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Africa: WHO Marks 25 Years of Research4Life, Advancing Access to Scientific Knowledge in More Than 120 Countries

eriinfo.com2 days ago07 mins

The World Health Organization (WHO) today marks the 25th anniversary of Research4Life, a public-private partnership that provides researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in low- and middle-income countries with affordable or free access to scientific knowledge. The partnership has helped dramatically expand access to scientific knowledge for researchers, educators, health professionals and policy-makers in more…

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Africa: Shadows of Past Political Violence Shape the Lives of Young Africans for Years – a Study of Nine Countries

eriinfo.com3 days ago012 mins

Political violence refers to the use of force by groups pursuing political goals. It can include attacks on civilians, armed clashes, riots and explosions, all of which cause obvious and immediate harm. But the effects of political violence can continue long after the violence itself has ended. The immediate effects of war, such as poverty,…

Africa: UK to Cut Aid to Some African Countries by 90%

eriinfo.com6 days ago02 mins

The UK government has confirmed sweeping reductions to its bilateral aid programme. Nine African countries are set to lose more than 80% of direct British assistance by 2029 as overseas development spending is cut from 0.5% to 0.3% of Gross National Income. Bilateral aid to Africa is expected to fall from £1.6 billion to less than £700…

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Africa: Training Young People for Jobs – Insights From 9 African Countries On What’s Missing

eriinfo.com1 week ago011 mins

Africa’s young population is often described as a demographic dividend: a potential economic advantage if young people can gain the skills and jobs needed to contribute productively. But for many young people, that promise is slipping away. They leave school or training and enter labour markets where formal jobs are scarce and public programmes too…

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Africa: What Will AI Do for Us? Young Adults in Lower-Income Countries Feel More Positive About Its Potential – New Survey

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago011 mins

Young people in low- and middle-income countries appear generally more optimistic about how AI can enhance their work prospects and social lives than their western peers, according to our new survey of people in ten countries in Africa and South Asia. While debates in higher-income countries often focus on job losses, misinformation and mental health…

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Africa: CAF Rejects Plan to Expand Africa Cup of Nations From 24 to 28 Countries

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago03 mins

A proposal to expand the Africa Cup of Nations, AFCON from 24 to 28 teams has been rejected, the Guardian UK has learned. The plan had been put forward by the Confederation of African Football’s president, Patrice Motsepe, in February at a press conference in Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. Had it been approved, the expansion would have…

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Africa: China Showcases Ai-Powered Media Innovation to Women Leaders From Belt and Road Countries

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago07 mins

The second phase of the Ministerial Seminar on New Media Capacity Building for Women Officials from Belt and Road Countries officially commenced on Sunday in Changsha, Hunan Province, with participants set to gain first-hand experience of how China is revolutionising the media industry through artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies. The seminar follows a week-long…

Africa: Mombasa Declaration Unites 15 Countries in Fight Against Illegal Fishing

eriinfo.com1 month ago011 mins

Mombasa, Kenya — As illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing practices continue to deplete fish populations as well as contribute to human rights abuses at sea, the demand for transparency within the global fishing industry is growing. An estimated one in five fish consumed globally is linked to illegal fishing, a practice often associated with…

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Africa: Money, Food and Survival – What Drives Paid Sex Among Young Mums in 3 African Countries

eriinfo.com1 month ago011 mins

Transactional sex, defined as the exchange of sex for money, food, or favours, is common among young people in Africa. Studies have reported that about 10% of those aged 15-24 have engaged in this exchange in South Africa, 23% in Nigeria and 25% in Uganda. The behaviour has been linked to negative consequences such as…

Africa: Countries Urged to ‘Go Further, Faster’ and Deliver On Climate Commitments

eriinfo.com1 month ago07 mins

The United Nations climate chief called on Monday for countries to step up action to implement existing commitments, warning that fossil fuel dependency is deepening economic instability and exposing vulnerable communities to worsening climate impacts. Simon Stiell addressed the opening of the UN June Climate Meetings in Bonn, Germany – an important step ahead of…