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Africa: Elevate Africa Dangles $25,000 Grants, Launches 2026 Fashion Film Contest to Revive Indigenous Textiles

eriinfo.com4 days ago03 mins

Elevate Africa has announced the commencement of applications for the 2026 edition of the Threads of Africa Fashion Film Prize, a pan-African initiative aimed at preserving and promoting endangered African textiles, garments and traditional fashion techniques through storytelling and film. The organisation said the competition seeks to encourage creatives across Africa and the diaspora to…

Africa: Congo-Brazzaville Grants Visa-Free Entry to All Africans

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago04 mins

The Republic of Congo has announced that it will introduce visa-free entry for all African citizens beginning January 1, 2027, in a policy shift aimed at advancing regional integration and easing cross-border movement across the continent. The decision was unveiled by President Denis Sassou Nguesso during Africa Day celebrations in Brazzaville, on May 25, an…

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Africa: Togo Grants Visa-Free Entry to African Nationals for 30-Day Stays

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago03 mins

The government of Togo has announced the removal of visa requirements for citizens of all African countries visiting the country for short stays of up to 30 days. The announcement was made on Tuesday in a statement issued by Togo’s Ministry of Security through its official X (formerly Twitter) handle. According to the ministry, the…

FDA grants quick review for 3 psychedelic drug trials

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

The Food and Drug Administration on Friday granted a quick review of three experimental psychedelic drugs meant to treat major depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. It’s the latest move by the Trump administration signaling a shift in policy toward treatments that also give users a high — coming a day after the Justice Department said…

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Africa CDC Reports 95% Budget Use, Grants $463m

eriinfo.com2 months ago06 mins

Ms Edwin said that African heads of state and government recognised Kaseya for the achievement and leadership in advancing health security across Africa. The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) says it has achieved 95 per cent budget utilisation and expanded its grant portfolio to $463 million under its Director-General, Jean Kaseya….

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Africa: Trump’s New Rules for U.S. Govt Research Grants – What It Means for African Researchers

eriinfo.com10 months ago013 mins

Cape Town — U.S. President Donald Trump signed a new executive order that changes how the U.S. government awards research grants and foreign monetary assistance on August 7, 2025. The order is called Improving Oversight of Federal Grantmaking, and while the government says this will stop waste and ensure tax money is used properly, profoundly impact…