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Mastercard Foundation Board of Directors Announces Seasoned Technology Leader, Sewit Ahderom, as Next President and CEO

eriinfo.com7 months ago09 mins

TORONTO, Canada — Deep expertise in agrifood systems and technology; exemplifies the values of the Foundation. Committed to scaling impact of the Foundation’s programs in Africa and within Indigenous communities in Canada, prioritizing local solutions and partners. Assumes leadership in early 2026. The Board of Directors of the Mastercard Foundation today announced that Sewit Ahderom…

Video: Moldova’s president says election results show ‘Russia failed’ | Government

eriinfo.com7 months ago01 mins

NewsFeed Moldova’s President Maia Sandu hailed her pro-EU party’s victory in parliamentary elections despite allegations of widespread Russian interference, saying the results showed Russia had ‘failed’. Published On 29 Sep 202529 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share

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Africa: Somaliland President Cirro to Participate in Africa-UAE Debate in Abu Dhabi

eriinfo.com7 months ago03 mins

Abu Dhabi, – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Cirro” will be among the distinguished guests at the upcoming Africa-UAE Debate (The African Debate – UAE), scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on September 30. The international forum will bring together African leaders, Emirati officials, and global investors to strengthen economic ties between Africa and…

Nicolas Sarkozy, former president of France, sentenced to 5 years in prison for criminal conspiracy

eriinfo.com7 months ago011 mins

Paris — A Paris court on Thursday sentenced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in prison after finding him guilty of criminal conspiracy in an alleged scheme to finance his 2007 campaign with funds from Libya. In a surprise decision, the court ruled that Sarkozy will be incarcerated even if he appeals, but it also…

Colombia’s president calls US attacks on alleged drug boats ‘act of tyranny’

eriinfo.com7 months ago05 mins

Watch: Colombia’s President accuses Trump of “act of tyranny” in BBC interview US airstrikes on alleged drug-trafficking boats in the Caribbean Sea are an “act of tyranny”, Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro told the BBC in an interview where he also called for criminal proceedings against US officials if investigations find Colombians were killed in the…

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Africa: President João Lourenço Defends Health Sovereignty of Africa

eriinfo.com7 months ago08 mins

New York — African Union (AU) Chairperson João Lourenço on Monday in New York, United States of America (USA), urged Africa to adopt a clear and unified political vision to ensure health sovereignty, based on sustainable health financing, local medicine production, as well as readiness to face pandemics. The President of Angola, who was speaking…

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Africa: UNGA President Warns Colonialism Still Shapes Global Conflicts

eriinfo.com7 months ago07 mins

The president of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) warned Tuesday that the free and peaceful world envisioned when the U.N. was founded 80 years ago remains far from reality, citing colonial-era legacies, wars and widening human rights violations. Speaking at the 80th anniversary commemoration and opening of the General Assembly, Annalena Baerbock said “colonialism…

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Africa: ‘Liberia’s Seat Belongs to Africa’ – President Boakai Tells UN, Calls for Global Peace

eriinfo.com7 months ago06 mins

New York — President Joseph Nyuma Boakai has used his address to the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly to position Liberia as both a beneficiary and custodian of global multilateralism, pledging to advance Africa’s interests during the country’s historic election to the UN Security Council while renewing a call for justice through…

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Africa: UN Must Evolve to ‘Stand Strong’ for the Next 80 Years – General Assembly President

eriinfo.com7 months ago07 mins

As the United Nations marks 80 years of existence, it must adapt and evolve to be fit for future generations, the President of the General Assembly said on Wednesday during a briefing to journalists in New York. Speaking ahead of the start of high-level week, Annalena Baerbock underscored the importance of the UN Charter, the…

I have no relationship with Trump, Brazil’s President Lula tells BBC

eriinfo.com7 months ago011 mins

Ione WellsSouth America correspondent in Brasília and Leandro PrazeresBBC News Brasil Watch: Brazil’s Lula talks Trump, US tariffs and oil in BBC interview Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has told the BBC in an exclusive interview that he has “no relationship” with US President Donald Trump. Lula has frequently criticised Trump, but this…