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Africa: Trump Threatens to ‘Permanently Pause Migration From All Third World Countries’ in Escalating Anti-Immigration Rhetoric

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago05 mins

Nairobi — U.S. President Donald Trump has vowed to “permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries,” escalating his hardline immigration stance amid renewed attacks on Somali and other immigrant communities in recent weeks. Trump’s remarks were issued in a lengthy Thanksgiving statement posted on Thursday, coming at a politically charged moment following the recent…

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Africa: Men’s Drinking Harms Women and Children, and the Impact Is Worst in Poorer Countries

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago011 mins

Drinking alcohol is known to be harmful to people’s health. It’s also known to be harmful in other ways. For example, men experience more harm such as aggression, accidents, and injury, from their own drinking than do women. But when a man drinks, the women and children closest to him often pay a price too….

Trump says U.S. to ‘permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries’ after DC shooting

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago04 mins

U.S. President Donald Trump shows a printed photo during a call with service members from his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida, on Nov. 27, 2025, during the Thanksgiving holiday. US President Donald Trump said Thursday that Sarah Beckstrom, one of the two National Guard troops shot a day earlier near the White House, had…

U.S. to re-examine green card holders from some countries

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago03 mins

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing U.S. to re-examine green card holders from some countries 01:27 UP NEXT Trump says a National Guard member shot in D.C. has died 00:52 American teen released after 9 months in Israeli jail 00:34 Thai military airlifts people…

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Africa: More Countries Report Rising Levels of Drug-Resistant Gonorrhoea, Warns WHO

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago06 mins

The World Health Organization (WHO) warns that gonorrhoea, a sexually transmitted infection, is becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics, according to new data from its Enhanced Gonococcal Antimicrobial Surveillance Programme (EGASP), which monitors the spread of drug-resistant gonorrhoea. The report highlights the need to strengthen surveillance, improve diagnostic capacity and ensure equitable access to new treatments…

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Africa: World Marks Cervical Cancer Elimination Day As Countries Accelerate Action

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago09 mins

Today marks the first World Cervical Cancer Elimination Day – mandated by the World Health Assembly – a historic milestone in global efforts to end a preventable cancer. This day of action builds on powerful momentum, with countries and partners uniting to launch ambitious vaccination campaigns, expand screening and treatment services, and accelerate progress toward…

Africa: Cervical Cancer Vaccines Save Over 1 Million Lives in Lower-Income Countries

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago09 mins

Major push by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and lower-income countries to extend access to the HPV vaccine has reached its target ahead of schedule – helping protect an estimated [1] 86 million girls in the world’s highest-risk countries from cervical cancer, and preventing an estimated 1.4 million future deaths By the end of 2025, the…

FAKE NEWS: Countries agree landmark Declaration to tackle climate change disinformation at COP30

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago05 mins

A participant at COP30 during a photo session. PHOTO|UN Climate Change|Diego Herculano. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] A major milestone in the fight against climate change disinformation was reached at COP30 with the launch of the Declaration on Information Integrity on Climate Change, a historic agreement that prioritises the need for truthful, evidence-based information in tackling…

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Africa: Why Africa’s Mineral-Rich Countries Are Not Reaping the Rewards of Their Wealth

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago010 mins

Gold mining operations recently restarted at the Loulo-Gounkoto complex in western Mali after being shut down for several months. In January, the Malian government started blocking exports from the mine owned by Canada-based Barrick Mining (formerly called Barrick Gold). The government blocked exports and took control of three tonnes of bullion following a dispute with…

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Africa: Poor Countries Welcome Loss and Damage Fund’s Call for Requests, Warn It Falls Short of Needs

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Our countries did not light this fire–but we are burning in its heat. And the smoke does not stop at our borders. –Evans Njewa, Least Developed Countries Group chair, when talking about the importance of the Loss and Damage Fund for LDCs BELÉM, Brazil, Nov 13 2025 (IPS) – Least Developed Countries have hailed the…