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Africa: Ethiopia’s Justice Minister Calls for Expanded Access to Traditional Justice Across Africa

eriinfo.com3 months ago06 mins

Addis Ababa — Traditional dispute resolution mechanisms are central to expanding access to justice across African communities, Ethiopia’s Justice Minister, Hana Arayaselassie, has said. Speaking at a high-level regional conference in Addis Ababa, the minister called for stronger institutional support for community-based justice systems, emphasizing their critical role in reaching underserved populations. The two-day forum…

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East Africa: AU Appoints Ex-Tanzania Leader Horn, Red Sea Envoy

eriinfo.com3 months ago03 mins

Hargeisa — The African Union has appointed former Tanzanian President Jakaya Mrisho Kikwete as its High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea, in a move aimed at strengthening diplomatic efforts in one of the continent’s most strategically sensitive regions. The appointment was announced on Tuesday by the Chairperson of the African…

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Africa: AU Designates Jakaya Kikwete As High Representative in Horn and Red Sea

eriinfo.com3 months ago01 mins

The Chairperson of the AU Commission has appointed former Tanzanian President Jakaya Kikwete as the AU High Representative for the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea. In a statement issued today, Chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf said Kikwete will spearhead the AU’s efforts to address “the complex political, peace and security dynamics across the region.”…

Africa: UN Classes Slave Trade as ‘Gravest Crime Against Humanity’

eriinfo.com3 months ago07 mins

The UN General Assembly has passed the resolution on transatlantic slavery despite opposition from the US and European countries. The UN General Assembly has adopted a resolution recognizing the trafficking of enslaved Africans as the “gravest crime against humanity.” 123 countries voted in favor of the resolution, which was championed by Ghana and backed by the African Union and…

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Africa: Despite Africa’s 4.7m Strong Developer Base, Gender Gap Still Limits Continent’s Full Digital Potential – Report

eriinfo.com3 months ago07 mins

Boston Consulting Group (BCG), which empowers global organisations to grow and build sustainable competitive advantage, has released its latest report, revealing how Africa’s software and applications developer community is scaling fast at 21 per cent annually. The report however said although Africa currently has 4.7 million developers, and competing with regions such as Europe with…

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Africa No Filter Unites Africa’s Creative Heavyweights to Shape the Continent’s Global Narrative

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Opportunity Africa has launched a pan-African Creative Council, bringing together leading communications, media and marketing figures to advance a stronger, more unified narrative of the continent in line with Agenda 2063. The Council is designed as a continental platform to reshape how Africa is perceived globally and how it defines itself,…

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Africa: 57 Percent Construction Talent Gap, Slows Down Africa’s Infrastructure Boom

eriinfo.com3 months ago08 mins

Sub-Saharan Africa’s construction sector is entering a crucial transformational periods. At the centre of this transformation is the Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA), a continent-wide initiative designed to close critical infrastructure gaps by 2040 through more than 400 priority projects spanning energy, transport, ICT, and transboundary water systems. With over $360 billion committed,…

Westcon-Comstor signs Infoblox distribution deal for southern Africa

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Nickey Mannya, director for cyber security and next-generation solutions at Westcon-Comstor Southern Africa. Westcon-Comstor has signed a distribution agreement with Infoblox to extend its cyber security and networking offering in southern Africa. In a previous ITWeb article, Westcon-Comstor tabled its ambition to specialise in security as part of its growth strategy. The firm said it would…

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Africa: Why Africa Remains Dependent On Hydrocarbons – NNPC

eriinfo.com3 months ago04 mins

The Group Chief Executive Officer of NNPC Limited, Engr. Bashir Bayo Ojulari, has stated that Africa remains dependent on hydrocarbons for revenue and foreign exchange, making sustained upstream production non-negotiable. Speaking during the CERAWeek 2026 in Houston, Texas, Ojulari explained that with over 600 trillion cubic feet of proven reserves, gas represents not merely a…

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Africa: Beyond It – Why Digital Governance Is Africa’s Ultimate Leadership Challenge

eriinfo.com3 months ago02 mins

Africa’s digital future hinges on effective governance and combating cybercrime to foster economic growth, trust, and innovation while addressing significant gaps in digital literacy among leaders. As the first quarter of the 21st century passes, it is becoming increasingly clear that Africa’s ability to catch up with the rest of the world will depend on…