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Africa Unveils Landmark Humanitarian Coordination Platform to Strengthen Aligned Response to Humanitarian Crises

eriinfo.com4 days ago06 mins

The African Union Commission (AUC), through its Department of Health, Humanitarian Affairs and Social Development (HHS), has launched the African Humanitarian Coordination Platform, marking a landmark advancement in Africa’s humanitarian governance architecture. Among the key historic outcomes of the continental engagement held in Mahé, Seychelles from 18 to19 May 2026. Participants endorsed the Terms of…

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Africa: WHO and African Medicines Agency Launch Landmark Framework to Strengthen Access to Quality-Assured Health Products in Africa

eriinfo.com1 week ago08 mins

New collaboration marks a major step towards a harmonized, resilient regulatory ecosystem and accelerated access to health products across the continent Geneva—The World Health Organization (WHO) and the African Medicines Agency (AMA) have signed a Framework Agreement for Collaboration, marking a major milestone in efforts to strengthen regulatory systems and improve access to safe, effective…

Australia court increases payout for trans woman in landmark discrimination case

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago01 mins

In Friday’s Federal Court judgement, the full court found that Grover had engaged in unlawful direct discrimination, saying she had treated Tickle “who is a transgender woman, less favourably than a person designated female at birth seeking access to the Giggle App”.

Anthropic and Google sign landmark 0 billion AI cloud deal

Anthropic and Google sign landmark $200 billion AI cloud deal

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago03 mins

Recent reports indicate that Anthropic, the creator of the Claude AI models, has agreed to pay Google a staggering $200 billion over the next five years for access to cloud servers and specialized chips. This follows an earlier announcement this month regarding a partnership that granted the AI startup significant infrastructure resources. This massive agreement…

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Africa: AU, Austria Sign Landmark MOU to Boost Strategic Cooperation

eriinfo.com1 month ago02 mins

Addis Ababa — The African Union (AU) and Austria have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance collaboration on critical global and regional issues, including peace and security, economic development, good governance, and human rights. The agreement was signed at the AU Headquarters in Addis Ababa by the Chairperson of the AU Commission, Mahmoud…

Meta and YouTube found liable in landmark social media addiction trial

eriinfo.com2 months ago01 mins

A woman has been awarded $6m in a verdict that could have implications for hundreds of other cases in the US.

Verdict reached in landmark social media addiction trial

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

LOS ANGELES — A verdict has been reached in the landmark civil trial that accused social media giants of profiting from products designed to be dangerously addictive to children. “We have been notified that the jury has reached a verdict,” an attorney for the plaintiff said in an email. “It will be read this morning.” The…

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Landmark Summit Elevates Fungal Diseases to a Public Health Priority in Africa

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — Africa’s first summit dedicated to fungal diseases concluded with a multi-stakeholder commitment to strengthen surveillance, capacity building, access to diagnostics and treatment across the continent. Co-hosted by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Global Action for Fungal Infections (GAFFI), the summit brought together researchers, clinicians,…

Plaintiff in landmark social media trial testifies that apps affected her ‘self-worth’

eriinfo.com3 months ago010 mins

LOS ANGELES — In a highly-anticipated testimony Thursday, the plaintiff in a landmark social media addiction trial said using apps like Instagram and YouTube when she was a child fueled her depression and anxiety, leading her to withdraw from her family. Now 20 years old, the plaintiff — identified in court documents by her initials,…

Cape Town launches landmark tender for independent electricity tenders

eriinfo.com3 months ago03 mins

In a strategic move to secure its energy future, the City of Cape Town has officially issued a tender seeking proposals from private electricity traders. The initiative aims to establish a formal panel of suppliers to help power South Africa’s second-largest city, marking a significant departure from traditional procurement methods. Read: Samsung confirms the Galaxy…