop/) - The Federal Government of Nigeria has sent a clear and unambiguous message that the government of South Africa should stop the deliberate targeting of Africans, including Nigerians, on the basis of their nationality and colour of their skin. The federal government sent this message yesterday in the opening address delivered by the Minister of State,
- [Sacked Ukrainian defence minister calls for presidential election](https://eriinfo.com/sacked-ukrainian-defence-minister-calls-for-presidential-election/) - Former Ukrainian defence minister Mykhailo Fedorov has called for wartime elections, in what is widely seen as the biggest challenge to Volodymyr Zelensky's presidency since Russia's full-scale invasion four and a half years ago."Democracy cannot be held hostage by Russia," said Fedorov, 35, in a video posted to YouTube on Tuesday, adding that Ukraine is
- [Africa: Aid Workers Under Fire As Drones Reshape Warfare](https://eriinfo.com/africa-aid-workers-under-fire-as-drones-reshape-warfare/) - The UN is warning that aid workers face a deadly and evolving threat, with armed drones reshaping battlefields worldwide - putting humanitarian teams increasingly in the line of fire. In a stark new assessment, the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) marked World Humanitarian Day on Wednesday warning that 907 aid workers were victims of violence
- [A hidden charge in your electricity bill is being scrapped](https://eriinfo.com/a-hidden-charge-in-your-electricity-bill-is-being-scrapped/) - Energy regulator Nersa will be required to publish a rolling 10-year electricity price forecast, and Eskom and municipalities will be barred from recovering unpaid customer debt through tariffs, under a revised pricing policy that goes out for public comment on Friday. Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa outlined the revised electricity pricing policy at a media briefing
- [Africa: Borders Cannot Stop Disease, So Africa Must Cooperate](https://eriinfo.com/africa-borders-cannot-stop-disease-so-africa-must-cooperate/) - Dar es Salaam — African countries have been urged to increase domestic financing, strengthen local manufacturing and deepen regional health cooperation to reduce dependence on external support and safeguard the continent's health security. Health Minister Mchengerwa made the call on Tuesday while opening the fourth meeting of the Eastern Africa Regional Ministerial Steering Committee in
- [Trump says he paused 50% tariffs on some Canadian goods as deal being finalized](https://eriinfo.com/trump-says-he-paused-50-tariffs-on-some-canadian-goods-as-deal-being-finalized/) - President Trump said Tuesday he has paused the 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods that were set to take effect Wednesday."I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three day period, based on the fact that Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the
- [Africa: AU Commission Chair, UK Ambassador Discuss Horn of Africa, Strategic Dialogue](https://eriinfo.com/africa-au-commission-chair-uk-ambassador-discuss-horn-of-africa-strategic-dialogue/) - Addis Ababa (Horndiplomat) — African Union Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf held talks with Britain's ambassador to Ethiopia and permanent representative to the African Union, Darren Welch, focusing on developments in the Horn of Africa and preparations for the upcoming AU-UK Strategic Dialogue, the African Union said. The meeting covered regional developments and areas of
- [Fireside chat: Who’s guarding your front line? Meet the minds behind Armata Cyber Security](https://eriinfo.com/fireside-chat-whos-guarding-your-front-line-meet-the-minds-behind-armata-cyber-security/) - Caesar Tonkin, Managing Director, Armata Cyber Security. Phiwakahle Zulu: You've spent 17 years in the cyber security industry, both in South Africa and across Africa and the UK. This was as a CISO, then building and running cyber security businesses, before being brought in to lead Armata Cyber Security. Why does that matter to how
- [Bali gym owner kicks out three Israeli tourists for links to ‘IDF’ | Newsfeed](https://eriinfo.com/bali-gym-owner-kicks-out-three-israeli-tourists-for-links-to-idf-newsfeed/) - A gym owner in Bali, Indonesia has posted a video on social media explaining why he refused service to three Israeli tourists, before kicking them out of his gym in Ubud.Published On 19 Aug 202619 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
- [Africa: 'Castro's Influence On Africa Was Infectious'](https://eriinfo.com/africa-castros-influence-on-africa-was-infectious/) - The late Cuban leader and Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro was a revolutionary whose ideas inspired young Zimbabweans to join the liberation struggle and fight for independence, ZANU PF National Political Commissar Cde Munyaradzi Machacha has said. On the sidelines of commemorations marking the centennial of Fidel Castro organised by the Embassy of Cuba in Harare yesterday,
- [South Africa's fraud problem is persuasion, not hacking](https://eriinfo.com/south-africas-fraud-problem-is-persuasion-not-hacking/) - Threat intelligence firm Flashpoint has published the midyear edition of its 2026 Global Threat Intelligence Report, which says criminals have stopped experimenting with AI and started operating on it. In the six months to 30 June 2026, Flashpoint counted more than 22 million threat actor posts discussing, sharing or advertising AI toolkits built for criminal
- [U.S., South Korea halve joint drills as Trump seeks Kim summit](https://eriinfo.com/u-s-south-korea-halve-joint-drills-as-trump-seeks-kim-summit/) - SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - 2025/01/24: A 24-hour Yonhap news TV broadcast at Seoul Railway Station showing a news broadcast with the file footage of U.S. President Donald Trump (L) with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un (R). Kim Jae-Hwan | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesSouth Korea's military said Wednesday that it would cut
- [South African AI surveillance platform targets global business intelligence market](https://eriinfo.com/south-african-ai-surveillance-platform-targets-global-business-intelligence-market/) - South African security provider CAP is expanding the role of CCTV beyond traditional surveillance, using artificial intelligence to turn existing camera networks into business intelligence tools.Its SmartGuard division, which provides CCTV solutions to more than 400 clients across residential estates, corporate campuses and commercial and industrial properties, currently monitors almost 5,000 cameras.The division has introduced
- [DeSantis ally and appointee is arrested on child sex abuse charges](https://eriinfo.com/desantis-ally-and-appointee-is-arrested-on-child-sex-abuse-charges/) - A former Florida lawmaker and political ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis was arrested Tuesday and accused of allegedly molesting a young boy at the child’s home, on fishing excursions and while on a family cruise, arrest records show.Michael Caruso, a 67-year-old Republican whom DeSantis appointed as Palm Beach County’s clerk of courts and comptroller a
- [Xsolla Partner Network Expands Verified Creator Partnerships and Unifies Campaign Management Ahead of gamescom 2026](https://eriinfo.com/xsolla-partner-network-expands-verified-creator-partnerships-and-unifies-campaign-management-ahead-of-gamescom-2026/) - Graphic: Xsolla Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, today announced an expansion of the Xsolla Partner Network ahead of gamescom 2026 in Cologne, giving game developers a simpler, more reliable way to grow their games through creators. The creator platform now lives within Xsolla Publisher Account, where developers already run their business, with verified
- [Tracking USS Lincoln's months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow](https://eriinfo.com/tracking-uss-lincolns-months-long-mission-as-concerns-about-conditions-grow/) - There have been reports of poor conditions on board the USS Abraham Lincoln, which the US Navy says will soon be brought home from the Middle East.The aircraft carrier was originally expected back in May - but the US war with Iran has kept it at sea for around 250 days straight.BBC Verify has used
- [Your iPhone is about to get a massive upgrade](https://eriinfo.com/your-iphone-is-about-to-get-a-massive-upgrade/) - Siri has always been good at timers, alarms, phone calls and switching on the lights. But ask it anything that requires holding two facts together and iPhone users have spent the past three years opting instead for ChatGPT, Gemini or Claude. That’s all about to change. Apple has been promising a smarter Siri since 2024.
- [USS Benfold, Navy destroyer, went days without power in the South China Sea](https://eriinfo.com/uss-benfold-navy-destroyer-went-days-without-power-in-the-south-china-sea/) - The guided-missile destroyer USS Benfold spent four days without power last month after a problem with its engineering, according to a spokesperson for the Navy's 7th Fleet. Commander Matthew Comer, the spokesperson, said there were no injuries to the crew. The loss of power impacted plumbing, meals, toilets and air conditioning aboard the ship. The issue has
- [Smart money: Defining the role of enterprise PCs in financial services](https://eriinfo.com/smart-money-defining-the-role-of-enterprise-pcs-in-financial-services/) - The amount of money that South Africa’s financial services sector spends on technology every year is nothing short of impressive. In 2025, South African businesses invested tens of billions of rands in IT, with major organisations directing spending towards digital infrastructure, cloud computing, data capabilities and cybersecurity. In some cases, technology accounts for double-digit percentages
- [Iran prepares to keep economy alive as US threatens further sanctions | US-Israel war on Iran News](https://eriinfo.com/iran-prepares-to-keep-economy-alive-as-us-threatens-further-sanctions-us-israel-war-on-iran-news/) - Amid trade embargoes, asset freezes and attacks on ships as part of a naval blockade, Washington has announced a plan to enact a new wave of restrictions on Iran, targeting its economy.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last Thursday that the United States was planning to inflict more economic damage on Tehran as early as this
- [Cisco, Hanley Group bring digital skills training to Northern Cape schools](https://eriinfo.com/cisco-hanley-group-bring-digital-skills-training-to-northern-cape-schools/) - Cisco Networking Academy and Hanley Group have collaborated to bring digital skills courses to 235 schools across the Northern Cape. The Northern Cape Department of Education, Hanley Group and Cisco Networking Academy have collaborated to bring networking, cyber security, AI and digital skills courses to 235 schools across the province, with classes expected to begin
- [Africa: When Myths Reach Communities Before Evidence, New CSE Platform Tries to Change the Conversation](https://eriinfo.com/africa-when-myths-reach-communities-before-evidence-new-cse-platform-tries-to-change-the-conversation/) - Mombasa, Kenya — What happens when the first thing a parent hears about comprehensive sexuality education is that it teaches children to have sex? Or when a faith leader encounters CSE through a social media post warning that it is foreign, anti-family, or incompatible with African values? For organisations working on sexual and reproductive health
- [Sea Ray parent Brunswick bets on AI, recurring revenue to help boat sales](https://eriinfo.com/sea-ray-parent-brunswick-bets-on-ai-recurring-revenue-to-help-boat-sales/) - Brunswick Corp., a global leader in boat manufacturing and recreation on the water, is counting on advanced technology to help with stalling sales. The parent company of Sea Ray, Boston Whaler and other boat brands, says advanced navigation technology and autonomous docking can take some of the complexity out of maneuvering a vessel around a
- [Africa: Burhan's Dialogue Is Not a Path to Stability](https://eriinfo.com/africa-burhans-dialogue-is-not-a-path-to-stability/) - General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan has discovered dialogue again. After years of promises, a military coup, emergency rule, war rhetoric and political exclusion, Sudan's army chief now says he wants a comprehensive dialogue inside the country to complete a civilian democratic transition. Al Jazeera reported proposals to drop death-penalty charges against opposition leaders and form a
- [Post Office wants out of rescue anyway](https://eriinfo.com/post-office-wants-out-of-rescue-anyway/) - The South African Post Office is trying to leave business rescue without a single committed private sector partner, without guaranteed government funding and with an unresolved statutory creditor claim that two funds are now using to oppose its exit. That was the picture that emerged on Tuesday when the Post Office, its business rescue practitioners
- [Africa's Youth Employment Crisis Has a Curriculum Problem](https://eriinfo.com/africas-youth-employment-crisis-has-a-curriculum-problem/) - When I worked for The Harvest Fund, I sat across from women-farmers who had just completed training in milling, business development, food safety. Competent women. Women who had shown up every day, taken notes, asked questions. And then, when we asked them what they wanted to do next what they wanted to build some of
- [Disney and ABC sue FCC to stop early license renewal process](https://eriinfo.com/disney-and-abc-sue-fcc-to-stop-early-license-renewal-process/) - The Walt Disney Company, ABC and a number of its stations on Tuesday sued the Federal Communications Commission, seeking to stop an early license renewal process that they say is an attack by the Trump administration.In April, the FCC ordered Disney’s eight owned-and-operated television stations to file their broadcast license renewals ahead of schedule. That
- [Why the right ICT finance helps SMEs thrive within a challenging climate](https://eriinfo.com/why-the-right-ict-finance-helps-smes-thrive-within-a-challenging-climate/) - Lula's Andrew Keggie, chief information officer, on why the gap between winning work and getting paid is the most solvable problem facing South Africa’s ICT sector.Andrew KeggieIn 2026, the ICASA 2026 State of the ICT Sector report listed the sector’s revenue at R273.8bn with telecommunications growing by 4.2%. Demand is strong and the margins are
- [Zambia elections: Hakainde Hichilema re-elected president as main rival goes into hiding over alleged threats](https://eriinfo.com/zambia-elections-hakainde-hichilema-re-elected-president-as-main-rival-goes-into-hiding-over-alleged-threats/) - Zambia has a record of peaceful transfers of power. Since the return to multiparty democracy in 1991, presidential transitions have occurred through the ballot box.It is unclear if the opposition will challenge the election result.Mundubile had earlier alleged there had been discrepancies between polling-station results and those officially announced and claimed military involvement at tallying
- [Africa: Five Culture Club Conversations Shaping the Sound of African Music](https://eriinfo.com/africa-five-culture-club-conversations-shaping-the-sound-of-african-music/) - African music continues to connect with audiences around the world, with artists, genres, and cultural movements shaping how listeners discover and engage with music across the continent. As these sounds evolve and new voices emerge, the conversations around African music are becoming just as important as the music itself. That's where Culture Club comes in.
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- [Kushner says Iran not interested in deal that "makes sense" for U.S. as stalemate continues](https://eriinfo.com/kushner-says-iran-not-interested-in-deal-that-makes-sense-for-u-s-as-stalemate-continues/) - 0m ago Saudi Arabia reportedly moving crude oil out of Strait of Hormuz using ship-to-ship transfer Saudi Arabia's oil giant Aramco resumed offering crude oil shipments last week, using ship-to-ship transfers off the United Arab Emirates coast, the Reuters news agency says, citing shipping data and trade sources.Aramco, which is the world's top oil
- [Africa: ICU-Ghana Boss Wins Africa's Most Respected CEO Award](https://eriinfo.com/africa-icu-ghana-boss-wins-africas-most-respected-ceo-award/) - The General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union (ICU-Ghana), Mr Morgan Ayawine, has been honoured with the Most Respected CEO in Labour and Union Leadership award at the sixth Africa's Most Respected CEOs Conference and Awards held in Lusaka, Zambia. Mr Ayawine was recognised for his visionary leadership, business excellence, innovation, commitment to
- [Absa writes off another R200-million in software](https://eriinfo.com/absa-writes-off-another-r200-million-in-software/) - Absa Group has impaired a further R200-million in software assets in the six months to 30 June 2026, five months after a R2.4-billion write-down that the bank blamed on a strategy rethink and faster-than-expected technology obsolescence. The latest charge, disclosed in interim results published on Tuesday, is almost three times the R74-million Absa impaired in
- [Russia says more than 600 drones targeted Moscow region | Russia-Ukraine war News](https://eriinfo.com/russia-says-more-than-600-drones-targeted-moscow-region-russia-ukraine-war-news/) - The attacks injured at least three people, including a girl, and damaged a Wildberries warehouse, Russian officials say.Published On 18 Aug 202618 Aug 2026Russian officials have reported more than 620 overnight drones targeting Moscow, in what appears to be one of Ukraine’s largest attacks on the Russian capital in years.Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin said Russian
- [Africa: All of Africa Today - August 18, 2026](https://eriinfo.com/africa-all-of-africa-today-august-18-2026/) - Hichilema Wins Second Term as Zambia's President Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has won a second five-year term with 60% of the vote. He defeated his closest challenger, Brian Mundubile, who secured 38%, according to the electoral commission. Hichilema, 64, thanked voters and described the election as a demonstration of Zambia's commitment to democracy and
- [Instabase Becomes SuperApp, Launches the AI Collaboration Super App](https://eriinfo.com/instabase-becomes-superapp-launches-the-ai-collaboration-super-app/) - SuperApp, Inc., formerly Instabase, Inc., today launched SuperApp, the AI collaboration super app, available on the web, iOS, Android, and desktop. SuperApp brings teams and leading AI models from Anthropic, OpenAI, Google, xAI, and others into one live thread — from the first conversation to finished work. The company changed its name to reflect the
- [Southern Africa: President Pledges to Drive Deeper Economic Integration As South Africa Takes SADC Chair](https://eriinfo.com/southern-africa-president-pledges-to-drive-deeper-economic-integration-as-south-africa-takes-sadc-chair/) - President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged to use South Africa's chairship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) to deepen regional economic integration and advance resilient, sustainable and inclusive industrialisation. Accepting the SADC chairpersonship from Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa at the 46th Summit of SADC Heads of State and Government in eThekwini on Monday, President Ramaphosa
- [South Korea must brace for ‘worst-case scenario,’ President Lee says](https://eriinfo.com/south-korea-must-brace-for-worst-case-scenario-president-lee-says/) - SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA - JUNE 06: South Korean new President Lee Jae-myung speaks during a ceremony marking Korean Memorial Day at the Seoul National cemetery on June 06, 2025 in Seoul, South Korea. South Korea is marking the 70th anniversary of Memorial Day, in tribute of people who died during military service in the 1950-53
- [Africa: Mastercard, Teamapt Set to Expand Digital Payments Across Africa](https://eriinfo.com/africa-mastercard-teamapt-set-to-expand-digital-payments-across-africa/) - Mastercard and TeamApt Limited, a subsidiary of Moniepoint, have entered a strategic collaboration to strengthen digital payment capabilities for businesses and financial institutions across Africa. As part of this collaboration, TeamApt will operate directly on Mastercard's global payments network as a non-bank acquirer, enhancing its ability to onboard credible and licensed entities to deliver seamless
- [Africa's moon telescope project will listen for alien technology](https://eriinfo.com/africas-moon-telescope-project-will-listen-for-alien-technology/) - The design for Africa2Moon, the African radio telescope selected to fly to the lunar south pole aboard China’s Chang’e-8 mission in 2029, has been published in Nature Astronomy. The paper sets out how the instrument is meant to work – and the mechanism is stranger than the mission summary suggested. The three Bounced African Low
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- [AI adoption exposes higher education policy gaps](https://eriinfo.com/ai-adoption-exposes-higher-education-policy-gaps/) - AI presents teaching opportunities, but VUT warns universities need stronger governance, ethical guidelines and lecturer training. (Image created via ChatGPT) Artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in higher learning, teaching and assessment is outpacing the policies, skills and ethical safeguards needed to govern it responsibly, according to research presented by Vaal University of Technology (VUT).The study, presented
- [Russia warns UK over supplying drones to Ukraine](https://eriinfo.com/russia-warns-uk-over-supplying-drones-to-ukraine/) - Russia has accused the UK of "deliberately opting for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis" following confirmation that British-made drones had been used in strikes on targets in Russia. "In doing so, the United Kingdom is acting as an accomplice and co-perpetrator of the bloody crimes and terrorist attacks," the Russian Embassy to the UK
- [Volvo's ES90 has one flaw, and it is not the price](https://eriinfo.com/volvos-es90-has-one-flaw-and-it-is-not-the-price/) - A large executive sedan has to do two things. It has to be comfortable, and it has to be comfortable competing for road space with the ubiquitous SUV. At R1.8-million for the ES90 Ultra I drove, the stakes are higher still, because it also has to justify the asking price. It does. The ES90 is,
- [Trump threatens to bomb Oman with Iran war stuck in stalemate as 60-day negotiation period ends](https://eriinfo.com/trump-threatens-to-bomb-oman-with-iran-war-stuck-in-stalemate-as-60-day-negotiation-period-ends/) - Adm. Brad Cooper, the head of U.S. Central Command, praised the crew of the USS Abraham Lincoln after he visited the aircraft carrier on Saturday.In a statement shared on social media, Cooper said his time aboard the Lincoln was "awe-inspiring.""I wish every American could see the crew in action," he said. "You would beam with
- [Malatsi details persistent headaches at portfolio depts](https://eriinfo.com/malatsi-details-persistent-headaches-at-portfolio-depts/) - Solly Malatsi, minister of communications and digital technologies. The state of governance in some entities within the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) portfolio remains a pain point, says minister Solly Malatsi.The DCDT portfolio comprises 11 state-owned enterprises: Broadband Infraco, Film and Publications Board, Independent Communications Authority of SA, NEMISA, Postbank, the South African
- [Palestinian American reunites with family under siege in West Bank | Israel-Palestine conflict](https://eriinfo.com/palestinian-american-reunites-with-family-under-siege-in-west-bank-israel-palestine-conflict/) - Videos show the first moments Palestinian-American Loui Ridi arrived at his home in Qusra, a village in the occupied West Bank, reuniting with his family amid an intimidating siege of his home and his family by illegal Israeli settlers.Published On 17 Aug 202617 Aug 2026Click here to share on social mediashare-nodesSharegoogleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
- [Starlink direct-to-mobile network launched in key Sadc country](https://eriinfo.com/starlink-direct-to-mobile-network-launched-in-key-sadc-country/) - Airtel Africa has switched on what it says is Africa’s first commercial direct-to-phone satellite service, going live in the Democratic Republic of Congo on 14 August in partnership with Elon Musk’s SpaceX. Branded Starlink Mobile, it lets Airtel DRC customers with a compatible LTE Android smartphone connect straight to Starlink’s low-Earth orbit satellites, which act
- [Oil rises as Iran rules out MoU extension, threatens to escalate](https://eriinfo.com/oil-rises-as-iran-rules-out-mou-extension-threatens-to-escalate/) - Crude oil prices rose Monday after Iran and the U.S. ruled out an extension of the memorandum of understanding that they signed in June to end the conflict. A senior Iranian official told Reuters, meawhile, that Tehran would shift to offense rather than relying on defense if diplomacy with the U.S. fails. U.S. crude oil
- [Top ICT tenders: DPSA targets info security officer training](https://eriinfo.com/top-ict-tenders-dpsa-targets-info-security-officer-training/) - The Department of Public Service and Administration wants to establish a training programme for information security officers across the public sector. National Treasury’s eTenders Portal offers a mixed bag this week, with a broad range of public sector requirements spanning software, hardware and services.It is a tender from the Department of Public Service and Administration
- [Africa: An Attack On Healthcare Every Six Hours, and No One Held to Account](https://eriinfo.com/africa-an-attack-on-healthcare-every-six-hours-and-no-one-held-to-account/) - Across the world, healthcare has suffered more than 10,000 attacks in the past eight years, including during the brutal conflict in Ukraine and efforts to contain the current Ebola outbreak spreading rapidly in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). That information comes from the World Health Organization (WHO) which on Friday reiterated that
- [Canada scrambles to avoid new Trump tariffs of up to 50%](https://eriinfo.com/canada-scrambles-to-avoid-new-trump-tariffs-of-up-to-50/) - The Canadian government is racing to negotiate a deal with the Trump administration in order to avoid a fresh wave of U.S. tariffs set to hit many of its exports to the United States starting on Wednesday.However, after weeks of meetings, the prospects for a deal remained uncertain Monday, and Canadian broadcaster CBC reported that
- [Bloodshed in Homa Bay: Is Kenya’s police leadership failing the Test?](https://eriinfo.com/bloodshed-in-homa-bay-is-kenyas-police-leadership-failing-the-test/) - INFOGRAPHIC/EYEWITNESS MEDIA. By PATRICK MAYOYO The tragic events in Homa Bay, which left two people dead, including a police officer, and injured 54 others, have once again exposed the persistent challenge of goonism, criminal gangs and political violence in Kenya. Beyond the immediate loss of life and destruction, the incident raises uncomfortable but necessary questions
- [Sars maps out the tech stack that will replace VAT returns](https://eriinfo.com/sars-maps-out-the-tech-stack-that-will-replace-vat-returns/) - Sars has published a long-awaited consultation paper on VAT modernisation, setting out a five-corner e-invoicing model intended to pre-fill VAT returns and, in time, automate VAT assessment. The detail that will surprise many businesses is the timeline: on the road map Sars has published, no vendor is required to do anything until the 2030s. The

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- [NICE: Shareholders’ Annual Regular Meeting](https://eriinfo.com/nice-shareholders-annual-regular-meeting/) - Asmara, 07 June 2025 – At its 21st annual regular meeting held today at Asmara Palace Hotel, the National Insurance Corporation of Eritrea (NICE) reported a profit of 92.4 million Nakfa. According to a report presented by Mr. Paulos Tekleab, Acting Manager of the Corporation, NICE generated 324 million Nakfa in revenue from general sales
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- [Eid al-Adha and Religious Celebrations in Eritrea: A Testament to Unity in Diversity](https://eriinfo.com/eid-al-adha-and-religious-celebrations-in-eritrea-a-testament-to-unity-in-diversity/) - Eritrea is a land defined by its remarkable cultural and religious diversity. With a population comprising various ethnic groups and spiritual communities, Eritrea truly exemplifies the spirit of “unity in diversity.” Among the many religious celebrations observed throughout the country, Eid al-Adha stands out as a significant event that showcases the nation’s rich cultural tapestry.
- [Eid Al Adha Celebrated Nationwide](https://eriinfo.com/eid-al-adha-celebrated-nationwide-2/) - Asmara, 06 June 2025 – Eid Al Adha, 1446/64 Hijri year, was colorfully celebrated nationwide today, 6 June. The celebratory event held at Bahti Meskeram Square, was attended by senior Government and PFDJ officials, members of the Diplomatic Corps as well as a number of the faithful. Salat prayer was conducted led by Sheik Salem
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- [World Environment Day Observed at National Level](https://eriinfo.com/world-environment-day-observed-at-national-level/) - Asmara, 05 June 2025 – World Environment Day, 5 June, was observed at the national level at the Central Region Administration Hall under the theme “Ending Plastic Pollution.” The occasion was attended by senior Government and PFDJ officials, as well as representatives of UN offices in Eritrea and other invited guests. Speaking at the event,
- [Hagaz Agricultural and Technical School Graduates Students](https://eriinfo.com/hagaz-agricultural-and-technical-school-graduates-students/) - Keren, 05 June 2025 – Hagaz Agricultural and Technical School has graduated 131 students, including 54 female students, in certificate programs. The students received two years of both theoretical and practical training. The graduates include 32 in Agro-Mechanics, 34 in Animal Science, 31 in Plant Science, and 34 in Water and Soil Conservation and Irrigation
- [Vocational Training for Students of the College of Business and Social Science](https://eriinfo.com/vocational-training-for-students-of-the-college-of-business-and-social-science/) - Mendefera, 05 June 2025 – A three-month vocational training program has been provided to 305 students, including 94 female students of the Adi-Keih College of Business and Social Science. The training aimed to enhance the students’ vocational skills alongside their regular academic education. The training covered video camera operation, video editing, graphic design, computer technology,
- [Eritrean Nationals Celebrate Independence Day Anniversary](https://eriinfo.com/eritrean-nationals-celebrate-independence-day-anniversary/) - Asmara, 05 June 2025 – Eritrean nationals in Saudi Arabia, Great Britain, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand have colorfully celebrated the 34th Independence Day anniversary under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour.” The celebratory event in Dammam, held on 30 May, was attended by Ms. Weini Gerezgihier, Chargé d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in
- [Efforts to Develop Tourism Activities](https://eriinfo.com/efforts-to-develop-tourism-activities/) - Keren, 05 June 2025 – Mr. Saleh Ali, Director General of Tourism in the Anseba Region, reported that strong efforts are being made to develop the tourism sector in the region. Stating that proper investment in tourism can generate significant income, Mr. Saleh noted that countries enjoying peace and stability have great potential to attract
- [Shiro: A Timeless, Healthy Eritrean Delight](https://eriinfo.com/shiro-a-timeless-healthy-eritrean-delight/) - Shiro is a popular Eritrean dish celebrated for its unique blend of tradition, nutrition, and communal joy. Packed with organic ingredients, it boasts impressive health benefits and holds a special place in the hearts of Eritreans, both at home and abroad. The skilled hands of women are central to its making, ensuring it remains a
- [Celebrating World Environment Day 2025: How Eritrea is Advancing Environmental Sustainability](https://eriinfo.com/celebrating-world-environment-day-2025-how-eritrea-is-advancing-environmental-sustainability/) - This week, countries around the globe will mark World Environment Day (WED), led by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the UN’s leading authority on environmental issues. Celebrated annually on 5 June since 1973, WED was established at the 1972 Stockholm Conference on the Human Environment – a seminal event that firmly placed sustainable development
- [Messages of Congratulations](https://eriinfo.com/messages-of-congratulations-23/) - Asmara, 04 June 2025 – Leaders of the Republic of South Africa, Kuwait, Qatar, and the Swiss Confederation have sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea on the occasion of the 34th Independence Day anniversary. President Cyril Ramaphosa of the Republic of South Africa, Emir Mishal Al-Ahmad Al-Jaber Al-Sabah of Kuwait,
- [Diaspora Nationals Celebrate Independence Day Anniversary](https://eriinfo.com/diaspora-nationals-celebrate-independence-day-anniversary-8/) - Asmara, 04 June 2025 – Nationals residing in various cities of Angola, the Netherlands, and Mombasa, Kenya, have enthusiastically celebrated the 34th Independence Day anniversary under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour.” The celebratory events in the Angolan cities of Luanda, Benguela, Lubango, Cabinda, Sumbe, Moçâmedes, and others featured cultural and artistic programs that
- [Increased Number of Educational Facilities](https://eriinfo.com/increased-number-of-educational-facilities/) - Asmara, 04 June 2025 – As a result of substantial investment in the education sector, the number of schools—ranging from kindergarten to high school—has increased by 900%. According to document from the Ministry of Education, the number of schools, which was 214 during the 1991/92 academic year, rose to 1,926 in the 2022/23 academic year.
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- [Seminar on the Objective Situation in the Homeland](https://eriinfo.com/seminar-on-the-objective-situation-in-the-homeland-3/) - Barentu, 03 June 2025 – Brig. Gen. Eyob Fesehaye (Halibai), Commander of the Western Command of the Eritrean Defense Forces, conducted a seminar on 29 May for Government workers and members of the Defense Forces in the Akordet sub-zone. The seminar was organized by the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students in the Gash
- [Diaspora Nationals Celebrate Independence Day Anniversary](https://eriinfo.com/diaspora-nationals-celebrate-independence-day-anniversary-7/) - Asmara, 03 June 2025 – Nationals residing in Kenya, Finland, and the U.S. cities of Minnesota and Orange County have colorfully celebrated the 34th Independence Day anniversary under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour.” The celebratory event in Nairobi was attended by Eritrean nationals from various Kenyan cities, Ambassadors and Diplomats, Kenyan Government and
- [Tour to Developmental and Historical Sites](https://eriinfo.com/tour-to-developmental-and-historical-sites/) - Mendefera, 03 June 2025 – Members of the PFDJ in the Southern Region conducted a three-day tour to developmental and historical sites in the Northern Red Sea Region. During their visits to Gahtelay Dam, where 98% of the construction has been finalized, Massawa Airport, constructed with internal capacity, a plastic and tin factory in Massawa,
- [Training on Social Science for Students in the Central Region](https://eriinfo.com/training-on-social-science-for-students-in-the-central-region/) - Asmara, 03 June 2025 – The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students provided training on social science to over 3,836 junior and high school students, including 60% female students. The concluding event of the training was conducted on 32 May at Cinema Roma in Asmara. The training covered topics such as nation and nationalism,
- [Haddas Ertra 01 June 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-01-june-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 01 June 2025
- [Mr. Osman Saleh Holds Talks with Indian Foreign Minister](https://eriinfo.com/mr-osman-saleh-holds-talks-with-indian-foreign-minister/) - Asmara, 01 June 2025 – Mr. Osman Saleh, Eritrean Minister of Foreign Affairs, held talks today in New Delhi with Dr. S. Jaishankar, Minister of External Affairs of India. The meeting focused on strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries. The discussions highlighted opportunities for enhanced cooperation in the sectors of health, education, trade, and
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- [Messages of Congratulations](https://eriinfo.com/messages-of-congratulations-22/) - Asmara, 31 May 2025 – The Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the President of the Republic of Poland have sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea on the occasion of the 34th Independence Day anniversary. Mr. Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, and President Andrzej Duda
- [Encouraging Results in Ensuring Livestock Development and Health](https://eriinfo.com/encouraging-results-in-ensuring-livestock-development-and-health/) - Asmara, 31 May 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture has reported encouraging progress over the past 34 years in maintaining livestock development and health. According to a report by the Public Relations Office of the Ministry, a mandatory livestock vaccination program has been introduced to control various animal diseases. The rate of animal disease infections,
- [Building a Healthier Nation: Eritrea’s Remarkable Strides in Public Health Part 2 and final  ](https://eriinfo.com/building-a-healthier-nation-eritreas-remarkable-strides-in-public-health-part-2-and-final/) - Blood Transfusion Service The National Blood Bank Service (NBBS) has ensured the availability of blood across the country and the safety of transfusions for patients by developing guidelines, training healthcare professionals, conducting public awareness campaigns, and equipping itself with modern technology. To guarantee the safety of all blood donated, the NBBS conducts quality testing on
- [Haddas Ertra 30 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-30-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 30 May 2025
- [Construction of Road Connecting Golo with Talha-Nar’e](https://eriinfo.com/construction-of-road-connecting-golo-with-talha-nare/) - Mendefera, 30 May 2025 – The first phase of the construction of a dirt road connecting the administrative areas of Golo and Talha-Nar’e in the Senafe sub-zone was completed on 29 May. The event was attended by Ms. Leul Gebreab, Minister of Labor and Social Welfare; Mr. HabteabTesfatsion, Governor of the Southern Region; General Filipos
- [Diaspora Nationals Celebrate Independence Day Anniversary](https://eriinfo.com/diaspora-nationals-celebrate-independence-day-anniversary-6/) - Asmara, 30 May 2025 – The 34th Independence Day anniversary has been colorfully celebrated by Eritrean nationals residing in Ethiopia, several U.S. cities, Oman, Bahrain, and Jordan under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour.” The Eritrean Embassy in Ethiopia and Eritrea’s Permanent Representative to the African Union and the Economic Commission for Africa commemorated
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 30 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-30-may-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 30 May 2025
- [Seminar on the Objective Situation in the Homeland](https://eriinfo.com/seminar-on-the-objective-situation-in-the-homeland-2/) - Barentu, 29 May 2025 – Brig. Gen. Eyob Fesehaye (Halibai), Commander of the Western Command of the Eritrean Defense Forces, conducted a seminar on 27 May in Barentu sub-zone. The seminar was attended by Army Commanders, heads of line ministries, PFDJ officials, and representatives of national associations, under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour.”
