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Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility Launched to Strengthen Continental Financial Sovereignty

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago08 mins

African Heads of State and Government on February 14, 2025, formally launched the Africa Infrastructure Financing Facility (AIFF), a coordinated, Africa-led platform designed to accelerate the preparation and facilitation of financing for priority cross-border infrastructure projects aligned with Agenda 2063. The launch took place during the Third Presidential High-Level Dialogue of the Alliance of African…

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Africa: Newly Launched AI UniPod Set to Transform Ethiopia Into Africa’s Tech Hub

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago04 mins

Addis Ababa — Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute has officially launched the Artificial Intelligence University Innovation Pod (AI UniPod), a landmark initiative aimed at positioning Ethiopia as Africa’s leading artificial intelligence hub. The AI UniPod is a collaborative effort established by the Ethiopian Artificial Intelligence Institute, Addis Ababa University, and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)…

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Africa: Global Africa Investment Summit Launched in Dubai to Transform Africa’s Investment Landscape

eriinfo.com1 month ago017 mins

The Global Africa Investment Summit (GAIS), a groundbreaking platform designed to connect Africa’s untapped sovereign assets with global private capital, was officially launched today. Co-founded by Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, former president of the African Development Bank Group, and Margery Kraus, founder and executive chair of APCO, the platform is poised to become a catalyst for…

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Africa: 3-Year Programme to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Africa Launched

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

A three-year programme aimed at strengthening digital defences and safeguarding essential public services across Africa has been launched by Google.org in partnership with the Cybersafe Foundation. The initiative, which targets Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya and South Africa, is designed to support community organisations that provide critical services while holding sensitive data on millions of vulnerable citizens….

Google launched Meme Me, turning you into a meme in Google Photos

eriinfo.com2 months ago03 mins

In its ongoing effort to integrate AI into everyday digital life, Google has introduced Me Meme, a new feature within Google Photos. This tool allows users to create personalized memes featuring a synthetic version of themselves, transforming standard portraits into shareable content for friends and family. Users have the flexibility to work with a variety…

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Africa: China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges Launched

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

The launching ceremony of the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges was held on January 8 at the African Union (AU) headquarters in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and Chinese foreign minister, read out a congratulatory letter from…

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Africa: China-Africa People-to-People Exchanges Program Launched

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

Addis Ababa — The African Union and China have launched the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges today at the AU Headquarters, marking a historic milestone in the 70-year diplomatic journey between the two sides. High-level dignitaries gathered at the Multi-purpose Hall to launch the program, which seeks to transcend traditional relations by fostering deeper…

AI Glossary Launched in isiZulu, isiXhosa and Afrikaans

eriinfo.com5 months ago04 mins

In celebration of International Dictionary Day held on 16 October, Google and the Pan South African Language Board (PanSALB) launched a new AI Glossary in isiZulu, isiXhosa, and Afrikaans — empowering millions of South Africans to engage with artificial intelligence in their home languages. The glossary defines 100 standard AI terms and their meanings in…

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Africa: Health Works Leaders Coalition Launched to Promote Health System Investments and Spur Economic Growth, Job Creation

eriinfo.com5 months ago06 mins

The World Bank Group, the Government of Japan, and the World Health Organization officially launched the Health Works Leaders Coalition. This global alliance brings together health and finance ministers, philanthropic organizations, business leaders, leaders of global health agencies, and civil society representatives with the aim of promoting investments in health systems as a strategy for…

Locally made smart ring launched in partnership with FNB

eriinfo.com5 months ago03 mins

FNB has expanded its digital payment ecosystem into the wearable technology space by announcing a new partnership with South African fintech start-up VezoPay, the company behind the country’s first smart payment ring. Read: Google South Africa launches AI glossary in Zulu, Xhosa and Afrikaans The new offering targets FNB Private Bank and RMB Private Bank…