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Afreximbank Sweeps 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables – Affirming Top Spot As Africa’s Leading Arranger and Bookrunner

eriinfo.com5 days ago03 mins

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has solidified its dominance in African capital markets, clinching the Number 1 ranking as both Mandated Lead Arranger and Bookrunner in the 2025 Bloomberg Africa Borrower Loans League Tables, as well as the Number 3 ranking for Administrative Agent. These rankings recognise the Bank’s leadership in arranging debt solutions and mobilising…

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African Climate Science-Policy Has a Serious Blind Spot – the Slowing Atlantic Circulation

eriinfo.com4 weeks ago09 mins

The climate fiction movie The Day After Tomorrow, released in 2004, popularised the devastating effects of sudden climate change on planet Earth. The plot dramatises the consequences of a shut-down in an ocean current, and features the Northern Hemisphere plunging, within a few weeks, into an ice age. The lead character, palaeoclimatologist Jack Hall, uncovers…

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Africa: The Africa Blind Spot – the U.S. National Security Strategy and the Risks of Retreat

eriinfo.com2 months ago021 mins

On November 5, the Trump administration unveiled the new National Security Strategy (NSS) for the United States. Since the passage of the Goldwater-Nichols Act in 1986, presidents have been required by Congress to provide an NSS. Waiting for this strategic guidance has become a routine across parts of the US government, and the document’s release…

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Africa: Rwanda Maintains Top Spot in Africa’s Visa Openness Rankings

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Rwanda has retained its position as the most visa-open country in Africa, according to the 2025 Africa Visa Openness Index (AVOI). The country has held the top spot since 2023 due to its visa-free regime. ALSO READ: Rwanda retains top place in visa openness in Africa The top position was claimed jointly by Rwanda and…

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Africa: Southern Ocean and Antarctica – Correcting the Blind Spot On SA’s Radar

eriinfo.com3 months ago011 mins

Given its obligations in the region, South Africa is uniquely positioned to represent Africa’s interests in Antarctic governance. The Southern Ocean, encircling Antarctica and extending northwards to about 60° south latitude, contains some of the world’s richest polar marine living resources. Around 85% of the planet’s ocean biological productivity depends on nutrients from this ocean….

Google Gemini tops Apple’s App Store, snagging lead spot from ChatGPT

eriinfo.com6 months ago03 mins

VCG | Visual China Group | Getty Images Google has been trying to play catch-up to OpenAI in generative artificial intelligence. It appears to finally be gaining ground with users. The company’s Gemini app took the top spot among free apps on Apple’s App Store this week, leapfrogging ChatGPT, which kickstarted the generative AI…

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Africa: Kenya Edge Pass Zambia to Seal Top Spot At CHAN 2024

eriinfo.com7 months ago02 mins

Kenya confirmed their dominance in Group A of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) PAMOJA 2024 after a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Zambia at a packed Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani on Sunday. Ryan Ogam’s decisive strike midway through the second half ensured the Harambee Stars finished unbeaten at the summit of the group, while…

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Africa: Mzize Brace Fires Ruthless Tanzania Past Madagascar to Seal Historic CHAN Quarter-Final Spot

eriinfo.com7 months ago09 mins

Clement Mzize scored twice in the first 20 minutes as co-hosts Tanzania beat Madagascar 2-1 on Saturday to complete a perfect Group B campaign and reach the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarter-finals for the first time in their history.Mzize struck on 13 and 20 minutes–either side of a Mudathir Yahya effort that thudded…

Africa: Algeria Hold Nigeria in Casablanca Stalemate to Clinch Quarter-Final Spot

eriinfo.com8 months ago03 mins

Algeria secured a vital point in a goalless draw against Nigeria to reach the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) for the first time in their history. The tightly contested encounter at Stade Larbi Zaouli in Casablanca saw Nigeria dominate possession and create the bulk of the chances, but Algeria’s…

Africa: South Africa, Mali Battle for Group C Top Spot

eriinfo.com8 months ago09 mins

After navigating the twists and turns of Group C, the reigning African champions South Africa and West African dark horses Mali now find themselves on a collision course with the Group C top slot at stake at the ongoing TotalEnergies WAFCON 2024 in Morocco. With four points each from a possible six, both teams will…