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Africa: Experts Highlight How Foreign Actors Are Exploiting Weaknesses in Africa’s Information Ecosystem to Influence Narratives Around Politics, Trade and Strategic Resources.

eriinfo.com3 days ago010 mins

On February 10-11, 2026, researchers and experts convened in Dakar, Senegal, for the first Africa Forum on Countering Foreign Interference (CFI). The forum brought together participants from Africa, Europe and America to examine the growing challenge of foreign information manipulation and its implications for governance, media ecosystems, and digital rights across the African continent. The…

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Africa: Could Short-Term Deals Weaken Russia’s Enduring Influence in Africa?

eriinfo.com5 days ago010 mins

Russia’s Sahel approach responds to terrorism and fragile regimes – a very different scenario to its Southern Africa ties. As the war in Ukraine continues, Moscow is prioritising bilateral engagements with African nations to counter the political and economic fallout of Western attempts to isolate Russia. The continent has evolved from a largely peripheral consideration…

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Africa: Popular Perceptions of Russia Lag, Even As Its Influence Grows Across Africa

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago018 mins

Moscow is less welcome than other powers, but many Africans are still making up their minds. Key findings On average across 38 countries, 36% of respondents say Russia’s economic and political influence on their country is “somewhat positive” or “very positive,” while 23% say it is somewhat or very negative. But a plurality (42%) do…

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Africa: Top 5 Powerful Indian-Origin Billionaires Who Built Wealth and Influence in Africa

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

1. Anand Mahindra Mahindra’s engagement with Africa reflects his long-term belief in emerging markets as engines of global growth. With an estimated net worth of over USD 10 billion, he brings both financial strength and strategic vision to the continent. Through the Mahindra Group, he has built a strong presence across Africa in automotive, agriculture,…

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Africa: New Evidence That Climatic Factors Influence Use of Mosquito Nets

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

A new Malaria Consortium study highlights the importance of timing mosquito net distribution campaigns according to climate predictions. Published in Malaria Journal, the study strengthens previous evidence exploring the associations between climate and net use, finding that seasonal variations in rainfall and temperature are key determinants of net use behaviour. The use of insecticide-treated nets…

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Africa: America’s Influence – Hope or Concern in 2026

eriinfo.com2 months ago010 mins

In early 2025, I asserted–under divine influence and inspiration, not as a result of any objective analysis or human wisdom–that “America has a unique opportunity to reset its global image and work collaboratively with other superpowers like China and Russia to ensure a balanced and peaceful world order.” I believe President Donald Trump was indeed…

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Africa: South Africa’s Joint Drills a Show of Influence in the Indian Ocean

eriinfo.com2 months ago010 mins

Launching on Friday, South Africa’s joint naval exercise with China, Russia and Iran goes beyond manoeuvres at sea. The drills signal determination to project influence in southern Africa, a region that holds growing strategic importance for Moscow and Beijing. The Mosi-3 exercise will run for a week off the coast of Cape Town, under Chinese…

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Africa: Macron Seeks to Reset France’s Africa Policy Amid Shrinking Influence

eriinfo.com2 months ago013 mins

President Emmanuel Macron has called for a “rebalanced”, “equal-to-equal” partnership between France and African countries, signalling a continued shift away from the military-heavy approach that long defined France’s presence on the continent. Speaking at the Élysée Palace during France’s annual meeting with ambassadors on Thursday, Macron said French policy towards Africa had undergone a fundamental…

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Africa: How Moscow Is Reinventing Its Influence Machine Across Africa

eriinfo.com7 months ago07 mins

Russian operatives are using new tactics to expand Moscow’s reach in Africa, two years after the death of Wagner boss Yevgeny Prigozhin. An investigation led by RFI and the monitoring group All Eyes on Wagner shows influence campaigns remain active from Angola to Chad. The findings, published with All Eyes on Wagner, reveal how Russia…

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Africa: Brics Bolsters Global South Influence in Rio De Janeiro

eriinfo.com8 months ago011 mins

The 17th BRICS Summit concluded yesterday in Rio de Janeiro, marking a pivotal moment in the bloc’s history. The summit was attended by ten partner countries, significantly expanding BRICS’s global reach and solidifying its role as a formidable force for a more multipolar world order. Under the resonant motto, “Strengthening Global South Cooperation for More…