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Africa: AU Advances Drive to Make Democracy a Lived Experience Across Africa, With Media and Socialisation At Its Core

eriinfo.com3 days ago04 mins

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia — The African Union Commission is stepping up efforts to strengthen democracy across the continent by promoting people-centred socialisation, credible information, public participation and the role of media in democratic life. The African Union Commission’s Department of Political Affairs, Peace and Security convened the 2nd Roundtable on Democracy, Media and Socialisation in…

Thousands rally in Turkiye over journalist arrests, media shutdowns | Freedom of the Press

eriinfo.com1 week ago01 mins

Thousands have protested across Turkiye against the arrests of journalists and restrictions on independent media. Authorities have jailed reporters, seized control of opposition broadcaster Halk TV and blocked news websites. The government denies targeting journalists for their work. Published On 25 Oct 202625 Oct 2026 Share Thousands rally in Turkiye over journalist arrests, media shutdowns…

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Africa: CAF Opens Media Accreditation Window for CAF Women’s Champions League Egypt 2026

eriinfo.com1 week ago03 mins

The Confédération Africaine de Football (“CAF”) has officially opened the Media Accreditation window for the CAF Women’s Champions League Egypt 2026, scheduled to take place from 1 to 15 November 2026. The continental showpiece will bring together eight of Africa’s leading women’s football clubs, including reigning champions AS FAR of Morocco and former winners Mamelodi…

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African Security Chiefs Strategise to Tackle Exploitation of Social Media, Digital Technologies By Terrorists

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago08 mins

African security chiefs are worried about the increasing use of digital technologies and social media platforms by terrorist groups that hold sway over ungoverned territories across the Sahel and West Africa region. African security chiefs are worried about the increasing use of digital technologies and social media platforms by terrorist groups that hold sway over…

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Africa: Climate Change – Expert Urges Media to Tell Africa’s Stories

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago02 mins

Africa has been urged to move beyond climate commitments and translate them into tangible results through stronger collaboration, private investors and development institutions. George Nwangwu, Convener of the Africa Climate Forum, made the call in his welcome address at the fourth edition of the forum held in Abuja on Tuesday. He noted that the continent…

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Africa: Terrorists Using Social Media, Crypto to Recruit, Fund Attacks – Ribadu, AU

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago07 mins

The National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the African Union Counter-Terrorism Centre have raised the alarm over the growing use of social media, cryptocurrencies and emerging technologies by terrorist groups to recruit members, finance operations and coordinate attacks across West Africa and the Sahel. They gave the warning in Abuja on Tuesday at a three-day…

Judge temporarily overturns Trump’s White House media ban

eriinfo.com1 month ago06 mins

A federal judge has ordered the Trump administration to immediately reinstate access to the White House for three news organisations barred from the building last week by the president. CNN, MS NOW and Politico must have their access restored for 14 days, the judge ruled, saying the ban “likely violated their constitutional due process rights”….

DOJ defends Trump media ban, cites national security and says White House access is a ‘privilege’

eriinfo.com1 month ago08 mins

The Department of Justice said in a court filing late Tuesday that President Donald Trump has the right to ban media outlets CNN, MSNOW and Politico from the White House, calling their access a “privilege” and citing national security concerns. The filing urges a federal judge not to block the ban, ahead of an emergency…

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Africa: WHO, CJID Begin Development of Africa’s First Road Safety Media Guidelines

eriinfo.com1 month ago010 mins

The region accounts for about one-fifth of global road fatalities despite having only three per cent of the world’s registered vehicles The World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) have begun developing Africa’s first road safety media guidelines, aimed at improving how newsrooms across the continent report road crashes…

Three media outlets sue over Trump WH ban

eriinfo.com1 month ago03 mins

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Hundreds of lawsuits filed against some GLP-1 Makers over vision loss 02:27 ICE officer shoots delivery driver in Texas 01:40 Trump set for high-stakes U.N. meetings 01:41 Now Playing Three media outlets sue over Trump WH ban 01:57 UP NEXT…