- [Eritreans in Various Countries Celebrate Independence Day Anniversary](https://eriinfo.com/eritreans-in-various-countries-celebrate-independence-day-anniversary-2/) - Asmara, 28 May 2025 – Eritrean nationals in Uganda, Italy, Norway, Denmark, Finland, and the United States have celebrated the 34th Independence Day anniversary with patriotic zeal under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour.” The celebration in Kampala on 23 May was attended by over 2,000 nationals. Mr. Mohammed Suleiman, Eritrean Ambassador, said that
- [Eritrea Profile 25 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-25-may-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 25 May 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 24 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-24-may-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 24 May 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 29 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-29-may-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 29 May 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 29 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-29-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 29 May 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 21 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-21-may-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 21 May 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 17 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-17-may-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 17 May 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 14 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-14-may-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 14 May 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 10 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-10-may-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 10 May 2025
- [Eritrea Haddas 28 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-28-may-2025/) - Eritrea Haddas 28 May 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 28 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-28-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 28 May 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 27 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-27-may-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 27 May 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 27 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-27-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 27 May 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 25 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-25-may-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 25 May 2025
- [Eritreans in Various Countries Celebrate Independence Day Anniversary](https://eriinfo.com/eritreans-in-various-countries-celebrate-independence-day-anniversary/) - Asmara, 29 May 2025 – Eritrean nationals in various cities across Germany, the Netherlands, South Africa, Belgium, and the United States have celebrated the 34th Independence Day anniversary with patriotic zeal under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour.” Nationals residing in the German cities of Berlin, Cologne, Düsseldorf, Stuttgart, Kassel, Mannheim, Hamburg, Ulm, Giessen,
- [Encouraging Results in Ensuring Health of Agricultural Production](https://eriinfo.com/encouraging-results-in-ensuring-health-of-agricultural-production/) - Asmara, 29 May 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture has reported encouraging progress over the past 34 years in maintaining the health standards of agricultural and livestock products supplied to markets. According to the Ministry’s Regulatory Service, the number of agricultural product processing enterprises has increased from 8 before independence to 30 today. The Ministry
- [Significant Achievements Registered in the Health Sector](https://eriinfo.com/significant-achievements-registered-in-the-health-sector/) - Asmara, 29 May 2025 – In connection with the 34th Independence Day anniversary, the Ministry of Health has announced major strategic achievements in the health sector over the years since independence. Dr. Andebrahan Tesfatsion, Acting Director General of Public Health, highlighted that the Government has heavily subsidized health care services and has made notable efforts
- [Eritrea Haddas 25 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-25-may-2025/) - Eritrea Haddas 25 May 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 25 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-25-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 25 May 2025
- [Messages of Congratulations](https://eriinfo.com/messages-of-congratulations-21/) - Asmara, 28 May 2025 – The Secretary-General of the United Nations, as well as the leaders of Malta and Mongolia, have sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea on the occasion of the 34th Independence Day anniversary. Mr. António Guterres, Secretary-General of the United Nations; Fra’ John Dunlap, Prince and Grand
- [Independence Day Anniversary Celebration by Diaspora Nationals](https://eriinfo.com/independence-day-anniversary-celebration-by-diaspora-nationals-2/) - Asmara, 28 May 2025 – Nationals residing in Switzerland, Canada, Angola, and France have celebrated the 34th Independence Day anniversary with patriotic zeal under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour.” The celebratory event in Geneva, Switzerland, was attended by over 4,600 nationals, members of the diplomatic community, and friends of Eritrea. Speaking at the
- [Funeral Service of Minister Woldemicael Abraha](https://eriinfo.com/funeral-service-of-minister-woldemicael-abraha/) - Asmara, 28 May 2025 – The funeral service of veteran fighter and Minister of Local Government, Woldemicael Abraha, was held at Asmara Martyrs Cemetery in the presence of President Isaias Afwerki, Ministers, senior Government and PFDJ officials, Army Commanders, family members, and a large number of nationals. Veteran freedom fighter Minister Woldemicael Abraha began his
- [Messages of Congratulations](https://eriinfo.com/messages-of-congratulations-20/) - Asmara, 27 May 2025 – Leaders of the Republic of Sudan, Republic of Nicaragua, and Republic of Greece have sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea on the occasion of the 34th Independence Day anniversary. General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, President Daniel Ortega Saavedra of Nicaragua, and
- [Independence Day Anniversary Celebration by Diaspora Nationals](https://eriinfo.com/independence-day-anniversary-celebration-by-diaspora-nationals/) - Asmara, 27 May 2025 – Eritrean Diaspora communities in various countries have celebrated the 34th Independence Day anniversary with patriotic zeal under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour.” According to reports, nationals in the U.S. cities of Cincinnati, Denver, Phoenix, Texas, Oakland, Raleigh, and Kansas enthusiastically celebrated the occasion with diverse programs portraying their
- [Veteran Freedom Fighter Minister Woldemicael Abraha Passes Away](https://eriinfo.com/veteran-freedom-fighter-minister-woldemicael-abraha-passes-away/) - Asmara, 27 May 2025 – Veteran freedom fighter, Minister of Local Government Woldemicael Abraha passed away on 24 May at the age of 87 in Asmara due to illness. Veteran freedom fighter Minister Woldemicael Abraha began his political career in 1961 as a member of the Eritrean Liberation Movement. He formally joined the EPLF in
- [Eritrea: a nation forged through struggle (Part III & Final)](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-a-nation-forged-through-struggle-part-iii-final/) - This is the final installment in a three-part series illuminating Eritrea’s decades-long struggle for self-determination. While Part 1 explored the foundations of Eritrea’s colonial experience and early political aspirations, and Part 2 detailed the systematic erosion of Eritrean autonomy under Ethiopian rule and the events that ignited the armed struggle, Part 3 traces the evolution
- [Celebrating Progress: UN Agencies Highlight Eritrea’s Sustainable Development Achievements](https://eriinfo.com/celebrating-progress-un-agencies-highlight-eritreas-sustainable-development-achievements/) - From ensuring clean water and affordable energy to championing gender equality and climate action, Eritrea’s achievements highlight the interconnectedness of its dedicated efforts. Through resilience, determination, and innovation, Eritrea is overcoming challenges and laying the robust foundation for a prosperous, equitable, and sustainable future. Together, the people of Eritrea are turning aspirations into tangible achievements,
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 24 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-24-may-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 24 May 2025
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- [Diaspora Nationals Celebrated Independence Day Anniversary](https://eriinfo.com/diaspora-nationals-celebrated-independence-day-anniversary/) - Asmara, 25 May 2025 – Eritrean nationals in Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United States, Türkiye, and several West African countries, including Côte d’Ivoire, Ghana, and Guinea, have celebrated the 34th Independence Day anniversary with patriotic zeal under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour.” The celebratory event in Riyadh on 22 May featured a program
- [Messages of Congratulations](https://eriinfo.com/messages-of-congratulations-19/) - Asmara, 25 May 2025 – Leaders of the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Serbia have sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea on the occasion of the 34th Independence Day anniversary. Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman
- [Keynote Address by President Isaias Afwerki on the Occasion of the 34th Independence Anniversary Asmara, 24 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/keynote-address-by-president-isaias-afwerki-on-the-occasion-of-the-34th-independence-anniversary-asmara-24-may-2025/) - Ladies and Gentlemen, Allow me to extend my warmest congratulations to the patriotic Eritrean people at home and abroad, to all its friends, as well as to the free peoples of the world. Let me further express my gratitude to all who have adorned with splendor – a splendor whose intensity and vibrancy grows each
- [ጽንብል በዓል ናጽነት 2025 – መስመርና ድርዕና! | Eritrean 34th Independence Anniversary Celebration – ERi-TV](https://eriinfo.com/ጽንብል-በዓል-ናጽነት-2025-መስመርና-ድርዕና/)
- [ቃል ፕረዚደንት ኢሳይያስ ኣፈወርቂ ኣብ ጽምብል በዓል መበል 34 ዓመት ናጽነት | President Isaias Afwerki speech on May 24, 2025](https://eriinfo.com/ቃል-ፕረዚደንት-ኢሳይያስ-ኣፈወርቂ-ኣብ-ጽ/)
- [Independence Day Celebrations Across the Country](https://eriinfo.com/independence-day-celebrations-across-the-country/) - Asmara, 23 May 2025 – The 34th Independence Day anniversary is being celebrated with patriotic zeal across the country under the theme “Our Cohesion—Our Armour.” According to reports, the Independence Day celebrations in the Gash Barka, Central, Southern Red Sea, Anseba and Southern Regions have featured a variety of programs, including public gatherings, cultural
- [Eritrea’s Permanent Representative at UN Celebrates Independence Day Anniversary](https://eriinfo.com/eritreas-permanent-representative-at-un-celebrates-independence-day-anniversary/) - Asmara, 23 May 2025 – Eritrea’s Permanent Representative at the United Nations celebrated the 34th Independence Day anniversary on 21 May at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. The celebration was attended by senior UN officials, Permanent Representatives of various countries, Eritrean professionals working at the UN, and members of the press. The event
- [Messages of Congratulations](https://eriinfo.com/messages-of-congratulations-18/) - Asmara, 23 May 2025 – Leaders of the Republic of Italy, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, and the Sultanate of Oman have sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea on the occasion of the 34th Independence Day anniversary. President Sergio Mattarella of the Republic of Italy, His Majesty Sultan Haitham
- [Messages of Congratulations](https://eriinfo.com/messages-of-congratulations-17/) - Asmara, 22 may 2025 – Leaders of the Russian Federation, Great Britain, Sweden, Germany, Zambia, Pakistan, and the State of Palestine have sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea on the occasion of the 34th Independence Day anniversary. President Vladimir Putin of the Russian Federation, King Charles III of Great
- [Cultural Show by South African Cultural Troupe](https://eriinfo.com/cultural-show-by-south-african-cultural-troupe/) - Asmara, 22 May 2025 : – Umoja, a South African musical group, presented a cultural show at Bahti Meskerem Square yesterday in connection with the 34th Independence Day anniversary. The program was organized in collaboration with the National Holidays Coordinating Committee, the Commission of Culture and Sports, and the Central Region administration. It was
- [Eritrean Delegation Participates at African and EU Ministerial Conference](https://eriinfo.com/eritrean-delegation-participates-at-african-and-eu-ministerial-conference/) - Asmara, 22 May 2025 – An Eritrean delegation led by Mr. Negasi Kassa, Eritrea’s Ambassador to the European Union and Benelux countries, participated in the 3rd African and European Union Ministerial Conference held in Brussels on 20 and 21 May. The conference focused on multilateral cooperation, peace and security, development, and migration. Moderated by Mr.
- [Men’esey May 2025 PDF](https://eriinfo.com/menesey-may-2025-pdf/) - Men’esey May 2025 PDF
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 22 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-22-may-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 22 May 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 22 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-22-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 22 May 2025
- [Eritrea Haddas 21 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-21-may-2025/) - Eritrea Haddas 21 May 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 21 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-21-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 21 May 2025
- [Statement delivered by the Eritrean delegation during the  78th World Health Assembly, 19 May- 27 May 2025 Genève](https://eriinfo.com/statement-delivered-by-the-eritrean-delegation-during-the-78th-world-health-assembly-19-may-27-may-2025-geneve/) - Mr. Vice President, Distinguished delegates ሰላማት (Selamat) The theme, “One World for Health,” resonates deeply with Eritrea’s health policy and our enduring commitment to health equity. Since gaining independence three decades ago, Eritrea has remained unwavering in its efforts to expand access to quality healthcare for all its citizens. Today, healthcare services—preventive, promotive, and curative—are
- [Messages of Congratulations](https://eriinfo.com/messages-of-congratulations-16/) - Asmara, 22 May 2025 – Leaders of the People’s Republic of China, Kingdom of Bahrain, and the Vatican have sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea on the occasion of the 34th Independence Day anniversary. President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China, King Hamad bin Isa bin Salman Al
- [Ambassador Alem Tsehaye Presents Credentials](https://eriinfo.com/ambassador-alem-tsehaye-presents-credentials-3/) - Asmara, 22 May 2025 – Ambassador Alem Tsehaye, Eritrea’s Ambassador to India, has presented his credentials to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah of the State of Brunei-Darussalam as Eritrea’s non-resident Ambassador to that country. At the ceremony held on 17 May, Ambassador Alem conveyed a message of goodwill from President Isaias Afwerki to Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and
- [Diaspora Nationals Celebrate Independence Day Anniversary](https://eriinfo.com/diaspora-nationals-celebrate-independence-day-anniversary-5/) - Asmara, 22 May 2025 – Eritrean nationals in Germany, Italy, Saudi Arabia, and the United States have celebrated the 34th Independence Day anniversary with patriotic zeal under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour.” The celebrations in the German cities of Nuremberg, Stuttgart, Heidelberg, Freiburg, and Mönchengladbach featured cultural and artistic programs in which many
- [Eritrea: A Nation Forged Through Struggle (Part II)](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-a-nation-forged-through-struggle-part-ii/) - Situated in the volatile Horn of Africa and blessed with a long, pristine coastline along the Red Sea, Eritrea is a country marked by a rich, complex, and turbulent history due to successive occupation and aggression. After one of the longest and most destructive wars for liberation in modern African history, Eritrea finally achieved independence
- [Messages of Congratulations](https://eriinfo.com/messages-of-congratulations-15/) - Asmara, 21 May 2025 – Leaders of the Republic of France, the Republic of Austria, and the Republic of Korea have sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea on the occasion of the 34th Independence Day anniversary. President Emmanuel Macron of the Republic of France, Federal President Alexander Van der Bellen
- [Program Depicting Heroic Feats of Eritrean Women](https://eriinfo.com/program-depicting-heroic-feats-of-eritrean-women/) - Asmara, 21 May 2025 – The National Union of Eritrean Women organized a program today showcasing the heroic feats demonstrated by Eritrean women during the struggle for national independence, in safeguarding national sovereignty, and in the country’s development drives. At the event, which was attended by senior Government and PFDJ officials, Ms. Zaid Mesfun, coordinator
- [Schools Independence Week in Anseba Region](https://eriinfo.com/schools-independence-week-in-anseba-region/) - Keren, 21 May 2025 – Schools Independence Week in the Anseba Region, which began on 13 May under the theme “Students and Independence,” has concluded colorfully. The program was held in connection with the 34th Independence Day anniversary. The closing ceremony, held in the city of Keren, featured cultural performances portraying the sacrifices paid for
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 20 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-20-may-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 20 May 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 20 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-20-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 20 May 2025
- [Messages of Congratulations](https://eriinfo.com/messages-of-congratulations-14/) - Asmara, 20 May 2025 – Leaders of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Republic of Egypt, and the Republic of India have sent messages of congratulations to the people and Government of Eritrea in connection with the 34th Independence Day anniversary. In their messages, sent on behalf of their respective countries and themselves, King Salman
- [Mass Sport and Athletics Competition in Dekemhare](https://eriinfo.com/mass-sport-and-athletics-competition-in-dekemhare/) - Mendefera, 20 May 2025 – A mass sport and athletics competition was held in Dekemhare city on 18 May in connection with the 34th Independence Day anniversary. The event, organized in collaboration with the Culture and Sports Department in the Southern Region and the Dekemhare sub-zone administration, featured 68 athletes, including 53 female athletes, from
- [Call for Organized Visits to Historical Sites](https://eriinfo.com/call-for-organized-visits-to-historical-sites/) - Keren, 20 May 2025 – A call has been made for organized visits to historical sites where heroic feats have been demonstrated by liberation fighters during the armed struggle for independence, with the aim of passing this legacy to future generations. The appeal was made during a visit to the Meshalit and Genfelom trenches in
- [ብምኽንያት በዓል ናጽነት፡ ኣብ ቀንዲ ጐደናታት ኣስመራ ባህላዊ ካርኒቫል ቀሪቡ](https://eriinfo.com/ብምኽንያት-በዓል-ናጽነት፡-ኣብ-ቀንዲ-ጐደ/) - ብምኽንያት መበል 34 ዓመት ጽንብል ናጽነት፡ ኣብ ትሕቲ “መስርዕና ድርዕና’’ ዝብል ቴማ ዝተዳለወ ባህላዊ ካርኒቫል፡ ሎሚ 19 ግንቦት ኣብ ቀንዲ ጐደናታት ከተማ ኣስመራ ቀሪቡ። እዚ ብምትሕብባር ኮሚሽን ባህልን ስፖርትን ምምሕዳር ዞባ ማእከልን ዝተወደበ መደብ፡ ብተሳትፎ 13 ንኡስ ዞባታት ኣስመራ፡ ካብ ጐደና ሰማእታት ተበጊሱ ብጐደና ሓርነት ኣብ ሜዳ ባሕቲ መስከረም ዝተዛዘመ ኰይኑ፡ ባህላዊ ኣልባሳትን ትልሂትን ትሽዓተአን
- [Ethiopia’s Untenable Red Sea Ambitions](https://eriinfo.com/ethiopias-untenable-red-sea-ambitions/) - Much has been said about PM Abiy’s ill-advised statements and dreams which need not be repeated here. But what about the litany of papers being authored by individuals closely aligned with Ethiopia’s ruling party? While they have not gone unchallenged, I want to add my voice to those calling for the return of sanity to
- [Haddas Ertra 17 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-17-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 17 May 2025
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- [Concert for Children in Connection with Independence Day Anniversary](https://eriinfo.com/concert-for-children-in-connection-with-independence-day-anniversary/) - Asmara, 17 May 2025 – A concert for children, held in connection with the 34th Independence Day anniversary, took place yesterday at Bahti Meskerem Square under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour.” The event was organized in collaboration with the National Holidays Coordinating Committee, the Commission of Culture and Sports, and the Ministry of
- [Seminar on “Specialty of Eritrean Independence”](https://eriinfo.com/seminar-on-specialty-of-eritrean-independence/) - Keren, 17 May 2025 – A seminar on the “Specialty of Eritrean Independence” was conducted in Keren city on 15 and 16 May for Government workers, members of the Defense Forces, the public, and students. The seminar was organized in connection with the 34th Independence Day anniversary. The seminar, delivered by Mr. Daniel Eyasu, Head
- [Eritrea: a Nation Forged Through Struggle (Part I)](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-a-nation-forged-through-struggle-part-i/) - Located in the volatile Horn of Africa and blessed with a long, unspoiled Red Sea coastline, Eritrea is a nation with a rich, complex, and often turbulent history marked by successive external rules and occupation. After waging one of Africa’s most prolonged and most devastating liberation wars, Eritrea secured independence from Ethiopia in 1991. This
- [Claiming the Narrative: Alemseged Tesfai on Eritrea’s Quest and His New Work](https://eriinfo.com/claiming-the-narrative-alemseged-tesfai-on-eritreas-quest-and-his-new-work/) - Eritrea’s literary and historical landscape is profoundly shaped by the contributions of Alemseged Tesfai, a figure whose life intertwines the roles of renowned writer, dedicated historian, and freedom fighter. His journey from legal studies to the heart of the Eritrean People’s Liberation Front (EPLF) underscores a deep commitment to his nation’s quest for self-determination. This
- [Seminar on Meaning of Independence and the Sacrifice Paid](https://eriinfo.com/seminar-on-meaning-of-independence-and-the-sacrifice-paid/) - Barentu, 16 May 2025 – A seminar focusing on the meaning of Independence and the sacrifices made to achieve and safeguard national sovereignty was conducted in Barentu. The event was organized by the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students in connection with the 34th Independence Day anniversary. Brig. Gen. Eyob Fesehaye (Halibai), Commander
- [World Museum Day Observed at National Level](https://eriinfo.com/world-museum-day-observed-at-national-level/) - Asmara, 16 May 2025 – World Museum Day was observed at the national level today at the National Museum of Eritrea under the theme “Museums and the Rapid Transformation of Society.” The occasion in which Ministers and other dignitaries attended was officially opened by Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports. The program featured
- [A platform to Strengthen Eritrea’s Food Control System](https://eriinfo.com/a-platform-to-strengthen-eritreas-food-control-system/) - A validation workshop on the food control system of Eritrea was held on May 8–9, 2025, at the Conference Hall of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers (NCEW) in Asmara. The event was attended by representatives of relevant stakeholders and line ministries from Ministries of Agriculture, Health; Marine Resources; Justice; Land Water and Environment; Trade
- [Eritrea: Setting the Record Straight](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-setting-the-record-straight/) - The US Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing on East Africa, convened on 13 April this week, unfortunately repeats several misconceptions and unsubstantiated allegations against Eritrea. It is essential to clarify these matters based on verifiable facts. At the Hearing, Senator Chris Van Hollen (D-Maryland) raised concerns over a “boiling situation” between Eritrea and Ethiopia, singularly
- [Festival of Colleges Commences at Mai-Nefhi](https://eriinfo.com/festival-of-colleges-commences-at-mai-nefhi/) - Asmara, 15 May 2025 – The 12th Festival of Colleges commenced today at Mai-Nefhi College of Science under the theme “Our Profession for Our Society.” The opening ceremony was attended by Ministers, senior Government and PFDJ officials, as well as members of the college community. The festival, which will continue until 18 May, includes cultural
- [Potable Water Supply in Anseba Region](https://eriinfo.com/potable-water-supply-in-anseba-region/) - Keren, 15 May 2025 – Mr. Zer’e Woldetensae, Head of Water Supply in the Anseba Region, reported that over the past 34 years of Independence, the coverage of potable water supply in the region has reached 72%. Mr. Zer’e noted that, as a result of the Government’s relentless efforts and initiatives, 188 potable water projects—operating
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 15 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-15-may-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 15 May 2025
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- [Preparations to Celebrate 34th Independence Day Anniversary](https://eriinfo.com/preparations-to-celebrate-34th-independence-day-anniversary/) - Asmara, 15 May 2025 – Preparations to colorfully celebrate the 34th Independence Day anniversary under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour” in the Central and Gash Barka Regions have been finalized. Mr. Asmerom Tsegabrhan, Chairman of the Holidays Coordinating Committee in the Central Region, reported that the celebratory events commenced on 7 May with
- [Training on Bee Farming in Golo Administrative Area](https://eriinfo.com/training-on-bee-farming-in-golo-administrative-area/) - Mendefera, 15 May 2025 – Training on bee farming and hive construction has been provided to 75 farmers, including 54 women, in the Golo administrative area of the Senafe sub-zone. Mr. Ibrahim Suleiman, coordinator of the program, said the training covered methods of bee farming, hive construction using locally available materials, types of bees, and
- [Eritrea Haddas 14 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-14-may-2025/) - Eritrea Haddas 14 May 2025
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- [መበል 37 ዓመት ህልቂት ሽዕብ፡ ተዘኪሩ](https://eriinfo.com/መበል-37-ዓመት-ህልቂት-ሽዕብ፡-ተዘኪሩ/) - መበል 37 ዓመት ናይ’ቲ መግዛእታዊ ስርዓት ደርጊ ኣብ ልዕሊ ህዝቢ ሽዕብ ዝፈጸሞ ህልቂት፡ ብ12 ግንቦት ተዘኪሩ። እቲ ብሰራሕተኛታት ተወዲቡ ዝተኻየደ መደብ፡ ወፈራ ማእቶት ኣብ’ቲ ዓስከሬናት’ቶም ልዕሊ 400 ንጹሃት ዜጋታት ዝዓረፈሉ መካነ-መቓብር፡ ከምኡ’ውን ባህላዊ መሰናድኦ ዘጠቓለለ ነይሩ። ኣመሓዳሪ ንኡስ ዞባ ሽዕብ ኣቶ ኣቡበከር ኢብራሂም ኣብ ዘስመዖ ቃል፡ ገዛእቲ ሓይልታት “ኤርትራ መሬታ እምበር ህዝባ ኣየድልየናን” ብምባል ኣብ
- [Significance of May in the History of Eritrea](https://eriinfo.com/significance-of-may-in-the-history-of-eritrea/) - In the annals of Eritrean history, many important events that have far-reaching consequences happened in the month of May. These dates serve as markers of significant events that shaped the course of Eritrean history. By connecting these individual events we get a complete picture of the Eritrean history that helps us understand where we came
- [Schools Cultural and Sports Week in Gash Barka Region](https://eriinfo.com/schools-cultural-and-sports-week-in-gash-barka-region/) - Barentu, 13 May 2025 – The Schools Cultural and Sports Week in Gash Barka Region, held under the theme “Appropriate Education for Sustainable Development,” concluded on 11 May after four days of activities. Mr. Solomon Teklehaimanot, Coordinator of Culture, Sports, and Health at the Ministry of Education branch in the region, indicated that the event
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 13 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-13-may-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 13 May 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 13 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-13-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 13 May 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 11 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-11-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 11 May 2025
- [Preparation for Celebrating 34th Independence Day Anniversary](https://eriinfo.com/preparation-for-celebrating-34th-independence-day-anniversary/) - Asmara, 13 May 2025 – Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, announced that preparations for celebrating the 34th Independence Day anniversary under the theme “Our Cohesion – Our Armour” have been finalized. Ambassador Zemede indicated that the celebration will include Independence Day Week in Asmara from 16 to 23 May, various activities in
- [Contribution of Dams to Agricultural Development](https://eriinfo.com/contribution-of-dams-to-agricultural-development/) - Asmara, 13 May 2025 – The dams constructed over the past 34 years of Independence by the Government of Eritrea and partners have made a significant contribution to agricultural development, particularly in the vegetables and fruits farming. According to report by the Ministry of Agriculture the number of dams that was about 130 in pre
- [Students’ Festival in Southern Region Concludes](https://eriinfo.com/students-festival-in-southern-region-concludes/) - Mendefera, 13 May 2025 – The Students’ Festival in the Southern Region, which began on 9 May under the theme “Cultural and Sports Festival for National Cohesion,” concluded on 11 May at Mendefera Stadium. Program coordinators praised the active participation of students in the festival, especially in education-based programs, innovation and creativity, and cultural performances
- [A Story of Dedication and Progress: Combating Malaria in Eritrea](https://eriinfo.com/a-story-of-dedication-and-progress-combating-malaria-in-eritrea/) - Recently, countries across the globe commemorated World Malaria Day – an annual observance first established nearly two decades ago to underscore the need for continued investment and sustained political commitment in the fight against malaria. As one of the world’s most devastating infectious diseases, malaria continues to claim hundreds of thousands of lives each year.
- [Annual Conference of Anesthetists’ Association](https://eriinfo.com/annual-conference-of-anesthetists-association/) - Asmara, 12 May 2025 – The National Association of Eritrean Anesthetists conducted its first annual conference on 10 May in Asmara. The conference reviewed the association’s activities over the past five years and discussed future plans. Mr. Michael Haile, Chairman of the Association, noted that the primary objective of the National Association of Eritrean Anesthetists—established
- [Eritrea Profile 03 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-03-may-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 03 May 2025
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- [Eritrea Alhaditha 10 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-10-may-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 10 May 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 10 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-10-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 10 May 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 09 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-09-may-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 09 May 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 09 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-09-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 09 May 2025
- [Students’ Festival in Southern Region](https://eriinfo.com/students-festival-in-southern-region/) - Mendefera, 10 May 2025 – The students’ cultural and sports festival in the Southern Region enthusiastically commenced in Mendefera on 9 May. The festival is being attended by about one thousand students from across the region and features football, volleyball, basketball, drama, painting, poetry, and general knowledge competitions. Mr. Belai Nurhussein, coordinator of the program,
- [Festival of Orotta College of Medicine and Health Science Students](https://eriinfo.com/festival-of-orotta-college-of-medicine-and-health-science-students/) - Asmara, 10 May 2025 – The 12th festival of students from the Orotta College of Medicine and Health Science, which had been underway for six months under the theme “Our Profession for Our Society”, has concluded. The closing event was attended by Dr. Haile Mihtsun, Executive Director of Higher Education Institutions and Research, and Mr.
- [Profile Q & A – “My Struggle for Eritrea and Africa”: Decoding President Afwerki’s Vision with Professor Mohammed Hassen](https://eriinfo.com/profile-q-a-my-struggle-for-eritrea-and-africa-decoding-president-afwerkis-vision-with-professor-mohammed-hassen/) - Distinguished Ethiopian historian and scholar of Ethiopian Studies, Professor Mohammed Hassen, brings his critical lens to the Horn of Africa’s history and politics. His analysis, shaped by his background and diplomatic experience, challenges dominant narratives and explores marginalized perspectives. As a contributor to the upcoming book “My Struggle for Eritrea and Africa,” Professor Hassen offers
- [Asmara’s Marketplaces: Vibrant Hubs Reflecting Eritrea’s Rich Heritage](https://eriinfo.com/asmaras-marketplaces-vibrant-hubs-reflecting-eritreas-rich-heritage/) - While Asmara, Eritrea’s captivating capital, is often lauded for its striking modernist architecture and verdant, tree-lined boulevards, the city’s true vitality pulses within its bustling marketplaces and close-knit neighborhoods. Each of these distinct areas serves as a living testament to Eritrean culture, community spirit, and remarkable ingenuity. This exploration delves into four noteworthy locales—Idaga Leka,
- [Congress of Vegetables and Fruits Farmers Association in Dige Sub-zone](https://eriinfo.com/congress-of-vegetables-and-fruits-farmers-association-in-dige-sub-zone/) - Barentu, 10 May 2025 – The Vegetables and Fruits Farmers Association in the Dige sub-zone held its 6th congress on 5 May. Presenting a report at the event, Mr. Abubeker Osman, Director General of Agriculture and Land in the Gash Barka Region, noted that of the over 8,000 hectares cultivated with vegetables and fruits, 30%
- [National Agribusiness Conference on Selected Commodities](https://eriinfo.com/national-agribusiness-conference-on-selected-commodities/) - The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA), in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), organized a National Agribusiness Conference on Selected Commodities on 24 April 2025, at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers (NCEW) Hall in Asmara. The conference, held under the theme “Enhancing Agribusiness for Sustainable Food Systems”, brought together senior government officials, representatives
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 08 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-08-may-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 08 May 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 08 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-08-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 08 May 2025
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- [Haddas Ertra 07 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-07-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 07 May 2025
- [Schools Independence Day Week commences in Central Region](https://eriinfo.com/schools-independence-day-week-commences-in-central-region/) - Asmara, 08 May 2025- Schools Independence Week in connection with the 34th Independence Day anniversary has officially commenced today at Deb’at hall in Akria sub-zone under the theme “Our Cohesion-Our Armour”. The Schools Week has been officially opened by Mr. Fesehaye Haile, Governor of the Central Region. Mr. Belai Habtegabir, head of the education office
- [Training on Administration and Leadership](https://eriinfo.com/training-on-administration-and-leadership-4/) - Keren, 08 May 2025 – As part of efforts to expand and strengthen the youth workers’ organization the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch in the Anseba Region has organized a training program on administration and leadership for 80 youth workers, including 30 females. The training, conducted from 1 to 3 May, covered
- [Seminar on controlling malaria prevalence](https://eriinfo.com/seminar-on-controlling-malaria-prevalence/) - Mendefera, 08 May 2025- Seminar focusing on controlling malaria prevalence was conducted at villages of Degogolo administrative area in Senafe sub-zone. At the seminar Ms. Amleset Mehari, head of public health, gave extensive briefing on the causes and consequences of malaria. She also underlined on the significance of enhancing participation and awareness of the public
- [Asmara School of Assistant Nurses Graduates 348 Students](https://eriinfo.com/asmara-school-of-assistant-nurses-graduates-348-students/) - Asmara, 07 May 2025 – The Asmara School of Assistant Nurses, located in Adi-Halo, graduated 348 students, including 84% female graduates, at a ceremony held today at the Expo Compound. The students received both theoretical and practical training over the course of 18 months. Mr. Bereket Gebreselasie, director of the school, noted that the institution
- [Berik Sub-Zone Declared Free of Female Genital Mutilation](https://eriinfo.com/berik-sub-zone-declared-free-of-female-genital-mutilation/) - Asmara, 07 May 2025 – Berik sub-zone in the Central Region was officially declared free of female genital mutilation (FGM) on 30 April during a ceremony held under the theme “With Coordinated Effort – Avoid Female Genital Mutilation.” Mr. Tesfu Fesehatsion, administrator of the sub-zone, stated that declarations had previously been made at village and
- [Commissioner of Culture and Sports Visits](https://eriinfo.com/commissioner-of-culture-and-sports-visits/) - Mendefera, 07 May 2025 – Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports, visited the recently discovered ancient relic in Egri-Mekel, Emni-Haili sub-zone, on 2 May and held discussions with concerned bodies. Ambassador Zemede was accompanied by the Governor of the Southern Region and other regional officials, and was provided a briefing by experts regarding
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 06 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-06-may-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 06 May 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 06 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-06-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 06 May 2025
- [Training on Organic Fertilizer and Pesticide Production](https://eriinfo.com/training-on-organic-fertilizer-and-pesticide-production/) - Sawa, 06 May 2025 – A training program on the production of organic fertilizers and pesticides was held in Sawa from 27 April to 3 May for members of the national service training center. The theoretical and practical sessions were organized by the Ministry of Agriculture under the theme “Our Waste is Our Resource.” Mr.
