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Africa’s Financial Future Will Depend On Stronger Cross-Border Cooperation – First Deputy Governor

eriinfo.com3 hours ago06 mins

Africa’s financial future will depend on stronger cross-border cooperation, regulatory alignment and sustained investment in digital infrastructure, the First Deputy Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Zakari Mumuni, has said. According to him, fragmented payment systems, inconsistent regulatory frameworks and limited interoperability among African financial systems continued to hinder efforts to build an integrated…

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Africa: Deputy Health Minister Appointed to AU Secretariat On Global Health

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago06 mins

The Deputy Minister of Health, Dr Grace Ayensu-Danquah, has been appointed as a Secretariat Member of the African High Level Ministerial Committee (AHLMC) to help lead the reform of the global health architecture in a way that benefits the continent and its citizens. The AHLMC is a flagship African Union initiative aimed at strengthening Africa’s…

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Africa: AUC Deputy Chairperson Joined Italian PM Giorgia Meloni to Unveil a Special Commemorative Stamp

eriinfo.com3 months ago01 mins

On the margins of the 39th #AUSummit, H.E. Amb. Selma Malika Haddadi @DCP_Haddadi joined Italian PM @GiorgiaMeloni to unveil a special commemorative stamp issued by the Italian postal service. This initiative marks 25 years of the African Union and symbolizes the strengthening partnership between Italy & Africa–built on co-responsibility, cooperation, and mutual respect.

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Africa: Former NSA Deputy Director Warns Against Ransom Payments, Calls West Africa ‘Global Epicenter’ of Terrorism

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Published: February 12, 2026 MONROVIA — Former Deputy Director of Liberia’s National Security Agency Sam Saryon has cautioned West African governments against negotiating with terrorist groups or paying ransom, arguing that such payments finance extremist expansion and weaken state authority. Speaking in a weekend interview on West Africa Democracy Radio (WADR), Saryon said ransom payments…

Africa: AUC Chairperson This Afternoon Received a High-Level United States Delegation Led By the Deputy Secretary of State, H.E. Christopher Landau

eriinfo.com4 months ago03 mins

The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, this afternoon received a high-level United States delegation led by the Deputy Secretary of State, H.E. Christopher Landau. The delegation also included the Commander of U.S. AFRICOM, General Dagvin Anderson. The Chairperson noted that Deputy Secretary Landau’s visit comes at a moment of profound…

FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino says he will leave his post in January

eriinfo.com5 months ago06 mins

Dan Bongino, a former conservative podcaster who became the No. 2 official at the FBI under the Trump administration, announced Wednesday that he is leaving the bureau next month. “I will be leaving my position with the FBI in January. I want to thank President Trump, AG Bondi, and Director Patel for the opportunity to…

Sci-tech deputy minister advocates for IP education

eriinfo.com5 months ago03 mins

Science, technology and innovation deputy minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina. Science, technology and innovation deputy minister Dr Nomalungelo Gina has called for strengthened intellectual property (IP) awareness and protection for grassroots innovators. The deputy minister was speaking at the 17th World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) SA summer school in Durban, where she expressed that many township…

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Africa: Digital Agriculture Key to Africa’s Survival, Prosperity – AUC Deputy Chairperson

eriinfo.com5 months ago05 mins

Addis Ababa — Digital agriculture is no longer optional but essential for Africa’s survival and prosperity, Deputy Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) Ambassador Selma Malika Haddadi said. Speaking at the inaugural Africa Digital Agriculture Conference, which is taking place in Addis Ababa at the headquarters of the African Union, Haddadi underscored the continent’s…

Africa: Somalia’s Deputy PM Highlights Progress At Africa-EU Summit in Angola

eriinfo.com6 months ago01 mins

Luanda — Somalia’s Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Ahmed Jama, attended the Africa-European Union Summit in Luanda on Monday, highlighting his country’s progress in peacebuilding, security, state institutions, and financial reform. In a keynote address, Deputy Prime Minister Jama emphasized Somalia’s ongoing efforts to strengthen government institutions, reform the security sector, and combat extremist groups. He…

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Africa: Deputy Minister Letsike Calls for South Africa to Rewrite the Script On Gbvf

eriinfo.com6 months ago08 mins

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has emphasised that South Africa must urgently transform its approach to fighting Gender-Based Violence and Femicide (GBVF), calling on the country to “rewrite the script” of how violence is understood, prevented and portrayed. Speaking at the launch of the 2025…