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

eriinfo.com1 month 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…

Calls grow for biometric SIM registration as fraud tops R5.3bn

eriinfo.com1 month ago09 mins

Weak SIM registration processes continue to enable fraud. (Graphic: Nicola Mawson, with images from ITWeb, Pexels and Freepik) Amid growing calls for biometric registration of SIM cards, global bodies warn that such a move could exclude vulnerable citizens and create underground markets for fraudulently registered SIM cards. Mobile industry veteran Johan van Graan is calling…

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Africa: AU Commission Chairperson Extends Eid Al-Fitr Greetings, Calls for Unity and Peace

eriinfo.com1 month ago02 mins

Addis Ababa — On the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mouhamed Ali Yousuf, has extended warm greetings to Muslims across Africa and the world. In his message, Yousuf described Eid al-Fitr as a sacred moment marking the end of Ramadan, a period devoted to reflection, gratitude, and spiritual renewal….

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Africa: Kenya Calls for Human-Centred Approach in Africa’s New Drug Control Strategy

eriinfo.com2 months ago03 mins

Vienna — As the global community gathers for the 69th session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) in Vienna, Kenya has issued a rallying cry for African nations to place human dignity at the heart of continental efforts to combat drug abuse. Speaking at a high-level side event organized by the African Union, Ms….

Pakistan calls troops, orders 3-day curfew as 24 killed in pro-Iran rallies | Israel-Iran conflict News

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

Army deployed and some areas in northern Gilgit-Baltistan region put under curfew after deadly violence over Khamenei’s killing. Listen to this article | 3 mins info By AFP, Anadolu and The Associated Press Published On 2 Mar 20262 Mar 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share plus2googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Pakistan has called…

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Africa: Women Deliver Calls for Global Systems to Put Communities First This IWD

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

As the world marks International Women’s Day 2026 under the theme “Rights. Justice. Action. For ALL Women and Girls” , Women Deliver is calling for changes in how global systems operate and how power and resources are distributed. Women Deliver CEO Maliha Khan said the world is at a decisive moment. “Across the world, hard-won…

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Africa: IFJ Backs Calls On Government to Take Next Steps to Enhance Media Freedom

eriinfo.com2 months ago02 mins

But the Federation also pledged to continue to support SLAJ’s advocacy for further action to promote media freedom , especially with respect to Section 44 (2) of the Cyber Security and Crime Act which threatens freedom of expression and media rights. The IFJ also joined calls for the inclusion of a standalone chapter in the…

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Africa: UN Forum Calls for Overhaul of Agrifood Systems

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Rising food prices and declining farm incomes are putting increasing pressure on the global food system, with up to 720 million people facing hunger last year, and billions more struggling to afford healthy diets. These numbers point to an even deeper crisis: in 2024, an estimated 2.3 billion people experienced moderate or severe food insecurity,…

Rubio calls for U.S. and Europe to “revitalize an old friendship” in speech to allies

eriinfo.com3 months ago09 mins

Munich —Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered a message of reassurance in remarks at the Munich Security Conference, calming some fears that months of sharp U.S. rhetoric and policy disputes had opened a lasting breach between Washington and its European allies. “We do not seek to separate, but to revitalize an old friendship and renew the greatest civilization…

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Africa: Former NSA Deputy Director Warns Against Ransom Payments, Calls West Africa ‘Global Epicenter’ of Terrorism

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Published: February 12, 2026 MONROVIA — Former Deputy Director of Liberia’s National Security Agency Sam Saryon has cautioned West African governments against negotiating with terrorist groups or paying ransom, arguing that such payments finance extremist expansion and weaken state authority. Speaking in a weekend interview on West Africa Democracy Radio (WADR), Saryon said ransom payments…