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Southern Africa: South Africa Takes Over the Chairship of SADC Council of Ministers As the Region Advances Regional Integration and Resilience.

eriinfo.com18 hours ago09 mins

The Republic of South Africa formally assumed the Chairship of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers on 12 August 2026 in Durban, South Africa, from August 2026 to August 2027, following its tenure as Interim Chair since November 2025 Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa, Honourable…

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Africa Needs Coordinated Structures for Greater Integration in Blue Economy – UNDP

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago05 mins

Luanda — The resident representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Angola, Gabriel Dava, advocated on Wednesday in Luanda for greater investment from African countries and the creation of institutions, structures, or coordination mechanisms dedicated to the blue economy, with the aim of accelerating integration in this sector. Addressing the 3rd Edition of…

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Africa: Angola Defends African Air Integration

eriinfo.com2 months ago02 mins

Luanda — The Minister of Transport, Ricardo de Abreu, defended on Wednesday the swift implementation of the African Single Air Transport Market (SAATM), pointing to the Lobito Corridor as a regional benchmark for connectivity and cooperation. This position was presented during the African Air Transport Convention and Expo 2026, held in Lomé, Togo, organized by…

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Africa: Museveni Calls for African Political Integration to Strengthen Security and Economic Power

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

President Museveni has called for deeper political integration across East Africa and the wider African continent, saying it is essential for addressing future security threats and enabling Africa to compete effectively on the global stage. Museveni made the remarks while delivering a lecture of opportunity to army officers at the Senior Staff College – Kimaka…

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African Integration Beyond Trade – When Africans Become Foreigners in Africa

eriinfo.com2 months ago017 mins

In my earlier piece in February, Beyond Preferences and Rhetoric: What Africa’s 2025 Integration Moment Really Demanded I argued that Africa’s long-term competitiveness would not be secured by waiting on external trade preferences, but by taking integration seriously as an economic project. I called for political will, industrial strategy, and a human-centred approach to the continental…

Google announces Wear OS 7 with dynamic widgets and Gemini integration

eriinfo.com3 months ago04 mins

Alongside a comprehensive suite of AI milestones at Google I/O 2026, Google officially unveiled Wear OS 7, the next major iteration of its smartwatch operating system. The software overhaul translates the design language of the upcoming Android 17 release to the wrist, introduces advanced interface elements for real-time tracking, and establishes the architectural groundwork for…

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East Africa: Ethiopia Pushes Economic Integration As Pathway to Lasting Peace in the Horn of Africa

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Addis Ababa — Ethiopia has renewed its call for deeper regional economic integration as a cornerstone for achieving lasting peace in the Horn of Africa, with Trade and Regional Integration Minister Kassahun Gofe stressing that durable stability can only be achieved through stronger homegrown solutions. Speaking at the Horn Inter-Elite Dialogue, also known as the…

Boomi Builds Analyst Momentum Across Integration, API Management, Data Management, and Agentic AI

eriinfo.com3 months ago06 mins

Boomi Builds Analyst Momentum Across Integration, API Management, Data Management, and Agentic AI Boomi, the data activation company, today announced continued analyst recognition across multiple strategic technology categories, underscoring the company’s momentum as enterprises look for a unified foundation to connect data, applications, APIs, automation, and AI. This press release features multimedia. View the full…

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Africa’s Integration Moment – From Rhetoric to Reality

eriinfo.com4 months ago08 mins

Africa’s long-articulated dream of integration is slowly edging from rhetoric toward reality—but not fast enough. At the heart of this ambition lies the African Continental Free Trade Area, a flagship initiative of the African Union aimed at creating a single market for goods and services across the continent. If fully implemented, it promises to reshape…

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Africa’s Health Systems are Under Pressure – PAN South Africa Calls for Stronger Nutrition Integration Ahead of the World Health Summit Regional Meeting 2026

eriinfo.com4 months ago09 mins

Africa’s health systems are under increasing strain as the continent faces a growing burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), climate-related pressures on food systems, and widening inequalities in accessing nutritious food. These challenges are deeply interconnected, yet often addressed in isolation, highlighting the need for more integrated, prevention-focused approaches to health. As leaders gather in Nairobi,…