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Africa: World Day for Decent Work – ‘Journalists Should Recognise Themselves As Workers and Fight for Our Collective Struggles,’ Says IFJ

eriinfo.com3 days ago08 mins

According to the International Labour Organization (ILO), decent work means dignity, equality, fair remuneration and safe working conditions. However, all too often these conditions are not met in the media sector. Journalists and media workers often sacrifice their right to decent working conditions in the name of their vocation as a journalist, i.e. to serve…

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African Journalists Leaders Rally for Stronger Collective Action

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago07 mins

The Steering Committee meeting, which was held from 17 – 18 September, assessed attacks on media freedom, violations of journalists’ labour rights and the growing economic pressures facing journalists and news media organisations. Members examined conditions in specific countries and regions, stressing the need for concrete action to defend journalists’ rights and safeguard journalism. The…

The Northern Collective: A New Model for Female Influence in City-Building

eriinfo.com4 months ago07 mins

In Bellville, women are taking their seat at the table, thanks to The Northern Collective, recently launched by The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP). This powerful new invitation-only circle of influential women has been brought together to shape the future of the region and drive more coordinated, inclusive urban growth across the region. At a time…

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Africa: After a Decade of AU Reform, Collective African Security Remains Elusive

eriinfo.com8 months ago010 mins

The same leaders who routinely invoke ‘African solutions’ seek external conflict mediation and treat African-led initiatives as optional or secondary. African Union (AU) reforms to improve the body’s effectiveness started 10 years ago in 2016. The ongoing process involves enhancing the African Peace and Security Architecture (APSA), which includes structures like the Peace and Security…

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Africa: Amb. Brown’s Statement Represents Africa’s Collective View

eriinfo.com9 months ago05 mins

The Ministry of Information has clarified that Liberia did not make any national statement on the situation in Venezuela at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), contrary to speculation circulating on social media. Speaking at a MIO press briefing on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, Information Minister Jerolinmek Piah explained that comments delivered by Liberia’s Permanent…

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Africa: Nzimande Advocates for Collective Action in Africa’s Vaccine Production

eriinfo.com11 months ago06 mins

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has emphasised the importance of collective action to strengthen Africa’s resilience and capacity to produce life-saving vaccines and medicines. The Minister was speaking at the Strategic Dialogue on Local Production of Vaccines on Wednesday, an event attended by dignitaries from around the world at Melrose Arch,…

WeThinkCode taps Collective X as strategic partner

eriinfo.com1 year ago03 mins

Cohort of WeThinkCode students. Software development academy WeThinkCode has welcomed non-profit organisation Collective X as a strategic partner, it announced on Tuesday. This, to build a more inclusive, outcomes-based tech talent pipeline for South African youth. Collective X co-invests with employers to support junior ICT talent in gaining relevant digital skills through work-integrated learning. See…

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West Africa: To the Security Council, Special Representative Simão Calls for a Collective Response to Challenges in West Africa and the Sahel

eriinfo.com1 year ago07 mins

The Special Representative of the Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel, Leonardo Santos Simão, presented this Thursday to the United Nations Security Council the latest report of the Secretary-General on the activities of the United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), covering the period from 1 April to 31 July 2025….

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Africa: Rayners Hails Collective Spirit Following Club World Cup Breakthrough

eriinfo.com1 year ago03 mins

Iqraam Rayners insisted the collective effort mattered more than his match-deciding strike after guiding Mamelodi Sundowns to a storm-delayed 1-0 victory over Ulsan HD in their FIFA Club World Cup Group F opener. The 29-year-old forward, whose neat 36-minute finish ultimately separated the sides in Orlando on Tuesday night, was named Man of the Match…

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Africa: Tinubu Calls for Collective Action to Develop Africa’s Sovereign Wealth

eriinfo.com1 year ago06 mins

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has called for collective action and regional cooperation among African countries in developing Africa’s sovereign wealth. The president gave the charge on Monday in Abuja when he declared open the 4th Annual Meeting of the Africa Sovereign Investors Forum (ASIF), hosted by the Nigeria Sovereign Investment Authority (NSIA). Tinubu, who was…