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Africa: Financial Strain, Lockdowns and Fear of Infection During Disease Outbreaks Magnify Violence Against Women and Girls – New Research

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago09 mins

When the world shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, another crisis quietly grew behind closed doors. Reports from around the globe suggested that violence against women and girls was increasing. Governments, nongovernmental organizations and advocates began referring to the phenomenon as a “shadow pandemic.” To determine whether these headlines and informal…

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Africa: UN Peacekeeping Missions Under Strain As Funding Cuts and New Threats Grow

eriinfo.com1 month ago07 mins

From election support in the Central African Republic to patrols in the disputed Abyei region, UN peacekeepers are operating in increasingly volatile environments – but shrinking resources and new threats, including drone warfare, are testing their ability to keep communities safe. Briefing ambassadors in the Security Council, senior Headquarters and field officials warned that peacekeeping…

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Africa’s Copper Market Faces Supply Strain As Demand Stays Firm

eriinfo.com4 months ago04 mins

Africa’s copper market is entering 2026 pulled between strong demand expectations and tight supply conditions, as production of both refined copper and concentrates struggles to keep pace with global needs linked to the energy transition. Copper prices surged above $12,000 per ton in December on supply disruptions and tariff speculation in the United States. Prices…

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Africa: Central Africa Faces Slowing Growth, Budget Strain, and Rising Risk

eriinfo.com11 months ago04 mins

TLDR The Central African Economic and Monetary Community (CEMAC) saw GDP grow by 3% in 2024, led by Cameroon and Chad But growth is expected to slow to 2.4% in 2025 due to declining oil prices and weaker global trade The World Bank warns that without reforms in governance, tax systems, education, and competitiveness, CEMAC…