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Africa: Ethiopia Solidifies Position As Regional Powerhouse, Emerging As Africa’s Renewable Energy Leader

eriinfo.com17 hours ago05 mins

Addis Ababa — – Ethiopia is translating long-held development ambitions into concrete achievements, reinforcing its role as a regional powerhouse and positioning itself as Africa’s leading renewable energy hub, according to the Government Communication Service (GCS). In a statement released today, GCS highlighted the inauguration of major development projects under the leadership of Prime Minister…

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Africa: Rwanda – a ‘Smart Power’ Without a Regional Peace Strategy

eriinfo.com6 days ago011 mins

Rwanda’s military dominance in the Great Lakes Region deters countries from sending troops to help stabilise eastern DRC. In early December 2025, the M23-Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC) coalition, supported by the Rwanda Defence Force, took control of Kamanyola, a strategic town on the border of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Rwanda and Burundi….

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Africa: Rwanda Coding Academy Students Reflect On JA Africa Regional Competition

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago09 mins

After emerging as winners of the 2025 JA Rwanda National Company of the Year Competition, four students from Rwanda Coding Academy (RCA) represented the country at the JA Africa regional competition, held from December 3 to 5, 2025, in Abuja, Nigeria. The students described their participation in the regional competition as both transformative and eye-opening,…

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Africa: Sudan’s Delegate in Geneva Meets UNHCR Regional and Country Directors for Sudan and East Africa

eriinfo.com1 month ago02 mins

Geneva, December 20, 2025 (SUNA) – On the sidelines of the World Refugee Forum, Sudan’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Hassan Hamid, held a joint coordination meeting on Saturday at the mission’s headquarters with Mamadou Dian, Regional Director of the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) for East Africa, the Horn…

Africa: Huawei Digital Power Gathers Regional Leaders in Sharm El-Sheikh to Accelerate Inclusive Energy Transformation

eriinfo.com2 months ago08 mins

Huawei Northern Africa concludes today the Huawei Northern Africa Inclusive Energy Summit 2025 at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. The event, brought together more than 300 government representatives, industry customers, and ecosystem partners from across the globe. Over the two-day program, participants held deep discussions on empowering energy sovereignty, low-carbon growth, and win-win outcomes through…

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Africa: Addressing Regional Escalation in the Great Lakes Region

eriinfo.com2 months ago011 mins

M23’s advance exposes the limits of current peace efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. On 4 December, the presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) signed the Washington Accords for Peace and Prosperity at a ceremony in Washington, hosted by United States (US) President Donald Trump. The accords reaffirm…

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East Africa: Ethiopia Sustains Economic Initiatives to Drive Regional Integration in Horn of Africa

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

Addis Ababa — Ethiopia is carrying its continued inspiring endeavors that strengthen economic cooperation and regional integration in the Horn of Africa, according to veteran experts. Approached by ENA, experts in the field noted that Ethiopia is strengthening its commitment in carrying out activities to ensure peace, development and regional integration in the Horn of…

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East Africa Faces Intensifying Drought As La Niña Deepens Regional Weather Extremes

eriinfo.com2 months ago02 mins

Addis Ababa — New climate assessments warn that severe drought conditions are tightening their grip on East Africa, driven by the ongoing La Niña phenomenon, even as southern parts of the continent brace for worsening floods. According to the latest Global Weather Hazards Summary (Dec 11-17, 2025), southern Somalia and eastern Kenya are experiencing the…

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Africa: Gavi and World Bank Group Deepen Collaboration to Boost Health System Resilience and Regional Vaccine Manufacturing

eriinfo.com2 months ago09 mins

Washington, D.C. / Geneva — World Bank Group and Gavi sign a new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to strengthen immunisation, primary healthcare and regional vaccine manufacturing Together, the partners will help countries mobilise a targeted US$ 2 billion from 2026-2030 to support them on their path to fully funding immunisation and primary health care priorities…

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Africa: Koome Calls for Stronger Regional Collaboration to Deepen People-Centred Justice in East Africa

eriinfo.com2 months ago07 mins

Nairobi — Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for deeper regional collaboration to strengthen the multi-door approach to justice across East Africa and address challenges affecting the region’s justice system. Speaking during the official opening of the 22nd East Africa Magistrates and Judges Association (EAMJA) Annual Conference–held under the theme “Justice Beyond Brick and Mortar:…