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Africa: PAC Research Identifies Digital Innovation, Financial Reforms As Key to Closing Africa’s $100bn Trade Finance Gap

eriinfo.com1 hour ago016 mins

Chris Oshiafi PAC Research, one of Nigeria’s leading research outfits, has identified financial architecture, digital innovation, regulatory reforms and political commitment as critical to addressing Africa’s more than $100 billion unmet trade finance gap. The research outfit said digital payment systems, blockchain-enabled trade infrastructure, factoring and supply chain finance could significantly widen access to trade…

Republicans Delay Key Vote on Todd Blanche’s DOJ Nomination

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago04 mins

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Africa: Research, Innovation Key to Africa’s Seed Market Ambitions

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago012 mins

Africa can significantly increase its share of the estimated $85 billion global seed market by investing in agricultural research, strengthening seed systems, embracing innovation and creating a predictable business environment that attracts private investment, experts have said. Despite its vast agricultural resources, rich biodiversity and growing pool of scientists, Africa accounts for only about 2.2…

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Africa: Aids 2026 – Some Pieces Falling Into Place for Monthly HIV Prevention Pill, but Key Data Not Yet in

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago014 mins

If an HIV prevention pill that provides a month of protection at a time performs well in two ongoing clinical trials, it could become the next big thing in HIV prevention after the lenacapavir injection. A new licensing agreement is paving the way for South Africa’s Aspen Pharmacare to produce the pill should the study…

‘No safe options’ for thousands sheltering in key Sudan city as RSF advance

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago03 mins

Thousands of people who have poured into the city of el-Obeid hoping to find shelter from Sudan’s raging civil war have found themselves under threat again, amid warnings that paramilitary fighters are preparing to descend on the army-controlled city. Clashes between the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) and the military has escalated in the North…

Standard Bank’s BCB unit CIO unpacks key priorities

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Fezile Dali, CIO for business and commercial banking at Standard Bank Group. (Image: supplied) Data and artificial intelligence (AI) are key priorities for Standard Bank’s business and commercial banking (BCB) unit, as it looks to unlock the promise of AI and generative AI. So said Fezile Dali, CIO for BCB at Standard Bank Group, in…

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Africa, Gulf Partnership Key to Inclusive Growth, Shared Prosperity – Foreign Ministry

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago07 mins

Addis Ababa — The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reaffirmed that stronger cooperation between African and Gulf countries is essential for advancing inclusive growth, economic resilience, and shared prosperity. Speaking at a high-level dialogue held in Addis Ababa under the Gulf-Africa Strategic Partnership Initiative (GASP), State Minister of Foreign Affairs Ambassador Hadera Abera said the…

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Africa: BRVM Closes Strong – Uniwax Leads +0.76% Weekly Gain Amidst Key Africa Deals

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago04 mins

The week of July 13-19, 2026, proved to be another period of positive momentum for the BRVM (Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières). BRVM Composite Index Rises by +0.76% The BRVM Composite Index recorded a solid gain of +0.76%, signaling continued investor confidence in West African markets. This constructive tone was felt across various sectors. Uniwax…

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East Africa: Foreign Ministry Undersecretary – Stability in Sudan Is Key to Security in the Horn of Africa and the Red Sea

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago03 mins

As part of his official visit to Brazil and while leading Sudan’s delegation to the Political Consultations Committee meetings in Brasília, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Ambassador Muawia Othman Khalid, delivered a keynote lecture at the Rio Branco Institute, affiliated with Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on developments in…

Comms minister outlines key fixes for SITA

eriinfo.com1 month ago07 mins

Communications and digital technologies minister Solly Malatsi. Communications minister Solly Malatsi has touted automated processes across the State Information Technology Agency (SITA) to reduce risks and minimise indiscretions. This, after the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT) and Public Service Commission (PSC) this week released the findings of an investigation into governance, irregular procurement…