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Africa: From Commitment to Impact – Lessons From Leaders Coordinating Efforts to End Violence Against Women and Girls

eriinfo.com6 days ago08 mins

DOHA, Qatar – During the Second World Summit for Social Development, Spotlight Initiative hosted a Solutions Studio conversation to highlight strategies for addressing gender-based violence and to share best practices for driving collaboration on protecting the rights of women and girls. Spotlight Initiative Global Coordinator Erin Kenny introduced the session, which explored how to bring…

Africa: East African Governments Coordinate Efforts to Quash Dissent, Activists Say

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago015 mins

Kampala, Uganda — The efforts aim to stifle dissent across the region, despite various treaty protections of freedom of movement. Agather Atuhaire, a journalist and human rights activist, traveled to Tanzania in May to observe the trial of Tundu Lissu, a Tanzanian opposition leader charged by the government with treason. But a day after she…

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Africa: Kagame, Trump Advisor for Africa Discuss Regional Peace Efforts

eriinfo.com1 month ago03 mins

President Paul Kagame on Thursday, October 9, met with Massad Boulos, the U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa, for discussions on peace and security in the Great Lakes Region. ALSO READ: Trump advisor discusses peace deal with Kagame, Tshisekedi “Their discussion focused on ongoing efforts to advance peace in the Great Lakes region, and Rwanda’s continuous…

Africa: Human Rights Groups Urged to ‘Unite More Than Ever’ in Efforts to End Racism

eriinfo.com1 month ago07 mins

The “colour line” still exists today – proof that more must be done to stamp out anti-Black racism, the head of a UN platform that promotes greater inclusion and equality of the global African diaspora said on Wednesday. Martin Kimani, chairperson of the Permanent Forum on People of African Descent, presented its annual report to…

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Africa: Countries Making Unprecedented Efforts, but Billions Still Lack Basic Services in Health Care Facilities – WHO/Unicef New Report Warns

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

Over 100 countries have made unprecedented efforts to improve basic services in health care facilities according to the latest joint WHO/UNICEF global progress report, Essential Services for Quality Care: Water, Sanitation, Hygiene, Health Care Waste and Electricity Services in Health Care Facilities. While there is progress in establishing standards, conducting baseline assessments, and developing national…

Starbucks to close underperforming stores in restructuring efforts | Business and Economy News

eriinfo.com2 months ago08 mins

Starbucks says it will close underperforming stores across North America as CEO Brian Niccol pushes ahead on a company restructuring effort, which is expected to cost $1bn in a bid to revive the company’s flagging sales. The coffee chain announced the decision on Thursday. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list Overall, store count…

What’s happened to diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine? | Russia-Ukraine war News

eriinfo.com2 months ago01 mins

Russia and Ukraine intensify attacks a month after US President Donald Trump met their leaders. NATO deploys more forces to the east after Russia is again accused of violating a member state’s airspace. Ukraine is hit by some of the largest drone strikes of the war, while it attacks Russian energy facilities. What’s happened to…

Google doubles down on connectivity efforts for Africa

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

Google plans to expand connectivity, as well as increase product access and skills across Africa. US-based internet search giant Google today announced a new subsea cable connectivity hub in SA, as part of a new set of investments in Africa. This, says Google, builds on its long-term $1 billion investment commitment for the African continent….

Putin praises Trump peace efforts ahead of Alaska summit

eriinfo.com3 months ago03 mins

Russia’s Vladimir Putin sounded positive Thursday on the eve of his talks with President Donald Trump in Alaska, saying he believed the American leader was making “quite energetic and sincere efforts” toward peace in Ukraine. A day ahead of their summit, Putin convened a meeting of advisers “to inform you about how the negotiation process…

ICE efforts to poach local officers are angering some local law enforcement leaders

eriinfo.com3 months ago09 mins

Immigration and Customs Enforcement is newly flush with billions from the “One Big Beautiful Bill” spending legislation and under pressure to rapidly hire 10,000 new agents. But one tactic it recently tried to do that hiring — aggressively recruiting new agents from some of its most trusted local law enforcement partners — may have alienated…