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Africa: AU Commissioner Vilakati Applauds Ethiopia’s Wheat Milestone, Pushes Digital Agriculture to Shape Africa’s Future

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago03 mins

The African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment, Moses Vilakati, has praised Ethiopia’s agricultural progress, describing its emergence as a wheat exporter as a major milestone for the continent. Reflecting on Ethiopia’s agricultural transformation, Vilakati noted the remarkable journey the country has taken in strengthening its food production systems. “We…

Africa: AU Executive Council Convenes in Addis Ababa to Shape Continental Strategy for 2026

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago06 mins

Addis Ababa — The 48th Ordinary Session of the Executive Council of the African Union (AU) officially commenced today in Addis Ababa, bringing together Foreign Ministers from across the continent at a pivotal moment in the Union’s annual decision-making calendar. The high-level ministerial meeting serves as a preparatory platform for the 39th Ordinary Session of…

Nahid Islam and the uneasy alliance that could shape Bangladesh’s vote | Bangladesh Election 2026

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago036 mins

Nahid Islam was just 26 when he stepped up to a microphone at Dhaka’s Shaheed Minar, a national monument, on August 3, 2024, and uttered a single rallying cry: “Hasina must go.” Student-led demonstrations had begun weeks earlier over a government job quota system that reserved a large share of coveted civil-service posts for special…

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Africa: Private Credit Rating Agencies Shape Africa’s Access to Debt. Better Oversight Is Needed

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago013 mins

Africa’s development finance challenge has reached a critical point. Mounting debt pressure is squeezing fiscal space. And essential needs in infrastructure, health and education remain unmet. The continent’s governments urgently need affordable access to international capital markets. Yet many continue to face borrowing costs that make development finance unviable. Sovereign credit ratings – the assessments…

A single Musk super-company may be taking shape

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago011 mins

Elon Musk. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters SpaceX is exploring deals with other companies helmed by serial entrepreneur Elon Musk, leaving investors working through permutations between space, autonomous driving and artificial intelligence to analyse which combination makes the most sense. The rocket maker is in discussions to merge with xAI ahead of a blockbuster public offering planned for…

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Africa: Descendants of Africa’s Liberation Icons Call for Continental Unity to Shape Brighter Future

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Addis Ababa — Descendants of Africa’s most influential liberation leaders called for renewed African unity, cooperation, and visionary leadership, arguing that the continent stands at a decisive crossroads in 2025. The descendants, alongside government officials, academics, and students, gathered at Ras Mekonnen Hall at Addis Ababa University (AAU) for a high-level panel, exploring Ethiopia’s historic…

Why children must shape Africa’s digital future

eriinfo.com3 months ago012 mins

In the last 10 years or so, social media has largely evolved into a “digital playground”, with children dominating the space through consumption, creation, and sharing. While it may be uplifting to see children with agency taking up space, they often navigate the “digital playground” without protection, literacy, or power. They are not just exposed…

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Africa: Education Leaders To Convene in Accra to Shape Africa’s Learning Future

eriinfo.com4 months ago015 mins

Accra, Ghana — Regional, continental, and global education leaders, partners, and innovators gather in Accra to articulate a fresh direction for education and skills development in Africa The Association for the Development of Education in Africa (ADEA) and the Government of Ghana, through the Ministry of Education, are convening a crucial conversation on the direction…

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Africa: Accra Set to Host the 3rd Aaag Annual Conference …to Shape Future of Public Finance in Africa

eriinfo.com4 months ago04 mins

The Controller and Accountant-General, in partnership with the African Association of Accountants General (AAAG) Secretariat, has announced the 3rd annual AAAG conference. Slated for November 24-27, 2025, at the Accra International Conference Centre, the landmark event, according to a statement issued in Accra by the Controller and Accountant-General, would bring together over 2,000 public accountants,…

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Africa: Banking On Forests – Inside Private Sector Plans to Shape the Tropical Forests Forever Facility

eriinfo.com4 months ago017 mins

A $125 billion fund will use profits from global markets to invest in forest protection. Can we trust the same financiers driving deforestation to save the world’s forests? The UK and US financial sector are better known for financing businesses driving deforestation. But now, the government of Brazil is seeking their advice on how to…