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African Union Commissioner Launches Côte d’Ivoire ‘Spotlight’ Report, Championing Foundational Learning As Continental Priority

eriinfo.com4 months ago05 mins

The African Union Commission (AUC), in partnership with the Government of Côte d’Ivoire and UNESCO’s Global Education Monitoring (GEM) Report, today launched the country Spotlight report on foundational learning. The event also marked the release of the French version of the 2025 continental Spotlight report on basic education completion and foundational learning in Africa “Lead…

Africa CDC Rolls Out Continental Spark-NCDs Programme As Noncommunicable Diseases Rise Across Africa

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Zanzibar, United Republic of Tanzania — Nearly 2 million Africans die prematurely each year from complications related to hypertension and diabetes alone, and only an estimated10-20% of those living with these conditions receive regular care. In response Africa CDC has launched a major continental initiative to strengthen surveillance, improve integrated care, and transform the continent’s…

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Africa: Continental Workshop On Strengthening Teacher Development and Alignment With the Continental Teacher Qualifications Framework Concludes With Strong Call for System Transformation

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The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Education, Science, Technology and Innovation (ESTI), successfully concluded the Continental Workshop on Strengthening Teacher Development, Motivation, and Alignment with the Continental Teachers Qualifications Framework (CTQF), convened from 25th to 27th March, 2026, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Held within the framework of the AU Decade of Education and…

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African Union Holds Continental Consultation On Caadp Kampala Result Framework and Biennial Review (Br)

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The Continental Consultation on CAADP Kampala Result Framework and Biennial Review (BR) Indicators successfully concluded in Windhoek, Namibia, held from 24-27 March 2026. The Four-day consultation workshop brought together African Union Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and technical experts, to consider and review a harmonized framework for tracking progress on the Compressive Agriculture Development…

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Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility Launched to Strengthen Continental Financial Sovereignty

eriinfo.com5 months ago08 mins

African Heads of State and Government on February 14, 2025, formally launched the Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF), a coordinated, Africa-led platform designed to accelerate the preparation and facilitation of financing for priority cross-border infrastructure projects aligned with Agenda 2063. The launch took place during the Third Presidential High-Level Dialogue of the Alliance of African…

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Africa: Zim Gears Up for Continental Triathlon As Nyanga Hosts 2026 Africa Cup

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Preparations for the 2026 Bonaqua Africa Triathlon Cup and Multisport Festival which will take place on 14 March at Troutbeck Resort in Nyanga are at an advanced stage. Organisers say the event is shaping up to be one of the biggest on Zimbabwe’s sporting calendar with more than 20 elite athletes from 14 countries already…

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African Researchers Call for Stronger Integration to Advance Continental Agenda

eriinfo.com6 months ago04 mins

Addis Ababa — Senior African researchers have called for deeper collaboration and greater integration to accelerate the continent’s research and development agenda. Speaking at a panel discussion on Actionable Approaches to Empower African Research and Development during Science, Technology and Innovation Week 2026 in Addis Ababa, experts stressed that coordinated efforts and stronger ecosystems are…

Africa: AU Executive Council Opens 48th Ordinary Session With Strong Call for Unity, Sustainable Water Management and Accelerated Continental Integration

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The Forty-Eighth (48th) Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) kicked off Wednesday at the AU headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, with a strong call for enhanced unity, sustainable development, and collective action to address the continent’s pressing challenges. The two-day meeting, comprising foreign ministers from AU member…

Africa: AU Executive Council Convenes in Addis Ababa to Shape Continental Strategy for 2026

eriinfo.com6 months ago06 mins

Addis Ababa — The 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) officially commenced today in Addis Ababa, bringing together Foreign Ministers from across the continent at a pivotal moment in the Union’s annual decision-making calendar. The high-level ministerial meeting serves as a preparatory platform for the 39th Ordinary Session of…

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Africa: Kenya Champions AU Commission Budget Oversight in Continental Reform Drive

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Nairobi — Kenya will advance fresh reform proposals at the African Union (AU) level aimed at strengthening budget accountability within the African Union Commission, including enhanced oversight by the Pan-African Parliament. Speaking during his annual Diplomatic Address to Heads of Mission and International Organisations at State House, Nairobi, President William Ruto said Kenya remains committed…