UN Demands End To Egypt’s Crackdown On Media

The UN has called on Egypt to release six detained journalists and end what it describes as growing attacks on independent media….reports Africa Daily News Desk The United Nations has expressed concern over what it described as widening attacks on press freedom by Egyptian authorities, calling for an immediate end to the targeting, harassment and persecution of independent journalists. Thameen Al-Kheetan, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, said journalists must be allowed to carry out their work without intimidation or reprisals, warning that recent developments in Egypt raised serious concerns about freedom of expression. Six journalists from

South Africa Uses AI to Speed Up Asylum Processing

The first phase allows asylum seekers to register their intention online, as Home Affairs plans a wider digital overhaul to tackle backlogs, speed up decisions and curb abuse…reports Africa Daily News Desk South Africa has launched the first phase of a new Digital Asylum System aimed at reducing processing delays, clearing decades-old backlogs and curbing abuse of the country’s asylum process. The Department of Home Affairs said the new online platform, which allows individuals to register their intention to apply for asylum,

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Cyber Chiefs Urge Urgent PHP Security Update

Cybersecurity agencies in the UK, EU and Australia have warned organisations to install critical PHP security fixes immediately or consider taking vulnerable websites offline amid reports of emerging attacks, reports Asianlite News Desk. Cybersecurity authorities have urged organisations worldwide to

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Egypt Unearths 4,000-Year-Old Tomb

Joint Egyptian-Spanish mission discovers Fifth Dynasty tomb containing decorated chapels of two ancient officials….reports Africa Daily News Desk Egypt has announced the discovery of

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Africa Welcomes the Olympics

Dakar makes history as the first African city to host an Olympic event, welcoming young athletes from around the world….reports Africa Daily News Desk

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South Africa Uses AI to Speed Up Asylum Processing

The first phase allows asylum seekers to register their intention online, as Home Affairs plans a wider digital overhaul to tackle backlogs, speed up decisions and curb abuse…reports Africa Daily News Desk South Africa has launched the first phase of
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