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Africa: What Next? United States Exits Key Entities, Vital Climate Treaties in Major Retreat From Global Cooperation

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Nairobi — President Donald Trump has escalated efforts to further distance the United States from international organizations and entities focused on climate, the environment, and energy. This strategy is in step with his administration’s established approach to undermine and redirect funds and international cooperation away from climate and clean energy programs. But where some see…

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Africa: Museveni’s Militarised Elections – A Gen Z Reckoning

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The 15 January elections in Uganda are almost a foregone conclusion, preceded, as has become customary, by a violent crackdown against the opposition. As the results begin to trickle in, what are the prospects for the NUPs Bobi Wine and Uganda’s Gen Z? The January 15, 2026, elections in Uganda were a battle between the…

Africa: AU Commission Chairperson Congratulates Algeria On Successful Launch Earth Observation Satellite

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The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria on the successful launch of the Alsat-3A Earth observation satellite, marking a significant advance in Africa’s space and geospatial capabilities. “This achievement underscores Algeria’s leadership in space science and its commitment to harnessing satellite technologies for sustainable…

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Africa: Kenya Begin Preps for First-Ever Africa Futsal Cup Qualification

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NAIROBI — The national futsal team have commenced training for the Africa Cup of Nations qualifier tie against Namibia. The 14-member squad reported to camp at the Kasarani Indoor Arena under the keen eye of head coach James Omondi. Kenya play the southern Africans in the opening round of the qualifiers, with the first leg…

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Africa: FIFA Receives Record 500 Million Ticket Requests for 2026 World Cup

eriinfo.com16 hours ago03 mins

FIFA said on Tuesday it received more than 500 million ticket requests for the 2026 World Cup during a 33-day application window that closed this week, describing it as a new milestone in world sporting history. The tournament, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico and Canada and feature 48 teams for the first…

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Africa: Benin – 10,000 Women Entrepreneurs Receive Business Development Support

eriinfo.com17 hours ago05 mins

Washington — The World Bank approved $100 million in financing from the International Development Association (IDA) to help Benin promote access to finance and growth for women entrepreneurs in both the formal and informal sectors. The Women Entrepreneurship Development and Access to Finance Program (WEDAF) is a results-based program (PforR). It will support the government…

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Africa: Updated WHO Manuals Released to Help Countries Strengthen Foodborne Disease Surveillance and Response

eriinfo.com18 hours ago07 mins

Timely detection and effective response to foodborne diseases are essential to protect public health and prevent local events from escalating into wider emergencies. To support countries in strengthening these capacities, the World Health Organization has released updated editions of its full set of manuals on strengthening surveillance of and response to foodborne diseases. The updated…

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Africa: Morocco Beat Nigeria On Penalties to Reach Africa Cup of Nations Final

eriinfo.com19 hours ago03 mins

Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend with Senegal after a tense last-four clash on Wednesday finished 0-0 at the end of extra time. Bounou saved from Samuel Chukwueze and…

Africa: Ukraine War Videos Raise Questions Over Russia’s Recruitment of Africans

eriinfo.com20 hours ago05 mins

Videos shared on Ukrainian social media since the weekend claim to show African nationals fighting in the ranks of the Russian army – raising fresh questions about Moscow’s overseas recruitment practices. The footage, widely circulated online, shows black men in Russian military uniforms being humiliated, threatened or described as expendable. The language used has drawn…

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Africa: Early Humans Relied On Simple Stone Tools for 300,000 Years in a Changing East African Landscape

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Our prehistoric human ancestors relied on deliberately modified and sharpened stone tools as early as 3.3 million years ago. The selection of rock type depended on how easily the material could be flaked to the desired shape and form. The resulting product proved invaluable for everyday tasks. Sharp-edged rock fragments were manufactured to suit various…