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Southern Africa: SADC Outlook Favours Drier Conditions Across Much of Southern Africa During the 2026/27 Rainy Season

eriinfo.com6 days ago05 mins

Swakopmund, Namibia, 27 August 2026: The Southern African Development Community (SADC), through the SADC Climate Services Centre and National Meteorological and Hydrological Services (NMHSs), has released the regional climate outlook for the 2026/27 rainy season, indicating an increased likelihood of below-normal rainfall across much of the central and southern parts of the region, while wetter…

Tracking USS Lincoln’s months-long mission as concerns about conditions grow

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago01 mins

There have been reports of poor conditions on board the USS Abraham Lincoln, which the US Navy says will soon be brought home from the Middle East. The aircraft carrier was originally expected back in May – but the US war with Iran has kept it at sea for around 250 days straight. BBC Verify…

Trump dismisses concerns from family members about grim conditions aboard USS Abraham Lincoln

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago08 mins

President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed concerns from families of service members about the grim conditions aboard the USS Abraham Lincoln, whose deployment had been overextended in the Middle East due to the Iran war. In interviews with NBC News and other outlets, family members of some of the thousands of people aboard the ship…

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African Entrepreneurs Operate in Tough Conditions – the Skills They’ve Honed Could Be Useful to Others

eriinfo.com1 month ago010 mins

When people talk about entrepreneurship in Africa, the conversation usually starts with everything that’s missing. Limited funding. Weak infrastructure. Poor internet connectivity. Unreliable electricity. Bureaucracy. Corruption. The implicit message is that African entrepreneurs succeed despite these disadvantages. These challenges are real. But they are only one part of the story. Follow us on WhatsApp |…

Wildfires rage across the Southwest as officials warn of ‘extremely critical’ conditions

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

Dangerous fire conditions in the Southwest are threatening to worsen blazes in Utah, Nevada and New Mexico, putting many communities on high alert this weekend. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. The National Weather Service warned Saturday that gusty winds and dry air have created…

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Africa: World Cup Creates Perfect Conditions for Infectious Diseases to Spread – Here Are the Biggest Threats Health Experts Are Watching for

eriinfo.com3 months ago011 mins

When the 2026 FIFA World Cup begins on June 11, 2026, matches will be played across 16 cities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Millions of fans will arrive through multiple airports and will pack into stadiums, airports, hotels, bars and public transit systems over five weeks. That makes the World Cup not just…

Zelensky's close European allies set out five conditions for peace talks

eriinfo.com3 months ago01 mins

The Ukrainian president’s meeting with his staunchest European allies came as US President Donald Trump’s focus shifts to the war with Iran.

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Africa: Open Doors Without Conditions: What China’s Zero-Tariff Policy Signals for Africa’s Economic Future

eriinfo.com4 months ago08 mins

On May 1, 2026, China opened its market to 53 African countries through a zero-tariff policy, a bold step that could redefine Africa’s economic future. The move signals a clear and strategic departure from the prevailing approach taken by many Western powers toward the continent. At its core, the policy eliminates trade barriers for a…

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Africa: The Pandemic’s Hidden Toll – Millions of Chronic Conditions Left Undiagnosed

eriinfo.com7 months ago010 mins

When COVID hit, healthcare systems around the world were turned upside down. Hospitals cleared beds, routine appointments were cancelled and people were told to stay at home unless it was urgent. In England, visits to family doctors and hospital admissions for non-COVID reasons fell by a third in the early months of the pandemic. Medical…

Heavy rains compound dire conditions of displaced Gazans, UN warns

eriinfo.com9 months ago09 mins

Heavy rains over the past week have compounded the already dire living conditions of the hundreds of thousands of displaced Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, UN agencies say. Unicef spokesman Jonathan Crickx told the BBC that the weather overnight had been “horrendous”, with the rain so intense that he had seen up to 15cm (6in)…