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Africa: The Burden of Representation – Women in African Academia and the Politics of Visibility

eriinfo.com2 hours ago015 mins

Beyond access to freedom Academic freedom in African higher education has been a longstanding demand, yet its realisation remains inconsistent. Although universities have demonstrated progress in advancing gender equality, women scholars continue to encounter structural and cultural barriers that shape their academic experiences. Many institutions have adopted inclusivity policies, but these frequently coexist with entrenched…

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African Bloc Warns COP30 Adaptation Targets Risk Becoming ‘A Burden’ Without Funding

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago03 mins

The Africa Group of Negotiators has issued a firm warning at COP30 insisting that any agreement on the Global Goal on Adaptation (GGA) must include ambitious, equitable and practical indicators and must be backed by guaranteed finance. The bloc, representing nations most vulnerable to climate impacts says it will not be rushed into finalising adaptation…

Africa: Climate Change Is Making Africa’s Debt Burden Worse – New Debt Contracts Could Help

eriinfo.com4 months ago012 mins

Many African countries are already struggling with heavy debt burdens. Climate change is making this worse. Africa contributes the least to global emissions but suffers the most from extreme weather, rising temperatures and drought. These disasters affect not just people’s livelihoods but also national revenues, making debt repayment harder. Yet traditional debt contracts don’t account…

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Africa Unites to Take Stock of Disease Burden and Financial Needs Towards NTDs Elimination By 2030

eriinfo.com5 months ago07 mins

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | June 26, 2025 — Fifty African Union Member States have endorsed a ground-breaking digital micro-planning portal co-created by Africa CDC to accelerate the elimination of Neglected Tropical Diseases — a diverse group of infectious diseases that primarily affect impoverished communities in tropical and subtropical areas. This innovative platform developed with inputs…

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Africa: WHO Calls for Increased Awareness, Treatment to Reduce Africa’s Sickle Cell Burden

eriinfo.com5 months ago09 mins

in 2021, 405,000 children in Africa were born with sickle cell disease, a 27 per cent rise from 2000 The World Health Organisation (WHO) says African countries must ramp up awareness and bolster prevention and care to curb the burden of Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) on the continent. The Medical Officer for Integrated Package Delivery,…