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Africa: Women Still Shut Out of Power As Gender Bias Undermines Africa’s Democracy

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Discriminatory social norms, unequal power relations and growing gender-based violence continue to undermine women’s participation in political leadership across Africa, despite progress in representation and the adoption of laws promoting gender equality, United Nations and European Union officials have warned. Speaking at the opening of a two-day Inter-Regional Dialogue on Advancing the Transformation of Gender…

Right-wing conservatives push to shut down the last active Jan. 6 prosecution

eriinfo.com1 month ago010 mins

Before Cole was arrested, the FBI questioned Shauni Kerkhoff, a former Capitol Police officer who was suggested as a possible suspect by reporters for The Blaze, a right-wing website founded by Glenn Beck, based upon a “gait analysis.” The story was co-written by former Jan. 6 defendant Steve Baker, who pleaded guilty in November 2024…

Perth shark attack: Beaches shut as deadly attack prompts rare kill order

eriinfo.com2 months ago03 mins

A rare catch-and-kill order has been issued for a great white shark off the coast of Western Australia, after a man was killed while on a morning swim at a popular beach on Friday. His body has still not been found. Authorities have said that beaches along the state’s coast, including in the capital Perth,…

Oil rises after Saudi Arabia shut down pipeline that bypasses Hormuz

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

Crude oil prices popped on Sunday after Saudi Arabia closed its critical pipeline that bypasses the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. West Texas Intermediate futures were up 2.89% to $102.94 per barrel by 12:27 a.m. ET. Brent crude, the international benchmark, traded 2.82% higher to $107.56 per barrel. Drones launched from Iraq damaged the East-West pipeline…

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Africa: ‘The Water Comes Up to Our Knees’ – Climate Hazards Shut Millions of Children Out of School in 2025

eriinfo.com2 months ago06 mins

When the creek beside Taudibura Garo’s school in Papua New Guinea floods, the water doesn’t stop at the gate. It rises through the pit toilets – making the school unsafe – sending the 16-year-old and her classmates home without being able to finish. She is one of an estimated 171 million students worldwide whose schooling…

Small UK power generator shut after Iran-linked cyberattack: report

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

Fiber optic cables feed into switches inside a communications room at an office in London, UK, on Monday, Oct. 13, 2025. Photographer: Jason Alden/Bloomberg via Getty Images Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images A small power plant in the U.K. was shut down for four days in July following a cyberattack carried out by hackers…

How shipping insurance rates are rising, as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb shut down | US-Israel war on Iran News

eriinfo.com3 months ago09 mins

Maritime insurance prices have soared amid shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz and are also rising for vessels traversing the Bab al-Mandeb, with both waterways – critical channels for the global economy – now theatres of war. Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi group announced a blockade of Saudi Arabian ports and ships in the Bab al-Mandeb…

South Korea's Starbucks to shut for staff history lesson after backlash

eriinfo.com5 months ago01 mins

The chain was criticised for a “Tank Day” marketing ploy on the anniversary of a military massacre.

Spirit Airlines prepares to shut down after failing to reach bailout deal

eriinfo.com6 months ago05 mins

Spirit Airlines airplanes sit parked at Fort Lauderdale – Hollywood International Airport, in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, April 23, 2026. Marco Bello | Reuters Spirit Airlines is preparing to shut down after the iconic budget airline failed to reach a deal for a lifeline, according to people familiar with the matter. The carrier could shut down…

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Africa: Multichoice to Shut Down Showmax Streaming Service After 11 Years

eriinfo.com8 months ago04 mins

MultiChoice Group said it will shut down its streaming platform Showmax after 11 years of operation as the company reviews its digital strategy. The decision was communicated to subscribers in an email on Thursday. The company said the move follows a review by the Showmax board. “Following a comprehensive review, the Showmax Board has taken…