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Africa: CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe and CAF Member Association Presidents Conclude Successful Second Day of the CAF Strategy Conference in Sal, Santa Maria in Cabo Verde

eriinfo.com4 days ago03 mins

The 54 Member Associations of the Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF) concluded a successful Second Day of the CAF Strategy Conference, chaired by CAF President Dr Patrice Motsepe, in Sal, Santa Maria in Cabo Verde on Thursday, 8 October 2026. The opening session, held on Thursday, was attended by Cabo Verde Head of State Dr…

Africa backs Infantino as CAF unanimously votes in FIFA president’s favour | Sport News

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

CAF president Patrice Motsepe calls for good governance, as Africa throws weight behind FIFA’s Gianni Infantino. Published On 7 Aug 20267 Aug 2026 The Confederation of African Football’s Executive Committee has unanimously confirmed its support for beleaguered FIFA president Gianni Infantino, at odds with ⁠its counterparts in Europe, North America and Asia. On the day…

Armed man arrested at Trump’s golf course ahead of president’s visit

eriinfo.com2 months ago05 mins

Authorities in California have arrested a man who was seen near a golf course owned by President Donald Trump in the Los Angeles area, just ahead of the president’s visit for a fundraising dinner there. Jeanine John Taele, 38, was found with a pistol and illegal ammunition at the Trump National Golf Course in Rancho…

Edgar Lungu: South African court overturns repatriation ruling for former Zambian president’s body

eriinfo.com4 months ago04 mins

More than a year after the death of Zambia’s former President Edgar Lungu, his family have won their appeal to have his body buried in South Africa where he died – overturning a high court ruling that allowed the Zambian government to repatriate the corpse. It is not clear whether Tuesday’s ruling at the Supreme…

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Africa: Presidents Ramaphosa, Ruto Position South Africa and Kenya As Drivers of Africa’s Global Agenda

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South Africa and Kenya have rejected the notion that Africa is merely a spectator in a rapidly changing global order, with Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and William Ruto asserting that the continent is increasingly shaping global debates on governance, finance, development and peace. Responding to questions from journalists at a media briefing following their bilateral talks…

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Africa Must Stop Treating Presidents as Permanent Rulers

eriinfo.com5 months ago08 mins

The death of former Botswana president Festus Mogae should force Africa into an uncomfortable but necessary conversation: why does staying too long in power so often end badly on our continent? Mogae belonged to a rare generation of African leaders who understood that leadership is temporary but institutions must endure. He served, governed, and stepped…

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Africa: Photos – Presidents Arrive in Kigali Ahead of Africa CEO Forum

eriinfo.com5 months ago03 mins

Several Heads of State and government officials have begun arriving in Kigali ahead of the Africa CEO Forum, which takes place from May 14 to 15. They include Presidents William Ruto of Kenya, Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria, Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of Mauritania and Daniel Chapo of Mozambique, who arrived on Wednesday. Also: Guinea president,…

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Africa: Six Presidents Expected in Kigali for Africa CEO Forum

eriinfo.com5 months ago03 mins

Six African Heads of State are set to attend the upcoming Africa CEO Forum, which will be held in Kigali from May 14 to 15. The confirmed leaders include President Paul Kagame, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria, President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema of Gabon, President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani of Mauritania, President Daniel Chapo of…

IITPSA announces winners of the 2025 President’s Awards

eriinfo.com11 months ago08 mins

Winners of the 2025 President’s Awards. The Institute of Information Technology Professionals South Africa (IITPSA) has announced the winners of the 2025 President’s Awards. The winner of the prestigious IT Personality of the Year award is Matt Putman, Co-Founder and CEO of iKhokha – one of the first fintech companies to be launched in Africa,…

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Africa: Angolan President’s Participation in ‘Global Gateway’ Highlights Country’s Position in Africa

eriinfo.com1 year ago06 mins

Brussels — The Angolan president and chairperson of the African Union (AU), João Lourenço, participation on Thursday in the second edition of the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, Belgium, cements the country and Africa’s role in strategic discussions on global connectivity and sustainable development. By Falcão de Lucas, ANGOP special envoyThe event, promoted by the…