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Africa: Statement By Unicef Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, Etleva Kadilli, On the Impact On Children As Fighting Intensifies in Northern Ethiopia

eriinfo.com1 week ago01 mins

Nairobi — “UNICEF is deeply concerned by the escalation of hostilities in northern Ethiopia and the impact on children and their families. “UNICEF is aware of reports of children being injured or killed, and residential areas and public facilities damaged. “UNICEF urges all parties to exercise restraint, protect children from harm and safeguard civilian infrastructure….

Protesters block Northern Ireland march being held for first time since Good Friday Agreement

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago06 mins

Tensions ran high in Northern Ireland on Sunday after a contentious parade was blocked from making its way through the town of Portadown by thousands of protesters. The demonstrators, many wearing balaclavas, congregated on a street in the town, where many favor unification with the Republic of Ireland. They came after an early-hours decision from…

Two dead and 11 hurt after car rams into crowd in northern France

eriinfo.com1 month ago03 mins

Two people have been killed and 10 others injured after a car crashed into a group of people near a train station in Caen in northern France, French reports say. “A car deliberated rammed into pedestrians opposite the station,” local prefect David Clavière told reporters, adding that seven of those injured were in a critical…

Cisco, Hanley Group bring digital skills training to Northern Cape schools

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

Cisco Networking Academy and Hanley Group have collaborated to bring digital skills courses to 235 schools across the Northern Cape. The Northern Cape Department of Education, Hanley Group and Cisco Networking Academy have collaborated to bring networking, cyber security, AI and digital skills courses to 235 schools across the province, with classes expected to begin…

2026’s only total solar eclipse darkens skies across Northern Hemisphere. See photos, video from the best viewing locations.

eriinfo.com2 months ago09 mins

The only total solar eclipse of 2026 brought darkness across a swath of the Northern Hemisphere on Wednesday. Crowds gathered all across Europe to see it, with northern Spain a prime viewing location in the path of totality. First, if you’ve never had the opportunity to see a solar eclipse, what you are watching is…

The Ban: A censorship loophole during the conflict in Northern Ireland | Documentary

eriinfo.com3 months ago01 mins

A censorship saga about how the voices of republican leaders in Northern Ireland were banned by the British government. After a year of deadly Irish Republican Army (IRA) attacks in Northern Ireland, Margaret Thatcher’s government introduced a broadcasting ban in 1988. The ban forbade UK radio and TV from airing the voices of IRA members…

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Africa: World Bank Adds $163m for Northern Gulf of Guinea Project

eriinfo.com3 months ago04 mins

The World Bank approved an additional $163 million for a social cohesion project in Benin, Côte d’Ivoire and Togo, as northern border regions face pressure from insecurity, climate shocks and displacement. The financing will support the Social Cohesion Project for the Northern Gulf of Guinea, known as COSO. The project aims to strengthen vulnerable communities,…

Africa: ISWAP’s Next Frontier – Darak in Northern Cameroon

eriinfo.com4 months ago010 mins

Located on the borders of Cameroon, Nigeria and Chad, Darak is valuable to local and national economies – and to violent extremists. For over a year, Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) has been exerting pressure on communities and military positions in northern Cameroon’s Darak district. The group aims to extend its control beyond the…

Brutal stabbing attack in Belfast sparks calls for anti-immigration protests in Northern Ireland

eriinfo.com4 months ago09 mins

Northern Ireland police said Tuesday they had detained a man over what British Prime Minister Keir Starmer branded a “sickening” stabbing attack in Belfast. Graphic video of the incident was shared online by figures on the far right of British politics, who have called for mass anti-immigration protests. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI)…

The Northern Collective: A New Model for Female Influence in City-Building

eriinfo.com4 months ago07 mins

In Bellville, women are taking their seat at the table, thanks to The Northern Collective, recently launched by The Greater Tygerberg Partnership (GTP). This powerful new invitation-only circle of influential women has been brought together to shape the future of the region and drive more coordinated, inclusive urban growth across the region. At a time…