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Southern Africa: Call for Applications for 20 Freelance Journalists – Connected Media, Informed Citizens – Cooperation in Fighting Against Disinformation in Southern Africa

eriinfo.com4 days ago06 mins

Closing date September 25th 2026 at 11.59 p.m. (GMT + 1). 1. Why apply? Information ecosystems today are facing major challenges: the rapid spread of disinformation, growing distrust toward information sources, shifting audience habits, and increasing competition from digital and social media platforms. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines We are…

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Africa: How Ecowas Biometric Card Will Ease Travel for Member States’ Citizens Across West Africa – Officials

eriinfo.com6 days ago012 mins

Seven member states have so far deployed the card, although ECOWAS said member states already committed to working towards mutual acceptance of the card at air, land and sea borders by December. Nigerians travelling to other West African countries could face fewer delays at border posts as the ECOWAS National Biometric Identity Card (ENBIC) is…

China tightens travel restrictions for citizens

eriinfo.com1 week ago05 mins

China has imposed a range of sweeping new rules restricting travel in and out of the country in a move that observers say will give the government even more control over its citizens. Citizens deemed to have “harmed” China’s national security or interests while overseas can also be barred from leaving China for up to…

China is moving toward U.S.-style worldwide taxation of rich citizens

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago07 mins

BEIJING, CHINA – NOVEMBER 18: A general view of the Ministry of Finance (MOF) on November 18, 2024 in Beijing, China. Visual China Group | Getty Images Beijing’s recent push to tax the offshore wealth of its citizens may be only the opening phase of a broader campaign for income from the holdings of China’s…

King Charles III says Prince Harry and Meghan remain private citizens after U.K. return

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago03 mins

King Charles III said in a letter Monday that Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, remain private citizens upon their return to the United Kingdom last month. Charles, who authorized the letter’s release to “help avoid doubt or confusion,” said the couple are no longer working members of the royal family and will not use…

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Africa: Uganda to Begin Voluntary Repatriation of Citizens From South Africa

eriinfo.com3 months ago03 mins

Uganda is set to receive the first batch of 265 Ugandan nationals being voluntarily repatriated from South Africa, marking the start of a coordinated exercise to facilitate the return of citizens who wish to come home. The group is scheduled to arrive at Entebbe International Airport at 6:30pm on Thursday aboard a special Uganda Airlines…

African states must protect their citizens from xenophobia and discrimination in South Africa

eriinfo.com3 months ago06 mins

African states must protect their citizens from xenophobia and discrimination in South Africa Barrister Ntumfon Ndangoh Tah Calvin of Cameroon. PHOTO/UGC. By Ntumfon Ndangoh Tah Calvin Recent reports of xenophobic violence targeting Africans, including Cameroonians and other foreign nationals in South Africa, have once again raised serious concerns about the protection of African citizens within…

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Africa: Xenophobia – Nigeria to Commence Free Evacuation of Citizens From South Africa

eriinfo.com4 months ago06 mins

Nigerian officials say over 1,000 citizens have registered to be evacuated and will no longer pay for their flights. Over 1,000 Nigerians in South Africa have been screened for evacuation and will no longer have to pay for their return flights to Nigeria, officials have said. These follow the xenophobic attacks in South Africa targeting…

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Africa: Ntshavheni’s Cape Town Outreach Highlights Citizens’ Role in Building South Africa

eriinfo.com4 months ago06 mins

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni used her post-Budget Vote outreach activities in Cape Town to urge South Africans to take greater responsibility for the country’s development, saying government cannot drive change alone and that communities must work in partnership with the state. The Minister made these remarks on Thursday after taking part in outreach…

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Africa: Ghana to Repatriate 300 Citizens After Xenophobic Incidents in South Africa

eriinfo.com4 months ago03 mins

Ghana has announced it will evacuate 300 of its citizens from South Africa, following a spate of xenophobic incidents and protests against immigration across the country in recent weeks. Ghana’s Foreign Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said on Tuesday that President John Dramani Mahama had approved the operation. “These distressed Ghanaians had earlier complied with the…