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East Africa: Foreign Ministry Undersecretary – Stability in Sudan Is Key to Security in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea

eriinfo.com1 month ago03 mins

As part of his official visit to Brazil and while leading Sudan’s delegation to the Political Consultations Committee meetings in Brasília, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Muawia Othman Khalid, delivered a keynote lecture at the Rio Branco Institute, affiliated with Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on developments in…

SpaceX is the Dutch East India Company of the space age

eriinfo.com1 month ago012 mins

In August 1602, more than 1 100 investors – from wealthy merchants to ordinary craftsmen – subscribed to the world’s first initial public offering. The Dutch East India Company, the VOC, raised Gld6.4-million to build a maritime trade network stretching from Amsterdam to the East Indies. On 12 June 2026, SpaceX raised US$75-billion in the…

East Africa: Somalia, Egypt FMs Discuss Bilateral Ties, Horn of Africa, Reject Recognition of Somaliland

eriinfo.com1 month ago02 mins

Mogadishu — Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abdisalam Ali Dhaay held a telephone conversation with his Egyptian counterpart, Badr Abdelatty, to discuss bilateral relations and regional developments, with a particular focus on the Horn of Africa, Somalia’s foreign ministry said on Sunday. According to the ministry, Dhaay thanked Egypt for its continued political, development and security support…

SolarWinds World Tour Nairobi: Driving partner growth and AI-powered observability in East Africa

eriinfo.com1 month ago06 mins

On 20 May 2026, ATS Network Management, in partnership with SolarWinds, successfully hosted the SolarWinds World Tour – Partner Session at the prestigious Sarova Stanley Hotel in Nairobi. The event delivered a full-house experience, bringing together partners from across East Africa for an engaging day of insights, innovation and collaboration. From thought-provoking sessions to networking…

25 dead in ongoing heat wave as storms bring flood, wind threats to East Coast

eriinfo.com1 month ago06 mins

A weeklong heat wave that officials believe has killed at least 25 people continued Sunday, with 40 million people under heat alerts across the East Coast, Southeast and Southwest. Limited time: Save 25% on NBC News subscription Get exclusive reporting, live Q&As and ad-free reading. At least 18 record highs were set on the Fourth…

60+ Professionals, 40+ Outlets, 1 Standard: 2026 CHANGAN Middle East & Africa Service Skills Competition

eriinfo.com2 months ago03 mins

Recently, Changan Automobile held the national qualifying rounds of the 2nd CHANGAN Middle East & Africa (MEA) Service Skills Competition across four key markets: Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, and Oman. The competitions drew around 60 service professionals from over 40 authorized outlets, with the top performers advancing to the Regional Final. With over 40 years…

Europe's heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest level

eriinfo.com2 months ago01 mins

Temperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials say deaths linked to the heat are being seen among young people.

Oil prices back to pre-war levels on rising Middle East supply | Business and Economy News

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

The price of Brent crude has reached its lowest since February 27, before the war started. Published On 25 Jun 202625 Jun 2026 Oil prices have extended their decline to levels last seen before the start of the Iran war, as expectations of rising supply from the Middle East outweighed demand concerns. Prompt-month Brent crude…

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Africa: Middle East War Drives Up Bitumen Costs for African Road Builders

eriinfo.com2 months ago06 mins

War in the Middle East is pushing up the price of bitumen, the material used to make asphalt and road surfaces – and the effects are being felt across Africa, where few countries produce their own. Higher costs and longer delivery times are forcing firms from Madagascar to Guinea to Cameroon to renegotiate contracts, absorb…

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Africa: UN Chief Guterres Urges Global Dialogue As Middle East Crisis Deepens

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

Addis Ababa — United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called for an urgent global recommitment to dialogue, diplomacy, and political solutions. António also warned that escalating conflicts across the Middle East pose growing threats to international peace, economic stability, and global security. Speaking at the United Nations Security Council’s open debate on “Advancing Political Solutions…