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Wcaf V – African Development Bank Group and UK Export Finance Sign MOU to Mobilise Financing for Africa

eriinfo.com3 days ago04 mins

The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and UK Export Finance (UKEF), the United Kingdom’s export credit agency, have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen cooperation on co-financing projects across Africa and mobilise additional resources for the continent’s sustainable development. Abdul Kamara, Officer in Charge, Vice President of the African Development Bank Group, and Tim…

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Africa: What Gets Fact-Checked? How Politics Shapes the Answer in Four African Countries

eriinfo.com3 days ago013 mins

Every couple of years, the same false stories come back. A claim that an election was rigged before a single vote was cast. An old video of violence, stripped of its date and place, presented as breaking news. For fact-checkers, this means repeatedly investigating claims they have already debunked, even as new false stories emerge….

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AU Member States Validate African Continental Health Data Governance Framework

eriinfo.com6 days ago07 mins

Validation marks a major step toward a shared continental approach to secure, ethical and sovereign health data governance, ahead of finalisation and consideration through African Union policy processes. Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 22 October 2026 – African Union (AU) Member States have validated the African Continental Health Data Governance Framework, paving the way for Africa’s first…

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Africa: Ebola – Africa CDC Urges African Ownership, Accountability in Outbreak Response

eriinfo.com6 days ago08 mins

Africa CDC says African governments must invest in their health systems and hold aid partners accountable as the continent responds to the Bundibugyo virus outbreak. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has urged African governments to take greater ownership of disease outbreak responses, invest in their health systems and hold development…

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Africa: CAF Beach Soccer Afcon Senegal 2026 – Senegal Aim for Record Extending African Title

eriinfo.com6 days ago04 mins

Hosts and reigning champions Senegal play host to the TotalEnergies CAF Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations Senegal 2026 aiming to extend their dominance of the continental game. With five consecutive titles to their name, the Lions of Teranga will be determined to maintain their remarkable record on home soil. Senegal Team Profile: Appearances: 7th…

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African Development Bank Group to Champion Domestic Capital Mobilisation At Africa Financial Summit 2026

eriinfo.com7 days ago03 mins

What: Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) 2026 Who: African Development Bank Group (Main Partner), the Government of Angola (Host country), International Finance Corporation (Co-host); Jeune Afrique Media Group When: 3-4 November 2026 Where: Luanda, Angola The African Development Bank Group will participate in the Africa Financial Summit (AFIS) 2026, to be held in Luanda, Angola, on…

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Africa: How Can African Schools Support Children’s Mental Health? Research Shows What Works and What Doesn’t

eriinfo.com7 days ago012 mins

Schools are often among the first places where emotional and behavioural difficulties become visible. Learners may start missing classes, withdrawing from friends or struggling academically. Schools are strategically positioned for mental health intervention because of their centrality in the lives of children and adolescents. They are an important entry point for mental health responsive action…

DStv’s South African revenue keeps sliding

eriinfo.com7 days ago04 mins

MultiChoice’s revenue fell 3% on a like-for-like basis in the nine months to September, driven by lower subscription revenue in South Africa, its French owner Canal+ said on Thursday. The decline eased in the third quarter to 2% year on year, from 3.4% in the first half, which Canal+ attributed partly to “favourable comparison effects…

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Africa: Ebola – Africa CDC Warns African Leaders Against Politicising Outbreak, Finger-Pointing

eriinfo.com7 days ago010 mins

Speaking on Channels Television’s The Morning Brief on Thursday, Mr Kaseya said he was familiar with the political dynamics across Africa, particularly in West Africa, and had been engaging leaders concerned about the outbreak. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned African leaders against politicising the ongoing Ebola outbreak, urging…

Africa: Are Bilateral Ties the Route to Renewed West African Security Cooperation?

eriinfo.com1 week ago010 mins

Pending the outcome of ECOWAS-AES talks, cooperation between neighbouring states offers a starting point for rebuilding regional security ties. Despite tensions between the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and the Confederation of Sahel States (AES), recent advances reflect a broader regional trend. In August, Ghana and Burkina Faso signed a defence agreement, while…