- [Vocational Training for Youth in Massawa](https://eriinfo.com/vocational-training-for-youth-in-massawa/) - Massawa, 06 May 2025 – The vocational training center of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers in Massawa has provided training to 162 youths, including 42 females. The training covered various fields such as electronics, electricity, wood and metal works, computer networking, cooling and heating systems, as well as computer technology. Eng. Aklilu Asmerom, Vice
- [Integrated Environmental Redressing Project in Emni-Haili Sub-zone](https://eriinfo.com/integrated-environmental-redressing-project-in-emni-haili-sub-zone/) - Mendefera, 06 May 2025 – The integrated environmental redressing project launched in 2021 in Adi-Agua, Emni-Haili sub-zone, is making significant contributions to water and soil conservation, as well as wildlife preservation. During a visit to the area, Governor of the Southern Region Mr. HabteabTesfatsion was briefed by Mr. Michael Gebreyohannes, the project coordinator, who reported
- [Advancing Food Security and Agricultural Development in Eritrea](https://eriinfo.com/advancing-food-security-and-agricultural-development-in-eritrea/) - Building a climate-resilient agricultural infrastructure Since achieving its independence in 1991, Eritrea has placed food security, at the core of its national development priorities. Geographically located in the Sahel region and within the Horn of Africa, Eritrea is characterized by an arid and semi-arid climate with erratic and limited rainfall. This makes the country particularly
- [Eritrea Profile 26 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-26-april-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 26 April 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 23 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-23-april-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 23 April 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 19 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-19-april-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 19 April 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 04 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-04-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 04 May 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 03 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-03-may-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 03 May 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 03 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-03-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 03 May 2025
- [Various Activities by Diaspora Nationals](https://eriinfo.com/various-activities-by-diaspora-nationals/) - Asmara, 03 May 2025 – Eritrean nationals in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, the Republic of South Sudan, the United States, Austria, and France have conducted various activities aimed at strengthening their organizational capacity and contributions to national affairs. Accordingly, the Eritrean community in Riyadh and its environs held its 9th Congress on 25
- [Statement delivered by Mr. Biniam Berhe at the 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR)](https://eriinfo.com/statement-delivered-by-mr-biniam-berhe-at-the-83rd-ordinary-session-of-the-african-commission-on-human-and-peoples-rights-achpr/) - Statement by The Delegation of the State of Eritrea at the 83rd Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) 02-22 May 2025, On agenda item 3. “Human Rights Situation in Africa” 03 May 2025 Banjul, The Gambia Mr. Chairperson, It gives me a great pleasure to address the 83rd Ordinary
- [Amid Global Measles Outbreaks, Eritrea’s Longstanding Vaccination Success Stands Strong](https://eriinfo.com/amid-global-measles-outbreaks-eritreas-longstanding-vaccination-success-stands-strong/) - Measles cases are spiking globally. According to UNICEF, an agency of the United Nations dedicated to promoting the rights and well-being of children worldwide, over the past five years, measles outbreaks have hit over 100 countries, home to roughly three-quarters of the world’s children. (Some of the countries hit had previously eliminated measles altogether.) Although
- [International Workers Day Celebration in NRS](https://eriinfo.com/international-workers-day-celebration-in-nrs/) - Massawa, 02 May 2025 – International Workers Day was celebrated in the port city of Massawa at the Northern Red Sea region level under the theme “Productivity through Conscious Participation.” The event featured sports competitions, public campaigns, and seminars among other activities. Mr. Habtemariam Tesfamicael, head of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers branch in
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 02 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-02-may-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 02 May 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 02 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-02-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 02 May 2025
- [International Workers Day Observed Nationwide](https://eriinfo.com/international-workers-day-observed-nationwide/) - Asmara, 01 May 2025 – International Workers Day was observed at the Expo Compound under the theme “Productivity through Conscious Participation.” The event was attended by Ministers, senior Government and PFDJ officials, members of the diplomatic community, representatives of UN offices in Eritrea, and other invited guests. Mr. Kibreab Kidane, Deputy Secretary-General of the National
- [Various Activities in Connection with International Workers Day](https://eriinfo.com/various-activities-in-connection-with-international-workers-day/) - Asmara, 01 May 2025- The National Confederation of Eritrean Workers organized a series of activities in connection with International Workers Day under the theme “Productivity through Conscious Participation.” The activities included general knowledge, literature, and photo competitions among government workers. These focused on themes such as labor and productivity, the history of the Eritrean labor
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 01 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-01-may-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 01 May 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 01 May 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-01-may-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 01 May 2025
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- [Call for Coordinated Effort to Enhance Participation and Productivity](https://eriinfo.com/call-for-coordinated-effort-to-enhance-participation-and-productivity/) - Barentu, 01 May 2025- At an event organized at Gash Barka region level to mark International Workers Day, a call was made for workers to strengthen their participation and productivity. The event was organized on 27 April at Shemshomia, Laelay Gash, under the theme “Productivity through Conscious Participation.” Mr. Abdu Saleh, head of the National
- [International Workers Day Observed in Southern Region](https://eriinfo.com/international-workers-day-observed-in-southern-region/) - Mendefera, 01 May 2025- International Workers Day was commemorated in Mendefera on 29 April at the Southern Region level. The event featured a parade by government employees and included various programs highlighting the contributions of workers. Mr. Tekeste Mihreteab, head of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers in the region, stated that International Workers Day
- [International Workers’ Day Observed in Anseba Region](https://eriinfo.com/international-workers-day-observed-in-anseba-region/) - Keren, 01 May 2025- International Workers’ Day, 1 May, has been enthusiastically observed in Keren at the Anseba Region level on 28 April under the theme “Productivity by Conscious Participation.” Mr. Atobrhan Gebrat, Head of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers branch in the region, noted that without conscious and committed participation, productivity and development
- [Seminar on Eliminating Harmful Practices](https://eriinfo.com/seminar-on-eliminating-harmful-practices/) - Barentu, 01 May 2025 – The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare branch in the Dige sub-zone conducted a seminar focused on protecting children’s rights and eliminating harmful practices, particularly female genital mutilation and underage marriages, which negatively impact the psychological and physical well-being of women and children. The seminar was attended by local administrators,
- [ኣፍራይነት፡ ብንቑሕ ተሳታፍነት!  መግለጺ፡ ሃገራዊ ኮንፈደረሽን ሰራሕተኛታት ኤርትራ ብምኽንያት ባሕቲ ግንቦት ዓለማዊ መዓልቲ ሰራሕተኛታት 2025](https://eriinfo.com/ኣፍራይነት፡-ብንቑሕ-ተሳታፍነት-መግለጺ/) - ኣፍራይነት፡ ብንቑሕ ተሳታፍነት! መግለጺ፡ ሃገራዊ ኮንፈደረሽን ሰራሕተኛታት ኤርትራ ብምኽንያት ባሕቲ ግንቦት ዓለማዊ መዓልቲ ሰራሕተኛታት 2025 ታሪኽ ተጋድሎና ከም ዝምስክሮ፡ ‘ሓፋሽ ይወደብ፡ ይንቃሕ፡ ይተዓጠቕ!’ ዝብል መሪሕ ጭርሖ ኣብ ኵሉ መዳያዊ ጕዕዞ ምንቅስቓስ እቲ ሰውራ ኣዐዋቲ ድርኺት ዝፈጠረ፡ ንናጽነት ህያው ዝገበረ መሕነኒ መንኰርኰር ነይሩ። እዚ ጭርሖ’ዚ፡ ግዜ ዘየህስሶ፡ ሰረት ቀጻልነትን ዘላቒ ምዕባለን ብምዃኑ ድማ ድሕሪ ናጽነት ኤርትራ’ውን
- [African Immunization Week Observed Nationwide](https://eriinfo.com/african-immunization-week-observed-nationwide/) - Asmara, 30 April 2025- African Immunization Week 2025 was observed at the national level today at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers hall under the theme “Immunization for All is Humanly Possible.” Ms. Dehab Solomon, Head of Family and Community Health at the Ministry of Health branch in the Central Region, said that Eritrea is
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 29 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-29-april-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 29 April 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 29 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-29-april-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 29 April 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 27 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-27-april-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 27 April 2025
- [World Day for Safety and Health Observed](https://eriinfo.com/world-day-for-safety-and-health-observed/) - Asmara, 29 April 2025- World Day for Safety and Health at Work was observed at the national level today at Red Sea Bottlers Share Company under the theme “Let’s Ensure Professional Safety and Health.” Mr. Woldeyesus Elisa, Director General of Social Welfare at the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, said that the day is
- [Eye Surgery at Massawa Hospital](https://eriinfo.com/eye-surgery-at-massawa-hospital/) - Massawa, 29 April 2025- Eye surgery was successfully performed on 240 patients at Massawa Hospital on 26 April. The program was carried out in collaboration with Eritrean experts from the Ministry of Health branch in the Northern Red Sea Region, Massawa Hospital, and the ‘Cure Blindness’ ophthalmology group. The beneficiaries were patients from the sub-zones
- [Call for Organizing Regular Visits to Historical Sites](https://eriinfo.com/call-for-organizing-regular-visits-to-historical-sites/) - Assab, 29 April 2025- Youth workers in the port city of Assab have called for organizing regular visits to historical and developmental sites to broaden their understanding of national history. The call was made during a visit by over 300 youth to the Bure Front and Duhtum trenches on 26 April. Stressing that history serves
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 26 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-26-april-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 26 April 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 26 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-26-april-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 26 April 2025
- [Seminar under the Theme “Productivity with Conscious Participation”](https://eriinfo.com/seminar-under-the-theme-productivity-with-conscious-participation/) - Asmara, 26 April 2025 – The National Confederation of Eritrean Workers organized a seminar and workshop on 22 and 23 April in connection with World Workers’ Day, 1 May, under the theme “Productivity with Conscious Participation.” Dr. Tsegay Medin, Head of Archaeological Heritage Research at the Commission of Culture and Sports, gave briefing acquainting participants
- [National Agri-Business Conference on Selected Commodities](https://eriinfo.com/national-agri-business-conference-on-selected-commodities/) - Asmara, 25 April 2025 – In a major move to boost sustainable agriculture, the Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), hosted a National Agri-Business Conference on 24 April. The event, held at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers (NCEW) conference hall, brought together senior Government officials, UN representatives, and
- [Seminar on Work Value and Productivity in Keren](https://eriinfo.com/seminar-on-work-value-and-productivity-in-keren/) - Keren, 25 April 2025 – A seminar focusing on work values and productivity was conducted in Keren city on 23 April. The seminar was organized by the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers branch in the Anseba Region. Mr. Ismail Mohammednur, Head of Organizational Affairs of the PFDJ in the region, stated that a worker equipped
- [Eritrea Profile 16 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-16-april-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 16 April 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 12 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-12-april-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 12 April 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 09 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-09-april-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 09 April 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 25 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-25-april-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 25 April 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 25 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-25-april-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 25 April 2025
- [Pre-natal Treatment in Barentu Health Center](https://eriinfo.com/pre-natal-treatment-in-barentu-health-center/) - Barentu, 24 April 2025 — Nurse Wegahta Kidane, head of Barentu Health Center, reported that pre-natal treatment for pregnant women has increased by 110%. Nurse Wegahta further noted that the health center provides pre-natal care, child vaccination, regular healthcare services for adults and children under five, as well as laboratory and pharmacy services, among others.
- [Meeting on Implementation of Development Programs](https://eriinfo.com/meeting-on-implementation-of-development-programs-4/) - Keren, 24 April 2025 — Mr. Rezene Araya, Administrator of the Keren sub-zone, held a meeting with local residents focusing on the implementation of development programs, particularly water and soil conservation efforts. Stating that water and soil conservation, along with afforestation, is receiving nationwide attention, Mr. Rezene called on the public to enhance their organizational
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 24 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-24-april-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 24 April 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 24 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-24-april-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 24 April 2025
- [Encouraging Efforts to Control Malaria Prevalence](https://eriinfo.com/encouraging-efforts-to-control-malaria-prevalence/) - Keren, 24 April 2025 – Nurse Entisar Abdelkadir, Head of Malaria Control at the Ministry of Health branch in the Anseba Region, reported that encouraging results are being registered in the effort to control malaria prevalence in the region. Noting that the deployment of human resources, along with the installation of modern medical facilities, is
- [Dental Equipment Support to Denden Hospital](https://eriinfo.com/dental-equipment-support-to-denden-hospital/) - Asmara, 24 April 2025 – Denden Hospital for war-disabled veterans, located in Denden Camp, Asmara, has received a donation of dental equipment. The support was provided by German partners of the National Association of Eritrean War-Disabled Veterans. Mr. Rezene Mebrahtu, a physiotherapy expert, indicated that the donated equipment includes an X-ray machine, dental cleaning tools,
- [Eritrea Haddas 23 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-23-april-2025/) - Eritrea Haddas 23 April 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 23 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-23-april-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 23 April 2025
- [A Lie Screamed Loud Is Still a Lie](https://eriinfo.com/a-lie-screamed-loud-is-still-a-lie/) - An article entitled “Eritrea’s Iron Grip: A Deepening Crisis in the Horn of Africa,” dated April 19, 2025 and published in The Reporter by a certain, self-proclaimed, ‘seasoned journalist,’ represents nothing more than a package of recycled lies and mendacious narratives aimed at demonizing Eritrea to justify ulterior motives and objectives. Sadly, this has become
- [Statement by H.E. Sophia Tesfamariam Permanent Representative of the State of Eritrea to the United Nations On the Occasion of the International Day for Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace 24 April 2025, New York](https://eriinfo.com/statement-by-h-e-sophia-tesfamariam-permanent-representative-of-the-state-of-eritrea-to-the-united-nations-on-the-occasion-of-the-international-day-for-multilateralism-and-diplomacy-for-peace-24-apri/) - Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, On this significant occasion of the International Day for Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace, the State of Eritrea reaffirms its unwavering commitment to the principles of multilateralism, diplomacy, and international cooperation as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations. Eritrea, a young and resilient nation that achieved its independence in 1991
- [Message of Condolences](https://eriinfo.com/message-of-condolences-6/) - Asmara, 22 April 2025 – President Isaias Afwerki has sent a message of heartfelt condolences to the Vatican, on behalf of the people and Government of the State of Eritrea and on his own behalf, on the sad news of the passing away of His Holiness Pope Francis. In his message to His Eminence Cardinal
- [19th Conference of YPFDJ in Europe](https://eriinfo.com/19th-conference-of-ypfdj-in-europe/) - Asmara, 22 April 2025 – The YPFDJ organization in Europe conducted its 19th conference in Frankfurt, Germany, from 17 to 21 April under the theme “Building on Triumph; Eritrea Focus on Development.” The conference was attended by over 600 youth, members of the ‘Hidri’ organization, national associations, as well as heads of Eritrea’s diplomatic missions.
- [Laying the Groundwork for a More Just, Prosperous Society](https://eriinfo.com/laying-the-groundwork-for-a-more-just-prosperous-society/) - A catalyst for development Education is universally recognized as a fundamental human right and serves as a cornerstone for the realization of many other rights. Beyond its intrinsic value, education is among the most powerful tools for reducing poverty and inequality. It lays the foundation for inclusive development and sustained socioeconomic growth. As the United
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 22 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-22-april-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 22 April 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 22 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-22-april-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 22 April 2025
- [New Dam under Construction in Molqui Sub-zone](https://eriinfo.com/new-dam-under-construction-in-molqui-sub-zone/) - Mendefera, 21 April 2025 – A new dam is under construction in the Aitaber administrative area of the Molqui sub-zone. The dam is expected to ensure a reliable water supply for both humans and livestock, as well as support the development of irrigation farming. Eng. Solomon Gebremeskel, coordinator of the project, stated that the dam’s
- [EAH Magazine January 2025 – March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eah-magazine-january-2025-march-2025/) - EAH Magazine January 2025 – March 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 20 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-20-april-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 20 April 2025
- [Easter Holiday Celebrated Nationwide](https://eriinfo.com/easter-holiday-celebrated-nationwide/) - Asmara, 20 April 2025 – Easter Holiday was colorfully celebrated nationwide today. The prayer service at Saint Mary Church in Asmara, led by His Holiness Abune Basilios, 6th Patriarch of the Orthodox Tewahdo Church of Eritrea, was attended by President Isaias Afwerki and a large number of the faithful. In his Easter message, His Holiness
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 18 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-18-april-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 18 April 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 19 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-19-april-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 19 April 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 18 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-18-april-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 18 April 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 19 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-19-april-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 19 April 2025
- [ብምኽንያት በዓለ ትንሣኤ ጐይታናን ኣምላኽናን መድኃኒናን ኢየሱስ ክርስቶስ ፳፻፲ወ፯ (2025) ብኦርቶዶክስ ተዋሕዶ ቤተ ክርስቲያን ኤርትራ ዝተፈነወ መልእኽቲ (ቃለ ቡራኬ)](https://eriinfo.com/ብምኽንያት-በዓለ-ትንሣኤ-ጐይታናን-ኣምላ/) - በስመ ኣብ ወወልድ ወመንፈስ ቅዱስ ኣሐዱ ኣምላክ ። “አነ ውእቱ ትንሣኤ ወሕይወት፡ አነ ትንሳኤን ሕይወትን እየ።” (ዮሓ. ፲፩፡25/11:25) ክቡራንን ክቡራትን፡ ኣብ ውሽጢ ሃገርን ወጻእን እትነብሩ ሕዝበ ክርስቲያን፡ ከምኡ’ውን ኣብ ማየ ጸሎትን ሆስፒታልን ተዓቚብኩም እትርከቡ ሕሙማነ ሥጋ፡ ኣብ ሓለዋ ሃገርን ልምዓትን ዘለኹም ሠራዊት ምክልኻል፡ ኣብ ተሃድሶ ዘለኹም ናይ ሕጊ እሱራት፡ ብሓፈሻ ኵልኹም ሕዝቢ ኤርትራ እንቋዕ ናብ
- [“The Sheer Resilience of the Eritrean People Attracted me to Eritrea “: A Conversation with Dirk Volgesang, Chairman of the German-Eritrean Society](https://eriinfo.com/the-sheer-resilience-of-the-eritrean-people-attracted-me-to-eritrea-a-conversation-with-dirk-volgesang-chairman-of-the-german-eritrean-society/) - The German-Eritrean Society (DEG) serves as a unifying platform for individuals, groups, and institutions in Germany with a shared interest in fostering positive relations with Eritrea and its people. The DEG aims to raise public awareness and counter prevailing negative narratives by connecting and coordinating diverse activities focused on Eritrea. We spoke with Mr. Dirk
- [Commendable Neonatal Intensive Care](https://eriinfo.com/commendable-neonatal-intensive-care/) - Asmara, 18 April 2025 – Prof. Tsigereda Gebrehiwet, Head of Pediatrics at Orotta National Referral Hospital, stated that the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit is providing commendable healthcare services, equipped with modern facilities. Prof. Tsigereda indicated that the unit has been renovated and upgraded with advanced equipment as part of the long-standing cooperation between the
- [Public Diplomacy Activities by Diaspora Nationals](https://eriinfo.com/public-diplomacy-activities-by-diaspora-nationals-6/) - Asmara, 17 April 2025 – Nationals in Germany, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, New Zealand, and the United States have conducted various public diplomacy activities. According to reports, the national committee of Eritreans in Germany held its 4th Congress on 15 April in Frankfurt, attended by representatives from 26 cities across Germany. Mr. Yohannes Woldu, Chargé d’Affaires
- [From Scarcity to Sustainability: Eritrea’s Water Transformation](https://eriinfo.com/from-scarcity-to-sustainability-eritreas-water-transformation/) - Situated within the Sahelian Belt, Eritrea is characterized by arid and semi-arid conditions and has endured recurrent, often severe, droughts for decades. The country’s surface water is distributed across five major river basin systems: Setit, Mereb-Gash, Red Sea Basin, Barka-Ansebas, and Danakil Ba. These basins’ estimated mean annual runoff is approximately 9,967 million cubic meters
- [Haddas Ertra 17 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-17-april-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 17 April 2025
- [Eritrea Haddas 16 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-16-april-2025/) - Eritrea Haddas 16 April 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 16 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-16-april-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 16 April 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 17 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-17-april-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 17 April 2025
- [Training on Administration and Leadership](https://eriinfo.com/training-on-administration-and-leadership-3/) - Massawa, 17 April 2025 – The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students (NUEYS) branch in the Massawa sub-zone organized a two-month training program on administration and leadership for 47 outstanding female students. Mr. Dawit Teklom, head of the union branch in the sub-zone, stated that, in addition to training on administration and leadership, sessions
- [The Great Lent: A time of Profound Introspection and Spiritual Discipline](https://eriinfo.com/the-great-lent-a-time-of-profound-introspection-and-spiritual-discipline/) - In Eritrea, April ushers in a transition period marked by the arrival of “Azmera,” the nascent quasi-season that signals the end of the Great Fast. For rural communities deeply intertwined with agriculture, this month is eagerly anticipated. Azmera’s gentle rainfall provides the vital moisture needed to sow seeds, preparing the land for the heavier summer
- [Safer Blood for All: Eritrea Launches a National Haemovigilance System](https://eriinfo.com/safer-blood-for-all-eritrea-launches-a-national-haemovigilance-system/) - Building upon significant strides in the capacity and coverage of the National Blood Transfusion Service (NBTS), Eritrea has taken a crucial step to fortify blood safety with the official launch of its National Haemovigilance System. The landmark ceremony took place on April 09, 2025, at the Orotta National Referral Hospital’s Conference Hall in Asmara, marking
- [Hagaz School of Assistant Nurses Graduates 122 Students](https://eriinfo.com/hagaz-school-of-assistant-nurses-graduates-122-students/) - Keren, 16 April 2025 – Hagaz School of Assistant Nurses graduated 122 students from its certificate program on 12 April. The students completed one and a half years of theoretical and practical training and are members of the 34th round of the national service. Mr. Gebrebrhan Habtegergis, Director of the school, stated that the students
- [Training on Administration and Leadership](https://eriinfo.com/training-on-administration-and-leadership-2/) - Mendefera, 16 April 2025 – Training on administration and leadership was provided to 73 youth engaged in youth activities at area administrations and village levels. The training, organized in the Adi-Keih sub-zone, was attended by youth from the sub-zones of Tserona, Mai-Aini, Segeneity, Dekemhare, Senafe, and Adi-Keih. Mr. Girmay Gebru, Head of the National Union
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 15 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-15-april-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 15 April 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 15 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-15-april-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 15 April 2025
- [Remarks by H.E. Sophia Tesfamariam Permanent Representative of the State of Eritrea to the United Nations At the Third Meeting of the National Coordinators  of the Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter 14-15th April 2025, Moscow](https://eriinfo.com/remarks-by-h-e-sophia-tesfamariam-permanent-representative-of-the-state-of-eritrea-to-the-united-nations-at-the-third-meeting-of-the-national-coordinators-of-the-group-of-friends-in-defense-of-the-u/) - Excellencies, Distinguished Colleagues, At the outset, let me express my delegation’s gratitude to the Russian Federation for graciously hosting us here in the beautiful and historic city of Moscow. Our appreciation also goes to the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela for ably coordinating the works of our Group. I would further like to congratulate the Group
- [Haddas Ertra 13 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-13-april-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 13 April 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 05 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-05-april-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 05 April 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 02 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-02-april-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 02 April 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 12 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-12-april-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 12 April 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 11 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-11-april-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 11 April 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 11 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-11-april-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 11 April 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 29 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-29-march-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 29 March 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 12 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-12-april-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 12 April 2025
- [Workshop to Prevent Mother and Child Mortality and Eliminate Harmful Practices](https://eriinfo.com/workshop-to-prevent-mother-and-child-mortality-and-eliminate-harmful-practices/) - Mendefera, 12 April 2025 – Mr. Habteab Tesfatsion, Administrator of the South Region, urged government bodies, particularly local administrations, to take action to prevent mother and child mortality and eliminate harmful practices that affect women’s health. In his address, during a workshop held on April 9 in Mendefera, Mr. Habteab emphasized the importance of collaboration
- [‘Fitewrary’ Award Presented to Outstanding Students](https://eriinfo.com/fitewrary-award-presented-to-outstanding-students-2/) - Asmara, 12 April 2025 – The ‘Fitewrary’ award was presented to 241 outstanding students from the Central Region who achieved high marks in the 2023/2024 eighth-grade national examination. The award ceremony, held today at Expo Hall, was organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Education’s Central Region branch, the regional administration, and the National Union
- [Post Title](https://eriinfo.com/post-title-4/) - Eritrea Haddas 09 April 2025
- [Administrator of Anseba Region Tours Development Projects](https://eriinfo.com/administrator-of-anseba-region-tours-development-projects/) - Keren, 12 April 2025 – Ambassador Abdela Mussa, Administrator of the Anseba Region, conducted a tour to monitor development projects and held discussions with concerned authorities and local residents on April 8 and 9 in the Adi Tekelezan Sub-Zone. Accompanied by regional department heads and professionals, Ambassador Abdela visited agricultural activities around the Deki
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 10 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-10-april-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 10 April 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 08 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-08-april-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 08 April 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 10 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-10-april-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 10 April 2025
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- [Decades of Experience: Ghirmay Abrehe’s Insights on Eritrean Company Management](https://eriinfo.com/decades-of-experience-ghirmay-abrehes-insights-on-eritrean-company-management/) - Mr. Ghirmay Abrehe, Manager of Anberbeb Share Company, has recently published a book that focuses on modern management structures for Eritrean companies. Mr. Ghirmay joined the armed struggle for independence in 1975, making his contributions in various roles, including that of working as a supervisor at the EPLF’s garage in Anberbeb. He earned a BA
- [Post Title](https://eriinfo.com/post-title-3/) - Face and Jaw Surgeries Underway at Orotta National Referral Hospital Asmara, 11 April 2025 – Face and jaw surgeries are being conducted at Orotta National Referral Hospital from April 6 to 12, in a collaborative effort between Eritrean specialists and the US-based medical team, ‘Surgeons for Smiles’. According to the hospital’s administration, 10 surgeries are
- [Ambassador Fishatsion Petros Holds Talks with Swedish Officials](https://eriinfo.com/ambassador-fishatsion-petros-holds-talks-with-swedish-officials/) - Asmara, 11 April 2025 – Eritrean Ambassador to the Republic of Italy and non-resident Ambassador to the Kingdom of Sweden, Mr. Fishatsion Petros, held talks with various senior Swedish officials, from April 3 to 10, in Stockholm. During the meetings, Ambassador Fishatsion discussed bilateral relations as well as regional and international issues of mutual
- [Elabered Estate: Increasing Food production Through Integrated Agriculture](https://eriinfo.com/elabered-estate-increasing-food-production-through-integrated-agriculture/) - One of the agro-industries with promising prospects in Eritrea today is the Elabered Estate. Located 68 Km north-west of Asmara, it is operated by the Eritrean Crops and Livestock Corporation. Elabered Estate was originally established in 1893 by an Italian entrepreneur on around 12 Ha growing vegetables, sisal and tobacco, among others. It later grew
- [The Untold Struggle](https://eriinfo.com/the-untold-struggle/) - Much of what has been written about the Eritrean liberation struggle tends to focus on the political and military fronts although the struggle was fought on many fronts. In fact, the EPLF established many departments, including education and culture, information and propaganda, health care and economy, and social affairs, following its first congress held in
- [Small and Productive Farm Plot (SPFP)and its Promising Results](https://eriinfo.com/small-and-productive-farm-plot-spfpand-its-promising-results/) - Under the roadmap of ‘Safe and Nutritious Food for Everyone, Everywhere!’, the Ministry of Agriculture has developed a strategic plan that extends from2024 to 2028 and is strictly followed up. The strategy focuses on producing adequate crops, vegetables, fruits, and animal products through exemplary farmers, the Minimum Integrated Household Agricultural Package (MIHAP), Small and Medium
- [President Isaias Afwerki and General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Held Extensive Talks](https://eriinfo.com/president-isaias-afwerki-and-general-abdel-fattah-al-burhan-held-extensive-talks/) - Asmara, 10 April 2025 – President Isaias Afwerki and General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, the Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, held extensive talks, at State House this afternoon, on bilateral issues, the conflict in the Sudan as well as other regional and international issues of mutual importance. President Isaias Afwerki re-affirmed that the support that the
- [34th Independence Anniversary Will Be Celebrated Under the Theme – “Our Cohesion: Our Armour”](https://eriinfo.com/34th-independence-anniversary-will-be-celebrated-under-the-theme-our-cohesion-our-armour/) - Asmara, 10 April 2025 – Eritrea’s 34th Independence Anniversary will be celebrated under the theme “Our Cohesion: Our Armour,” announced Ambassador Zemede Tecle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports. Speaking to the Eritrean News Agency, Ambassador Zemede stated that this year’s theme is both timely and reflective of the Eritrean people’s unwavering commitment to the country’s
- [Training on Management and Leadership](https://eriinfo.com/training-on-management-and-leadership/) - Mendefera, 10 April 2025 – A training program on management and leadership was conducted from April 4 to 7 for over 100 youths involved in youth organizations at the local and village levels in the Adi-Quala sub-zone. At the closing ceremony, Mr. Ghirmay Gebru, Head of the NUEYS Zoba Debub Branch, stated that the trainees
- [The Innovation Hub: A Center for Creativity and Progress](https://eriinfo.com/the-innovation-hub-a-center-for-creativity-and-progress/) - The Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Hub, widely referred to simply as the Innovation Hub, stands at the forefront of nurturing technological and inventive talent among Eritrean youth. Established in 2023, it represents a structured and systematic approach to fostering innovation beyond previous efforts, primarily event-based and lacking a sustained, long-term strategy. With a clear focus
- [Haddas Ertra 06 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-06-april-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 06 April 2025
- [World Health Day Observed at National Level](https://eriinfo.com/world-health-day-observed-at-national-level/) - Asmara, 08 April 2025 – World Health Day, observed annually on 7 April, was commemorated at the national level in Asmara under the theme “Healthy Beginnings – Hopeful Futures.” The event was attended by Ministers, senior Government officials, as well as heads of UN offices in Eritrea. Speaking at the event, Dr. AndebrhanTesfatsion, Acting Director
- [Training on Documentation and Material Management](https://eriinfo.com/training-on-documentation-and-material-management/) - Asmara, 06 April 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture has provided training on documentation and material management to 56 of its members in the Central Region. Mr. Efrem Kiflu, Head of Administration and Finance at the Ministry of Agriculture, indicated that the objective of the training was to strengthen coordination between various organs of the
- [Health Care Service in Serejeka Sub-zone](https://eriinfo.com/health-care-service-in-serejeka-sub-zone/) - Asmara, 06 April 2025 – Mr. Tesfahiwet Abraham, Head of Serejeka Health Center, reported that efforts to provide effective health care services are yielding commendable results. Mr. Tesfahiwet stated that the sub-zone has eight health facilities, with maternity services being offered in seven of them. These facilities are providing quality care to pregnant women, including
- [Students’ Cultural and Sports Week](https://eriinfo.com/students-cultural-and-sports-week/) - Barentu, 05 April 2025 – A students’ cultural and sports week was organized in the Laelai Gash sub-zone. The event included the participation of 1,100 students and 116 teachers from 52 schools. Activities featured sports competitions, general knowledge contests, educational presentations, and innovation displays. Mr. Kaleab Berhe, head of the education office in the sub-zone,
- [Financial Support to NAEWDV](https://eriinfo.com/financial-support-to-naewdv/) - Asmara, 05 April 2025 – Nationals inside the country and abroad have contributed over 800 thousand Nakfa in support of the National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans. Mr. Fesehaye Tesfamicael, Chairman of the Association, reported that members of the Swedish branch of the association, members of the National Union of Eritrean Women branch
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 05 April 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-05-april-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 05 April 2025
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- [Empowering Eritrean Women: A Viable Pathway to National Progress and Sustainable Development](https://eriinfo.com/empowering-eritrean-women-a-viable-pathway-to-national-progress-and-sustainable-development/) - Op-ed As the world moves closer to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development deadline, achieving gender equality remains a distant goal. Globally, progress has been slow, with estimates suggesting that it could take nearly 300 years to close gaps in legal protection, 140 years to achieve equal representation in leadership, and 40 years to reach
- [Seminars Discuss Education Sector in Eritrea](https://eriinfo.com/seminars-discuss-education-sector-in-eritrea/) - Asmara, 04 April 2025 – Eritrean nationals in the Italian cities of Torino, Catania, Napoli, and Padova organized seminars to discuss the role and contribution of the Diaspora nationals in the development of the education sector in Eritrea. The seminars in Torino and Padova were led by Mr. Girmay Habtemicael, head of Public and Community
