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Africa: The Burden of Representation – Women in African Academia and the Politics of Visibility

eriinfo.com6 days ago015 mins

Beyond access to freedom Academic freedom in African higher education has been a longstanding demand, yet its realisation remains inconsistent. Although universities have demonstrated progress in advancing gender equality, women scholars continue to encounter structural and cultural barriers that shape their academic experiences. Many institutions have adopted inclusivity policies, but these frequently coexist with entrenched…

Venezuela: A not-so-covert CIA disaster in the making | Politics

eriinfo.com1 week ago08 mins

On Saturday, the Reuters news agency published an exclusive report claiming that the United States is “poised to launch a new phase of Venezuela-related operations in the coming days”. The report cited four US officials who spoke on condition of anonymity. Two of the officials said covert operations would likely be the first step in…

Survivors denounce Trump’s attempts to block Epstein files vote | Politics

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago01 mins

NewsFeed US Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene and survivors of Jeffrey Epstein’s abuse sharply criticised President Donald Trump for previously attempting to block a House vote on the release of files related to Epstein. Trump on Sunday dropped his opposition and the measure now is expected to overwhelmingly pass. Published On 18 Nov 202518 Nov 2025…

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Africa: Who Pays for Politics? Tracing the Money Trail Online

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago027 mins

Money fuels politics. But when it flows in the shadows, democracy is the first casualty. Across most of Africa, and much of the Asia-Pacific, Latin America and the Caribbean, citizens are expected to vote without knowing who pays for the campaigns competing for their support. New research by Transparency International finds that only about one…

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Africa: AU Election Mission Calls On Tanzania to Implement Constitutional Reforms and Promote Inclusive Politics

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago04 mins

The African Union Election Observation Mission (AUEOM) has called for urgent constitutional reforms and a more inclusive political environment in Tanzania following the country’s October 29 general elections, which the mission described as constrained by legal and institutional shortcomings. Led by former Botswana President Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi, with support from Nigeria’s former Foreign Minister Geoffrey…

Saudi Arabia appoints Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan as new grand mufti | Politics News

eriinfo.com1 month ago04 mins

Saudi Arabia’s status as home to the holy cities of Mecca and Medina means grand mufti’s pronouncements are closely watched. Published On 23 Oct 202523 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Saudi Arabia has named Sheikh Saleh bin Fawzan al-Fawzan as the country’s new grand mufti, the kingdom’s top religious scholar….

Coalition deal set to make Takaichi Japan’s first female PM | Politics News

eriinfo.com1 month ago05 mins

Right-wing Japan Innovation Party says it will support the governing LDP, allowing Sanae Takaichi to be voted in as leader. Published On 20 Oct 202520 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Hardline conservative Sanae Takaichi appears set to become Japan’s first female premier as the governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP)…

‘SNL’ lets pop culture shine while squeezing in a little politics

eriinfo.com1 month ago05 mins

Romantic party crasher Domingo made his return to “Saturday Night Live” alongside host and musical guest Sabrina Carpenter as politics took a backseat to pop culture. Carpenter took over hosting duties for the first time and performed hits from her album “Man’s Best Friend” for her double-duty role for the night. The show’s start was…

French PM Lecornu survives no-confidence parliament vote, now eyes budget | Politics News

eriinfo.com2 months ago08 mins

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu has survived two confidence motions, just days after he appointed his new government in time to submit a draft budget to parliament in a bid to end the political turmoil that has gripped the country for months. A motion sponsored by Marine Le Pen’s far-right National Rally and its allies…

Belgian police arrest three for plotting drone attack on prime minister | Politics News

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

Evidence was found in a building a few hundred metres from Prime Minister Bart De Wever’s Antwerp residence. Published On 10 Oct 202510 Oct 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Belgian authorities say they have arrested three people in connection with a plot to attack Prime Minister Bart De Wever and…