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Wadhwani AI Global Launches to Bring AI Solutions to Africa, Latin America, and Other Developing Countries

eriinfo.com3 hours ago05 mins

Wadhwani AI Global today announced its launch across the Global South, targeting Africa, Latin America, and other low and middle-income countries. Wadhwani AI Global will partner with governments, multilaterals, and local organizations to embed AI directly into critical public systems, transforming healthcare delivery, educational access, and agricultural systems for those who need it most. The…

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Africa: Yango to Expand Operations to More African Countries – PR Manager

eriinfo.com4 days ago05 mins

Yango Africa, an international technology company, has announced plans to expand its operations to more African countries as part of its global growth strategy. Currently operating in 30 countries worldwide, the ride-hailing giant is present in 13 African markets including Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa. The Public Relations Manager of Yango Africa, Mr Bennet…

Africa: Inequality in Africa – What Drives It, How to End It and What Some Countries Are Getting Right

eriinfo.com5 days ago014 mins

The relationship between inequality and economic growth is a complex one, especially in Africa. Inequality is the result of a host of factors, including policy choices, institutional legacies and power structures that favour elites. Professor Imraan Valodia, director of the Southern Centre for Inequality Studies spoke to Ernest Aryeetey, emeritus professor of Development Economics at…

Africa: Should African Countries Lower the Voting Age to 16? Views From Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya and Nigeria

eriinfo.com1 week ago01 mins

The UK is moving to lower its voting age from 18 to 16. The new legislation takes effect ahead of the country’s next general election in 2029, and is aimed at boosting its democracy. The move has ignited global debate: should 16-year-olds be trusted with the ballot? For African countries, where young people make up…

Maps: Israel has attacked six countries in the past 72 hours | Israel-Palestine conflict News

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago010 mins

On Tuesday, Israel launched a targeted air strike on a Hamas leadership compound in Qatar’s capital, Doha, during a meeting to discuss a US-proposed ceasefire for Gaza. The strike killed six people, including the son of senior Hamas leader Khalil al-Hayya, the director of al-Hayya’s office, three bodyguards and a Qatari security officer. However, its…

Nzimande calls for enhanced tech adoption in developing countries

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago06 mins

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, professor Blade Nzimande, has used the GovTech 2025 Conference, held in Durban, to highlight the challenges faced by many developing countries in adopting new technologies. “Many countries in the developing world are struggling to address their national priorities due to problems such as the slow, uneven and discordant adoption…

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Africa: Rich Countries Meet Only 4% of Funds East Africa Needs to Address Climate Change – Oxfam

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago07 mins

Over 63 million East Africans experienced severe hunger in 2024 and 40% lack access to safe drinking water. East African countries collectively contribute a tiny 0.09% of the global carbon emissions but are some of the worst-hit by the global climate crisis. Appeals for humanitarian assistance doubled from $3.1 billion to $6.1 billion during the…

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Africa: Birth Control in Africa – Study Tracks the Use of Long-Acting Contraception in 26 Countries

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago011 mins

Contraception, or birth control, can take a number of forms including drugs, devices, or surgery to prevent pregnancy. Methods can be long-acting or short-acting. Obasanjo Bolarinwa, who teaches public health and global healthcare management, unpacks his research into the use of long-acting contraceptives among sexually active women in 26 sub-Saharan African countries. What are the…

Trump vows added tariffs on countries with digital services taxes

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago03 mins

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in Turnberry, Scotland, Britain, July 27, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters President Donald Trump vowed Monday to impose “substantial” new tariffs and restrict U.S. chip exports for all countries that do not remove digital taxes and related regulations. Trump wrote on Truth Social…

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Africa: Boosting Trade in the World’s Least Developed Countries – the Power of Technology

eriinfo.com1 month ago08 mins

Gebze, Türkiye — Artificial intelligence and the use of frontier technologies are already transforming trade and boosting prosperity, particularly for developed and some developing countries. This ranges from the digital exchange of documents, the digitalisation of trade processes and leveraging online platforms to fast-track cross-border trade. The rapid adoption of new technologies will further consolidate…