- [Sports Material Support to Higher Education Institutions and Research](https://eriinfo.com/sports-material-support-to-higher-education-institutions-and-research/) - Asmara, 04 April 2025 – The National Olympics Committee of Eritrea has extended sports material support worth approximately 40 thousand dollars to Higher Education Institutions and Research in an effort to strengthen the institutions’ sports programs. Mr. Michael Teklemicael, President of the National Olympics Committee, stated that the committee is actively working to establish strong
- [Workshop on Seed Potato Certification Protocol](https://eriinfo.com/workshop-on-seed-potato-certification-protocol/) - Asmara, 04 April 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture conducted a workshop on seed potato certification protocol validation on 3 April in Asmara. The workshop was attended by vegetable and fruit development experts from the Ministry of Agriculture’s central office, regional branches, as well as from Hamelmalo College of Agriculture. Mr. Tekleab Misgina, Director General
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- [Vocational Training for College Students](https://eriinfo.com/vocational-training-for-college-students-2/) - Asmara, 03 April 2025 – The Sawa and Higher Education Institution branch of the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students provided three months of vocational training to 123 students from Mai-Nefhi College of Engineering and Technology. Mr. Filmon Mel’akle, head of the union branch at the college, reported that 52 students received training
- [World Autism Awareness Day Observance](https://eriinfo.com/world-autism-awareness-day-observance/) - Asmara, 03 April 2025 – World Autism Awareness Day was observed on 2 April in the Anseba Region. The objective of the observance was to enhance public understanding of the challenges faced by individuals with autism, and thereby help them become beneficiaries of the opportunities available. Speaking at the event, Ms. Genet Habte, Chairperson of
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- [Eritrea Alhaditha 29 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-29-march-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 29 March 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 28 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-28-march-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 28 March 2025
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- [Seminar for Eritrean Youth in Switzerland](https://eriinfo.com/seminar-for-eritrean-youth-in-switzerland/) - Asmara, 03 April 2025 – Eritrean youth in Switzerland organized a discussion forum on 29 March in the Swiss city of Lugano with the aim of sharing experiences, enhancing awareness, and strengthening and expanding their organization. At the seminar, Mr. Habtom Zeray, Chargé d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy and Eritrea’s Permanent Representative to the United
- [Message of President Isaias Afwerki to President Salva Kiir Mayardit](https://eriinfo.com/message-of-president-isaias-afwerki-to-president-salva-kiir-mayardit/) - Asmara, 02 April 2025 – Eritrea’s delegation, led by Presidential Adviser Mr. Yemane Ghebreab, met with President Salva Kiir Mayardit in Juba this morning and delivered a message from President Isaias Afwerki. The message reaffirmed Eritrea’s longstanding solidarity with the people and Government of South Sudan. The message also outlined concrete programs for the consolidation
- [ፕረዚደንት ኢሳይያስ፡ ናብ ፕረዚደንት ሳልቫኪር ማያርዲት መልእኽቲ ሰዲዱ](https://eriinfo.com/ፕረዚደንት-ኢሳይያስ፡-ናብ-ፕረዚደንት-ሳ/) - ብኣማኻሪ ፕረዚደንት – ኣቶ የማነ ገብረኣብ ዝተመርሐ ልኡኽ ኤርትራ፡ ሎሚ ረቡዕ 2 ሚያዝያ ኣብ ሰዓታት ንግሆ፡ መልእኽቲ ፕረዚደንት ኢሳይያስ ኣፈወርቂ ናብ ፕረዚደንት ሪፓብሊክ ደቡብ ሱዳን ሳልቫኪር ማያርዲት ኣብጺሑ። መልእኽቲ ፕረዚደንት ኢሳይያስ፡ ናይ ነውሕ እዋን ምሕዝነት ህዝብን መንግስትን ኤርትራ ምስ ሓው ህዝብን መንግስትን ህዝብን ደቡብ ሱዳን ደጊሙ ዘረጋግጽ፣ ክልተኣዊ ምትሕግጋዝ ንምድንፋዕ ተጨባጢ መደባት ዘለዎ፣ ከምኡ’ውን ኣብ
- [Eritrea: the Struggle is Long, and Victory is Certain](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-the-struggle-is-long-and-victory-is-certain/) - Our guest today is Amanuel Biedemariam, an author and social media activist. His dream was to become a professional football player in Asmara, where he was born and raised, but he had to flee in the late 1970s due to the war, eventually settling in the United States. Now living in Washington, DC, Amanuel is
- [Promoting Traditional Eritrean Dishes for the Fasting Seasons](https://eriinfo.com/promoting-traditional-eritrean-dishes-for-the-fasting-seasons/) - Traditional Eritrean foods and drinks are part of the rich cultural heritage of the people. They have been in existence for centuries although they might have undergone changes over time. During the fasting seasons of Ramadan and Lent, there are certain traditional dishes and beverages that are commonly served. The popular dishes served tend to
- [Which Way to the Sea, Please?](https://eriinfo.com/which-way-to-the-sea-please/) - Horn of Africa – Journal, October/December 1978 Volume 1, Number 4, Pgs 31-36 Republished by Wardheer News March 4, 2015 Editor’s note: As part of our ongoing remembrance of Said Samatar, Nuruddin Faraah, Somalia’s eminent writer, and a longtime acquaintance of Prof Said was gracious enough to once again republish his timeless essay for
- [Eid Al-Fetir Al-Mubarek Celebrated Nationwide](https://eriinfo.com/eid-al-fetir-al-mubarek-celebrated-nationwide/) - Asmara, 30 March 2025 – Eid Al-Fetir Al-Mubarek was colorfully celebrated nationwide today, 30 March. Salat prayer, led by Sheik Salem Ibrahim Almukhtar, Mufti of Eritrea and Chairman of the Higher Assembly of Eritrean Iftae and Islamic Affairs, was conducted at Bahti Meskerem Square in the capital. The event was attended by senior Government and
- [Barentu Assistant Nursing School Graduates Students](https://eriinfo.com/barentu-assistant-nursing-school-graduates-students/) - Barentu, 30 March 2025 – Barentu Assistant Nursing School graduated 82 students from its certificate program on 29 March. The graduates, who are members of the 34th and 35th rounds of national service, received both theoretical and practical training over the course of 18 months. Mr. Thomas Zerimariam, Director of the school, congratulated the
- [A Life in Words: A Tribute to a Master of Tigrinya Literature](https://eriinfo.com/a-life-in-words-a-tribute-to-a-master-of-tigrinya-literature/) - There are writers who shape our thoughts, and then there are those who shape our very language – the way we think, the way we express, the way we put into words our understanding of the world around us. Tekie Tesfay belongs to this rare breed. A lexicographer, linguist, translator, and storyteller, he has dedicated
- [Training on Beekeeping in Serejeka Sub-zone](https://eriinfo.com/training-on-beekeeping-in-serejeka-sub-zone/) - Asmara, 28 March 2025 – The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students has provided three months training on beekeeping and beehive construction to youth in the Serejeka sub-zone. Ms. Tekea Goitom, head of the union branch in the Serejeka sub-zone, said the trainees were selected from the administrative areas of Embaderho and Beleza
- [‘Tamfeda’ Award to Outstanding Students](https://eriinfo.com/tamfeda-award-to-outstanding-students/) - Barentu, 27 March 2025 – The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students, in collaboration with the Ministry of Education branch in the Gash Barka Region, presented the ‘Tamfeda’ Award to 91 outstanding students, including 27 female students, who achieved high scores in the 2023/2024 eighth-grade national examination. Mr. Markos Girmatsion, acting head of the
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- [Haddas Ertra 27 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-27-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 27 March 2025
- [Awards to Outstanding Students in Tsaeda Christian](https://eriinfo.com/awards-to-outstanding-students-in-tsaeda-christian/) - Asmara, 27 March 2025 – Thirty-five outstanding students from Tsaeda Christian High School have been recognized for their exceptional performance in the 2023/2024 national school leaving examination. The awardees are members of the 36th round of the national service. Mr. Samuel Zerom, Director of the school, emphasized that the students’ achievements were the result of
- [Meeting on Implementation of Development Programs](https://eriinfo.com/meeting-on-implementation-of-development-programs-3/) - Keren, 27 March 2025 – Ambassador Abdella Musa, Governor of the Anseba Region, held a meeting on 25 March with Keren residents, focusing on the implementation of construction and development programs. At the meeting, Ambassador Abdella stated that strong efforts will be made to improve the livelihoods of residents, with a particular focus on water
- [Eritrea’s Mining Sector: Government Policy, Progress to-date & Future Prospects](https://eriinfo.com/eritreas-mining-sector-government-policy-progress-to-date-future-prospects/) - Eritrean National Mining Corporation (ENAMCO) 25 March 2025 Introduction Across the vast timeline of history, the presence and control of mineral resources have remained at the kernel or heartbeat of both intra-state and international rivalries, conflicts, invasions, colonization, and neo-colonization. Even in our contemporary era, the intricate web of international relations continues to be
- [Haddas Ertra 26 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-26-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 26 March 2025
- [Eritrea Haddas 26 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-26-march-2025/) - Eritrea Haddas 26 March 2025
- [48th Anniversary of the Liberation of Nakfa Observed](https://eriinfo.com/48th-anniversary-of-the-liberation-of-nakfa-observed/) - Massawa, 26 March 2025 – The 48th anniversary of the liberation of Nakfa was enthusiastically observed on 23 March with various activities. Nakfa has been liberated on 23 March 1977 after six months of encirclement and offensive and not to be occupied again by enemy occupation forces. The commemorative event was attended by senior Government
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 25 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-25-march-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 25 March 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 25 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-25-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 25 March 2025
- [Students’ Tour to Historical Sites](https://eriinfo.com/students-tour-to-historical-sites/) - Assab, 25 March 2025 – Over 600 students from Woldeab Woldemariam High School in Assab conducted a tour to historical sites on 21 and 22 March. The tour included the Bure trenches, where three consecutive offensives by the TPLF regime were repelled by the Eritrean Defense Forces. The students were briefed on the heroic feats
- [President Isaias Met and Held Talks with Omani Foreign Minister](https://eriinfo.com/president-isaias-met-and-held-talks-with-omani-foreign-minister/) - Asmara, 24 March 2025 – President Isaias Afwerki received, at the Denden Guest House in the mid-afternoon hours today, the Foreign Minister of Oman, Mr. Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi. The Foreign Minister delivered a message from the Sultan of Oman, His Majesty Haitham bin Tariq, to President Isaias Afwerki on the enhancement of bilateral
- [Youth Organizations Week in the Southern Region](https://eriinfo.com/youth-organizations-week-in-the-southern-region/) - Mendefera, 24 March 2025 – The Youth Organizations Week, organized by the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch in the Southern Region and conducted from 4 to 21 March, has concluded. The week-long event, which included participation from youth in the region’s 12 sub-zones, featured artistic and science-based competitions, innovation and creativity showcases,
- [“Ich bin,” I Am: “For my Sisters, brothers, Cousins, and all Eritreans to Read my Book in our Mother Tongue has an Incredible Feeling,” Bisirat](https://eriinfo.com/ich-bin-i-am-for-my-sisters-brothers-cousins-and-all-eritreans-to-read-my-book-in-our-mother-tongue-has-an-incredible-feeling-bisirat/) - Bisrat Tesfay Negassi is an Eritrean-born fashion designer, author, and cultural curator. Born in Asmara in the early 1970s, she fled with her family to Hamburg, Germany, during her childhood due to the daily atrocities that were committed by Ethiopia’s army of occupation in those times. She pursued a career in fashion design, establishing her
- [Message of President Isaias Afwerki to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi](https://eriinfo.com/message-of-president-isaias-afwerki-to-president-abdel-fattah-el-sisi/) - Asmara, 23 March 2025 – Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, today delivered a message from President Isaias Afwerki to President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt in Cairo. The message focused on the further consolidation of comprehensive bilateral relations and other matters of mutual importance to both countries. The enhancement
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- [Eritrea Alhaditha 22 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-22-march-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 22 March 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 22 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-22-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 22 March 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 21 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-21-march-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 21 March 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 21 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-21-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 21 March 2025
- [Meeting of Eritrean and Egyptian Foreign Ministers](https://eriinfo.com/meeting-of-eritrean-and-egyptian-foreign-ministers/) - Asmara, 23 March 2025 – Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Eritrea, met and held talks with Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt. The meeting focused on further enhancing the existing ties between the two countries in the political, economic, and trade sectors. The consultations also included discussions on the
- [Congress of Earth Scientists and Mining Engineers](https://eriinfo.com/congress-of-earth-scientists-and-mining-engineers/) - Asmara, 23 March 2025 – The Earth Scientists and Mining Engineers Association of Eritrea held its congress on 21 and 22 March at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers Hall in Asmara, under the theme “Responsible Mining for Sustainable Development.” Mr. Alem Kibreab, Director General of Mining at the Ministry of Energy and Mining, stated
- [World Down Syndrome Day Observed](https://eriinfo.com/world-down-syndrome-day-observed/) - Mendefera, 22 March 2025 – World Down Syndrome Day, 21 March, was observed at the national level in Mendefera, Southern Region, with a variety of programs marking the occasion. At the event, Mr. Desale Hagos, Head of the National Association of Intellectual and Developmental Disability, stated that this is the 14th international and 6th
- [The International Community Must Finally Shoulder its Role](https://eriinfo.com/the-international-community-must-finally-shoulder-its-role/) - Earlier this week, Osman Saleh, Eritrea’s Foreign Minister, delivered a briefing to diplomats and UN officials in Asmara, addressing the recent flood of misinformation and false accusations being peddled against Eritrea. He categorically rejected false claims of Eritrean troops presence in the Tigray Region of Ethiopia, reaffirming that the EDF units have been fully redeployed
- [Public Diplomacy Activities by Diaspora Nationals](https://eriinfo.com/public-diplomacy-activities-by-diaspora-nationals-5/) - Asmara, 21 March 2025 – Nationals in Australia, the US, and Italy conducted a range of public diplomacy activities. Eritreans in Melbourne, Australia, held a public seminar on 15 March to discuss the objective situation in the homeland as well as regional and global developments. At the seminar, Mr. Mehari Tekeste, Eritrea’s Consul
- [Diaspora Nationals Celebrate International Women’s Day](https://eriinfo.com/diaspora-nationals-celebrate-international-womens-day-2/) - Asmara, 21 March 2025 – Diaspora nationals in Angola, the Netherlands, the US, Norway, and Egypt have carried out public diplomacy activities in connection with International Women’s Day, 8 March, under the theme “Women: Emancipation for All-Rounded Development.” In Angola, celebratory events were held in the cities of Luanda, Lubango, Cabinda, Benguela, and Huambo, while
- [37th Anniversary of Demise of Nadew Iz Observed](https://eriinfo.com/37th-anniversary-of-demise-of-nadew-iz-observed/) - Massawa, 21 March 2025 – The 37th anniversary of the demise of Nadew Iz and the liberation of Afabet, commemorated on 19 March, was marked with great patriotic enthusiasm. The event, attended by numerous Afabet residents, featured student and military parades, along with cultural and artistic performances by the ‘Algen’ cultural troupe of the
- [Eritrea Participates at Commission on Phytosanitary Measures Meeting](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-participates-at-commission-on-phytosanitary-measures-meeting/) - Asmara, 21 March 2025 – Eritrea took part in the 19th annual meeting of the Commission on Phytosanitary Measures, held in Rome from 17 to 21 March. Mr. Tekleab Misghina, Director General of Regulatory Service at the Ministry of Agriculture, and Mr. Asmerom Kidane, Eritrea’s Deputy Permanent Representative at the United Nations Food and
- [Cataract and Glaucoma Surgery at Berhan-Aini Hospital](https://eriinfo.com/cataract-and-glaucoma-surgery-at-berhan-aini-hospital/) - Asmara, 20 March 2025 – Cataract and glaucoma surgeries are being performed at Berhan-Aini Hospital in Asmara. The procedures are being conducted in collaboration with Eritrean experts and the ‘Cure Blindness’ Ophthalmology group from California, United States. The program, running from 17 to 23 March, has so far facilitated surgeries for over 300 patients.
- [Efforts to Empower Women in Anseba Region](https://eriinfo.com/efforts-to-empower-women-in-anseba-region/) - Keren, 20 March 2025 : – The National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) branch in Anseba Region, in collaboration with its partners, is providing vocational training to women to enhance their skills and improve their livelihoods. Ms. Tirhas Nirayo, head of social services and projects at the National Union of Eritrean Women branch, stated
- [Building a Skilled Future: TVET for the Workforce and the Economy](https://eriinfo.com/building-a-skilled-future-tvet-for-the-workforce-and-the-economy/) - Recently, local media outlets reported that several hundred students from colleges in Asmara and Adi-Keih have successfully completed short-term vocational training programs. These programs complement the regular and long-term technical and vocational education offered across Eritrea, including in Dekemhare, Nakfa, Asmara, Hagaz, Mai-Habar, and Halay. Beyond their various immediate benefits, these initiatives underscore Eritrea’s steadfast
- [Congress of the Board of NUEW in Laelai Gash](https://eriinfo.com/congress-of-the-board-of-nuew-in-laelai-gash/) - Barentu, 20 March 2025 – The board of the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) in the Laelai Gash sub-zone held its first congress on 16 and 17 March. During the congress, 14 board members were elected from the administrative areas of Tokombia, Birar, Meflech, Adi-Bigidi, Shilalo, Adi-Tsetser, Sheshebit, and Adhakin. Ms. Rigat Dagnew, Secretary
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 20 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-20-march-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 20 March 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 20 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-20-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 20 March 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 12 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-12-march-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 12 March 2025
- [Eritrea Haddas 19 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-19-march-2025/) - Eritrea Haddas 19 March 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 19 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-19-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 19 March 2025
- [Increase in Pregnant Women Delivering at Health Facilities](https://eriinfo.com/increase-in-pregnant-women-delivering-at-health-facilities/) - Barentu, 20 March 2025 – Due to growing awareness among women in the Molqui sub-zone, the number of pregnant women giving birth at health facilities has been steadily increasing. The report was presented by Nurse Mebrahtu Yemane, head of health facilities in the sub-zone. Highlighting the results of an integrated effort to encourage the public
- [Dirt Road Construction in Deki-Zer’u](https://eriinfo.com/dirt-road-construction-in-deki-zeru/) - Keren, 20 March 2025 – The residents of the Deki-Zer’u administrative area, in the Adi-Tekelezan sub-zone, are constructing a dirt road to connect their area with the main Asmara-Keren road. The 10 km road, being built with machinery support, is expected to significantly improve the daily activities of the residents. Eng. Bereket Mihreteab, one of
- [Eritrea’s Voice on the Global Stage: Ambassador Sophia Tesfamariam on the UN, the Global South, and National Development](https://eriinfo.com/eritreas-voice-on-the-global-stage-ambassador-sophia-tesfamariam-on-the-un-the-global-south-and-national-development/) - Ambassador Sophia Tesfamariam is Eritrea’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations. She has extensive experience in global social development, particularly in working with youth and women in the Horn of Africa. Her passion lies in fostering a mindset of possibility among young people. She has conducted over 100 seminars and workshops on leadership and strategy
- [Minister Osman Saleh gave briefing to Diplomatic community](https://eriinfo.com/minister-osman-saleh-gave-briefing-to-diplomatic-community/) - Asmara, 19 March 2025– Foreign Minister Osman Saleh gave a briefing yesterday morning, at the Foreign Ministry HQ in Asmara, to Resident Ambassadors and Members of the Diplomatic Corps and Heads of UN Agencies accredited to the country, on false accusations regarding: i) Eritrea’s presumptive preparations for war against Ethiopia; ii) the Pretoria Agreement; and,
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 18 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-18-march-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 18 March 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 18 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-18-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 18 March 2025
- [National School Leaving Examination Underway](https://eriinfo.com/national-school-leaving-examination-underway-2/) - Asmara, 17 March 2025 – The National School Leaving Examination for the academic year 2024/2025 commenced today, 17 March, across the country, as well as at International Eritrean Community Schools in Jeddah and Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. This national examination, covering 12 fields of study, is scheduled to run until 23 March. It is being conducted
- [Haddas Ertra 16 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-16-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 16 March 2025
- [Statement by Ms. Takea Tesfamichael during the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women](https://eriinfo.com/statement-by-ms-takea-tesfamichael-during-the-69th-session-of-the-commission-on-the-status-of-women/) - Eritrea’s General Statement During the 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women delivered by Ms. Takea Tesfamichael, President of the National Union of Eritrean Women New York, Thursday 13th March 2025 Madam Chair, Beijing Declaration remains one of the most pivotal global commitments not only in advancing the rights of women and
- [Eritrea Profile 01 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-01-march-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 01 March 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 26 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-26-february-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 26 February 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 15 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-15-march-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 15 March 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 15 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-15-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 15 March 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 14 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-14-march-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 14 March 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 14 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-14-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 14 March 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 08 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-08-march-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 08 March 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 05 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-05-march-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 05 March 2025
- [Meeting on the Preservation of Intangible Heritage](https://eriinfo.com/meeting-on-the-preservation-of-intangible-heritage/) - Barentu, 14 March 2025 – A meeting focusing on the preservation of intangible heritage and its transmission to future generations was held in Haikota sub-zone. The meeting was attended by public representatives, Government institutions, students, and area administrators. During the meeting, experts in the field provided extensive briefings on the meaning and types of intangible
- [Congress of Eritrean Women Agro-Business Association](https://eriinfo.com/congress-of-eritrean-women-agro-business-association/) - Asmara, 13 March 2025 – The Eritrean Women Agro-Business Association held its 6th congress on 12 March in Asmara. Ms. Abrehet Habtegergis, Chairperson of the Association, stated that during its two-year term, the executive committee developed a three-year strategic plan and successfully conducted a congress in February 2025. Ms. Abrehet Habtegergis According to a report
- [Efforts to Control Desert Locust Invasion](https://eriinfo.com/efforts-to-control-desert-locust-invasion/) - Barentu, 13 March 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture has reported that the desert locust invasion spotted in several sub-zones of the Gash Barka Region is being successfully controlled without causing significant damage to crops. The control campaign is being carried out in collaboration with the public, agricultural experts, and members of the Defense Forces.
- [Diaspora Nationals Celebrate International Women’s Day](https://eriinfo.com/diaspora-nationals-celebrate-international-womens-day/) - Asmara, 13 March 2025 – Eritrean nationals in various cities across the United States, Italy, Canada, Australia, Germany, Sweden, South Sudan, Dubai, Kenya, Switzerland, the UK, Belgium, France, and Israel celebrated International Women’s Day with patriotic zeal under the theme “Women: Emancipation for All-Rounded Development.” The celebratory events in Columbus and Chicago, USA, featured vibrant
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 13 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-13-march-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 13 March 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 13 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-13-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 13 March 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 12 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-12-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 12 March 2025
- [Eritrea Haddas 12 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-12-march-2025/) - Eritrea Haddas 12 March 2025
- [Workshops on Ensuring Integrated Agricultural Development](https://eriinfo.com/workshops-on-ensuring-integrated-agricultural-development/) - Barentu, 13 March 2025 – Workshops focusing on ensuring “nutritious food for all and everywhere,” as well as promoting integrated family agricultural activities, small- and medium-scale agro-businesses, and small productive farm plots, were conducted in the 13 sub-zones of the Gash Barka Region. During the workshops, extensive discussions were held on the importance of integrated
- [Monetary Support to Families of Martyrs](https://eriinfo.com/monetary-support-to-families-of-martyrs-3/) - Asmara, 13 March 2025 – The office of the National Union of Eritrean Women in the Mai-Temenay sub-zone has extended monetary support to 10 families of martyrs in the sub-zone. The support was provided in connection with International Women’s Day. The beneficiary families were identified by their respective administrative areas. Ms. Tsega Entonios, head of
- [Training in Sign Language](https://eriinfo.com/training-in-sign-language/) - Asmara, 13 March 2025 – A three-month sign language training program was provided to 82 students of Asmara Technical School. Highlighting the significance of the training in assisting citizens with hearing impairments in their daily lives, Mr. Lamek Kiflemariam, a sign language trainer, called for increased support for individuals with hearing impairments. Mr. Semere Werede,
- [My Biggest Dream: To Serve My Country” – Dr. Hali Yassin Hassan](https://eriinfo.com/my-biggest-dream-to-serve-my-country-dr-hali-yassin-hassan/) - (Translated from Agizo Magazine, March 2025) Dr. Hali Yassin Hassan is an Eritrean who was born and raised abroad. Though she visited during school breaks, her experience in her homeland was limited. Driven by her parents’ stories and a deep desire to contribute, her post-graduation dream was to return to Eritrea. Here’s Dr. Hali’s interview
- [National School Leaving Examination](https://eriinfo.com/national-school-leaving-examination-2/) - Asmara, 12 March 2025 – Dr. Bisrat Gebru, Director of the Testing Center at the Higher Education Institution and Research, announced that the 2025 National School Leaving Examination will be conducted from 17 to 23 March across the country, as well as in Riyadh and Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Dr. Bisrat indicated that the examination will
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 11 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-11-march-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 11 March 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 11 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-11-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 11 March 2025
- [GOE and African Development Bank Sign $20 Million Agreement](https://eriinfo.com/goe-and-african-development-bank-sign-20-million-agreement/) - Asmara, 11 March 2025 – In a significant step toward advancing Eritrea’s energy development goals, the Government of the State of Eritrea (GOE) and the African Development Bank (AfDB) have signed a $20 million agreement to support the country’s energy sector. The funds will be allocated to the construction of a solar energy system in
- [ ‘Black Sunday’ Massacre Commemorated](https://eriinfo.com/black-sunday-massacre-commemorated/) - Barentu, 11 March 2025 – The 50th anniversary of the ‘Black Sunday’ massacre, perpetrated against innocent residents of Akordet by the Ethiopian Derg regime, was commemorated on 9 March. The massacre, carried out under the motto “We Need the Eritrean Land and Not Its People” on Sunday, 9 March 1975, claimed the lives of 467
- [Haddas Ertra 09 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-09-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 09 March 2025
- [Minister Osman Saleh Delivers Message of President Isaias](https://eriinfo.com/minister-osman-saleh-delivers-message-of-president-isaias-2/) - Riyadh, 09 March 2025 – Foreign Minister Osman Saleh met today in Riyadh with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan bin Abdullah and delivered a message from President Isaias Afwerki to Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz. During their meeting, the two Foreign Ministers discussed bilateral relations and other key
- [International Women’s Day Celebrations](https://eriinfo.com/international-womens-day-celebrations/) - Asmara, 09 March 2025 – International Women’s Day, observed on 8 March, was enthusiastically celebrated in the Northern Red Sea and Southern Regions under the theme “Women: Emancipation for All-Rounded Development.” At a celebratory event held at Massawa Stadium, Ms. Jimia Mohammed Raki, head of the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) in the Northern
- [International Women’s Day Celebrated at the National Level](https://eriinfo.com/international-womens-day-celebrated-at-the-national-level/) - Asmara, 08 March 2025 – International Women’s Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm at the national level today at Expo compound in Asmara under the theme “Women: Emancipation for All-Rounded Development.” The event was attended by senior Government and PFDJ officials, as well as invited guests. During the event, a message from the National Union
- [Vocational Training for College Students](https://eriinfo.com/vocational-training-for-college-students/) - Asmara, 08 March 2025 – A vocational training program was provided to 208 college students, including 113 female students, from Orotta College of Medicine and Science and the College of Business and Social Science. The three-month training covered various subjects, including sign language, Arabic language, computer technology, photo editing, and electronics. Dr. Yemane Seium, Dean
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 08 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-08-march-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 08 March 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 08 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-08-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 08 March 2025
- [Smashing all Barriers and Reshaping Outdated Societal Perceptions](https://eriinfo.com/smashing-all-barriers-and-reshaping-outdated-societal-perceptions/) - A celebration of achievements and a powerful call to action International Women’s Day, observed annually on March 8, is a global celebration of women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. It also serves as a powerful call to action for accelerating gender equality, promoting women’s empowerment, and strengthening solidarity worldwide. This article briefly highlights the
- [Ministry of Agriculture Celebrates International Women’s Day](https://eriinfo.com/ministry-of-agriculture-celebrates-international-womens-day/) - Asmara, 07 March 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture celebrated International Women’s Day on 6 March under the theme “Women: Emancipation for All-Rounded Development.” Noting that this is the first time that the Ministry is celebrating the day, Mr. Arefaine Berhe, Minister of Agriculture, stated that the theme aligns directly with the Ministry’s mission and
- [Training on Administration and Leadership](https://eriinfo.com/training-on-administration-and-leadership/) - Massawa, 07 March 2025 – The Northern Red Sea Region administration organized a training program on administration, leadership, and computer technology for 74 branch and unit heads, along with 34 female members of the 35th round of national service. The training covered various topics, including the general principles of administration, effective communication and conflict resolution,
- [Students’ Weeks in Akordet and Shambuko](https://eriinfo.com/students-weeks-in-akordet-and-shambuko/) - Barentu, 07 March 2025 – Students’ weeks, featuring sports, educational, and cultural programs, were organized in the sub-zones of Akordet and Shambuko in the Gash Barka Region. Mr. Abdelkadir Omar, head of Culture and Sports in Akordet sub-zone, stated that 668 students participated in the program, which included sports competitions, general knowledge quizzes, educational presentations,
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 07 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-07-march-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 07 March 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 07 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-07-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 07 March 2025
- [Public Diplomacy Activities by Diaspora Nationals](https://eriinfo.com/public-diplomacy-activities-by-diaspora-nationals-4/) - Asmara, 06 March 2025 – Eritrean nationals in the Netherlands and Saudi Arabia have conducted various public diplomacy activities. Mr. Negasi Kasa, Eritrea’s Ambassador to the European Union and Benelux countries, held seminars for nationals in Amsterdam and Rotterdam, the Netherlands. His discussions focused on educational progress in Eritrea and the role of the Eritrean
- [International Women’s Day Celebration in Gash Barka](https://eriinfo.com/international-womens-day-celebration-in-gash-barka/) - Barentu, 06 March 2025 – International Women’s Day was colorfully celebrated at the Gash Barka regional level in the Gogni sub-zone on 5 March under the theme “Women: Emancipation for All-Rounded Development.” The event featured a march by women members of the Defense Forces, students, and the public, as well as cultural and artistic performances.
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 06 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-06-march-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 06 March 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 06 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-06-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 06 March 2025
- [International Women’s Day Celebration in Anseba Region](https://eriinfo.com/international-womens-day-celebration-in-anseba-region/) - Keren, 06 March 2025 – International Women’s Day was enthusiastically celebrated at the Anseba regional level in Gizgiza, Hamelmalo sub-zone, on 4 March under the theme “Women: Emancipation for All-Rounded Development.” Ms. Amna Hassen, head of the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) in the region, stated that this year’s celebration is especially significant as
- [Call for Coordinated Efforts to Eradicate Harmful Practices](https://eriinfo.com/call-for-coordinated-efforts-to-eradicate-harmful-practices/) - Mendefera, 06 March 2025 – Dr. Habte Hailemelekot, a maternity expert at the Southern Region Referral Hospital, has called for coordinated efforts—particularly from the public and members of the National Union of Eritrean Women—to eradicate harmful practices that negatively impact women’s health. Dr. Habte made this appeal during a program organized by the National Union
- [Successful Eye Surgery at Nakfa Hospital](https://eriinfo.com/successful-eye-surgery-at-nakfa-hospital/) - Massawa, 06 March 2025 – A successful eye surgery campaign was conducted at Nakfa Hospital, benefiting 115 patients from 11 administrative areas in Nakfa sub-zone and Adobha sub-zone. According to Dr. Eyob Beyene, an eye surgery specialist, the program took place from 25 February to 2 March in collaboration with the Ministry of Health’s central
- [Eritrea Haddas 05 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-05-march-2025/) - Eritrea Haddas 05 March 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 05 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-05-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 05 March 2025
- [MoA Newsletter March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/moa-newsletter-march-2025/)
- [Northern Red Sea Region: A Treasure Trove of Tourism](https://eriinfo.com/northern-red-sea-region-a-treasure-trove-of-tourism/) - The Northern Red Sea (NRS) region of Eritrea, the country’s second-longest region, offers a captivating blend of land and maritime tourism. Spanning approximately 33,861 square kilometers with a 725-kilometer coastline, the region boasts nine harbors and a significant port, solidifying its status as a vital maritime hub. Beyond the mainland, over 300 islands dot the
- [Central Region Assembly Holds 23rd Regular Meeting](https://eriinfo.com/central-region-assembly-holds-23rd-regular-meeting/) - Asmara, 04 March 2025 – The Central Region Assembly held its 23rd regular meeting today under the theme “Self-Reliance Stance: The Secret of Our Victory.” Mr. Abraham Semere, Chairman of the Regional Assembly, highlighted the significance of the recent commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Asmara and its environs massacre by the Ethiopian regimes.
