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West Africa: U.S. Minerals Diplomacy Tests Sahel Countries’ Partnership Choices

eriinfo.com5 hours ago011 mins

Can the security-for-minerals approach yield win-win outcomes for Sahelian states beyond diplomatic recognition? In February, United States (US) Senior State Department Official Nick Checker visited Bamako to reaffirm Washington’s respect for Mali’s sovereignty, and reset bilateral ties after ‘past policy missteps’ through renewed security and economic cooperation. Similar messages were conveyed to Nigerien Prime Minister,…

Africa: How Did Africa Fare in 2025? A Test of U.S. Policy Choices

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago012 mins

Washington, DC — For generations, American candidates have asked voters a familiar question: Are you better off now than you were four years ago? For Africa, the more urgent question at the end of 2025 is sharper – and inseparable from U.S. foreign policy: Are you better off than you were a year ago, after…

Financial regulator expands crypto investment choices

eriinfo.com4 months ago06 mins

Bitcoin is attracting investor interest, even as it comes off a record high. VALR, a Johannesburg-based crypto-currency exchange, has been approved for two additional financial licences, in what is seen as a positive development in South Africa’s regulatory framework for digital assets. The approvals enable VALR to offer a mix of investments that extends beyond…

Windows 10 ‘end of life’ is here, forcing tough business choices

eriinfo.com5 months ago07 mins

As Windows 10 support end-of-life draws near, companies are faced with difficult decisions about whether to incur the huge costs it will take to upgrade their IT estates to Windows 11-combatible PCs or kick the can down the road – for a maximum of three years – by forking out for additional Windows 10 support….