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Africa: Shaping the Future of African Media – African Media Elevated as Instruments of Economic Power and Sovereignty

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The second edition of Shaping the Future of African Media, organised by Africa News Agency (ANA) on April 29 and 30 in Accra, brought together media leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, digital experts, communication professionals and African creators around an issue that has now become central: transforming African narratives into levers of economic power, global influence…

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

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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…

Calls for inclusive digital future for young women

eriinfo.com4 days ago09 mins

Women still make up less than a third of the world’s workforce in STEM. (Image source: 123RF) Minister Solly Malatsi has emphasised the critical need for inclusive growth within the ICT sector, drawing attention to the need for more girls and women in the ICT sector. Malatsi made the comments at the second annual Girls…

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Africa: Sita Executive Warns – Tech, Not Terminals, Will Determine Africa’s Aviation Future

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The Namibian government is doubling down on aviation infrastructure as part of its growth strategy, with Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi highlighting major upgrades at Hosea Kutako International Airport, including a third terminal and plans for a new national carrier, Namibia Air. “These developments are critical to ensuring that Namibia remains competitive and capable…

Africa: Shaping The Future of African Media – African Narratives At the Heart of Economic and Sovereignty Challenges

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On April 29 and 30, 2026, Accra will host the second edition of Shaping the Future of African Media, a pan-African event dedicated to the future of the continent’s media. Organized at GI-KACE, this gathering will bring together media executives, journalists, economists, business leaders, public and institutional officials, investors, and creators around a central theme:…

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Africa: China’s Ai Surge: What It Means for Africa’s Digital Future

eriinfo.com1 week ago07 mins

Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming the backbone of modern economies, shaping everything from finance and healthcare to governance and security. As global competition intensifies, two dominant models have emerged — the United States’ capital-driven approach and China’s state-guided, infrastructure-led strategy. For Africa, this moment presents not just a choice between competing systems, but an opportunity…

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Africa: Addis Ababa At Heart of Africa’s Digital Future As ASMIS 2026 Gains Momentum

eriinfo.com1 week ago04 mins

Addis Ababa — Addis Ababa is fast emerging as a focal point for Africa’s digital transformation, as momentum builds toward the highly anticipated African Social Media Influencers Summit 2026. A high-level stakeholders’ consultative meeting has set a bold and strategic tone for the summit, positioning Ethiopia’s capital as a key platform for amplifying Africa’s voice…

Africa’s entrepreneurs are building the future and time is running out to join them

eriinfo.com1 week ago08 mins

At the 2025 ABH Grand Finale, Diana Orembe (Tanzania), Abraham Mbuthia (Kenya), and Adriaan Kruger (South Africa) were awarded funding for building scalable, high-impact businesses across Africa. Partner Content: Africa’s Business Heroes Across Africa, a quiet but decisive shift is underway. Entrepreneurship on the continent is no longer defined by early-stage experimentation or fragmented startup ecosystems….

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East Africa: EAC Kicks Off High-Level Talks to Shape Future of Agriculture in East Africa

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Dar es Salaam — The East African Community (EAC), in collaboration with AGRA, has officially launched a high-level regional validation meeting for the Draft Regional Agri-Food Systems Investment Plan (RASIP 2026-2035) in Dar es Salaam, marking a significant step toward transforming agriculture and food systems across East Africa. The three-day meeting, running from April 21…

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Africa: World Malaria Day – Why Stronger Surveillance Is the Key to the Future of Malaria Control

eriinfo.com1 week ago014 mins

A snapshot in time: The state of malaria Last year’s World Malaria Report reflected the hard-won gains of countries across across the globe: between 2000 and 2024, sustained investment in malaria prevention and disease control averted 2.3 billion malaria cases and 14 million deaths. But the report also revealed concerning realities: drug and insecticide resistance…