- [AGIZO March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/agizo-march-2025/) - AGIZO March 2025
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- [Eritrea Alhaditha 04 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-04-march-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 04 March 2025
- [Fre-tsaeri Agricultural Magazine (Tigrigna) Issue No.4](https://eriinfo.com/fre-tsaeri-agricultural-magazine-tigrigna-issue-no-4/) - Fre-tsaeri Agricultural Magazine (Tigrigna)
- [Graduation of Technical School Students](https://eriinfo.com/graduation-of-technical-school-students/) - Sawa, 04 March 2025 – Students from technical schools across the country who traveled to Sawa as part of the 37th round to undergo political and military training have graduated on 2 March. The students, from Dekemhare, Nakfa, Asmara, Hagaz, Mai-Habar, and Halay, completed six months of political and military training at the Sawa National
- [Elections of Area Administrators and Managing Directors](https://eriinfo.com/elections-of-area-administrators-and-managing-directors-4/) - Asmara, 04 March 2025 – Elections for area administrators, managing directors, and village coordinators are currently being conducted in all administrative areas of the Central Region, starting from 25 February. Mr. Habte Gebremariam, from the Central Region Administration, stated that awareness-raising activities were carried out two months prior to the start of the elections. He
- [Programs in Connection with International Women’s Day](https://eriinfo.com/programs-in-connection-with-international-womens-day-2/) - Barentu, 04 March 2025 – Various programs in connection with International Women’s Day, celebrated on 8 March, have been organized in the Akordet sub-zone. Ms. Hasina Omar, Secretary of the National Union of Eritrean Women in the sub-zone, stated that the programs include general knowledge competitions, public campaigns, and promotional activities. Ms. Hasina also noted
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- [Fre-tsaeri Agricultural Magazine (Tigre) Issue No.3](https://eriinfo.com/fre-tsaeri-agricultural-magazine-tigre-issue-no-3/) - Fre-tsaeri Agricultural Magazine (Tigre)
- [Fre-tsaeri Agricultural Magazine (Arab) Issue No.3](https://eriinfo.com/fre-tsaeri-agricultural-magazine-arab-issue-no-3/) - Fre-tsaeri Agricultural Magazine (Arab)
- [Haddas Ertra 02 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-02-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 02 March 2025
- [An Essential Tool for Sustaining Progress and Fostering a more Inclusive Future](https://eriinfo.com/an-essential-tool-for-sustaining-progress-and-fostering-a-more-inclusive-future/) - Every year on 21 February, the world commemorates International Mother Language Day (IMLD), a day dedicated to celebrating linguistic and cultural diversity, promoting multilingualism, and safeguarding endangered languages. Language is not just a means of communication; it is vital to identity, heritage, and education. Concerning Eritrea, where numerous languages coexist, the role of the mother
- [Haddas Ertra 01 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-01-march-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 01 March 2025
- [President Isaias Meets with Senior Egyptian Delegation](https://eriinfo.com/president-isaias-meets-with-senior-egyptian-delegation/) - Asmara, 01 March 2025 – President Isaias Afwerki met yesterday evening at Denden Guest House with an Egyptian delegation led by Dr. Badr Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Egypt. The meeting was part of the periodic forum for bilateral consultations. The extensive discussions focused on strengthening the cooperative ties between the
- [Elections of Area Administrators and Managing Directors](https://eriinfo.com/elections-of-area-administrators-and-managing-directors-3/) - Massawa, 01 March 2025 – Elections for area administrators, managing directors, and village coordinators were conducted in five administrative areas in the Massawa sub-zone from 12 to 17 February. The elections saw strong participation from local residents, resulting in the election of 10 area administrators and managing directors, including five women, as well as 22
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 01 March 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-01-march-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 01 March 2025
- [President Isaias held talks with AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security](https://eriinfo.com/president-isaias-held-talks-with-au-commissioner-for-political-affairs-peace-and-security/) - Asmara, 28 February 2025 – President Isaias Afwerki met and held extensive discussions, yesterday evening at the Denden Guest House, with H.E. Bankole Adeoye, AU Commissioner for Political Affairs, Peace and Security, on continental challenges and particularly on recent developments and trends in the Horn of Africa. President Isaias referred to the deplorable practices and
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- [Statement by Eritrean Delegation on the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council](https://eriinfo.com/statement-by-eritrean-delegation-on-the-58th-session-of-the-human-rights-council/) - Statement delivered during the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on Eritrea 58th Session of the Human Rights Council 27 February 2025 (5min) Mr. President, Every year, this Enhanced Interactive Dialogue unfolds like a well-rehearsed, seasonal show, with the cast stepping onto the stage, each in their assigned roles. The script plays out almost
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- [Programs in Connection with International Women’s Day](https://eriinfo.com/programs-in-connection-with-international-womens-day/) - Asmara, 27 February 2025 – Eritrean nationals in Saudi Arabia and Qatar organized programs to mark International Women’s Day, celebrating the role of Eritrean women in national affairs and community programs. At an event held in Riyadh and its surrounding areas, Ms. Elsa Kidane, Head of the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) branch, highlighted
- [A Glimpse into Bedawyet traditions and Lifestyle](https://eriinfo.com/a-glimpse-into-bedawyet-traditions-and-lifestyle/) - The Bedawyet, one of the ethnic groups in Eritrea, live in the northern parts of the Gash Barka region and the Adobha subzone of the Northern Red Sea region and are predominantly pastoral, earning a living primarily by raising animals. Due to their nomadic life they move around in search of grazing land for their
- [Haddas Ertra 27 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-27-february-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 27 February 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 27 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-27-february-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 27 February 2025
- [Elections of Area Administrators and Managing Directors](https://eriinfo.com/elections-of-area-administrators-and-managing-directors-2/) - Keren, 27 February 2025 – Elections for area administrators, managing directors, and village coordinators were conducted in eight administrative areas of the Asmat sub-zone, Anseba Region, from 7 to 20 February. The elections in the administrative areas of Shigali, Hawush, Asmat, Embelday, Irota, Era, Shak-Wegret, and Asneda aimed to replace outgoing area administrators, managing directors,
- [Eritrea Haddas 26 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-26-february-2025/) - Eritrea Haddas 26 February 2025
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- [Vintage Asmarino Woven into Modern Garments: Awet New York’s Asmara Collection](https://eriinfo.com/vintage-asmarino-woven-into-modern-garments-awet-new-yorks-asmara-collection/) - Awet Woldegebriel, an Eritrean-American fashion designer, founded Awet New York, a contemporary fashion brand known for its luxury, craftsmanship, and storytelling blend. His designs often incorporate elements of his Eritrean heritage and personal experiences, creating modern and meaningful pieces, reflecting his journey as a member of the Eritrean diaspora. Committed to creating high-quality, ethically produced
- [Congress of Teachers’ Association in the Northern Red Sea Region](https://eriinfo.com/congress-of-teachers-association-in-the-northern-red-sea-region/) - Massawa, 25 February 2025 – The Teachers’ Association branch in the Northern Red Sea Region conducted its 8th congress on 23 February in the port city of Massawa. Mr. Osman Saleh, chairman of the association’s regional branch, presented the annual activity report, highlighting achievements registered and challenges encountered. According to the report, the association disbursed
- [Elections of Area Administrators and Managing Directors](https://eriinfo.com/elections-of-area-administrators-and-managing-directors/) - Assab, 25 February 2025 – Elections for area administrators, managing directors, and village coordinators were conducted in 10 administrative areas of the Southern Denkalia sub-zone, Southern Red Sea Region, from 13 to 23 February. Mr. Ibrahim Nur, managing director of the sub-zone, stated that 111 people, including 37 women, were elected as area administrators, managing
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 25 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-25-february-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 25 February 2025
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- [Conference of Eritrean Women Agro-Business Association](https://eriinfo.com/conference-of-eritrean-women-agro-business-association/) - Asmara, 24 February 2025 – The Eritrean Women Agro-Business Association held a conference at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers Hall on 21 February. Ms. Abrehet Habtegergis, Chairperson of the Association, stated that the objective of the conference was to review the association’s 20-year journey, assess achievements, and identify as well as address challenges encountered
- [Healthcare Programs worth Over 164 Million Nakfa](https://eriinfo.com/healthcare-programs-worth-over-164-million-nakfa/) - Mendefera, 24 February 2025 – The Ministry of Health’s Southern Region branch reported that healthcare programs worth over 164 million Nakfa were implemented in 2024. The announcement was made during an activity assessment meeting held in Mendefera on 20 and 21 February. Dr. Amanuel Mihreteab, Head of the Regional Health Office, stated that modern disease
- [Remarks delivered Via Pre-Recorded Video-Statement by H.E. Minister Osman Saleh during the High-Level segment of the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council 24-26 February, 2025 Geneva, Switzerland](https://eriinfo.com/remarks-delivered-via-pre-recorded-video-statement-by-h-e-minister-osman-saleh-during-the-high-level-segment-of-the-58th-session-of-the-human-rights-council-24-26-february-2025-geneva-switzerland/) - Mr. President, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, It is an honor to address this esteemed assembly at such a crucial moment in our shared history. While my message is delivered through a pre-recorded statement, the gravity of the matters at hand compels me to speak directly to this Council. We meet today at a time
- [Promoting Equality and Expanding Access to Opportunity](https://eriinfo.com/promoting-equality-and-expanding-access-to-opportunity/) - In Eritrea, social justice is a foundational principle and robust anchor for nation-building and development. The country’s National Charter, which was adopted in February 1994 and that articulates a guiding vision for the nation, underscores this commitment: “Equitable distribution of wealth, services and opportunities, and special attention to be paid to the most disadvantaged sections
- [Potable water project in Guritat administrative area](https://eriinfo.com/potable-water-project-in-guritat-administrative-area/) - Asmara, 23 February 2025 – Potable water project put in place at Guretat, Serejeka sub-zone, at a cost of over two million Nakfa has been inaugurated on 22 February. The project includes solar energy system, a container with the capacity of holding 150 barrels of water, as well as 2 thousand 486 meters of water
- [Statement by Eritrean Delegation on Maintenance of International Peace and Security](https://eriinfo.com/statement-by-eritrean-delegation-on-maintenance-of-international-peace-and-security/) - Statement Delivered by the Delegation of Eritrea During the High-Level Open debate on “Practicing Multilateralism, Reforming and Improving Global Governance,” under agenda item “Maintenance of international peace and security” of the United Nations Security Council 20 February 2025, New York Mr. President, Distinguished Delegates, At the outset, allow me to warmly welcome H.E. Wang Yi,
- [Muna Musa Mohammed: A Rising Star in Eritrean Arts](https://eriinfo.com/muna-musa-mohammed-a-rising-star-in-eritrean-arts/) - Muna Musa Mohammed, born and raised in Asmara in 1995, is a multi-talented Eritrean artist making waves in the entertainment industry. After completing her national service with distinction, Muna’s career took off at a young age. Known for her acting in stage dramas, TV series, and films, as well as her singing in Tigre, she
- [Training to Enhance National Food Safety System](https://eriinfo.com/training-to-enhance-national-food-safety-system/) - Asmara, 21 February 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative in Eritrea, conducted a training program aimed at strengthening the National Food Safety Control System. The training took place from 17 to 20 February at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers premises and was attended by
- [Monetary Contribution to Augment the Martyrs Trust Fund](https://eriinfo.com/monetary-contribution-to-augment-the-martyrs-trust-fund/) - Asmara, 21 February 2025 – Eritrean nationals in various countries have contributed 317,700 Kroner, 3,240 Dollars, and 2,545 Euros to support the Martyrs Trust Fund and in support of families of fallen heroes. According to the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, the Holidays Coordinating Committee in Stockholm contributed 140,000 Kroner, while the Eritrean community
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- [Public Diplomacy Activities by Diaspora Nationals](https://eriinfo.com/public-diplomacy-activities-by-diaspora-nationals-3/) - Asmara, 20 February 2025 – Eritrean nationals in the Republic of South Africa, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Germany, and the Netherlands have carried out various public diplomacy activities. In Germany, nationals held a public seminar in Cologne on 15 February, focusing on the current situation in the homeland within the context of global developments.
- [Measles and Rubella Vaccination in Central Region](https://eriinfo.com/measles-and-rubella-vaccination-in-central-region/) - Asmara, 20 February 2025 – The Ministry of Health in the Central Region has reported that measles and rubella vaccination coverage in the region has exceeded 95%. This update was shared during an activity assessment meeting held on 18 and 19 February in Asmara. According to the report presented by Mr. Tesfay Tesfatsion, head of
- [The 35th Fenqil Anniversary: A Legacy Carried Forward](https://eriinfo.com/the-35th-fenqil-anniversary-a-legacy-carried-forward/) - Thirty-five years ago, our valiant freedom fighters chose to make a stand in the legendary and decisive operation fenqil, making eritrea’s independence inevitable!! For the next five days, we invite you to come down to the pearl of the red sea to celebrate, commemorate, and champion this great victory with us!! Massawa is waiting, folks!!
- [‘መገዲ ሕውየት፡ ንግጭት ደጋዊ ምምሳል ወይ ንኤርትራ በጃ ምግባር ኣይኮነን፡’ ሚኒስተር ዜና ኣቶ የማነ ገብረመስቀል](https://eriinfo.com/መገዲ-ሕውየት፡-ንግጭት-ደጋዊ-ምምሳል-ወ/) - ፕረዚደንት ኢትዮጵያ ነበር ሙላቱ ተሾመ፡ ኤርትራ ‘ኣብ ቀርኒ-ኣፍሪቃ ሓድሽ ግጭት ክትውልዕ’ ተዳልያ ምህላዋ ኣምሲሉ ዝኸስስ ኣደናጋሪ ናይ ሓሶት ጠቐነ ኣበጊሱ ኣሎ። እዚ ዓሻ ድፍረት ዝመልኦ ጠቐነ’ዚ፡ ብዘይ ሕብእብእ ነቲ ኲናት ዝቕስቅስ ሓደገኛ ዛዕባኦም ንምሽፋንን ርትዓዊ ንምምሳሉን ዝሃቀነ እዩ። የግዳ ስ፡እዞም ዝስዕቡ ሓቅታት ከም ሓቒቕ ማይ ንጹራት እዮም፦ ብኣንጻር’ቲ ኣቶ ሙላቱ ተሾመ ከቕርቦ ዝፈተነ ዝንቡዕ ትረኻታት፡
- [Local Elections in Keren Sub-Zone](https://eriinfo.com/local-elections-in-keren-sub-zone/) - Keren, 20 February 2025 – Elections for area administrators, managing directors, and village coordinators are currently underway in Keren sub-zone. The purpose of these elections is to replace outgoing officials who have completed their three-year terms. Mr. Rezene Araya, administrator of the sub-zone, stated that pre-election campaigns were conducted to raise awareness and encourage participation.
- [Vaccination Coverage in Sel’a Sub-Zone](https://eriinfo.com/vaccination-coverage-in-sela-sub-zone/) - Barentu, 20 February 2025 – Nurse Idris Humed, head of the Rikeb health center, reported that vaccination coverage in Sel’a sub-zone has reached 85% due to increased public awareness. Nurse Idris stated that this commendable progress is the result of coordinated efforts by healthcare practitioners, local administrations, units of the north-west border control, and other
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- [Adal: A Successful Poultry and Dairy Farm](https://eriinfo.com/adal-a-successful-poultry-and-dairy-farm/) - Based in the Anseba region, Adal Poultry and Animal Husbandry Enterprise stands as one of the flagships in scalable agri-business, significantly contributing to the supply of eggs and milk to Asmara, Keren, and surrounding areas. Named after the iconic Adal mountains— which is the site where the first shot of the revolutionary struggle was fired
- [Haddas Ertra 16 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-16-february-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 16 February 2025
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- [Meeting with Reconciliation Committees](https://eriinfo.com/meeting-with-reconciliation-committees/) - Barentu, 19 February 2025 – Ms. Fauzia Hashim, Minister of Justice, met with members of 805 reconciliation committees from 161 administrative areas in the Gash Barka Region. During the meeting, Ms. Fauzia officially launched the committees’ work and provided guidelines on their operations. This meeting was part of a series of discussions the Minister has
- [Statement by the Delegation of the State of Eritrea  at the 46th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union On Agenda item: “Annual Report on the Activities of the Union, Its Organs and Champions” 13 February 2025, Addis Ababa](https://eriinfo.com/statement-by-the-delegation-of-the-state-of-eritrea-at-the-46th-ordinary-session-of-the-executive-council-of-the-african-union-on-agenda-item-annual-report-on-the-activities-of-the-union-i/) - Mr. Chairperson, thank you for giving my delegation the floor. At the outset, I wish to convey to the Council the greetings of H.E. Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Eritrea. We take note of the end of term report of the Chairperson of the Commission covering the two terms
- [Men’esey February 2025 PDF ](https://eriinfo.com/menesey-february-2025-pdf/) - Men’esey February 2025 PDF
- [‘Indomaso’ Award Presented to Outstanding Students](https://eriinfo.com/indomaso-award-presented-to-outstanding-students/) - Mendefera, 18 February 2025 – The ‘Indomaso’ Award has been presented to outstanding students in the Southern Region who achieved high scores in the 2023/2024 eighth-grade national examination. The award ceremony, organized in collaboration with the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students and the Ministry of Education in the region, was held on 15
- [Training on Refrigeration and Air-Conditioning](https://eriinfo.com/training-on-refrigeration-and-air-conditioning/) - Massawa, 18 February 2025 – The Ministry of Land, Water, and Environment has provided training on refrigeration and air-conditioning to 37 technicians from various Government and private institutions. The training, delivered by Eritrean professionals, combined theoretical and practical components. Its primary aim was to enhance the technicians’ skills and promote the adoption of environmentally friendly
- [Commemoration of 50th Anniversary of 1975 Massacre](https://eriinfo.com/commemoration-of-50th-anniversary-of-1975-massacre/) - Asmara, 15 February 2025 – The commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the atrocities and massacres of innocent civilians perpetrated in Asmara and its environs in January and February 1975 by the Ethiopian army of occupation was held at Bahti Meskerem yesterday. The poignant remembrance event, held under the theme “We Have Not Forgotten,” featured
- [Remarks by Minister Osman Saleh at IOC](https://eriinfo.com/remarks-by-minister-osman-saleh-at-ioc/) - Remarks Minister Osman Saleh 8th Indian Ocean Conference 15th – 17th February 2025 Muscat, Oman Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, At the outset, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the Government of the Sultanate of Oman for their gracious hospitality and for hosting this vital forum. Excellencies, The Indian Ocean, sprawling across
- [Eritrea Profile 08 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-08-february-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 08 February 2025
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- [The Longstanding and Unwarranted Smear Campaign Against Eritrea](https://eriinfo.com/the-longstanding-and-unwarranted-smear-campaign-against-eritrea/) - The problem of inadequate and skewed coverage Properly exploring, reporting, and understanding any subject, much less an entire country, demands depth, nuance, and a genuine understanding of its context. However, the vast majority of Western mainstream media analyses of Eritrea have rarely delved into these complexities. Instead, they have often been littered with simplistic sound
- [Exhibition marking 50 years anniversary of Asmara Massacre](https://eriinfo.com/exhibition-marking-50-years-anniversary-of-asmara-massacre/) - Asmara, 14 February 2025 – A photo exhibition commemorating the 50th anniversary of the massacre committed by the Ethiopian colonial regimes in Asmara and its surrounding areas was officially opened today. The exhibition was inaugurated by Mr. Fesehaye Haile, Governor of the Central Region. Staged in front of the Asmara Municipality office, the exhibition features
- [Post Title](https://eriinfo.com/post-title-2/) - Asmara, 14 February 2025- Eritrean nationals in Austria, Germany, Italy, Sweden and South Sudan enthusiastically commemorated the 35th anniversary of Fenkil Operation under the theme “Fenkil: The Right Choice”. At the commemoration event in Vienna, Austria, Mr. Okbai Abadi, chairman of the Eritrean community, said that Fenkil Operation was a decisive operation that heralded the
- [Regular Meeting of the Southern Region Assembly](https://eriinfo.com/regular-meeting-of-the-southern-region-assembly/) - Mendefera, 14 February 2025 – The Southern Region Assembly held its 23rd regular meeting on 12 February in Mendefera under the theme “Conservation of Resources: Cornerstone for Economic Development.” Highlighting the strong public awareness and participation in national development programs, Mr. Wolday Gebre, Chairman of the Regional Assembly, called on assembly members to work
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- [Commendable Implementation of Development Programs](https://eriinfo.com/commendable-implementation-of-development-programs/) - Mendefera, 12 February 2025 – Mr. Habteab Tesfatsion, Governor of the Southern Region, reported that in 2024, significant development programs were successfully implemented in collaboration with local administrations and members of the Defense Forces. Mr. Habteab noted that these programs included the construction of agricultural infrastructure, the establishment of social service institutions, as well as
- [Promotional Activities to Eradicate Harmful Practices](https://eriinfo.com/promotional-activities-to-eradicate-harmful-practices-2/) - Mendefera, 12 February 2025 – Promotional activities aimed at eradicating harmful practices, particularly female genital mutilation (FGM), were conducted for residents in 17 administrative areas, as well as junior and high school students in the Adi-Keih sub-zone. The promotional campaign featured general knowledge competitions designed to enhance public awareness of harmful practices. Organized in collaboration
- [Elections Held for Area Administrators and Managing Directors](https://eriinfo.com/elections-held-for-area-administrators-and-managing-directors/) - Keren, 12 February 2025 – Elections for area administrators, managing directors, and village coordinators are currently being held in the Hamelmalo sub-zone, Anseba Region. Ms. Amna Haj, administrator of the sub-zone, explained the election modalities and urged the public to set aside sub-nationalist sentiments and participate actively in the process. Mr. Major Amir Mahmud, secretary
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- [‘Kundra’ Festival of the Kunama Ethnic Group](https://eriinfo.com/kundra-festival-of-the-kunama-ethnic-group/) - Barentu, 12 February 2025 – The annual “Kundra” cultural festival of the Kunama ethnic group, held in the Tawda administrative area, plays a significant role in preserving cultural heritage and strengthening societal unity and values. This sentiment was expressed at the conclusion of the festival, which took place from 7 to 9 February. Mr. Mohammed
- [Eritrea Participates in World Cultural and Artistic Festival](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-participates-in-world-cultural-and-artistic-festival/) - Asmara, 12 February 2025 – Eritrea is participating in the 38th World Cultural and Artistic Festival, which is being held in India from 7 February. The annual festival is organized in collaboration with India’s Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Tourism. The festival, known as the Surajkund International Crafts Mela, features cultural troupes from 51 countries.
- [Tigre’s Traditional Wedding Ceremony and Beyond!](https://eriinfo.com/tigres-traditional-wedding-ceremony-and-beyond/) - The wedding season is upon us once more, filling weekends with joyful ceremonies and the consumption of delicious delicacies alongside harmonious traditions, often with a modern twist. In many Tigre communities, weddings, and consequently marriage, are based on the mutual needs of both parties, with female consent being paramount. If a man is hesitant to
- [Official Commemoration of Fenkil Operation](https://eriinfo.com/official-commemoration-of-fenkil-operation/) - Massawa, 08 February 2025 – The official ceremony marking the 35th anniversary of Fenkil Operation was held today with great enthusiasm under the theme “Fenkil: The Right Choice.” The event was attended by President Isaias Afwerki, Ministers, senior Government and PFDJ officials, Army Commanders, and a number of nationals. Ms. Asmeret Abraha, Governor of the
- [President Isaias Afwerki laid wreath at Thewalet Martyrs Cemetery](https://eriinfo.com/president-isaias-afwerki-laid-wreath-at-thewalet-martyrs-cemetery/) - Massawa, 08 February 2025 – On the occasion of the 35th Anniversary of Fenkil Operation and the Liberation of Massawa, President Isaias Afwerki laid a wreath at Thewalet Martyrs Cemetery, in the morning hours today, in tribute to Eritrea’s heroes and heroines who paid the ultimate price for the independence of their country. The ceremony was
- [Encouraging Progress in Food Safety Measures](https://eriinfo.com/encouraging-progress-in-food-safety-measures/) - Asmara, 08 February 2025 – The Regulatory Services Department of the Ministry of Agriculture reported significant progress in agricultural inspections conducted in 2024. Mr. Tekleab Misghina, Director General of Regulatory Services, stated that the department, through regional inspectors, has worked diligently to ensure the safety of animal and plant-based food products before they enter the
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 08 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-08-february-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 08 February 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 08 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-08-february-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 08 February 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 01 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-01-february-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 01 February 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 29 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-29-january-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 29 January 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 07 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-07-february-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 07 February 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 07 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-07-february-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 07 February 2025
- [Exhibition in connection with Fenkil Operation commemoration](https://eriinfo.com/exhibition-in-connection-with-fenkil-operation-commemoration/) - Massawa, 7 February 2025 – An exhibition commemorating the 35th anniversary of the Fenkil Operation was inaugurated yesterday morning in the port city of Massawa. The exhibition was officially opened by Mr. Tewolde Kelati, Minister of Marine Resources. The exhibition showcased artistic programs presented by the Ministry of Defense, as well as the multi-faceted
- [International Day for ‘No to FGM’ Commemorated at Regional Level](https://eriinfo.com/international-day-for-no-to-fgm-commemorated-at-regional-level/) - Asmara, 07 February 2025 – The International Day for ‘No to Females Genital Mutilation (FGM)’ has been commemorated at the Central Region level in Pardizo sub-zone under the theme “Let’s Eradicate FGM with Our Coordinated Effort.” Ms. Sitom Seid-Omar Ms. Sitom Seid-Omar, administrator of the sub-zone, highlighted that the day serves as a reminder to
- [Ministry of Agriculture: 2024-Major Achievements](https://eriinfo.com/ministry-of-agriculture-2024-major-achievements/) - The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) conducted its national annual assessment and validation of 2025-work plan meeting from 29-31, January 2025 in Asmara at Expo Hall. The meeting was attended by H.E. Arefaine Berhe, the Minister of Agriculture; Ms. Tekia Tesfamichael, President of the National Union of Eritrean Women, MoA senior officials and experts; Director Generals
- [Diaspora Nationals Conduct Diplomatic Activities](https://eriinfo.com/diaspora-nationals-conduct-diplomatic-activities/) - Asmara, 06 February 2025 – Eritrean nationals in Italy, Qatar, and Germany have engaged in various diplomatic activities. In Italy, Mr. Fesehatsion Petros, Eritrea’s Ambassador to Italy, conducted seminars for nationals in Milan on 26 January and in Rome on 2 February. These seminars focused on educational progress in Eritrea. During the events, Ambassador Fesehatsion
- [Training for Female Representatives of Higher Education Institutions](https://eriinfo.com/training-for-female-representatives-of-higher-education-institutions/) - Asmara, 06 February 2025 – The National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) branch within Higher Education Institutions organized a two-day training session for female representatives of higher education institutions. The training aimed to raise awareness and strengthen their understanding of key topics related to leadership and youth organization. Ms. Aberash Habtai, head of the NUEW
- [Haddas Ertra 06 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-06-february-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 06 February 2025
- [Eritrea Haddas 05 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-05-february-2025/) - Eritrea Haddas 05 February 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 05 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-05-february-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 05 February 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 04 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-04-february-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 04 February 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 04 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-04-february-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 04 February 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 06 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-06-february-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 06 February 2025
- [Fenkil Operation: More than a Sheer Military Victory](https://eriinfo.com/fenkil-operation-more-than-a-sheer-military-victory/) - Eritreans are preparing to celebrate the 35th anniversary of one of the greatest military victories in the thirty-year armed struggle for independence, Fenkil Operation, under the theme “Fenkil- the right choice.” Fenkil operation, which saw the liberation of the strategic port city of Massawa, was a three-day battle that began on 8 February and ended
- [“Communication Should be at the Start of Any Initiative and Idea,” Koye Adeboye](https://eriinfo.com/communication-should-be-at-the-start-of-any-initiative-and-idea-koye-adeboye/) - Koye Adeboye is the Head of Communications at the Spotlight Initiative, the UN’s high-impact initiative to end violence against women and girls. A multilingual communications manager with a proven track record, Koye leads global communications and public relations, bringing expertise in project management, corporate communications, media engagements, journalism, social media, knowledge management, speech writing, and
- [Programs for Empowering Youth in Gash Barka Region](https://eriinfo.com/programs-for-empowering-youth-in-gash-barka-region/) - Barentu, 06 February 2025 – The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students (NUEYS) in the Gash Barka Region reported that significant efforts are being made to develop programs aimed at enhancing the vocational, political, and general knowledge of the youth. The report was presented at a concluding event for a social science training program
- [Commendable Development of Health Facilities](https://eriinfo.com/commendable-development-of-health-facilities/) - Barentu, 05 February 2025 – At an activity assessment meeting held on 2 and 3 February in Barentu, it was reported that significant efforts were made in 2024 to expand health facilities, focusing on both healthcare services and human resources. Dr. Hayelom Kidane, head of the Ministry of Health’s regional branch, highlighted key achievements for
- [New Micro-Dam Inaugurated in Halhal Sub-Zone](https://eriinfo.com/new-micro-dam-inaugurated-in-halhal-sub-zone/) - Keren, 05 February 2025 – A newly constructed micro-dam in Rehei administrative area, Halhal sub-zone, was inaugurated on 2 February. The project was carried out in collaboration with the public, the Ministry of Agriculture, and members of the Defense Forces. Mr. Mahmud Hamid, administrator of the area, noted that water supply had been a major
- [Haddas Ertra 02 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-02-february-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 02 February 2025
- [Efforts to Develop the Overall Capacity of Youth](https://eriinfo.com/efforts-to-develop-the-overall-capacity-of-youth/) - Barentu, 03 February 2025 – The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students’ office in the Akordet sub-zone has reported that significant efforts are underway to enhance the overall capacity of youth in the sub-zone. According to the report, vocational training programs are being developed to equip young people with essential skills and knowledge, enabling
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 31 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-31-january-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 31 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 01 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-01-february-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 01 February 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 31 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-31-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 31 January 2025
- [National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students Week in NRS](https://eriinfo.com/national-union-of-eritrean-youth-and-students-week-in-nrs/) - Massawa, 02 February 2025 – The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students (NUEYS) successfully held its organization week in Nakfa from 28 to 30 January under the theme “Awareness and Organization of Youth—Guarantor for Development and Resilience.” Brig. Gen. Hadish Efrem, Commander of the Rapid Deployment Command, emphasized that holding the event in Nakfa
- [Mother and Child Mortality Rate Reduces](https://eriinfo.com/mother-and-child-mortality-rate-reduces/) - Barentu, 02 February 2025 – Increased public awareness on health issues and improved healthcare services have significantly reduced the mortality rate of mothers and children. This was reported by Dr. Abdelaziz Mohammed-Seid, a surgical expert at Teseney Hospital, during meetings with residents of Teseney, Golij, Haikota, and Forto Sawa sub-zones. Dr. Abdelaziz revealed that in
- [Eritrea Profile 22 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-22-january-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 22 January 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 01 February 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-01-february-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 01 February 2025
- [Ministry of Agriculture Holds Annual Activity Assessment Meeting](https://eriinfo.com/ministry-of-agriculture-holds-annual-activity-assessment-meeting/) - Asmara, 01 February 2025 – The Ministry of Agriculture conducted its annual activity assessment meeting to review the achievements of 2024 and discuss the implementation of the 2025 programs on 29 and 31 January in Asmara. The meeting was attended by heads of various departments within the Ministry, regional branches, and stakeholders. At the meeting,
- [Annual Activity Assessment Meeting of the NAEWDV Central Committee](https://eriinfo.com/annual-activity-assessment-meeting-of-the-naewdv-central-committee/) - Asmara, 01 February 2025 – The National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans (NAEWDV) Central Committee conducted its annual assessment meeting in Asmara on 31 January. Reports presented at the meeting focused on activities aimed at enhancing the economic capacity of members to improve their livelihoods and enable them to become self-supporting and productive members
- [“If we are Together, we can Win and Transform the Region” Prof. Mohammed Hassen](https://eriinfo.com/if-we-are-together-we-can-win-and-transform-the-region-prof-mohammed-hassen/) - Our guest today, Professor Mohammed Hassen, is an Ethiopian historian and a scholar of Ethiopian studies. He is currently an assistant professor at the Middle East Studies Center at Georgia State University in the United States. He presented a paper entitled “Nexus between Ethnicity and/or Religious Extremism and Nation Building” under a session theme of
- [ቅልውላው ቀርኒ ኣፍሪቃ ፍሽለት ህንጸት ሃገር](https://eriinfo.com/ቅልውላው-ቀርኒ-ኣፍሪቃ-ፍሽለት-ህንጸት-ሃ/) - መረበት 200 ሚልዮን ህዝቢ፡ ቀርኒ ኣፍሪቃ፡ ብኣዝዩ ተሃዋሲ መድረኽ ይሓልፍ ኣሎ። ሃገራት ኣብ ድንጉር ጐደና ህንጸት ሃገር (Nation Buildiing) እናዕነነያ፣ መንግስታት ወገነይ ንዝብልዎ “ግዜኻ’ዩ” እናበሉ ስልጣኖም ከውሕሱ፣ ደቂ ሓንቲ ሃገር ጐሳ ፈልዮም ሓድሕድ ይናጸዩ ኣለዉ። ነዚ ድሕረት’ዚ ዝመዝመዘ ህንጸት ሃገር ምዅላፍ ዝሸቶኡ ሓንካሪ ግዳማዊ ምትእትታው ድማ፡ ግርም መዐንደሪ ረኺቡ፡ ብሓኸለን ሓኽልን (carrot & stick) ዝርገት
- [Commemoration of Fenkil Operation](https://eriinfo.com/commemoration-of-fenkil-operation/) - Massawa, 31 January 2025 – Ms. Zeineb Omar, Chairperson of the Holidays Coordinating Committee in the Northern Red Sea Region, announced that the 35th anniversary of the Fenkil Operation will be commemorated from 7 to 9 February under the theme “Fenkil—the Right Choice.” Ms. Zeineb noted that the event will feature a variety of
- [Social Welfare Program in Gash Barka Region](https://eriinfo.com/social-welfare-program-in-gash-barka-region/) - Barentu, 31 January 2025 – The Gash Barka Region branch of the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare reported that over 12.5 million Nakfa was disbursed in 2024 to support disadvantaged citizens, including families of martyrs and disabled individuals. The report was presented at an activity assessment meeting held on 30 January in Barentu. It
- [Congress of Public Health Professionals Association](https://eriinfo.com/congress-of-public-health-professionals-association/) - Asmara, 31 January 2025 – The Public Health Professionals Association of Eritrea held its 2nd congress in Asmara on 30 January. Dr. Zerebruk Tesfamariam, president of the association, stated that although the congress was to be held every two years in accordance with the association’s constitution, it had been delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 30 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-30-january-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 30 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 30 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-30-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 30 January 2025
- [President Isaias Afwerki Holds Talks with AUC Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat](https://eriinfo.com/president-isaias-afwerki-holds-talks-with-auc-chairperson-moussa-faki-mahamat/) - Asmara, 30 January 2025 – President Isaias Afwerki met this morning at the Denden Guest House with a delegation led by His Excellency Moussa Faki Mahamat, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC). The meeting focused on extensive discussions regarding the current challenges facing the African Union (AU) and the future direction of the
- [PFDJ Branch in Germany Holds Second Congress](https://eriinfo.com/pfdj-branch-in-germany-holds-second-congress/) - Asmara, 30 January 2025 – The PFDJ (People’s Front for Democracy and Justice) branch in Germany held its second congress on 25 January in Frankfurt. The event was attended by 20 representatives from various PFDJ sub-branches across Germany. In his opening remarks, Mr. Yohannes Mebrahtu, Head of the PFDJ Branch in Germany, highlighted that while
- [Agricultural Production in the Southern Region](https://eriinfo.com/agricultural-production-in-the-southern-region/) - Mendefera, 29 January 2025 – At an activity assessment meeting held on 27 January in Mendefera, it was reported that significant agricultural production was registered in 2024. The report was presented by the Department of Agriculture and Land in the Southern Region. Mr. Yemane Abay, Director General of the office, stated that the commendable achievements
- [Eritrea Haddas 29 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-29-january-2025/) - Eritrea Haddas 29 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 29 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-29-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 29 January 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 28 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-28-january-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 28 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 28 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-28-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 28 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 26 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-26-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 26 January 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 25 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-25-january-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 25 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 25 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-25-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 25 January 2025
- [Eradication of FGM in Anseba Region](https://eriinfo.com/eradication-of-fgm-in-anseba-region/) - Keren, 29 January 2025 – The progress made in eradicating female genital mutilation (FGM) in the Anseba Region has been attributed to the public’s increased awareness. This was reported by Col. Tesfatsion Ghirmay, Director General of Social Services and Chairman of the Committee for Children’s Rights and the Eradication of Harmful Practices in the region.
