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Africa: Statement By Unicef Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, Etleva Kadilli, On the Impact On Children As Fighting Intensifies in Northern Ethiopia

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Nairobi — “UNICEF is deeply concerned by the escalation of hostilities in northern Ethiopia and the impact on children and their families. “UNICEF is aware of reports of children being injured or killed, and residential areas and public facilities damaged. “UNICEF urges all parties to exercise restraint, protect children from harm and safeguard civilian infrastructure….

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Africa: How Tony Elumelu’s Africapitalism Is Multiplying Impact Across Africa

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The real promise of Africapitalism lies not simply in the success of one Tony Elumelu entrepreneur, but in the possibility that thousands of entrepreneurs can become creators of value, employers of labour, innovators and contributors to Africa’s economic transformation. Conversations during economic summits on Africa clearly indicate that governments alone cannot transform Africa’s economic fortunes….

Closing the AI impact gap

eriinfo.com1 week ago010 mins

The authors, from left, Jason Molesworth and Biase De Gregorio. Molesworth is CEO and chief AI strategist at Accelerated Innovation Group, while De Gregorio is partner and head of AI advisory and talent at iqbusiness AI adoption is no longer difficult to find. Employees are using copilots and generative AI tools in their daily work,…

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Africa: Agunkejoye Wins Highpoint Africa Woman of Impact Award

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago02 mins

Nigerian HR professional, author, social entrepreneur and gender development strategist, Mrs Izehi Hannah Agunkejoye, has been recognised as a Highpoint Africa Woman of Impact Award by the Highpoint Africa Women’s Network as part of its inaugural recognition cohort for August 2026. According to Chief Executive of High Point Africa Women’s Network, Mrs Onajevwe Akakabota, “The…

Iran war drives U.S. diesel price to record high as Vance downplays the conflict and its impact

eriinfo.com1 month ago04 mins

An Iranian government spokeswoman acknowledged Friday that the country is facing economic pressure and shortages, insisting that officials do not deny the difficulties confronting regular Iranians. Fatemeh Mohajerani, speaking at the opening of a 64-bed hospital in the western Ilam Province, said U.S. sanctions had impacted the implementation of infrastructure projects across the country. “The…

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Africa: Making Every Net Count – Evidence, Delivery and Impact At Scale

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Insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) remain one of the most effective malaria prevention tools available. But in Nigeria, where the burden of malaria remains exceptionally high, making every net count means ensuring their full protective benefits can be realised — reaching every household, supporting correct and consistent use, and generating evidence that can improve future efforts. Malaria…

Hawaii braces for impact from Lala

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IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Hawaii braces for impact from Lala 02:14 Hundreds evacuated as Indiana flood threat expands 02:05 Manhunt for trio accused of ‘tomb raiding’ in multiple states 01:24 Now Playing Hawaii braces for impact from Lala 02:14 UP NEXT Good News: ‘Spectrum…

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Africa: State Minister for Finance Leads Sudan’s Delegation to the African Social Impact Summit

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Mohamed Nour Abdeldaim, Sudan’s Minister of State at the Ministry of Finance, led the Sudanese delegation participating in the African Social Impact Summit (ASIS 2026), held under the theme: “Financing Development: Building Resilience and Transforming Emerging Economies.” The summit was organized by the Sterling One Foundation in partnership with the United Nations in Nigeria and…

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Africa: Poverty Has Greater Impact On Brain Ageing Than Cancer, Study

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Nairobi — Poverty may have a greater influence on healthy brain ageing than a cancer diagnosis, according to a new study by the Aga Khan University Brain and Mind Institute (AKU-BMI), highlighting the role of socioeconomic conditions in shaping long-term cognitive health. The three-year Brain Resilience Kenya (BRK) study tracked 404 Kenyan adults aged 35…

IITPSA Skills Survey to probe AI’s impact on SA ICT jobs

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Kelvin Nhlapo, newly appointed GM of the Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa. The impact of AI on ICT jobs will be a key focus of the 2026 edition of the ICT Skills Survey, which has gone live and is now open for industry input. Employers of ICT professionals and individual practitioners are invited…