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Africa: The International Order Is Shifting – African Countries Have an Opportunity to Reshape Global Power Relations

eriinfo.com1 year ago013 mins

For too long, Africa’s agency has been exercised defensively: managing expectations, preserving stability, reacting to external scripts. The continent has copied political systems from other countries and prioritised economic choices that would meet external obligations, such as repaying debt. This posture was understandable immediately following independence in African states. At that time, the world was…

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Africa: ‘Take Urgent Steps to Address Africa’s Digital Divide’ – Speaker of Parliament Urges African Parliaments

eriinfo.com1 year ago03 mins

The Speaker of Parliament, Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has urged African parliaments to take urgent steps to address the digital divide between countries and regions, citing the technological gap between the parliaments of Rwanda and Ghana as an example. He indicated that the uneven access to modern technology and digital tools across the continent was…

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Africa: Garay López Hails Vital Mauritania Win, Ngato Vows Central African Fightback

eriinfo.com1 year ago07 mins

Under the bright Nairobi night, Mauritania finally found their rhythm at the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) “Pamoja” 2024, edging past the Central African Republic 1-0 in a tense Group B clash that breathed life into their qualification campaign. While the scoreboard told one story, the coaches’ words revealed another — a tale of resilience,…

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Africa: Are African Countries Aware of Their Own Mineral Wealth? Ghana and Rwanda Offer Two Very Different Answers

eriinfo.com1 year ago011 mins

Imagine running a business for over a century without knowing what’s in your warehouse. That’s essentially what many African countries are doing with their mineral wealth. Governments across the continent still have very little knowledge of what lies beneath their soil. Between the 18th and 20th centuries, European colonial powers exploited African mineral wealth for…

‘People moved on’: Starlink falters in key African market

eriinfo.com1 year ago09 mins

A Starlink terminal Some Kenyans turned to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite communications service after the government tried to restrict access to the internet during last year’s protests that left more than 60 dead. Anti-government demonstrations returned in June. This time, though, Starlink’s appeal has faded. Those who purchased the service may have thought it could…

One year on, the LG online store has become a go-to for South African shoppers

eriinfo.com1 year ago06 mins

The landscape of South African retail continues its rapid digital evolution, with consumers increasingly seeking convenience and direct access to their favourite brands. As LG’s Online Brand Shop marks its first anniversary, it has quickly established itself as a significant player in this shift, reflecting a growing consumer preference for direct-to-consumer tech purchases. This trend…

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Africa: Sexual Health Is an Extra Struggle for Women With Disabilities – Findings From 10 African Countries

eriinfo.com1 year ago010 mins

Even after more than three decades of global efforts to promote inclusive sexual and reproductive health policies, many women with disabilities in Africa still face serious challenges. Their rights are often overlooked, and they have limited access to contraception and other essential services. Lack of access to sexual health knowledge or contraception doesn’t happen in…

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Africa: Top 10 African Goalscorers in Epl History

eriinfo.com1 year ago010 mins

Over the years, the Premier League has become a stage where African footballers have consistently dazzled with their blend of speed, strength, creativity and determination. Africa has produced a great mix of brilliance, from commanding defenders to electric wingers and lethal strikers. These players haven’t just participated; they’ve redefined their roles and left legacies that…

South African court rules that Zambia can repatriate body of ex-president

eriinfo.com1 year ago03 mins

A South African court has ruled that Zambia’s government can repatriate the body of former President Edgar Lungu and give him a state funeral, despite his family’s opposition. Lungu’s family had wanted to bury him privately in South Africa, where he died in June. They were left visibly distraught by the Pretoria high court’s decision….

South African streaming music showdown

eriinfo.com1 year ago06 mins

Google’s YouTube Music is the most affordable individual subscription service in South Africa for streaming music, despite a price increase from R59.99 to R64.99 since the last comparison TechCentral published two years ago. The cost of accessing unlimited music streaming services in South Africa has remained relatively stable over time, with the largest increase over…