- [Eritrean Community Festival in UAE](https://eriinfo.com/eritrean-community-festival-in-uae/) - Asmara, 29 January 2025 – The Eritrean community festival in the United Arab Emirates was successfully conducted from 24 to 26 January under the theme “Peace Anchored on Resilience.” The festival included various activities such as sports competitions with the participation of about 130 children, photo exhibitions organized by Eritrean communities in Dubai and North
- [Increase in Number of Pregnant Women Delivering at Health Facilities](https://eriinfo.com/increase-in-number-of-pregnant-women-delivering-at-health-facilities/) - Asmara, 28 January 2025 – Due to ongoing awareness-raising activities and increased public awareness, the number of pregnant women delivering at health facilities in the Berik sub-zone, Central Region, has increased by 5% in 2024. This report was made by Mr. Aman Hadish, head of health facilities in the sub-zone. Mr. Aman stated that 1,180
- [Meetings on Programs of Conflict Resolution](https://eriinfo.com/meetings-on-programs-of-conflict-resolution/) - Barentu, 28 January 2025 – Ms. Fauzia Hashim, Minister of Justice, conducted a meeting from 23 to 25 January regarding the conflict resolution committees in the Gash Barka Region that were established at the regional level. Minister Fauzia explained that the meeting was part of the ongoing efforts to implement the regulations and community-based conflict
- [National Agricultural Research Institute: Major 2024-Achievements](https://eriinfo.com/national-agricultural-research-institute-major-2024-achievements/) - The Ministry of Agriculture consists of three major technical departments: the National Agricultural Research Institute (NARI); the Agricultural Extension Department (AED), and the Regulatory Services Department (RSD), alongwith other support bodies. These major departments are interrelated to each other and work in close coordination. NARI is the source of all kinds of agricultural innovations and
- [Official Consecration of His Holiness Abune Basilios](https://eriinfo.com/official-consecration-of-his-holiness-abune-basilios/) - Asmara, 26 January 2025 – The consecration and enthronement of His Holiness Abune Basilios I, the Sixth Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church, took place early this morning at Saint Mary Church in Asmara. Archbishops of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church, along with foreign delegates from sister Oriental and Eastern Orthodox Churches—representing Egypt, Russia,
- [Eritrea Profile 18 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-18-january-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 18 January 2025
- [Commission of Culture and Sports Provides Vocational Training](https://eriinfo.com/commission-of-culture-and-sports-provides-vocational-training/) - Asmara, 25 January 2025 – The Commission of Culture and Sports has provided vocational training to 56 youth. Among them, ten youth completed a three-year training program in music, 22 youth participated in a three-month dance training, and 24 youth underwent a three-month program in document and financial management. Highlighting the significance of the training,
- [Social Welfare Programs in Southern Region](https://eriinfo.com/social-welfare-programs-in-southern-region/) - Mendefera, 25 January 2025 – The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare branch in the Southern Region reported that in 2024, social service programs worth over 57 million Nakfa were implemented. The report was presented during an activity assessment meeting held in Mendefera on 23 January. Mr. Haile Gebremichael, head of the branch office, stated
- [Resilience and Progress: Eritrea’s Path to Development Amid Adversity](https://eriinfo.com/resilience-and-progress-eritreas-path-to-development-amid-adversity/) - Eritrea’s journey over the past three decades offers a remarkable story of resilience, progress, and determination in the face of persistent, at times extraordinary, challenges. As a nation emerging from a prolonged, arduous – and largely lonely – liberation struggle, it has faced formidable obstacles, including regional instability, external aggression, and various sanctions and coercive
- [“My Research Aims to Preserve and Restore Massawa’s Unique Architectural Heritage while Creating a Sustainable Urban Environment” Prof. Solomon Tesfamariam](https://eriinfo.com/my-research-aims-to-preserve-and-restore-massawas-unique-architectural-heritage-while-creating-a-sustainable-urban-environment-prof-solomon-tesfamariam/) - Our guest today is Prof. Solomon Tesfamariam, an accomplished Eritrean scholar in civil engineering. He was born and raised in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and now lives in Canada. Prof. Solomon is among the top civil engineering researchers. He has published over 160 peer-reviewed journal articles and 70 conference papers. At the International Conference on Eritrean
- [Inauguration of Arberobu Dam](https://eriinfo.com/inauguration-of-arberobu-dam/) - Asmara, 24 January 2025 – The Arberobu Dam, constructed at a cost of approximately five million Nakfa, was inaugurated on 23 January by Gen. Flipos Woldeyohannes, Chief of Staff of the Eritrean Defense Forces. The dam, with a capacity to hold over 120,000 cubic meters of water, was built through the collaboration of the
- [6th Regular Meeting of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers](https://eriinfo.com/6th-regular-meeting-of-the-national-confederation-of-eritrean-workers/) - Asmara, 24 January 2024 – The National Confederation of Eritrean Workers held its 6th regular meeting on 23 January in Massawa under the theme “Always Ready for Development.” During the meeting, extensive discussions were held on the activity report presented by Mr. Kibreab Kidane, Deputy General Secretary of the Confederation. An action plan for
- [Regular Meeting of Gash Barka Region Assembly](https://eriinfo.com/regular-meeting-of-gash-barka-region-assembly/) - Asmara, 24 January 2025 – The Gash Barka Region Assembly held its 22nd regular meeting on 23 January in Barentu. During the meeting, the Assembly expressed its readiness to strengthen the role of its members in implementing the programs planned for 2025. Highlighting readiness to play due role in the execution of the recommendations
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 24 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-24-january-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 24 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 24 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-24-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 24 January 2025
- [Bahlina: Rich, Colorful, and Vibrant](https://eriinfo.com/bahlina-rich-colorful-and-vibrant/) - On 24 January, the world will observe the “World Day for African and Afrodescendant Culture” (WDAAC). While a large number of international days have a long history and have been proudly celebrated for many years, WDAAC is relatively new. In fact, the day actually only dates back to 2019 when UNESCO adopted 24 January as
- [Eritrea Profile 15 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-15-january-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 15 January 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 23 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-23-january-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 23 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 23 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-23-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 23 January 2025
- [ቅብጸት ነዳያት ዘጉልሐ ዕቡድ ዘመተ](https://eriinfo.com/ቅብጸት-ነዳያት-ዘጉልሐ-ዕቡድ-ዘመተ/) - ወርሓት ግንቦተ-ሰነን መስከረምን፡ ብኤርትራውያን ወቕቲ “ኤሪ-ኢንፍሉወንዛ” ተባሂሉ’ዩ ዝጽዋዕ። ኣብ ልዕሊ ኤርትራን ወረጃ ህዝባን፡ ድንቂ ታሪኻን ዕዉት ምረሻኣን ዝዘንብ ዘመተ ምስይጣን ጻዕቂ ዝውስኸሉ እዋን። እቲ ምኽንያት ርዱእ’ዩ። እተን ወርሓት፡ ህዝቢ ኤርትራ ኣብ ውሽጢ ሃገርን ወጻኢን ንበዓል ናጽነቱ፡ ዝኽሪ ሰማእታቱ፡ ምጅማር ብረታዊ ቃልሱ፡ ብልዑል ባህታን ፍስሃን፡ ብውዕዉዕ ሃገራዊ ስምዒትን ምዕሩግ ኣገባባትን ዝጽንብለለን ኮይነን፡ ድምቀት ናይዚ ጽንብላት’ዚ፡ ንፈተወቲ
- [Activity Assessment Meeting of National Agricultural Research Institutions](https://eriinfo.com/activity-assessment-meeting-of-national-agricultural-research-institutions/) - Asmara, 22 January 2025 – National Agricultural Research Institutions under the Ministry of Agriculture held a meeting on 21 January to review the activities of 2024 and action plan for 2025. The meeting took place at the Halhale Agricultural Research Center. Mr. Tsegay Berhane, Head of National Agricultural Research, stated that nine types of improved
- [Seminar on the Objective Situation](https://eriinfo.com/seminar-on-the-objective-situation/) - Asmara, 22 January 2025 – The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare conducted a seminar on 21 January for members of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers focusing on the objective situation. At the seminar, Mr. Woldyesus Elisa, Director General of Labor, presented a paper titled “The Role of the Workers’ Confederation in Labor Management
- [Eritrea Haddas 22 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-22-january-2025/) - Eritrea Haddas 22 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 22 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-22-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 22 January 2025
- [“…through the Lens of History, you Will see that Eritrea was the Heart of an Amazing and Highly Sophisticated Civilization” Zeinab Badawi](https://eriinfo.com/through-the-lens-of-history-you-will-see-that-eritrea-was-the-heart-of-an-amazing-and-highly-sophisticated-civilization-zeinab-badawi/) - We have an honourable guest today, Zeinab Badawi, a prominent media and academic figure known for her insightful commentary on global affairs and commitment to promoting understanding of African issues. Zeinab Badawi is a Sudanese-British award-winning journalist and broadcaster, best known for her work at the BBC, where she presented programs such as “Hard Talk”
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 21 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-21-january-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 21 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 21 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-21-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 21 January 2025
- [Training on Geological Information and Technology](https://eriinfo.com/training-on-geological-information-and-technology/) - Asmara, 21 January 2025 – A training on geological information and technology, organized in collaboration with the Ministries of Energy and Mining and Foreign Affairs, was provided to 44 people in Asmara. The training was conducted by Chinese experts. The one-month training was attended by staff members from the Ministries of Energy and Mining, Land,
- [“It’s Someone Who Practices a Single Profession 10,000 Times that becomes a Professional, Not Someone who Dabbles in 10,000 Professions Just Once.”](https://eriinfo.com/its-someone-who-practices-a-single-profession-10000-times-that-becomes-a-professional-not-someone-who-dabbles-in-10000-professions-just-once/) - Our guest today, Measho Tewelde, is a civil engineer and is currently working at Segen Construction Company (SCC). He had worked at ASBECO Construction Company for 16 years before he was reassigned to SCC in 2024. Measho has been writing articles for Haddas Eritrea since 2018. He has also produced books and composes music. *
- [Haddas Ertra 19 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-19-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 19 January 2025
- [Regular Meeting of Workers’ Federations](https://eriinfo.com/regular-meeting-of-workers-federations/) - Asmara, 21 January 2025 – Five Workers’ Federations under the auspices of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers conducted their 5th regular meeting today. At the meeting, the federations reviewed the activities of 2024 and discussed the plan of action for 2025. Reports were presented by all federation heads regarding organizational efforts in all regions,
- [Congress of Members of the First Round of National Service](https://eriinfo.com/congress-of-members-of-the-first-round-of-national-service/) - Asmara, 21 January 2025 – Members of the first round of the National Service Cooperative Association held a congress on 19 January in Asmara under the theme “Our Vision: Manifestation of Our Society.” At the congress, Mr. Jemal Saleh, chairman of the association, presented a report on the activities undertaken by the association since its
- [Keren: A Testament to Eritrean Architectural Heritage](https://eriinfo.com/keren-a-testament-to-eritrean-architectural-heritage/) - The preservation of cultural heritage is crucial for several reasons. It serves as a tangible link to the past, offering valuable insights into a country’s history and cultural evolution and boosting tourism. The preservation of Art Deco architecture is also a crucial component of preserving this broader cultural heritage. Art Deco buildings stand as powerful
- [Eritrea Profile 11 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-11-january-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 11 January 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 08 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-08-january-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 08 January 2025
- [Epiphany Celebrated Colorfully Nationwide](https://eriinfo.com/epiphany-celebrated-colorfully-nationwide/) - Asmara, 19 January 2025 – Epiphany (Timket) was celebrated nationwide with vibrant and joyous festivities today, 19 January. In the capital, Asmara, the religious observance was attended by Archbishops, bishops, members of the Holy Synod, heads of dioceses, representatives of monasteries, senior Government officials, members of the diplomatic community, and a number of the faithful.
- [Eritrean Athletes Shine at Mumbai Marathon](https://eriinfo.com/eritrean-athletes-shine-at-mumbai-marathon/) - Asmara, 19 January 2025 – Eritrean male athletes showcased remarkable performances at the Mumbai Marathon 2025, held today in Mumbai, India. In the 42-kilometer race, Athlete Berhane Tesfay claimed the Gold Medal, finishing in 2 hours, 11 minutes, and 44 seconds. He was closely followed by Athlete Merhawi Kesete, who finished just six seconds behind,
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 18 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-18-january-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 18 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 18 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-18-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 18 January 2025
- [PRESS STATEMENT](https://eriinfo.com/press-statement-3/) - The Gaza Ceasefire Agreement is scheduled for implementation today. The people and Government of Eritrea reaffirm, what is not novel but indeed their historical solidarity, with the Palestinian people. Congratulations Palestine! Once again in the 21st century, the people of Palestine have demonstrated, through unparalleled sacrifices and resilience, that the inalienable rights of peoples to
- [Voluntary Blood Donation in the Central Region](https://eriinfo.com/voluntary-blood-donation-in-the-central-region/) - Asmara, 18 January 2025 – Members of the Taxi Owners Association in the Central Region, Sawa Construction Company central office, and the National Security Agency office collectively donated 173 units of blood on 16 and 17 January to enrich blood supply of the National Blood Transfusion Service. According to the report, members of the Taxi
- [Eritrea Participates in 98th Session on Rights of the Child](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-participates-in-98th-session-on-rights-of-the-child/) - Asmara, 17 January 2025 – An Eritrean delegation participated in the 98th Session of the Committee on the Rights of the Child, which commenced in Geneva on 14 January. Addressing the session, the Eritrean delegation emphasized that the protection and promotion of children’s rights are integral to Eritrea’s political orientation and conviction. They highlighted the
- [Ministry of Education: Activity Assessment Meeting](https://eriinfo.com/ministry-of-education-activity-assessment-meeting/) - Asmara, 17 January 2025 – The Ministry of Education held an activity assessment meeting on 16 and 17 January to review the achievements and challenges of 2024 and outline the 2025 action plan. Reports presented at the meeting indicated that school materials were distributed on schedule, promotional activities for students were successfully conducted, technical and
- [Contributions to Augment the National Martyrs Trust Fund](https://eriinfo.com/contributions-to-augment-the-national-martyrs-trust-fund/) - Asmara, 17 January 2025, Nationals from inside the country and abroad have made financial contributions to the National Martyrs Trust Fund. According to the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, nationals grouped as “We Have a Commitment to Defend It” contributed 3,600 Dollars, employees of the Trans Horn Transport Company, along with owners and drivers
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 17 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-17-january-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 17 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 17 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-17-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 17 January 2025
- [Minister Arefaine’s Visit to Dirfo Dam Construction](https://eriinfo.com/minister-arefaines-visit-to-dirfo-dam-construction/) - Asmara, 16 January 2025 – Minister Arefaine Berhe, Minister of Agriculture, visited the progress of the Dirfo Dam construction and agricultural development in the area on 15 January. At a meeting with members of the administration in the Akria sub-zone and public representatives, Minister Arefaine urged residents to adopt collective farming practices, which would be
- [Eritrea Profile 04 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-04-january-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 04 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 16 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-16-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 16 January 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 16 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-16-january-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 16 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 15 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-15-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 15 January 2025
- [Eritrea Haddas 15 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-15-january-2025/) - Eritrea Haddas 15 January 2025
- [Seminar in Connection with the 45th Anniversary of NUEW](https://eriinfo.com/seminar-in-connection-with-the-45th-anniversary-of-nuew/) - Asmara, 16 January 2025 – A seminar marking the 45th anniversary of the establishment of the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) was held in Mannheim, Germany, on 11 January. The seminar was attended by representatives of the union from cities in southern Germany. Ms. Leul Tewolde, chairperson of the union branch in Germany, stated
- [Call for Strengthened Role and Participation of PFDJ Organizations](https://eriinfo.com/call-for-strengthened-role-and-participation-of-pfdj-organizations/) - Mendefera, 16 January 2025 – At an activity assessment meeting held in Mendefera on 14 January, Mr. Habteab Tesfatsion, Governor of the Southern Region, urged PFDJ organizations in the region to play a leading role in implementing development programs. According to a report presented by Ms. Amete Neguse, secretary of the PFDJ in the region,
- [International Conference on Eritrean Studies: Interviews of Scholars and Activists](https://eriinfo.com/international-conference-on-eritrean-studies-interviews-of-scholars-and-activists/) - Prof. Sarena Masa Please, introduce yourself and tell us what inspired the establishment of the Adulis Project. Prof. Sarena Masa I am a professor of archaeology at the Catholic University of Milan and current president of the Research Center on the Eastern Desert. The Adulis Project was initiated twelve years ago at the request of
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 14 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-14-january-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 14 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 14 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-14-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 14 January 2025
- [Statement by the Delegation of the State of Eritrea at the Joint Meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Ministers of Agriculture in Preparation for the Extraordinary AU Summit on the Post-Malabo CAADP 10 January 2025, Kampala, Republic of Uganda](https://eriinfo.com/statement-by-the-delegation-of-the-state-of-eritrea-at-the-joint-meeting-of-the-ministers-of-foreign-affairs-and-ministers-of-agriculture-in-preparation-for-the-extraordinary-au-summit-on-the-post-mal/) - Mr. Chairperson, I wish at the outset to extend my sincere gratitude to the People and Government of the sisterly Republic of Uganda for the legendary hospitality accorded to my delegation. Allow me to extend to the Executive Council the greetings of your brother, H.E. Osman Salih, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of
- [Statement by the Delegation of the State of Eritrea at the Meeting of the Ministers of Agriculture in Preparation for the Extraordinary AU Summit on the Post-Malabo CAADP 9 January 2025, Kampala, Republic of Uganda](https://eriinfo.com/statement-by-the-delegation-of-the-state-of-eritrea-at-the-meeting-of-the-ministers-of-agriculture-in-preparation-for-the-extraordinary-au-summit-on-the-post-malabo-caadp-9-january-2025-kampala-repu/) - Mr. Chairperson, Thank you for giving my delegation the floor. At the outset I wish to express my heartfelt gratitude to the people and Government of the sisterly Republic of Uganda for the warm hospitality accorded to my delegation. I am honoured to deliver this statement on behalf of H.E. Mr. Arefaine Berhe, Minister of
- [Eritrean Delegation Participates at Extraordinary Summit of African Union](https://eriinfo.com/eritrean-delegation-participates-at-extraordinary-summit-of-african-union/) - Asmara, 13 January 2025 – An Eritrean delegation led by Mr. Biniam Berhe, Charge d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in Ethiopia and Eritrea’s Permanent Representative at the African Union and Economic Commission of Africa, participated in the Extraordinary Summit of African leaders. This joint meeting of the Ministers of Foreign Affairs and Ministers of Agriculture
- [“….We all Learned that we Shared Common Aspects”- An Interview with Larmbert Ebitu](https://eriinfo.com/we-all-learned-that-we-shared-common-aspects-an-interview-with-larmbert-ebitu/) - Among the papers presented during the ICES 2025 conference, one of the themes of self-reliance, sovereignty, and global power asymmetry was addressed by Mr. Larmbert Ebitu in his presentation on “Emerging Geopolitical Alliances: Whither Africa?” Larmbert Ebitu is a Political Affairs Analyst specializing in African geopolitical dynamics and pan-African issues. Based in Uganda, he has
- [Annual Conference of Eritrean Medical Association](https://eriinfo.com/annual-conference-of-eritrean-medical-association/) - Asmara, 13 January 2025 – The Eritrean Medical Association held its 26th annual conference on 11 January at the Asmara Palace Hotel. Speaking at the event, Prof. Negasi Leake, President of the association, highlighted that the medical association has over 200 members who play a pivotal role in the country’s healthcare system. He emphasized the
- [Tripartite meeting of Foreign Ministers of Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia](https://eriinfo.com/tripartite-meeting-of-foreign-ministers-of-eritrea-egypt-and-somalia/) - Asmara, 12 January 2025 – First Tripartite Regular Meeting of the Foreign Ministers of Eritrea, Egypt and Somalia was convened in Cairo yesterday. At the meeting Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Eritrea, Dr. Badir Abdelatty, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Egypt, and Mr. Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the
- [Eritrea Profile 01 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-01-january-2025/) - Eritrea Profile 01 January 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 11 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-11-january-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 11 January 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 10 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-10-january-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 10 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 12 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-12-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 12 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 11 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-11-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 11 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 10 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-10-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 10 January 2025
- [Activity Assessment Meeting of the Ministry of Justice](https://eriinfo.com/activity-assessment-meeting-of-the-ministry-of-justice/) - Asmara, 10 January 2025 – The Ministry of Justice held its 2024 activity assessment meeting and outline of its 2025 plan of action on 9 January at the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers Hall. The meeting was attended by heads of regional courts, judges, prosecutors, commanders and representatives of prisons and rehabilitation centers, and other
- [Vocational Training at Hamelmalo College of Agriculture](https://eriinfo.com/vocational-training-at-hamelmalo-college-of-agriculture/) - Keren, 10 January 2025 – The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch for Sawa and higher education institutions, in collaboration with Hamelmalo College of Agriculture, provided a three-month vocational training program for students. Highlighting the ongoing efforts to enhance students’ vocational skills, Prof. Woldeamlak Araya, Dean of the college, commended the union branch
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 09 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-09-january-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 09 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 09 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-09-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 09 January 2025
- [Eritrea Profile 28 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-28-december-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 28 December 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 08 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-08-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 08 January 2025
- [Eritrea Haddas 08 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-08-january-2025/) - Eritrea Haddas 08 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 07 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-07-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 07 January 2025
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 07 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-07-january-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 07 January 2025
- [Seminar on Enhancing Organizational Capacity](https://eriinfo.com/seminar-on-enhancing-organizational-capacity/) - Asmara, 09 January 2025 – Nationals in Switzerland held a seminar on 4 January in Geneva, aimed at enhancing organizational capacity and participation in national affairs. The seminar was attended by over 1,500 nationals from across Switzerland. Mr. Habtom Zeray, Chargé d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy and Eritrea’s Permanent Representative to the UN and other
- [Eritrea: Countering Misinformation and Misdirected Critiques](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-countering-misinformation-and-misdirected-critiques/) - It is ironic that someone like Michael Rubin, whose warmongering commentary has repeatedly championed disastrous interventions in Iraq, Libya, and Syria, now turns his gaze toward Eritrea. Rubin’s career is a testament to failed predictions and reckless advocacy for interventions that have plunged nations into chaos. His penchant for oversimplification and exaggeration has earned him
- [“It is challenging to organize such meetings, but an excellent job has been done here, and I am thrilled to be a part of these diverse experiences,” Professor Girma Bitsuamlak](https://eriinfo.com/it-is-challenging-to-organize-such-meetings-but-an-excellent-job-has-been-done-here-and-i-am-thrilled-to-be-a-part-of-these-diverse-experiences-professor-girma-bitsuamlak/) - From the 4th of January till the 6th of 2025, the International Conference on Eritrean Studies (ICES) was held with a theme, “Regional and International Cooperation for Sustainable Development.” The conference was convened by scholars, researchers, and practitioners from around the world, featuring over 150 selected papers. One of the presenters, professor Girma Bitsuamlak from
- [Closing Remarks by F.M. Osman Saleh at the International Conference on Eritrean Studies](https://eriinfo.com/closing-remarks-by-f-m-osman-saleh-at-the-international-conference-on-eritrean-studies/) - Madame chairperson, Dr. Halima Mohammed Honourable Ministers, Senior PFDJ and Government Officials, Excellencies Ambassadors, members of the Diplomatic Community And UN International Organizations Distinguished Participants, Invited Guests Ladies and Gentlemen, First and foremost, allow me to extend my heartfelt congratulations to the organizing committee, whose unparalleled dedication and meticulous planning have made this event possible.
- [Concluding Remarks on the Conference by Tedros Sium (PhD)](https://eriinfo.com/concluding-remarks-on-the-conference-by-tedros-sium-phd/) - Honorable Ministers, Honorable PFDJ Officials, other Government Officials, and Distinguished Conference Participants It is my great pleasure to be here at the end of ICES25 to give a brief concluding remarks on the conference. On behalf of the Organizing Committee, let me first sincerely appreciate the commitment of the participants and the leadership and vision
- [International Conference on Eritrean Studies concludes](https://eriinfo.com/international-conference-on-eritrean-studies-concludes/) - Asmara, 07 January 2025- International Conference on Eritrea Studies that was underway from 4 to 6 January at Asmara Palace Hotel under the theme “International and Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Development” concluded by passing various recommendations. At the closing event of the Conference, Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, said that the gathering has
- [ቃለ ቡራኬ ብምኽንያት በዓል ልደት](https://eriinfo.com/ቃለ-ቡራኬ-ብምኽንያት-በዓል-ልደት-2/) - በስመ አብ ወወልድ ወመንፈስ ቅዱስ አሐዱ አምላክ። ቃለ ቡራኬ በዓለ ልደት ጐይታናን መድኃኒናን ኢየሱስ ክርስቶስ እስመ ናሁ እዜንወክሙ ዓቢየ ዜና ፍሥሐ ዘይከውን ለክሙ ወለኵሉ ዓለም። /እንሆ ንኵሉ ዓለም ዝኸውን ዓቢይ ሓጐስ አበሥረኩም ኣሎኹ። (ሉቃ.፪፡፲/2፡10) ክቡራንን ክቡራትን ሕዝበ ክርስቲያን፡ ብሓፈሻ ኣብ ውሽጥን ወጻእን ሃገር እትርከቡ ኵልኹም ኤርትራውያን፡ እንቛዕ ናብ ክልተ ሽሕን ዓሠረተው ሾብዓተን በዓለ ልደት
- [His Holiness Abune Petros gives benediction](https://eriinfo.com/his-holiness-abune-petros-gives-benediction-3/) - Asmara, 06 January 2025- His Holiness Abune Petros, Archbishop of the Eritrean Tewahdo Orthodox Church, gave benediction in connection with Christmas. During his address, His Holiness Abune Petros provided a comprehensive explanation of the spiritual significance of the holiday. He extended his warm Christmas greetings to the Eritrean people, both within the country and abroad,
- [MoA Newsletter January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/moa-newsletter-january-2025/)
- [Haddas Ertra 05 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-05-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 05 January 2025
- [International Conference on Eritrea Studies Opens in Asmara](https://eriinfo.com/international-conference-on-eritrea-studies-opens-in-asmara-2/) - Asmara, 05 January 2025 – International Conference on Eritrea Studies opened yesterday at Asmara Palace Hotel under the theme “International and Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Development.” The opening ceremony was attended by Ministers, senior Government and PFDJ officials, Ambassadors, members of the diplomatic community, heads of UN agencies in Eritrea, scholars, professionals, and invited guests.
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 04 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-04-january-2025/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 04 January 2025
- [Haddas Ertra 04 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-04-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 04 January 2025
- [International Conference on Eritrea Studies Opens in Asmara](https://eriinfo.com/international-conference-on-eritrea-studies-opens-in-asmara/) - Asmara, 4 January 2025- International Conference on Eritrea Studies opened today at Asmara Palace Hotel under the theme “International and Regional Cooperation for Sustainable Development.” The opening ceremony was attended by Ministers, senior Government and PFDJ officials, Ambassadors, members of the diplomatic community, heads of UN offices in Eritrea, scholars, professionals, and invited guests. Dr.
- [Keynote Address  by Minister Yemane Gebremeskel on ICES Conference](https://eriinfo.com/keynote-address-by-minister-yemane-gebremeskel-on-ices-conference/) - Keynote Address by Minister Yemane Gebremeskel International Conference on Eritrean Studies Asmara, 4-6 January 2025 Madame Chairperson, Dr. Halima Mohammed Honourable Government and Senior PFDJ Officials Excellencies Ambassadors, Members of the Diplomatic Corps and UN International Organizations Distinguished Participants, Invited Guests Ladies and Gentlemen Good morning, Let me first congratulate all the Members of the
- [Monetary contribution to NAEWDV](https://eriinfo.com/monetary-contribution-to-naewdv/) - Asmara, 03 January 2025- Diaspora nationals have extended monetary contribution to the National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans. Members of the ‘Eri-Haben’ association contributed 132,000 Nakfa, while members of ‘Eri-291’ contributed 8,000 Nakfa and a video camera. Eritrean nationals in Israel provided 30,735 Nakfa, while Eritrean youth in Munich, Germany, contributed 32,100 Nakfa. Additionally,
- [Activity assessment meeting of PFDJ organization](https://eriinfo.com/activity-assessment-meeting-of-pfdj-organization/) - Barentu, 3 January 2025- The People’s Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ) organization in Gash Barka Region held a meeting on 2 January to assess its activities for 2024 and outline its plan of action for 2025. Ambassador Mahmud Ali Jabra, the PFDJ regional secretary, presented a detailed briefing on 2024 activities. Key highlights included
- [Working Together to Ensure Food Safety](https://eriinfo.com/working-together-to-ensure-food-safety/) - On 24 December 2024, The Ministry of Agriculture held the first of its kind national conference on food safety under the theme “Working together to ensure food safety.” Thirteen papers on food safety were presented by representatives from the Ministries of Agriculture; Health; Marine Resources, Land, Water and Environment; Higher Board of Education and Eritrea
- [Social Services Boost Livelihoods in Habero Sub-Zone](https://eriinfo.com/social-services-boost-livelihoods-in-habero-sub-zone/) - Asmara, 03 January 2025 – Social service institutions established in the Habero sub-zone has been reported that are significantly enhancing the quality of life for residents. Mr. Fitwi Gebremeskel, administrator of the Habero sub-zone, stated that the village regrouping initiative has allowed more residents to access essential services, including health care, education, potable water, and
- [Mendefera Sub-Zone Holds Local Elections](https://eriinfo.com/mendefera-sub-zone-holds-local-elections/) - Asmara, 03 January 2025 – Elections for area administrators, managing directors, and village coordinators were successfully conducted in the 15 administrative areas of the Mendefera sub-zone. Held between 18 and 29 December, the elections aimed to replace outgoing officials who had completed their three-year terms and to provide efficient and timely administrative service to the
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- [Haddas Ertra 01 January 2025](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-01-january-2025/) - Haddas Ertra 01 January 2025
- [Musical Concert for New Year 2025 Celebrations](https://eriinfo.com/musical-concert-for-new-year-2025-celebrations/) - Asmara, 01 January 2025 – In celebration of the New Year 2025, the Commission of Culture and Sports, in collaboration with the National Holidays Organizing Committee, hosted a musical concert on 31 December at Cinema Roma in the capital, Asmara. The event was attended by a number of government officials, PFDJ members, diplomats, and invited
- [Strengthening Organizational Capacity: President of NUEW](https://eriinfo.com/strengthening-organizational-capacity-president-of-nuew/) - Asmara, 01 January 2025 – Ms. Tekea Tesfamicael, President of the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW), emphasized that the union’s key priority in the current era is strengthening its organizational capacity. She made these remarks during an interview with the Eritrean News Agency (Erina) yesterday. Ms. Tekea further explained that, in addition to efforts
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- [Praiseworthy Activities by NUEYS](https://eriinfo.com/praiseworthy-activities-by-nueys/) - Asmara, 30 December 2024 – At an activity assessment meeting held on 27 and 28 December, the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students (NUEYS) reported that it had conducted praiseworthy activities in 2024. The meeting also featured extensive discussions on the action plan for 2025. According to reports presented by heads of departments and
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- [Haddas Ertra 28 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-28-december-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 28 December 2024
- [Eritrea’s first project of Biodegradable Plastic from Brown Seaweed](https://eriinfo.com/eritreas-first-project-of-biodegradable-plastic-from-brown-seaweed/) - Our guests today — Sophia Haile, Rodas Berhane, Sinit Solomon, Samrawit Fanuel and Sabir Abdelalim – won as a team this year’s Total Energies’ challenge in the “Cycle ‘Up” category. The competition was held on the occasion of the company’s centennial, and 100 entrepreneurs from across the African continent have been recognized and given awards
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 27 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-27-december-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 27 December 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 27 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-27-december-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 27 December 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 26 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-26-december-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 26 December 2024
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- [Striving to ensure every child is healthy and protected](https://eriinfo.com/striving-to-ensure-every-child-is-healthy-and-protected/) - Several weeks ago, UNICEF, one of the UN’s leading agencies, released its State of the World’s Children report. Published every year since 1980, the report helps to “monitor the trends that are shaping and reshaping the lives of children and young people [worldwide],” and it serves as an important tool in advocating for children and
- [President Isaias and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held discussions](https://eriinfo.com/president-isaias-and-president-hassan-sheikh-mohamud-held-discussions/) - Asmara, 26 December 2024- As part and parcel of their regular consultations, President Isaias Afwerki and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held extensive discussions – yesterday evening at State House – on further consolidation of bilateral ties between the two sisterly countries as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest. The two leaders underlined
- [President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrives in Asmara](https://eriinfo.com/president-hassan-sheikh-mohamud-arrives-in-asmara-4/) - Asmara, 26 December 2024- President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia arrived in Asmara in the early afternoon hours yesterday for a working visit. Upon arrival at the Asmara International Airport, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his entourage was accorded warm welcome by President Isaias Afwerki accompanied by guard of honor. During
- [National Conference on Food Safety](https://eriinfo.com/national-conference-on-food-safety/) - Asmara, 26 December 2024 – The Ministry of Agriculture organized a national conference on 24 December in Asmara under the theme “Working Together to Ensure Food Safety.” The event was attended by over 160 representatives from institutions actively involved in food safety initiatives. Speaking at the conference, Mr. Tekleab Misgina, Director General of Regulatory Services
- [Coordinated Effort to Enhance Biodiversity](https://eriinfo.com/coordinated-effort-to-enhance-biodiversity/) - Asmara, 26 December 2024 – The Forestry and Wildlife Authority held an activity assessment meeting on 24 December, where participants underscored the importance of coordinated water and soil conservation efforts for their critical role in enhancing biodiversity. Detailed briefings were provided on various topics, including nursery development, nomadic lifestyles and herding practices, household energy consumption,
- [Two Dams Inaugurated in Geleb Sub-zone](https://eriinfo.com/two-dams-inaugurated-in-geleb-sub-zone/) - Keren, 25 December 2024 – Two dams, constructed in collaboration between the Ministry of Agriculture and the Geleb sub-zone administration, were inaugurated on 23 December 2024. Mr. Gebremeskel Tewolde, head of the agriculture office in the sub-zone, noted that the dams, with a combined capacity of over 310,000 cubic meters, are expected to ensure water
- [Monetary Contributions to Augment the National Martyrs Trust Fund](https://eriinfo.com/monetary-contributions-to-augment-the-national-martyrs-trust-fund/) - Asmara, 25 December 2024 – Eritrean nationals residing in various countries have made substantial monetary contributions to support families of martyrs and enhance the National Martyrs Trust Fund. According to the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, nationals in Skara, Sweden, contributed $4,500, while the Holidays Coordinating Committee in Winnipeg, Canada, donated $8,640. Similarly, Mr.
