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Africa: Statement By Unicef Regional Director for Eastern and Southern Africa, Etleva Kadilli, On the Impact On Children As Fighting Intensifies in Northern Ethiopia

eriinfo.com3 days ago01 mins

Nairobi — “UNICEF is deeply concerned by the escalation of hostilities in northern Ethiopia and the impact on children and their families. “UNICEF is aware of reports of children being injured or killed, and residential areas and public facilities damaged. “UNICEF urges all parties to exercise restraint, protect children from harm and safeguard civilian infrastructure….

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Southern Africa: Upholding Information Integrity and Democratic Resilience in Southern Africa

eriinfo.com6 days ago05 mins

Addressing information disorder requires sustained capacity-building and regional cooperation, as exemplified by initiatives such as MISA’s Connected Media, Informed Citizens project, which supports journalists and citizens in combating disinformation. This year’s global theme for the International Day for Universal Access to Information (IDUAI) 2026, Upholding information integrity in the Digital Age: The role of access…

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Southern Africa: Middle Eastern Maritime Chokepoints – No Windfall for Southern Africa

eriinfo.com7 days ago011 mins

Disruptions are making Southern Africa more important to global shipping and energy markets without making the region more prosperous. Countermeasures to offset reduced energy exports shipped from Persian Gulf countries through the Strait of Hormuz are now failing, with significant global impacts, including for Africa. Saudi Arabia has prioritised its East-West pipeline to bypass the…

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Africa: Anglican Church in Southern Africa Rejects Proposals for Special Prayers for LGBTQIA+ Members

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago07 mins

The ruling body of the Anglican Church of Southern Africa has rejected proposals for special prayers to be developed for same-sex couples in the church. A motion proposed by representatives of the Diocese of False Bay, which is centred on Somerset West in the Western Cape, proposed that “m embers of our church who are…

Vertiv partners with Pinnacle ICT to extend critical digital infrastructure reach across southern Africa

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago04 mins

Henry Myburgh, senior regional account manager southern Africa at Vertiv (l) with Richard Lace, business unit manager at Pinnacle ICT (r). Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), which positions itself as a global leader in critical digital infrastructure, has announced a distribution partnership with Pinnacle ICT, which positions itself as Africa’s leading ICT company, extending the availability of…

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Southern Africa: Call for Applications for 20 Freelance Journalists – Connected Media, Informed Citizens – Cooperation in Fighting Against Disinformation in Southern Africa

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago06 mins

Closing date September 25th 2026 at 11.59 p.m. (GMT + 1). 1. Why apply? Information ecosystems today are facing major challenges: the rapid spread of disinformation, growing distrust toward information sources, shifting audience habits, and increasing competition from digital and social media platforms. Follow us on WhatsApp | LinkedIn for the latest headlines We are…

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Africa: Southern Africa’s Rising Stars Set for Battle in TotalEnergies CAF U-20 Afcon | Cosafa Qualifier

eriinfo.com3 weeks ago08 mins

The next generation of Southern African football talent will take centre stage in Mozambique from 18-27 September when 12 nations compete in the TotalEnergies CAF Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations | COSAFA Qualifier, with regional honours and two coveted places at the continental finals in Ghana next year at stake. The competition brings together Angola,…

Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia reportedly injure dozens | Houthis

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago01 mins

Saudi Arabia says a wave of Houthi attacks on the country’s south have injured 73 people, including women and children. The strikes reportedly hit civilian and economic sites, as fighting intensifies in Yemen. Published On 8 Sep 20268 Sep 2026 Share Houthi attacks on southern Saudi Arabia reportedly injure dozens on social media share-nodes Share…

Africa: El Niño Threatens More Than Two-Thirds of Children in Eastern and Southern Africa

eriinfo.com1 month ago06 mins

Nairobi — UNICEF calls for urgent action to protect children from a predictable crisis More than 162 million children, over two-thirds of all children in Eastern and Southern Africa, live in areas exposed to the impact of the strengthening 2026/2027 El Niño, UNICEF warned today. Intensifying drought, extreme heat and flooding threaten children’s nutrition, health,…

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Africa: Farming Can Help Drive Southern Africa’s Growth If Countries in the Region Make Trade Easier

eriinfo.com1 month ago011 mins

The focus on agricultural development at the Southern African Development Community‘s 46th summit in August 2026 reflected a clear understanding that the sector can still play a key role in the region’s economic development. Agriculture accounts for around 10% of the GDP of many of the regional community’s members. The conversations about agriculture focused on…