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Africa’s Immunization Acceleration – Charting a Path to Better Health, Health Security and Economic Growth for a Continent on the Rise

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Introduction: Africa’s Immunization Landscape and Its Significance Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its public health journey. With a current population of 1.4 billion and projections to reach 3.3 billion by 2075, the continent’s immunization landscape holds immense significance—not only for health outcomes but for economic and social development. Immunization programs have already saved…

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Africa: Mudavadi Hails Trump’s Trade-First Africa Policy As Kenya Eyes Stronger U.S. Economic Ties

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Nairobi — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has welcomed the Trump administration’s shift in U.S.-Africa policy from one centred on aid to one driven by trade and investment, describing the approach as a positive step towards building more balanced and mutually beneficial relations with Kenya. Speaking during celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence…

Ndindi Nyoro as a mirror of Mt Kenya’s politics of “homeguards” and the illusion of economic leadership

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Ndindi Nyoro as a mirror of Mt Kenya’s politics of “homeguards” and the illusion of economic leadership Kiharu MP, Ndindi Nyoro. PHOTO/UGC. BY MUHOHO FRANCIS Kiharu MP, Ndīndī Nyoro, stands as a revealing mirror of Mount Kenya’s contemporary leadership crisis. The Member of Parliament is not a leader in the traditional or transformative sense. Rather, he…

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Africa: Displaced Africans Generate Shs100 Trillion Annually in Untapped Economic Activity – Report

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago05 mins

Africa’s displaced population is generating an estimated $27 billion (about Shs100 trillion) in annual income, according to a new report by the Amahoro Coalition, which challenges the long-held view that refugees and internally displaced persons are solely dependent on humanitarian aid. The report, titled The Opportunity in Displacement: Africa’s Untapped Investment Frontier, argues that the…

Cuba approves unprecedented free-market reforms in effort to stave off economic collapse

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Cuban lawmakers Thursday adopted nearly 200 historic free-market reforms aimed at rescuing the Communist island from a severe crisis aggravated by a U.S. oil blockade. In a landmark speech to the National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero unveiled 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state’s role in the economy and attracting investment in everything…

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Africa: Museveni Calls for African Political Integration to Strengthen Security and Economic Power

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago07 mins

President Museveni has called for deeper political integration across East Africa and the wider African continent, saying it is essential for addressing future security threats and enabling Africa to compete effectively on the global stage. Museveni made the remarks while delivering a lecture of opportunity to army officers at the Senior Staff College – Kimaka…

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Africa: FIFA Promised a World Cup Economic Boom, but U.S. Stands May Be Emptier Than Usual

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Travel bans, visa denials, safety fears, and record-high ticket prices are suppressing World Cup attendance–and threatening both FIFA’s promised $40 billion windfall and a U.S. tourism industry that was already struggling before the opening whistle. Ahead of kickoff, the 2026 men’s World Cup is beset with a slew of travel restrictions affecting entry to the…

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Africa: Most Africans Continue to Experience Economic Hardship, Despite Signs of Recovery

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago08 mins

Government performance ratings improve slightly, but still overwhelmingly negative. Key findings Six in 10 Africans (59%) describe their country’s economic condition as “fairly bad” or “very bad.” A slim majority (51%) say their country’s economic situation has worsened over the past year. About half (49%) of citizens are optimistic that their country’s economic situation will…

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Africa’s Next Economic Revolution Must Begin at Home – Mozambique’s Bold Move Signals a New Era for African Resource Sovereignty

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For generations, Africa has exported its wealth and imported its future. From copper and cobalt to crude oil and natural gas, the continent has supplied the raw materials that power global industries while receiving only a fraction of the value generated from them. The result has been a paradox that has defined Africa’s economic story…

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Africa: Making Water Work in Mozambique for Economic Growth, People, Food and the Planet

eriinfo.com1 month ago010 mins

Water drives over half of Mozambique’s economy, 90% of exports, and 84% of jobs–yet floods and droughts cost 6.7% of GDP each year. A new World Bank Water Security Diagnostic and the ProAguas Compact 2026-2036 chart a path forward: $14.3 billion by 2030 to secure resources, deliver services, build climate resilience, and mobilize finance. Discover…