- [Encouraging Efforts to Ensure Social Welfare](https://eriinfo.com/encouraging-efforts-to-ensure-social-welfare/) - Asmara, 25 December 2024 – The Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare’s branch in the Central Region has reported significant efforts made in 2024 to ensure social justice. Mr. Seium Okbamicael, a representative of the branch office, stated that the programs implemented in 2024 focused on enhancing children’s rights, supporting disabled and senior citizens, improving
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 24 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-24-december-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 24 December 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 24 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-24-december-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 24 December 2024
- [Effort to Enhance Agricultural Sector in Gash Barka Region](https://eriinfo.com/effort-to-enhance-agricultural-sector-in-gash-barka-region/) - Barentu, 24 December 2024 – At a meeting conducted on 21 December in Barentu, it was reported that encouraging efforts have been exerted in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture, local administrations, agricultural experts, and farmers to enhance the agricultural sector in the Gash Barka Region. Mr. Abubeker Osman, Director General of Agriculture and Land
- [Haddas Ertra 22 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-22-december-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 22 December 2024
- [President Isaias Holds Talks with Special Chinese Delegation](https://eriinfo.com/president-isaias-holds-talks-with-special-chinese-delegation/) - Asmara, 21 December 2024 – President Isaias Afwerki met with Ambassador Xue Bing, China’s Special Envoy to the Horn of Africa, this morning at Adi Halo. The discussions focused on bilateral relations, regional issues of vital importance to Eritrea and neighboring countries, as well as interconnected international developments. They also addressed the implementation framework of
- [Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare Activity Assessment Meeting](https://eriinfo.com/ministry-of-labor-and-social-welfare-activity-assessment-meeting/) - Asmara, 21 December 2024 – At an activity assessment meeting held in Asmara on 19 and 20 December, Ms. Leul Gebreab, Minister of Labor and Social Welfare, emphasized that program implementation should be aligned with the mission, objectives, and vision of the Ministry. According to reports presented at the meeting, in 2024, the Government disbursed
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 21 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-21-december-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 21 December 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 21 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-21-december-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 21 December 2024
- [An important National Initiative with Health, Nutrition, and Development Benefits](https://eriinfo.com/an-important-national-initiative-with-health-nutrition-and-development-benefits/) - Recently, the Seeds Development Branch at the Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) announced that around 161,000 chicks had been distributed to poultry farmers nationwide. Through the initiative, which is part of the MoA’s broader national efforts to ensure access to nutritious food for all and everywhere, 203 farmers were recipients with 78,000 chickens allocated to farmers
- [Ancient Relic Discovered in Egri-Mekel](https://eriinfo.com/ancient-relic-discovered-in-egri-mekel/) - Mendefera, 20 December 2024 – During an exploratory study conducted in Egri-Mekel in the Emni-Haili sub-zone, additional ancient relics have been discovered. Dr. Abraham Zeray, an archaeological expert at the Culture and Sports Commission, stated that, during the exploratory process carried out from 9 to 18 December, two human remains were found. Further study is
- [Activity Assessment Meeting of NCEW Executive Committee](https://eriinfo.com/activity-assessment-meeting-of-ncew-executive-committee/) - Asmara, 20 December 2024 – The Executive Committee of the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers (NCEW) held an activity assessment meeting for 2024 and discussed the plan of action for 2025. According to the report presented at the meeting, 46 institutions are currently organized within the confederation, and the reorganization process has been carried out
- [Eritrea Profile 14 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-14-december-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 14 December 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 20 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-20-december-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 20 December 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 20 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-20-december-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 20 December 2024
- [President Isaias Afwerki Met and Held Talks with Algerian Delegation](https://eriinfo.com/president-isaias-afwerki-met-and-held-talks-with-algerian-delegation/) - Asmara 20 December 2024 – President Isaias Afwerki met yesterday morning at Adi Halo with an Algerian delegation led by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Bidari. Minister Kamel delivered a message from Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune to President Isaias regarding the enhancement of cooperation and partnership between the two sisterly
- [Seminar for Nationals in the Netherlands](https://eriinfo.com/seminar-for-nationals-in-the-netherlands/) - Asmara, 20 December 2024 – Mr. Negassi Kasa, Eritrea’s Ambassador to the European Union and Benelux countries, conducted a seminar for nationals residing in the Dutch cities of Amersfoort, Amsterdam, and Zwolle. The seminar focused on the objective situation in the homeland and the role of the Fourth Front in national affairs. Ambassador Negassi noted
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 19 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-19-december-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 19 December 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 19 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-19-december-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 19 December 2024
- [Eritrea Profile 11 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-11-december-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 11 December 2024
- [Eritrea Haddas 18 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-18-december-2024/) - Eritrea Haddas 18 December 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 18 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-18-december-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 18 December 2024
- [Central Committee of NUEW Conducts Its 11th Regular Meeting](https://eriinfo.com/central-committee-of-nuew-conducts-its-11th-regular-meeting/) - Asmara, 19 December 2024 – The Central Committee of the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) held its 11th regular meeting on 16 and 17 December, focusing on the union’s current situation and future plans. The meeting reviewed the efforts undertaken to date, including achievements, challenges, and strategies to strengthen the union’s organizational capacity. Discussions
- [Longstanding Efforts to Control and Eliminate One of the Most Devastating Global Diseases](https://eriinfo.com/longstanding-efforts-to-control-and-eliminate-one-of-the-most-devastating-global-diseases/) - Despite progress over the years, malaria remains a formidable challenge. According to the latest global report published by the World Health Organization (WHO), in 2023, the number of malaria cases was estimated at 263 million, with an incidence of 60.4 cases per 1000 population at risk. This represents an increase of 11 million cases from
- [Remembering the Unforgettable: Ona and Besikdira Massacre](https://eriinfo.com/remembering-the-unforgettable-ona-and-besikdira-massacre/) - When you ask Eritreans today what they remember about November 30 and December 1, 1970, July 10, 1974, Feb 2, 1975 and May 12, 1988 they would tell you the story as if it happened yesterday. These are days when the Ethiopian colonial army massacred innocent Eritreans in Besikdra, Ona, Omhajer, Wekiduba and Sheib respectively.
- [President Isaias Receives Credentials of Ambassadors](https://eriinfo.com/president-isaias-receives-credentials-of-ambassadors-2/) - Asmara, 17 December 2024 – President Isaias Afwerki today received the credentials of four resident and three non-resident ambassadors at the Denden Guest House. The Resident Ambassadors who submitted their credentials are: Mr. Mehmet Kucuk sakalli of the Republic of Turkiye, Ms. Nahla Valji, United Nations Resident Coordinator, Mr. Mohamed Hatem Elatawy of the Arab
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- [Eritrea Alhaditha 17 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-17-december-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 17 December 2024
- [Seminar to Heads of National Organizations in Riyadh](https://eriinfo.com/seminar-to-heads-of-national-organizations-in-riyadh/) - Asmara, 17 December 2024 – The Ministry of Agriculture (MoA) delegation that participated in the Sixteenth Conference of Parties of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification (COP-16, UNCCD) conducted a seminar regarding the progress of the agricultural sector in the country. The seminar was held on December 11 at the premises of the Eritrean Embassy
- [NUEYS Effort to Empower Youth](https://eriinfo.com/nueys-effort-to-empower-youth/) - Asmara, 17 December 2024 – At an activity assessment meeting, the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students (NUEYS) in the Central Region reported significant achievements in 2024 aimed at developing the overall capacity of the youth. Mr. Samson Kifle, head of the union branch, stated that in 2025, the branch will work in collaboration
- [Haddas Ertra 15 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-15-december-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 15 December 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 14 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-14-december-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 14 December 2024
- [Ministry of Agriculture Distributes Chickens to Farmers](https://eriinfo.com/ministry-of-agriculture-distributes-chickens-to-farmers/) - As part of efforts to ensure access to nutritious food for all and everywhere, the Ministry of Agriculture has distributed over 161,000 chickens to poultry farmers at fair prices. According to the Seeds Development Branch at the Ministry of Agriculture, the distribution targeted 203 poultry farmers across all regions, based on their specific demands. The
- [Haddas Ertra 14 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-14-december-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 14 December 2024
- [“Eritrea is Playing a Fundamental Role in the Stability of the Horn of Africa” Mr. Marco Mancini, Italy’s Ambassador to Eritrea](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-is-playing-a-fundamental-role-in-the-stability-of-the-horn-of-africa-mr-marco-mancini-italys-ambassador-to-eritrea/) - Mr. Marco Mancini, the ambassador of Italy to the State of Eritrea, shared his insights on the bilateral relations between Eritrea and Italy during a brief interview with Eritrea Profile. This interaction marked the conclusion of his four-year tenure in Asmara, Eritrea. Below are excerpts from the interview: How would you assess the overall state
- [NUEW: Activity Assessment Meeting](https://eriinfo.com/nuew-activity-assessment-meeting/) - Asmara, 13 December 2024 – The Executive Board of the National Union of Eritrean Women (NUEW) convened on 11 and 12 December to assess its 2024 activities and outline a plan of action for 2025. The meeting was attended by heads of departments and sub-zones of the union, along with representatives from union branches in
- [The Fight Against Tuberculosis, A Resurgent Top Infectious Disease Killer](https://eriinfo.com/the-fight-against-tuberculosis-a-resurgent-top-infectious-disease-killer/) - Last year, tuberculosis (TB) returned to being the world’s leading infectious disease killer, surpassing COVID-19. Contagious and airborne, TB was also the leading killer of people with HIV and a major cause of deaths related to antimicrobial resistance. Notably, last year saw 8.2 million people worldwide newly diagnosed with TB, the highest number recorded since
- [Eritrea Profile 07 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-07-december-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 07 December 2024
- [Eritrea Profile 04 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-04-december-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 04 December 2024
- [Eritrea Profile 30 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-30-november-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 30 November 2024
- [Eritrean Delegation Presents Country’s Experience in Combating Desertification, Land Degradation, and Drought](https://eriinfo.com/eritrean-delegation-presents-countrys-experience-in-combating-desertification-land-degradation-and-drought/) - Asmara, 12 December 2024– An Eritrean delegation participating in the UNCCD-COP 16 of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, convened in Riyadh, shared the country’s experiences in combating desertification, land degradation, and drought during a side event on 11 December. At the event, in which Ms. Weini Gebrezgiabihier, Chargé d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy,
- [Activity Assessment Meeting of National Organizations in Italy](https://eriinfo.com/activity-assessment-meeting-of-national-organizations-in-italy/) - Asmara, 13 December 2024 – Heads of national organizations from 12 cities in Italy held an activity assessment meeting on 8 December in Bologna. Mr. Girmay Habtemicael, Head of Public and Community Affairs at the Eritrean Embassy, noted the successful implementation of national holidays, the youth congress, and the 50th-anniversary celebration of the Bologna Festival
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 13 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-13-december-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 13 December 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 13 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-13-december-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 13 December 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 12 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-12-december-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 12 December 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 12 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-12-december-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 12 December 2024
- [International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women Observed](https://eriinfo.com/international-day-for-the-elimination-of-violence-against-women-observed/) - Asmara, 12 December 2024 – The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, which has been observed with various programs since 25 November, concluded yesterday. At the event organized at the National Union of Eritrean Women Hall, Ms. Senait Mehari, head of Socio-Economic Development at the union, stated that the organization, in collaboration
- [Eritrea Haddas 11 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-11-december-2024/) - Eritrea Haddas 11 December 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 11 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-11-december-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 11 December 2024
- [Promotional Activities to Eradicate Harmful Practices](https://eriinfo.com/promotional-activities-to-eradicate-harmful-practices/) - Mendefera, 11 December 2024 – Promotional activities aimed at eradicating harmful practices and ensuring children’s rights were conducted for about 18,000 students in the Dubarwa sub-zone from 21 November to 8 December. The activities, organized in collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and Social Welfare, and the National Union of Eritrean Women, as well as
- [INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT ISAIAS AFWERKI: ON GLOBAL, REGIONAL, AND DOMESTIC ISSUES (Part III and Final)](https://eriinfo.com/interview-with-president-isaias-afwerki-on-global-regional-and-domestic-issues-part-iii-and-final/) - On November 30, 2024, national media outlets conducted an interview with President Isaias Afwerki, discussing timely and important global, regional, and domestic issues. Third and final part of the interview follows. * * * Mr. President, the leaders of the TPLF instigated, despite advice to the contrary, a war of insurrection that have inculcated massive
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 10 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-10-december-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 10 December 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 10 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-10-december-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 10 December 2024
- [Hamelmalo Sub-Zone Declares Itself Free of FGM](https://eriinfo.com/hamelmalo-sub-zone-declares-itself-free-of-fgm/) - Keren, 11 December 2024 – The Hamelmalo sub-zone in the Anseba Region officially declared itself free of female genital mutilation (FGM) on 7 December. The sub-zone has become the 8th in the Anseba region to make this declaration. Ms. Amna Haj, administrator of the sub-zone, stated that this achievement is the result of sustained awareness-raising
- [His Holiness Abune Baslios Elected as 6th Patriarch](https://eriinfo.com/his-holiness-abune-baslios-elected-as-6th-patriarch/) - Asmara, 10 December 2024 – His Reverend Abune Baslios, Administrator of the Office of the Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church, has been elected as the 6th Patriarch of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church. The election was conducted today at the Headquarters of the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church in accordance with the norms and
- [Eritrea Participates in Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Workshop](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-participates-in-economic-social-and-cultural-rights-workshop/) - Asmara, 10 December 2024 – An Eritrean delegation participated in the Economic, Social, and Cultural Rights Workshop held in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China, from 2 to 9 December 2024. During the workshop, Mr. Habtom Zerai, Charge d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy and the Permanent Mission of Eritrea to the United Nations, and Mr. Natnael Yebio,
- [Activity Assessment Meeting](https://eriinfo.com/activity-assessment-meeting-2/) - Asmara, 10 December 2024 – The National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch of Higher Education Institutions and Sawa held a meeting to assess activities conducted in 2024 and plan for 2025. Ms. Mensura Ismail, head of the union branch, emphasized the importance of coordinated efforts with partners to finalize unfinished programs from 2024
- [Cars and Motor Bicycles Race in Asmara](https://eriinfo.com/cars-and-motor-bicycles-race-in-asmara-2/) - Asmara, 09 December 2024 – The National Cars and Motor Bicycles Federation organized a race yesterday in the Biet-Gergis area of Asmara. The event was broadcast live on Eri-TV. The race lasted five hours and featured over 70 competitors across seven categories. A total of 67 vehicles competed in the 1000 to 2000 cc category,
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 07 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-07-december-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 07 December 2024
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- [INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT ISAIAS AFWERKI: ON GLOBAL, REGIONAL, AND DOMESTIC ISSUES](https://eriinfo.com/interview-with-president-isaias-afwerki-on-global-regional-and-domestic-issues/) - On November 30, 2024, national media outlets conducted an interview with President Isaias Afwerki, discussing timely and important global, regional, and domestic issues. Second part of the interview follows. Mr. President, various initiatives were taken to resolve the civil war in Sudan that broke out in April 2023, but they have not succeeded. Why? In
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- [“As Dad Says, A Tree falls to its Roots.” Yusra](https://eriinfo.com/as-dad-says-a-tree-falls-to-its-roots-yusra/) - Our guest today, Yusra Mohamed Salih, is a talented artist who is not afraid to try and experience art, in general, and music, in particular, in different languages. Her passion has allowed her to excel in the things she does. She is an exemplary teacher and speaks and sings in different languages. Translated from Agizo,
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- [Eritrea Alhaditha 06 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-06-december-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 06 December 2024
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- [Eritrea Alhaditha 05 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-05-december-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 05 December 2024
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- [Eritrea Participates in Conference of Parties of UN Convention to Combat Desertification](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-participates-in-conference-of-parties-of-un-convention-to-combat-desertification/) - Asmara, 04 December 2024 – Eritrea is participating in the Sixteenth Conference of Parties (COP16) of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD), being held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, from 2–16 December 2024, under the theme “Our Land. Our Future.” The delegation, led by Mr. Semere Amlesom, Director General of the Agricultural Extension Department
- [International Day of Persons with Disabilities Observed in Assab](https://eriinfo.com/international-day-of-persons-with-disabilities-observed-in-assab/) - Assab, 04 December 2024 – The International Day of Persons with Disabilities, marked annually on December 3, was commemorated at the national level in the port city of Assab. This year’s theme was “Amplifying the Leadership of Persons with Disabilities for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future.” Mr. Yosief Fesehaye, head of the Ministry of Labor
- [Haddas Ertra 01 December 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-01-december-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 01 December 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 30 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-30-november-2024-2/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 30 November 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 30 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-30-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 30 November 2024
- [INTERVIEW WITH PRESIDENT ISAIAS AFWERKI: ON GLOBAL, REGIONAL, AND DOMESTIC ISSUES (Part I)](https://eriinfo.com/interview-with-president-isaias-afwerki-on-global-regional-and-domestic-issues-part-i/) - On November 30, 2024, national media outlets conducted an interview with President Isaias Afwerki, discussing timely and important global, regional, and domestic issues. First part of the interview follows. * * * * Mr. President: currently, our world is facing numerous crises and conflicts. The situation in Ukraine, the geopolitical rivalry in the South China
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- [Eritrea: Women Empowerment in all its Dimensions](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-women-empowerment-in-all-its-dimensions/) - Since winning its independence three decades ago, some of Eritrea’s leading priorities have been advancing gender equality, empowering women and girls, and promoting and protecting their human rights. The country’s National Charter, which was adopted in 1994 and lays out the guiding vision and broad aspirations for the nation, declares that, “A society that does
- [Ona and Beskedira Massacres Remembered](https://eriinfo.com/ona-and-beskedira-massacres-remembered/) - Keren, 02 December 2024 – The 54th anniversary of the Ona and Beskedira massacres, perpetrated by enemy forces on hundreds of innocent citizens from the Ona and Beskedira villages on 30 November 1970, was solemnly observed. The remembrance events took place at the Beskedira Mosque, where the massacre occurred, and at the cemetery in Ona, where
- [Trainings on Administration and Leadership](https://eriinfo.com/trainings-on-administration-and-leadership/) - Asmara, 02 December 2024 – The Ministry of Health has conducted a series of training programs on administration and leadership for its staff members. The training sessions were attended by heads of branches, medical directors of hospitals, and personnel involved in administrative activities within the Ministry. According to Mr. Yemane Teadel, head of administration and
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- [Eritrea Profile 20 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-20-november-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 20 November 2024
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- [Haddas Ertra 27 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-27-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 27 November 2024
- [Bridging the Gap to Critical Maternal and Child Health Services](https://eriinfo.com/bridging-the-gap-to-critical-maternal-and-child-health-services/) - A cost-effective intervention Maternity waiting homes (MWHs) are hardly a new development within global or public health. Rather, they have a relatively long, extensive history. Also known as maternity waiting areas, mother’s shelters, or antenatal villages, MWHs can simply be understood as standalone, safe residential facilities where pregnant women can stay for an extended period
- [Haddas Ertra 26 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-26-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 26 November 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 26 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-26-november-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 26 November 2024
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- [Minister Osman Addresses Group of Friends in Defense of UN Charter](https://eriinfo.com/minister-osman-addresses-group-of-friends-in-defense-of-un-charter/) - Asmara, 28 November 2024 – Mr. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs, virtually addressed the Extraordinary Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends in Defense of the United Nations Charter on Palestine on 25 November. Minister Osman reaffirmed Eritrea’s firm solidarity and unwavering support for the resilient Palestinian people in their just and legitimate struggle
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- [General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan Arrives in Asmara](https://eriinfo.com/general-abdel-fattah-al-burhan-arrives-in-asmara/) - Asmara, 26 November 2024 – General Abdel Fattah al-Burhan, Chairman of Sudan’s Sovereign Council, arrived in Asmara in the mid-morning hours for a one-day working visit. Upon arrival at Asmara International Airport, General al-Burhan and his delegation were warmly welcomed by President Isaias Afwerki. During a meeting at State House, President Isaias emphasized Eritrea’s consistent
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- [Seminar for Nationals in Qatar](https://eriinfo.com/seminar-for-nationals-in-qatar/) - Asmara, 24 November 2024 – Mr. Yusuf Saiq, Head of Organizational Affairs of the PFDJ, conducted a seminar for participants of the 13th annual festival of the Eritrean community in Qatar. During the seminar held in Doha on 23 November, Mr. Yusuf Saiq provided an extensive briefing on the current situation in the homeland and
- [Successful Cataract Surgeries Conducted in Keren](https://eriinfo.com/successful-cataract-surgeries-conducted-in-keren/) - Keren, 23 November 2024 – The Albeser Ophthalmologists team successfully performed cataract surgeries on over 400 patients at Keren Hospital between 16 and 22 November. Mr. Alem Zekarias, Director of National Blindness Control at the Ministry of Health, reported that approximately 2,000 patients underwent ocular diagnostics during the campaign. Among them, over 400 individuals received cataract
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- [Eritrea Alhaditha 22 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-22-november-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 22 November 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 21 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-21-november-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 21 November 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 23 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-23-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 23 November 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 22 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-22-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 22 November 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 21 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-21-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 21 November 2024
- [A pivotal Opportunity to Accelerate Action to Tackle the Climate Crisis](https://eriinfo.com/a-pivotal-opportunity-to-accelerate-action-to-tackle-the-climate-crisis/) - During the past two weeks, Heads of State, ministers, and negotiators, along with thousands of climate activists, mayors, civil society and Indigenous group representatives, academics, artists, and CEOs from around the world gathered in Baku, Azerbaijan to accelerate action towards tackling the climate crisis. With global temperatures hitting record highs, and extreme weather events affecting
- [Workshop to Ensure Youth Participation in Agricultural Development](https://eriinfo.com/workshop-to-ensure-youth-participation-in-agricultural-development-2/) - The Department of Agriculture and Land in the Central Region, in collaboration with the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students (NUEYS) branch, organized a workshop on 21 November in Tsaeda-Christian, Berki sub-zone, to promote youth participation in agricultural development. Mr. Major Mengusteab, Head of the Agriculture Office in the sub-zone, highlighted that the Ministry
- [Eritrean Community Festival in Qatar](https://eriinfo.com/eritrean-community-festival-in-qatar-2/) - Asmara, 22 November 2024 – The 13th Eritrean Community Festival in Qatar commenced on 20 November with great patriotic fervor. The festival was officially inaugurated by Mr. Yosuf Saiq, Head of Organizational Affairs of the PFDJ. The opening ceremony was attended by members of the Eritrean community and representatives of the diplomatic community in Doha.
- [Remarks by Minister Osman Saleh at Unilateral Coercive Measures Conference](https://eriinfo.com/remarks-by-minister-osman-saleh-at-unilateral-coercive-measures-conference/) - Remarks By Minister Osman Saleh Unilateral Coercive Measures Conference 21st November, 2024 Geneva, Switzerland Special Rapporteur, Professor Alena Douhan, Excellencies, Distinguished delegates I would like to begin by expressing my sincere gratitude to Professor Alena Douhan for her dedication and hard work in organizing this important conference and for her unwavering commitment to the mandate.
- [Capacity-Building Training for Nationals in Germany](https://eriinfo.com/capacity-building-training-for-nationals-in-germany/) - Asmara, 21 November 2024 – A capacity-building training program was conducted for leaders of national organizations in Germany. Mr. Yohannes Woldu, Chargé d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in Germany, emphasized the importance of the training in enhancing participants’ understanding of national development programs and fostering their active contribution and participation. The event highlighted the tradition
- [Eritrea Haddas 20 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-20-november-2024/) - Eritrea Haddas 20 November 2024
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- [Edwardo Araya: Celebrating four Decades of Artistic Works](https://eriinfo.com/edwardo-araya-celebrating-four-decades-of-artistic-works/) - Edwardo Araya is a seasoned painter, editor, sculptor, and graphic designer. Over the years, he has dignified the posters and animated logos dedicated to Independence Day celebrations. * * * Tell us about your childhood. I grew up in Gezabanda, Asmara. Due to the oppression and cruelty of the Ethiopian occupationist régime, I quit my
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 19 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-19-november-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 19 November 2024
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- [National Antimicrobial Awareness Week Campaign](https://eriinfo.com/national-antimicrobial-awareness-week-campaign/) - Asmara, 20 November 2024 – National Antimicrobial Awareness Week Campaign, organized jointly by the Ministries of Health, Agriculture, Marine Resources as well as Land, Water & Environment launched yesterday at the NCEW Headquarters in Asmara. Dr. Andebrhan Tesfatsion, representing the Minister of Health, and Mr. Amanuel Negassi, representing the Minister of Agriculture, highlighted that this
- [Statement by H.E. Mr. Tesfai Ghebreselassie Sebhatu Minister of Land, Water and Environment UNFCCC – COP 29 (11-22 Nov 2024 Baku, Azerbaijan)](https://eriinfo.com/statement-by-h-e-mr-tesfai-ghebreselassie-sebhatu-minister-of-land-water-and-environment-unfccc-cop-29-11-22-nov-2024-baku-azerbaijan/) - Honorable Chairperson Excellences Heads of Delegation Distinguished Participants, Ladies and gentlemen, Allow me first to express my deep appreciation on behalf of the Eritrean delegation to the people and government of the Republic of Azerbaijan for the warm hospitality they accorded us and for availing this setting to host COP 29. I would like
- [President Isaias Meets with Vice President of African Development Bank](https://eriinfo.com/president-isaias-meets-with-vice-president-of-african-development-bank/) - Asmara, 18 November 2024 – President Isaias Afwerki met with a delegation from the African Development Bank Group, led by Vice President Ms. Nnenna Nwabufo, at Adi Halo this morning. The meeting focused on the current status and future prospects of development cooperation between Eritrea and the African Development Bank. Discussions also covered priorities set
- [Haddas Ertra 16 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-16-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 16 November 2024
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- [Eritrea Profile 06 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-06-november-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 06 November 2024
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- [Haddas Ertra 17 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-17-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 17 November 2024
- [UN Information Service Director Sandra Macharia’s visit to Eritrea](https://eriinfo.com/un-information-service-director-sandra-macharias-visit-to-eritrea/) - Sandra Macharia, Director of UN Information Services in Nairobi, visited Eritrea this week to explore opportunities for collaboration and strengthen communication efforts. In an exclusive interview, she shared insights into her visit and the UN’s commitment to supporting Eritrea’s development. Here are some highlights from our time spent with Sandra Macharia. What are the main
- [Minister Yemane Gebremeskel Met with Director of the UN Information Service](https://eriinfo.com/minister-yemane-gebremeskel-met-with-director-of-the-un-information-service/) - Asmara, 15 November 2024 – Mr. Yemane Gebremeskel, Minister of Information, met this morning with Ms. Sandra Macharia, Director of the UN Information Service in East Africa. During the meeting, Minister Yemane stated that the longstanding defamation against Eritrea has been politically driven and coordinated media campaign by U.S. and European media outlets. Minister Yemane
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 15 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-15-november-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 15 November 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 15 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-15-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 15 November 2024
- [Eritrea Participated in Russia-Africa Conference](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-participated-in-russia-africa-conference/) - Asmara, 14 November 2024 – Mr. Petros Tsegay, Eritrea’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, represented Eritrea at the first Russia-Africa Conference held in Sochi, Russia, on 8 and 9 November. In his message to the conference, President Vladimir Putin highlighted that African states are confidently gaining political and economic influence, affirming themselves as one of
- [Meetings to Strengthen National Organizations](https://eriinfo.com/meetings-to-strengthen-national-organizations/) - Asmara, 14 November 2024 – Meetings aimed at strengthening national organizations were conducted in South Sudan and Norway. At the meeting held on 9 November in Juba, South Sudan, Eritrea’s Ambassador to South Sudan, Mr. Yohannes Teklemicael, called on all national organizations in the country to enhance their organizational capacity and unity and to actively
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 14 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-14-november-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 14 November 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 14 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-14-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 14 November 2024
- [Men’esey November 2024 PDF](https://eriinfo.com/menesey-november-2024-pdf/) - Men’esey November 2024 PDF
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 12 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-12-november-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 12 November 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 12 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-12-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 12 November 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 13 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-13-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 13 November 2024
- [Eritrea Haddas 13 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-13-november-2024/) - Eritrea Haddas 13 November 2024
- [A Conversation with Artist Tesfay Tekle: “I try to Capture that Essence of Quietude in my Paintings.”](https://eriinfo.com/a-conversation-with-artist-tesfay-tekle-i-try-to-capture-that-essence-of-quietude-in-my-paintings/) - You always credit your older brother for getting you started on this path. Yes. His influence was very formative for me. When we were kids, he used to make copies of pictures by drawing them on paper and I, naturally, wanted to do what he was doing so I started drawing pictures, too. This was
- [Eritrean delegation participating at UN Climate Change conference](https://eriinfo.com/eritrean-delegation-participating-at-un-climate-change-conference/) - Asmara, 13 November 2024 – Eritrean delegation led by Mr. Tesfay Gebreselasie, Minister of Land, Water and Environment, is participating at the 29th UN Climate Change conference which is being held in Baku, Azerbaijan, from 11 to 22 November. In his opening speech, the Chairman of the 28th Climate Change Conference urged all member countries
- [President Isaias Met with Special Envoy of UN on Sudan](https://eriinfo.com/president-isaias-met-with-special-envoy-of-un-on-sudan/) - Asmara, 12 November 2024 – President Isaias Afwerki met today, at the Denden Guest House, UN Secretary General’s Envoy for the Sudan, Mr. Ramtane Lamamra, for extensive discussions on regional developments; and especially the conflict in the Sudan. President Isaias elucidated, in greater detail, Eritrea’s perspectives on the resolution of the conflict in the Sudan
- [Inauguration of Potable Water Project in Emba-Derho](https://eriinfo.com/inauguration-of-potable-water-project-in-emba-derho/) - Asmara, 12 November 2024 – A potable water project and a newly constructed road have been inaugurated in the Emba-Derho administrative area of the Serejeka sub-zone. The projects, which were completed at a cost of over 6 million Nakfa, were officially inaugurated by Mr. Fesehaye Haile, Governor of the Central Region, on 10 November. Mr.
- [A TRIP THROUGH ERITREA: A Journey of Mesmerizing Landscapes and Community Life](https://eriinfo.com/a-trip-through-eritrea-a-journey-of-mesmerizing-landscapes-and-community-life/) - On the evening of October 31, the Alliance Française hosted the opening of “A Trip Through Eritrea,” an art exhibition featuring the works of Eritrean artists Tesfay Tekie and Dr. Tajedin N. Yousif. Running for ten days, this collaboration offers visitors a profound exploration of Eritrea’s landscapes and cultural heritage through two contrasting yet complementary
- [Eritrean Female Engineers](https://eriinfo.com/eritrean-female-engineers/) - Playing big roles in the nation’s development, career driven Eritrean females are striving to excel at work. Our guest today, Ruth Yohannes, is one such female who is now working as a civil engineer in Segen Construction Company. She also works as makeup and nail artist. * * * Give us a brief introduction to
- [Haddas Ertra 10 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-10-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 10 November 2024
- [Commemoration of World Food Day and International Day for the Eradication of Poverty; and related Side-events ](https://eriinfo.com/commemoration-of-world-food-day-and-international-day-for-the-eradication-of-poverty-and-related-side-events/) - “The right to food, for a better life and a better future” “Decent Work, Inclusive Growth, and the Eradication of Poverty” The Ministry of Agriculture of the State of Eritrea in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) Representative in Eritrea; and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) commemorated World Food Day (under the
- [Eritrean Community Festival in Riyadh and Surrounding Areas](https://eriinfo.com/eritrean-community-festival-in-riyadh-and-surrounding-areas/) - Asmara, 09 November 2024 – The Eritrean community in Riyadh and its environs celebrated their annual festival on 8 November with patriotic fervor under the theme “Heroic Feat Anchored on Cohesive Ranks.” The festival, which showcased cultural and artistic performances that highlighted the noble societal values of the Eritrean people, was officially opened by Mr.
