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Africa: Wars, Humanitarian Crises, Economic Rivalries and Natural Disasters Shape the World

eriinfo.com3 days ago029 mins

The final week of August was marked by intensifying geopolitical competition, continuing wars, humanitarian emergencies, economic uncertainty and devastating natural disasters. From the Middle East and Europe to Africa, Asia and Latin America, governments confronted a series of crises that demonstrated the increasingly interconnected nature of global security, economics, public health and climate change. The…

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Africa: When AI Explains African Crises, Local Knowledge Is Barely Visible

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Ask any AI tool about the humanitarian situation in Africa, and you will get all sorts of answers in seconds. Then check closely where those answers come from, and you will be left mesmerised. That very question led me to examine 1,083 verifiable citations used by ChatGPT, Gemini, DeepSeek and Perplexity when answering humanitarian questions…

Rescue efforts turn to recovery as aftershocks shake Venezuela | Humanitarian Crises News

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NewsFeed Rescue workers in one Caracas neighbourhood say no help has arrived, two days after twin quakes tore through the city. Al Jazeera’s Noris Soto says aftershocks are making the search for survivors harder and rescue efforts are turning to the recovery of bodies. Published On 27 Jun 202627 Jun 2026 Click here to share…

Too many ‘chiefs’ fuel security confusion crises

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Dr Maiendra Moodley, senior analyst at Wikistrat. The rapid proliferation of roles such as chief information security officer, chief privacy officer, chief risk officer and chief trust officer in one firm has created overlapping mandates that blur accountability lines. This was the word from Dr Maiendra Moodley, senior analyst at Wikistrat, delivering a presentation at…

Africa: Coups and Crises Shake African Democracy

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Junta leader Ibrahim Traore’s call for Burkina Faso to “forget” democracy signaled a political shift across the continent. Ibrahim Traore, who seized power in the 2022 coup in Burkina Faso, recently told the Burkinabe people to “forget” about democracy. “If an African wants to tell you about democracy, you should run away,” he said on…

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Africa Unveils Landmark Humanitarian Coordination Platform to Strengthen Aligned Response to Humanitarian Crises

eriinfo.com3 months ago06 mins

The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), has launched the African Humanitarian Coordination Platform, marking a landmark advancement in Africa’s humanitarian governance architecture. Among the key historic outcomes of the continental engagement held in Mahé, Seychelles from 18 to19 May 2026. Participants endorsed the Terms of…

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Africa Must Act Together, Not Merely Analyse Global Crises – Kagame

eriinfo.com4 months ago06 mins

President Paul Kagame has called on African leaders to move beyond analysing global crises and instead take coordinated action, saying the continent must respond more decisively to a rapidly shifting geopolitical and economic environment. He said this at the opening of the 2026 Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, which brought together about 2,800 participants from…

Soaring fuel prices in Pakistan threaten economic and political crises | US-Israel war on Iran News

eriinfo.com4 months ago06 mins

DEVELOPING STORYDEVELOPING STORY, A huge increase in Pakistan’s fuel import bill from $300 to $800 billion is putting more pressure on the economy. Published On 30 Apr 202630 Apr 2026 The most serious fuel price shock to hit Pakistan in more than half a century threatens to unleash a flood of cascading crises that could…

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Africa: Delving into One Health’s Vision to Better Protect People, Animals and the Planet from Future Health Crises

eriinfo.com4 months ago06 mins

Climate-sensitive diseases and zoonoses, antimicrobial resistance (AMR), sustainable food systems and exposure to pollution – the main factors fuelling infectious and non-communicable diseases were the focus of this year’s One Health Summit. These hot topics for the global health community are central to One Health Atlas – a comprehensive, science-led guide to the wealth of…

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Africa: Food Crises in Africa!

eriinfo.com5 months ago06 mins

Food crisis in Africa stems from a complex interplay of climatic, socio-political, and economic factors. Climate change is a significant driver, causing extreme weather events such as droughts and floods that disrupt agricultural activities. These climatic challenges are compounded by conflicts and political instability, which displace populations and destroy vital agricultural infrastructure, further exacerbating food…