- [Informed Choices: The Key to Safer Medicine](https://eriinfo.com/informed-choices-the-key-to-safer-medicine/) - The Eritrean Pharmaceutical Association (ERIPA), in collaboration with the Ministry of Health, is organizing a nationwide Medicines Safety Week Campaign from 4th to 11th November under the theme “Informed choices: the key to safer medicine.” Following is an interview with Mr. Amanuel Aron, a board member of ERIPA and Chairman of the Medicines Safety Week
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 09 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-09-november-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 09 November 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 09 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-09-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 09 November 2024
- [National workshop to strengthen Women’s Agribusiness Involvement](https://eriinfo.com/national-workshop-to-strengthen-womens-agribusiness-involvement/) - Asmara, 08 November 2024 – A national workshop aimed at enhancing the role and participation of Eritrean women in agribusiness was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Agriculture and the National Union of Eritrean Women. The workshop featured presentations on various topics, including the role of value addition in agricultural development, constructing top-bar beehives
- [Workshop on Tangible and Intangible Cultural Heritage](https://eriinfo.com/workshop-on-tangible-and-intangible-cultural-heritage/) - Asmara, 08 November 2024 – A workshop highlighting the significance and meaning of tangible and intangible cultural heritage was held on 7 November in the Central Region. The event was organized by the Central Region in collaboration with the Commission of Culture and Sports. Ambassador Zemede Tekle Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and Sports,
- [Eritrea Profile 02 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-02-november-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 02 November 2024
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- [Eritrea Alhaditha 08 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-08-november-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 08 November 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 08 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-08-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 08 November 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 07 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-07-november-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 07 November 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 07 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-07-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 07 November 2024
- [The Circle: A Symbol of Unity in Our Culture](https://eriinfo.com/the-circle-a-symbol-of-unity-in-our-culture/) - In diverse cultures around the world, shapes and patterns carry profound meanings that reflect their beliefs, values, and customs. In our society, one shape resonates more deeply than any other: the circle. This shape represents more than simple geometry; it serves as a vivid symbol of our way of life, embodying our values of unity,
- [Discussion on Objective Situation and Organizational Capacity](https://eriinfo.com/discussion-on-objective-situation-and-organizational-capacity/) - Asmara, 07 November 2024 – Members of the Swiss branch of the PFDJ held a meeting on 3 November to discuss the current situation in the homeland and to strengthen their organizational capacity. Mr. Habtom Zeray, Charge d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy, emphasized the heavy sacrifices made by the Eritrean people to achieve national independence
- [Revised Document for Elections of Area Administrators and Managing Directors](https://eriinfo.com/revised-document-for-elections-of-area-administrators-and-managing-directors/) - Asmara, 06 November 2024 – The Central Region administration has presented a revised document concerning the elections of area administrators and managing directors to the institutions responsible for executing the elections. The document was revised by the Ministry of Local Government. The meeting, held on 5 November, was attended by Mr. Fesehaye Haile, Governor of
- [Eritrea Haddas 06 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-06-november-2024/) - Eritrea Haddas 06 November 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 06 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-06-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 06 November 2024
- [INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ERITREAN DIPLOMATIC OFFICERS](https://eriinfo.com/international-relations-training-program-for-eritrean-diplomatic-officers/) - Asmara, 06 November 2024 – Forty-five diplomatic officers from Eritrea’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Ministry of Information recently completed a training program sponsored by China’s Ministry of Commerce and hosted by Hunan International Vocational College. The program covered international relations, China-Africa relations, and China’s foreign policy, blending online and on-site learning. Mr. Iyasu Habte,
- [President Isaias receives and congratulated Henok Mulubrhan](https://eriinfo.com/president-isaias-receives-and-congratulated-henok-mulubrhan/) - Asmara, 04 November 2024- President Isaias Afwerki in the morning hours of yesterday received and encouraged in Adi-Halo Professional Cyclist Henok Mulubrhan the champion of African Continental Cycling Championship 2024. President Isaias paid tribute to Henok’s unparalleled achievement in the annals of Eritrean and African cycling and expressed his trust in Henok’s bright prospects to
- [Workshop on Document for Export of Organic Fertilizer](https://eriinfo.com/workshop-on-document-for-export-of-organic-fertilizer/) - Asmara, 04 November 2024 – The Ministry of Agriculture held a workshop on 1 November in Asmara to finalize a regulatory document on the quality standards for organic fertilizer exports. Mr. Tekleab Misgina, Director General of Regulation and Control at the Ministry, stated that while the use of organic fertilizer is not new in Eritrea,
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 02 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-02-november-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 02 November 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 02 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-02-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 02 November 2024
- [Workshop to ensure youth participation in agricultural development](https://eriinfo.com/workshop-to-ensure-youth-participation-in-agricultural-development/) - Asmara, 02 November 2024 – The Department of Agriculture and Land in the Central Region, in collaboration with the National Union of Eritrean Youth and Students branch, organized a workshop on 31 October in Asmara to encourage youth participation in agricultural development. Mr. Asrat Haile, head of Agriculture and Land in the region, highlighted that
- [A Light Conversation with the legend Tsige and Her Daughter, Rahel ](https://eriinfo.com/a-light-conversation-with-the-legend-tsige-and-her-daughter-rahel/) - Tsige Teclesenbet is a veteran artist who has made her contribution to the growth of acting and singing. She started her acting and singing career during the armed struggle, and she has been inspiring upcoming artists through her remarkable talent and mentoring. Admired for her comedies, she appeals to spectators of all ages. Her commitment
- [Multifaceted Support to Equalize Learning and Improve Life Chances](https://eriinfo.com/multifaceted-support-to-equalize-learning-and-improve-life-chances/) - Recently, Eritrea Profile featured an article exploring Eritrea’s continued efforts to promote educational opportunities for the deaf and hard of hearing (published Saturday October 26). Written by Simon Weldemichael, not only was the article extremely interesting and well written, it was enlightening, replete with details, and informative, ultimately helping to shine critical light on an
- [President Isaias Holds Talks with African Continental Free Trade Area Delegation](https://eriinfo.com/president-isaias-holds-talks-with-african-continental-free-trade-area-delegation/) - Asmara, 01 November 2024 – President Isaias Afwerki received and held discussions with a delegation from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), led by Secretary General Mr. Wamkele Mene, at Adi Halo earlier today. During the meeting, President Isaias emphasized the critical need for African countries to harness their natural resources and human capital
- [Eritrea Profile 26 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-26-october-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 26 October 2024
- [Eritrea Profile 23 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-23-october-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 23 October 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 01 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-01-november-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 01 November 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 01 November 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-01-november-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 01 November 2024
- [Meeting with National Organizations in Sweden](https://eriinfo.com/meeting-with-national-organizations-in-sweden/) - Asmara, 01 November 2024 – Ambassador Fesehatsion Petros, Eritrea’s non-resident Ambassador to Sweden, held a meeting with leaders of Eritrean national organizations in Sweden. The meeting focused on strengthening organizational capacity, nurturing competent and patriotic youth, and discussing the situation in the homeland and the progress of national development programs. Ambassador Fesehatsion emphasized that organization
- [9th Meeting of Eritrean National Committee in Germany](https://eriinfo.com/9th-meeting-of-eritrean-national-committee-in-germany/) - Asmara, 01 November 2024 – The Eritrean National Committee in Germany convened for its 9th meeting on 26 October in Frankfurt. The gathering included representatives from various national committees and members of the Eritrean Commission from cities across Germany. Mr. Yohannes Woldu, Charge d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in Germany, provided a comprehensive briefing on
- [Ministry of Agriculture Conducts Queen-Bee Rearing Techniques Training](https://eriinfo.com/ministry-of-agriculture-conducts-queen-bee-rearing-techniques-training/) - The tradition of beekeeping in Eritrea dates back centuries, with rural farmers long practicing honey production and collection from traditional and natural hives. The modern history of beekeeping began during the Italian period, when frame-hives were briefly introduced in military bases in Asmara, Segeneyti, and Adi-Quala. In the early 1980s, improved frame-hives started to emerge
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 31 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-31-october-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 31 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 31 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-31-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 31 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 30 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-30-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 30 October 2024
- [Eritrea Haddas 30 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-30-october-2024/) - Eritrea Haddas 30 October 2024
- [Unilateral Sanctions and Coercive Measures: Illegal and an  Obstacle to Development, Rights, and Cooperation (Part II)](https://eriinfo.com/unilateral-sanctions-and-coercive-measures-illegal-and-an-obstacle-to-development-rights-and-cooperation-part-ii/) - The use of sanctions and unilateral coercive measures (UCMs) as a central instrument of foreign policy has become increasingly common and widespread in recent years, especially among a number of wealthy and powerful nations in the West. Today, dozens of countries around the world, including Eritrea, are targeted by UCMs of some form or type.
- [AGIZO September 2024](https://eriinfo.com/agizo-september-2024/) - AGIZO September 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 29 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-29-october-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 29 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 29 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-29-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 29 October 2024
- [Regional Training on Maintenance and Calibration of Veterinary Laboratories](https://eriinfo.com/regional-training-on-maintenance-and-calibration-of-veterinary-laboratories/) - Asmara, 29 October 2024 – The Ministry of Agriculture, in collaboration with the International Atomic Energy Agency, organized a training session focused on the maintenance and calibration of the national animal and plant health laboratory. The goal is to combat livestock and crop diseases effectively. The training, conducted in Asmara from 14 to 25 October,
- [Vaccines Supporting SDG Goal 3 Success](https://eriinfo.com/vaccines-supporting-sdg-goal-3-success/) - Eritrea’s pronounced health policy, which is anchored on preventive and curative approaches, includes consistent and nation-wide implementation of a variety of vital vaccination programmes. Indeed, while the country’s considerable achievements and progress in the health sector are the result of a combination of various factors, one of the most important elements has been the effective
- [Cardiac Surgery for Children at Orotta Referral Hospital](https://eriinfo.com/cardiac-surgery-for-children-at-orotta-referral-hospital-2/) - Asmara, 28 October 2024 – Cardiac surgeries for children are currently being performed at Orotta National Referral Hospital through a collaborative effort between Eritrean doctors and Italian medical experts from ‘Med-Action Bambini.’ The program, which began on 23 October, will continue until 31 October, addressing patients from across the country who have been on the
- [Haddas Ertra 27 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-27-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 27 October 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 26 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-26-october-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 26 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 26 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-26-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 26 October 2024
- [Profile Q & A: United Nations Day with UNRC, Nahla Valji](https://eriinfo.com/profile-q-a-united-nations-day-with-unrc-nahla-valji/) - United Nations Day 2024 was commemorated in Eritrea on Thursday, October 24th, at Hotel Asmara Palace. The celebration featured speeches by Foreign Minister Osman Saleh and UN Resident Coordinator Nahla Valji and a video message from UN Secretary-General António Guterres. Government officials, diplomats, and UN agency heads attended the event. Ms. Valji shared her perspective
- [Minister Osman Saleh’s Remarks on United Nations Day](https://eriinfo.com/minister-osman-salehs-remarks-on-united-nations-day/) - H.E Mr. Osman Saleh Minister, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the States of Eritrea REMARKS UN DAY 24 October, 2024 Asmara, Eritrea Distinguished colleagues, Members of the diplomatic community and the UN family, Ladies and gentlemen, It is an honor to join you in commemorating United Nations Day. We gather at a time when international
- [Haddas Ertra 25 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-25-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 25 October 2024
- [Eritrea Profile 19 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-19-october-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 19 October 2024
- [Eritrea Profile 16 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-16-october-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 16 October 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 25 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-25-october-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 25 October 2024
- [Congress of YPFDJ in Italy](https://eriinfo.com/congress-of-ypfdj-in-italy/) - Asmara, 25 October 2024 – The Young People’s Front for Democracy and Justice (YPFDJ) organization in Italy held its 6th congress on 20 October in Milan. During the congress, the executive committee presented a report, which was followed by extensive discussions among the participants. A new executive committee was elected for a two-year term. Mr.
- [Haddas Ertra 24 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-24-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 24 October 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 24 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-24-october-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 24 October 2024
- [Eritrea Profile 12 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-12-october-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 12 October 2024
- [Eritrea Haddas 23 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-23-october-2024/) - Eritrea Haddas 23 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 23 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-23-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 23 October 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 22 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-22-october-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 22 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 22 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-22-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 22 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 20 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-20-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 20 October 2024
- [Call on Farmers to Introduce Improved Crop Seeds](https://eriinfo.com/call-on-farmers-to-introduce-improved-crop-seeds/) - Barentu, 23 October 2024 – A call has been made for farmers to adopt improved crop seeds developed at agricultural research centers to boost their agricultural production. This call was made during an event organized at the Aklalat Agricultural Research Center in Golij, in connection with World Farmers Day. The event was attended by Mr.
- [Law week at the UN, “From Old Convention to New Horizons” 22 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/law-week-at-the-un-from-old-convention-to-new-horizons-22-october-2024/) - To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA), a side event was organized by the Permanent Mission of the Philippines and co-sponsored by several other Missions, including the Permanent Mission of Eritrea to the UN. In her remarks, H.E. Sophia Tesfamariam, Eritrea’s Permanent Representative to the UN, underscored Eritrea’s deep-rooted respect
- [Unilateral Sanctions and Coercive Measures: Illegal and an Obstacle to Development, Rights, and Cooperation](https://eriinfo.com/unilateral-sanctions-and-coercive-measures-illegal-and-an-obstacle-to-development-rights-and-cooperation/) - The use of sanctions and unilateral coercive measures (UCMs) as a central instrument of foreign policy has become increasingly common and widespread in recent years, especially among a number of wealthy and powerful nations in the West. In 2015, the late Dr. Idriss Jazairy, then serving as the United Nations Special Rapporteur on human rights
- [Statement by the Delegation of the State of Eritrea at the 81st Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) 17 October- 6 November 2024, Banjul, The Gambia On agenda item 3. “Human Rights Situation in Africa”  19 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/statement-by-the-delegation-of-the-state-of-eritrea-at-the-81st-ordinary-session-of-the-african-commission-on-human-and-peoples-rights-achpr-17-october-6-november-2024-banjul-the-gambia/) - Mr. Chairperson, All Protocol Observed, At the outset, I wish to convey my gratitude to the People and Government of the Republic of The Gambia for the warm hospitality accorded to me and my delegation since our arrival in the beautiful city of Banjul. Mr. Chairperson, Eritrea subscribes to the universality and indivisibility of human
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 19 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-19-october-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 19 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 19 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-19-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 19 October 2024
- [“The More Educated you are, the more Difference you can Make.” Efrem Ghirmay](https://eriinfo.com/the-more-educated-you-are-the-more-difference-you-can-make-efrem-ghirmay/) - Taking advantage of the educational opportunities the Government provides, Eritreans have been excelling in many fields of study. Exemplary citizens who contribute to the development of their country have been evolving over the years. Our guest, Efrem Ghirmay, a 30-yearold exemplary engineer and caterpillar machinery technician at Eritrean Equipment PLC (Eri Equip), shares his experience
- [Exploring Film and Culture: The Journey of Eritrean Filmmaker Shishay Hayleab ](https://eriinfo.com/exploring-film-and-culture-the-journey-of-eritrean-filmmaker-shishay-hayleab/) - In a world driven by stories, the media through which they are told can transform lives, shape perceptions, and foster cultural understanding. This is particularly true in Eritrea, a nation rich in tradition and heritage. Shishay Hayleab – a filmmaker emerging from this vibrant cultural landscape, has taken it upon himself to chronicle the wisdom
- [Seminar on the Objective Situation in the Homeland](https://eriinfo.com/seminar-on-the-objective-situation-in-the-homeland/) - Asmara, 18 October 2024 – Mr. Berhane Gebrehiwet, Charge d’Affaires at the Eritrean Embassy in the US, conducted a seminar on 13 October for nationals in San Jose, focusing on the objective situation in the homeland. Mr. Berhane provided an extensive briefing on the current situation in the homeland and the broader region, urging nationals
- [Eritrea: Delegation Statement (Ms. Nadia Michael) at 75th Session of UNHCR Executive Committee](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-delegation-statement-ms-nadia-michael-at-75th-session-of-unhcr-executive-committee/) - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, Mr. Filippo Grandi Excellencies Honorable Guests Ladies and Gentlemen, Being the last of a long line of speakers bears a unique set of challenges and opportunities. The challenge is that I am speaking when all has been said. However, the opportunity lies in synthesizing and building upon the messages
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 18 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-18-october-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 18 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 18 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-18-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 18 October 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 17 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-17-october-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 17 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 17 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-17-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 17 October 2024
- [Eritrea Profile 09 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-09-october-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 09 October 2024
- [Meeting on Proper Use of Social Service Provision Institutions](https://eriinfo.com/meeting-on-proper-use-of-social-service-provision-institutions/) - Assab, 17 October 2024 – Ambassador Mohammed-Seid Mantai, Governor of the Southern Red Sea Region, held a meeting with residents of Afambo administrative area in the Central Denkalia sub-zone, focusing on the proper use of social service provision institutions. Highlighting the ongoing efforts to enable the public to benefit from social services, Ambassador Mohammed-Seid
- [Eritrea Haddas 16 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-16-october-2024/) - Eritrea Haddas 16 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 16 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-16-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 16 October 2024
- [Speech by H.E. Minister Arefaine Berhe on World Food Day and the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty](https://eriinfo.com/speech-by-h-e-minister-arefaine-berhe-on-world-food-day-and-the-international-day-for-the-eradication-of-poverty/) - Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen! On behalf of the organizing committee and myself, I welcome you all to these two important global events namely, World Food Day; and International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. This year’s themes for the events are “The right to foods for better life and better future” as well as “Decent
- [New Dam Inaugurated in Emahmimet](https://eriinfo.com/new-dam-inaugurated-in-emahmimet/) - Massawa, 15 October 2024 – A new dam in the Emahmimet administrative area, Qarora sub-zone, constructed at a cost of 4.5 million Nakfa, was inaugurated on 5 October. The construction involved collaboration between local residents and members of the Defense Forces. Mr. Idris Ali, the sub-zone administrator, stated that the dam would play a vital
- [Warm Reception for National Cycling Team](https://eriinfo.com/warm-reception-for-national-cycling-team/) - Asmara, 15 October 2024 – The Eritrean National Cycling Team, which achieved remarkable victories in both men’s and women’s categories at the 2024 African Continental Cycling Championship in Eldoret, Kenya, was warmly welcomed upon its arrival at Asmara International Airport this morning. The welcoming ceremony was attended by Ambassador Zemede Tekle, Commissioner of Culture and
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 15 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-15-october-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 15 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 15 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-15-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 15 October 2024
- [Tour of Inspection to Development Sites](https://eriinfo.com/tour-of-inspection-to-development-sites/) - Massawa, 15 October 2024 – Ms. Asmeret Abraha, Governor of the Northern Red Sea Region, conducted a tour to assess the progress of water supply initiatives for humans and livestock, as well as ongoing water and soil conservation activities. These efforts are being implemented through public collaboration with the Defense Forces. The tour covered the
- [Potable Water Project Inaugurated in Habero Sub-zone](https://eriinfo.com/potable-water-project-inaugurated-in-habero-sub-zone/) - Keren, 15 October 2024 – A new potable water project in the Habero sub-zone of the Anseba Region, built at a cost of 8 million Nakfa, was inaugurated on 10 October. The project includes a dam with a capacity of 210,000 cubic meters of water, a 13 km water pipeline, a water container capable of
- [Haddas Ertra 13 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-13-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 13 October 2024
- [ “Africa’s Golden Boy” Makes History at the African Continental Cycling Championship](https://eriinfo.com/africas-golden-boy-makes-history-at-the-african-continental-cycling-championship/) - Asmara, 13 October 2024 – Eritrean professional cyclist Henok Mulubrhan made history at the 2024 African Continental Cycling Championship in Eldoret, Kenya, by achieving a hat-trick victory. Henok previously claimed the championship titles in 2022 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, and in 2023 in Accra, Ghana. In this year’s championship, Henok secured the gold medal, finishing
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 12 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-12-october-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 12 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 12 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-12-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 12 October 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 11 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-11-october-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 11 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 11 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-11-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 11 October 2024
- [Joint Statement between the Arab Republic of Egypt and the State of Eritrea](https://eriinfo.com/joint-statement-between-the-arab-republic-of-egypt-and-the-state-of-eritrea/) - (Unofficial Translation) Upon the kind invitation extended by His Excellency President Isaias Afwerki, President of the State of Eritrea, to His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, the two Presidents met today, October 10, 2024, in the Eritrean capital, Asmara, and held intensive consultations on bilateral relations, vital regional
- [Eritrea Profile 05 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-05-october-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 05 October 2024
- [Eritrea Profile 02 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-02-october-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 02 October 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 10 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-10-october-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 10 October 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 08 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-08-october-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 08 October 2024
- [Eritrea Haddas 09 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-09-october-2024/) - Eritrea Haddas 09 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 10 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-10-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 10 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 09 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-09-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 09 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 08 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-08-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 08 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 06 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-06-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 06 October 2024
- [Presidents Isaias Afwerki and Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Discuss Strengthening Bilateral Ties](https://eriinfo.com/presidents-isaias-afwerki-and-abdel-fattah-el-sisi-discuss-strengthening-bilateral-ties/) - Asmara, 10 October 2024 – President Isaias Afwerki and President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi of the Arab Republic of Egypt held extensive discussions this afternoon, focusing on strengthening bilateral relations, as well as regional and international issues of mutual interest. The two leaders reaffirmed their commitment to the absolute respect for the sovereignty, independence, and territorial
- [بيان مشترك ](https://eriinfo.com/بيان-مشترك/) - بيان مشترك بين جمهورية مصر العربية ودولة إريتريا ــــ بناء على الدعوة الكريمة الموجّهة من فخامة الرئيس إسياس أفورقي رئيس دولة إريتريا إلى فخامة الرئيس عبد الفتاح السيسي، رئيس جمهورية مصر العربية، اجتمع الرئيسان اليوم 10 أكتوبر 2024 في العاصمة الإريترية أسمرا، حيث أجرى الرئيسان مشاورات مُكثفة بشأن العلاقات الثنائية، ومسائل إقليمية ودولية حيوية،
- [البيان المشترك للقمة الثلاثية](https://eriinfo.com/البيان-المشترك-للقمة-الثلاثية/) - 1- بناءً على الدعوة الكريمة المُوجهة من فخامة الرئيس إسياس أفورقي رئيس دولة إريتريا إلى فخامة الرئيس عبد الفتاح السيسي، رئيس جمهورية مصر العربية، وفخامة الرئيس د. حسن شيخ محمود، رئيس جمهورية الصومال الفيدرالية، اجتمع الرؤساء الثلاثة اليوم 10 أكتوبر 2024 في العاصمة الإرترية أسمرا، حيث أجرى الرؤساء في قمة ثلاثية مُشاورات مُكثفة بشأن مسائل
- [Joint Statement of the Tripartite Summit](https://eriinfo.com/joint-statement-of-the-tripartite-summit/) - (Unofficial Translation) Upon the kind invitation extended by His Excellency President Isaias Afwerki, President of the State of Eritrea, to His Excellency President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, President of the Arab Republic of Egypt, and to His Excellency President Dr. Hassan Sheikh Mahmoud, President of the Federal Republic of Somalia, the three Presidents met today, October
- [President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi Arrives in Asmara](https://eriinfo.com/president-abdel-fattah-el-sisi-arrives-in-asmara/) - Asmara, 10 October 2024 – On the invitation of President Isaias Afwerki, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, along with his delegation, arrived in Asmara late this morning for an official visit. The delegation, including the Minister of National Security, the Chief of the Presidential Cabinet, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs, was warmly welcomed by
- [President Isaias Afwerki and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held talks](https://eriinfo.com/president-isaias-afwerki-and-president-hassan-sheikh-mohamud-held-talks/) - Asmara, 10 October 2024- President Isaias Afwerki and President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud held extensive talks on bilateral, regional and international issues of common interest at State House yesterday evening. The two leaders underscored the imperative of further bolstering the bilateral cooperation of the two sisterly countries in the heavy tasks of the maintenance of the
- [President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud arrives in Asmara](https://eriinfo.com/president-hassan-sheikh-mohamud-arrives-in-asmara-3/) - Asmara, 09 October 2024– On the invitation of the Government of Eritrea, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud of the Federal Republic of Somalia, and his delegation arrived in Asmara in the evening hours today for a three-day official visit. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud and his delegation, which includes Foreign Minister Ahmed Moalim Fiqi, were accorded warm
- [MoA Newsletter October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/moa-newsletter-october-2024/)
- [Donation to Enrich the Blood Supply of National Blood Transfusion Service](https://eriinfo.com/donation-to-enrich-the-blood-supply-of-national-blood-transfusion-service/) - Asmara, 08 October 2024 – Dr. Yohannes Tekeste, Medical Director of the National Blood Transfusion Service, reported that in the past eight months, approximately 10,900 units of blood were voluntarily donated to support the service’s blood supply. Dr. Yohannes noted that the initial plan was to collect 10,400 units of blood during the same period.
- [Inspection Tour of Social Service Provision Institutions](https://eriinfo.com/inspection-tour-of-social-service-provision-institutions/) - Barentu, 08 October 2024 – Ambassador Mahmud Ali Hirui, Governor of Gash Barka Region, conducted a tour to observe the state of agricultural activities and social service provision institutions in the sub-zones of Molqui, Sahambuka, and Laelai-Gash. The objective of the tour was to identify challenges faced by social service provision institutions, address them, and
- [Young Health Professionals: Contributing to National Health, Well-being, and Development](https://eriinfo.com/young-health-professionals-contributing-to-national-health-well-being-and-development/) - Ensuring the overall health and well-being of all people through the establishment of an effective healthcare sector is an essential part of efforts to eradicate poverty, drive robust socio-economic growth, achieve sustainable development, and create thriving, prosperous communities. Importantly, as has been established by the World Health Organization, countless researchers, and innumerable case studies from
- [National Workshop on Food Safety](https://eriinfo.com/national-workshop-on-food-safety/) - Asmara, 06 October, 2024 : – The Ministry of Agriculture organized a national workshop aimed at enhancing the understanding of farmers and food processing enterprises regarding food safety. The workshop, held under the theme “Food Safety: Responsibility of All,” focused on promoting safe practices from production to consumption. Mr. Tekleab Misgina, Director General of Regulations
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 05 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-05-october-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 05 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 05 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-05-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 05 October 2024
- [Strategic Plan for Massawa Workers Training Center](https://eriinfo.com/strategic-plan-for-massawa-workers-training-center/) - Asmara, 05 October 2024 : – A strategic plan for the Massawa Workers Training Center was adopted at a meeting held from 16 to 24 September, organized by the National Confederation of Eritrean Workers in collaboration with the Center for Institutional Excellence of Eritrea. The meeting was attended by members of the executive committee of
- [International Teachers Day Observed](https://eriinfo.com/international-teachers-day-observed/) - Asmara, 05 October 2024 : – International Teachers Day, which is celebrated annually on 5 October, was observed yesterday at the national level in Asmara. The event was attended by Mr. Yosuf Saiq, Head of Organizational Affairs of the PFDJ, alongside representatives of teachers. Mr. Simon Mehari, Chairman of the Eritrean Teachers Association, emphasized that
- [“I grew up in a neighborhood with narrow streets but big visions”, Yohannes Fitwi](https://eriinfo.com/i-grew-up-in-a-neighborhood-with-narrow-streets-but-big-visions-yohannes-fitwi/) - Born in 1987 in Aba Shawl, Asmara, Yohannes Fitwi has been actively working as a journalist, lyricist, book author, movie writer, and director for around a decade now. With a big dream to reflect the neighborhood he grew up in, Yohannes has produced around ten short, long, and feature films, 15 songs, and two books.
- [Eritrea Profile 28 September 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-28-september-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 28 September 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 04 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-04-october-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 04 October 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 03 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-03-october-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 03 October 2024
- [Eritrea Haddas 02 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-haddas-02-october-2024/) - Eritrea Haddas 02 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 04 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-04-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 04 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 03 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-03-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 03 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 02 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-02-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 02 October 2024
- [Meeting with Village Elders and Reconciliation Committees](https://eriinfo.com/meeting-with-village-elders-and-reconciliation-committees/) - Asmara, 04 October 2024 : – Ms. Fauzia Hashim, Minister of Justice, held meetings with village elders and reconciliation committees from the 12 sub-zones of the Southern Region. The meetings took place on 24 and 26 September in Mendefera and Dekemhare, and on 1 October in Dubarwa. During the meetings, Ms. Fauzia emphasized that preventing
- [Developing Tourism in Eritrea](https://eriinfo.com/developing-tourism-in-eritrea/) - World Tourism Day, which is celebrated on 27th of September, has been observed this year under the theme “Tourism for Peace.” The theme highlights the intimate connection of tourism with peace. Eritrea deeply cherishes peace and security. It is also endowed with a peaceful and harmonious people, as well as various natural resources that are
- [Desperate Gimmicks to Foment Conflict](https://eriinfo.com/desperate-gimmicks-to-foment-conflict/) - As it will be recalled, US Senator Chris Coons, and, his ilk and minions, had floated preposterous allegations accusing Eritrea of perpetrating “gross atrocities” in the war that raged for two years in northern Ethiopia. These cheap and deplorable acts were prompted by malicious and entrenched policies of fomenting division to exacerbate and further compound
- [Eritrea’s Closing Statement during the consideration and adoption of the Universal Periodic Review outcomes 26 September – 1 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritreas-closing-statement-during-the-consideration-and-adoption-of-the-universal-periodic-review-outcomes-26-september-1-october-2024/) - Madam Vice President, Excellencies, Ladies and Gentlemen, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the 15 delegations who took the floor for their thoughtful and constructive remarks. I also extend my gratitude to the 27 delegations who were inscribed to speak but did not get the opportunity to do so, we also thank
- [Eritrea’s opening Statement during the consideration and adoption of the Universal Periodic Review outcomes 26 September – 1 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritreas-opening-statement-during-the-consideration-and-adoption-of-the-universal-periodic-review-outcomes-26-september-1-october-2024/) - Madam Vice President, Excellencies, Distinguished Delegates, Ladies and Gentlemen, The UPR Working Group reviewed, for the fourth time, the state of human rights in Eritrea on May 6 this year in this very room. On that occasion, a delegation, led by myself, presented the progress made by the State of Eritrea in the protection and
- [መደረ ሚኒስተር ዑስማን ሳልሕ ኣብ መበል 79 ኣኼባ ሓፈሻዊ ባይቶ ሕቡራት ሃገራት](https://eriinfo.com/መደረ-ሚኒስተር-ዑስማን-ሳልሕ-ኣብ-መበል-79-ኣ/) - ክቡር ፊልሞን ያንግ – ፕረዚደንት መበል 79 ኣኼባ ሓፈሻዊ ባይቶ ሕቡራት ሃገራት ክቡር ኣንቶንዮ ጉተረሽ – ዋና ጸሓፊ ሕቡራት ሃገራት ዝኸበርኩም ወከልቲ ሃገራትን መንግስታትን ዝኸበርክንን ዝኸበርኩምን እዚ ኣኼባ ሓፈሻዊ ባይቶ፡ ኣብ ኣገዳሲ መድረኽ ምስግጋር ዓለማዊ-ስርዓት’ዩ ዝጋባእ ዘሎ። ቅድሚ ናብ’ቲ ቀንዲ ኣርእስቲ ምእታው ድማ፡ ሓጺር ድሕረ-ባይታኣዊ ክወና ንምሃብ፦ ቅድሚ ሓደ ዘመን፡ ድሕሪ 1ይ ዓለማዊ ኲናት ኣብ
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 01 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-01-october-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 01 October 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 01 October 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-01-october-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 01 October 2024
- [World Tourism Day Observance in Keren](https://eriinfo.com/world-tourism-day-observance-in-keren/) - Keren, 30 September 2024 – World Tourism Day was observed in Keren, Anseba region, on 26 September under the theme “Tourism and Peace.” The event was attended by Ms. Askalu Menkorios, Minister of Tourism, Ambassador Abdella Musa, Governor of Anseba Region, religious leaders, as well as owners of tourism service-providing institutions. Mr. Salim Ali Salim,
- [Farmers Day Observance in Southern Region](https://eriinfo.com/farmers-day-observance-in-southern-region/) - Mendefera, 30 September 2024 – Farmers Day was observed in Adi-Mengonti, Southern Region, featuring the introduction of hybrid corn seeds to farmers. The event was attended by 33 farmers and 12 agricultural experts. Mr. FesehayeTesfatsion, a seed development expert at the Ministry of Agriculture branch in Mendefera sub-zone, stated that the Ministry is working to
- [Foreign Minister Osman Saleh’s Statement at the UN General Assembly 79th Session](https://eriinfo.com/foreign-minister-osman-salehs-statement-at-the-un-general-assembly-79th-session/) - Your Excellency Philemon Yang President of the 79th Session of the UN General Assembly; Your Excellency Antonio Guterres Secretary General of the UN; Honorable Heads of Delegation; Distinguished Delegates; Ladies and Gentlemen; Mr. President, Allow me to join previous speakers to congratulate Your Excellency for your election to the Presidency of the 79th Session
- [ቀዳማይ ገጽ ፕሮጀክት ‘ምምሕያሽ ቀረብ ኤለክትሪሲቲ፡ ተዛዚሙ።](https://eriinfo.com/ቀዳማይ-ገጽ-ፕሮጀክት-ምምሕያሽ-ቀረብ-ኤ/) - መንግስቲ ኤርትራ፡ ቀረብን ስርዓተ ዕደላን ኤለክትሪሲቲ ኣብ መላእ ሃገር ውሑስን ርጉእን ንምግባር ናይ ዘበገሶ ፕሮጀክት ቀዳማይ ገጽ፡ ተዛዚሙ። ሓይሊ ኤለክትሪክ፡ ቅድመ-ኩነታዊ ጠለብ ሃገራዊ መደባት ልምዓት ብምዃኑ፡ መንግስቲ ኤርትራ ነቲ ዝጸንሐ ንኡስ ምንጪታት ሃገራዊ ቀረብ ክብ ንምባልን ዘላቒ ንምግባሩን፡ ናይ ቀረባ፡ ማእከላይን ርሑቕን እዋን ውጥናት ሓንጺጹ፡ ረስናዊ፡ ንፋሳዊ፡ ጸሓያውን ካልእን ምንጭታት ንምውዳድ ብዕቱብ ይሰርሕ ከምዘሎ ዝፍለጥ’ዩ።
- [World Tourism Day Celebrated in Asmara](https://eriinfo.com/world-tourism-day-celebrated-in-asmara/) - World Tourism Day, observed annually on 27 September, was celebrated for the 29th time at the national level in Asmara under the theme “Tourism and Peace.” The event was attended by Ms. Askalu Menkorios, Minister of Tourism, and Mr. Zerit Tewoldebrhan, Managing Director of the Central Region. Ms. Liya Gebreab, Director General of Tourism in
- [NAEWDV Receives Material Support](https://eriinfo.com/naewdv-receives-material-support/) - Asmara, 29 September 2024 – The National Association of Eritrean War Disabled Veterans (NAEWDV) has received material support valued at 146 thousand dollars. The contribution includes 120 thousand Nakfa donated by Mr. Amanuel Okbai, a resident of Canada, and an additional 26 thousand dollars provided by an individual who wished to remain anonymous. Mr. Mohammednur
- [Haddas Ertra 29 September 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-29-september-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 29 September 2024
- [Eritrea Profile 25 September 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-profile-25-september-2024/) - Eritrea Profile 25 September 2024
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 28 September 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-28-september-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 28 September 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 28 September 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-28-september-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 28 September 2024
- [Minister Osman Saleh’s Statement at the High-Level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance](https://eriinfo.com/minister-osman-salehs-statement-at-the-high-level-meeting-on-antimicrobial-resistance/) - Statement by H.E. Mr. Osman Saleh Mohammed, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Eritrea During the High-level Meeting on Antimicrobial Resistance 26 September 2024 UN Headquarters, New York Mr. President, Excellencies and distinguished delegates, Allow me to express our sincere gratitude to the President of the General Assembly for convening this important meeting.
- [Brief Intervention by Minister Osman Saleh at High-Level Event on “Strengthening SMEs for a Climate-Resilient Tomorrow”](https://eriinfo.com/brief-intervention-by-minister-osman-saleh-at-high-level-event-on-strengthening-smes-for-a-climate-resilient-tomorrow/) - Thursday 26 September 2024 | High-level side event by Permanent Mission of Italy, Generali and UNDP “Sustainability Champions: Strengthening Small and Medium Enterprises for a Climate-Resilient Tomorrow” as side event to the UNGA High Level Week and the Climate Week Brief intervention by H.E. Mr. Osman Saleh Mohammed, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State
- [Minister Osman Saleh’s Statement at the 48th Meeting of G77 and China Foreign Ministers](https://eriinfo.com/minister-osman-salehs-statement-at-the-48th-meeting-of-g77-and-china-foreign-ministers/) - Statement by H.E. Minister Osman Saleh, Foreign Minister of the State of Eritrea At the Forty-Eighth Annual Meeting of The Ministers For Foreign Affairs of The Group Of 77 And China 27 SEPTEMBER 2024 H.E. Gen. Odongo Jeje Abubakhar, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Uganda and Chair of the Group of 77
- [Minister Osman Saleh’s Statement at the Sixth Meeting of Friends Defending the UN Charter](https://eriinfo.com/minister-osman-salehs-statement-at-the-sixth-meeting-of-friends-defending-the-un-charter/) - Statement by H.E. Osman Saleh, Minister of Foreign Affairs of the State of Eritrea at the Sixth Ministerial Meeting of the Group of Friends in Defense of the Charter of the United Nations 27 September 2024, New York Mr. Chair, Excellencies and Distinguished Colleagues, Let me first extend my warm congratulation to the
- [Eritrea Alhaditha 27 September 2024](https://eriinfo.com/eritrea-alhaditha-27-september-2024/) - Eritrea Alhaditha 27 September 2024
- [Haddas Ertra 27 September 2024](https://eriinfo.com/haddas-ertra-27-september-2024/) - Haddas Ertra 27 September 2024

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