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Rights Groups Demand Investigation into Human Rights Violations in Mozambique’s Post-Election Crackdown

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Amnesty International has called on Mozambique’s Frelimo-led government to investigate severe human rights violations during the ongoing post-election crackdown. The call comes after violent clashes between security forces and protesters erupted following the announcement of Daniel Chapo’s victory in the October 2024 presidential election. The unrest has resulted in at least 300 deaths and over […]

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ECHR Ruling: Cyprus Failed to Properly Investigate UK Woman’s Rape Allegations

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The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) ruled Thursday that Cypriot authorities violated the rights of a British woman by failing to conduct an adequate investigation into her rape allegations. The court found that the investigation was marred by biases against women and a failure to act on crucial evidence. In the case, the woman, […]

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Mother of Jailed Egyptian Writer Will End Hunger Strike if UK Shows Progress

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Laila Soueif, a 68-year-old mother on a 150-day hunger strike, has stated she is willing to end her protest if there is tangible progress from UK ministers in efforts to secure the release of her son, Alaa Abd el-Fattah. The British-Egyptian writer has been imprisoned in Cairo under the regime of Egyptian President Abdel Fattah […]

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Over 100,000 African Seeds Stored in Svalbard Vault for Safekeeping and Future Protection

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In a significant step towards preserving Africa’s agricultural diversity, over 100,000 seeds from the continent have been deposited in the Svalbard Global Seed Vault in Norway. This facility, often called the “Doomsday Vault,” is a critical safeguard for crop varieties that could be essential in the aftermath of global disasters. The latest collection includes seeds […]

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The ‘Hero’ Ship Keeping Africa Connected and Combating Internet Blackouts

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A ship as large as a football field, the Léon Thévenin, plays a critical role in maintaining Africa’s internet connectivity. With a crew of over 50 engineers and technicians, this vessel roams the waters off Africa’s coast, repairing undersea internet cables that are vital for the continent’s online infrastructure. For the past 13 years, the […]

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Microsoft Takes Legal Action Against AI Hackers, Names Global Suspects

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In an effort to combat cybercriminals abusing generative AI services, Microsoft has filed a lawsuit targeting a network of hackers identified as Storm-2139. The lawsuit, filed in December 2024, names four individuals from Iran, the UK, China, and Vietnam, who are allegedly involved in creating and distributing tools that bypass security measures in AI services […]

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‘A litany of human suffering’ in Myanmar, warns UN rights chief

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Addressing the Human Rights Council on Friday, he detailed the devastating toll of the ongoing conflict and economic collapse on civilians – many of whom have been displaced by the fighting. Earlier in the day the Council discussed the deteriorating situation in South Sudan, having heard a report from rights investigators serving on the Commission […]

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EASA and ANAC Brazil sign Memorandum of Understanding to enhance cooperation on safety and sustainability

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EASA and ANAC Brazil have agreed to increase their exchanges of information and data with a view to gain better understanding of the issues in the Latin American region, and to promote, develop and strengthen technical cooperation between both organizations. This reflects their mutual interest in, and benefit of, strengthening their partnership and cooperation in […]

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ECB’s Multi-Trillion Euro Payments Breakdown Shakes Europe

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The European Central Bank (ECB) experienced a seven-hour outage in its Target 2 (T2) payment system, which processes more than €3 trillion ($3.12 trillion) worth of daily transactions. The breakdown, which started on Thursday, severely disrupted banking operations, delaying critical payments across the Eurozone. While the ECB confirmed the issue was fixed late on Thursday, […]

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Ireland: Parents Protest Outside Department of Education Over Lack of School Places for Special Needs Children

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Parents are protesting outside the Department of Education, demanding action after their children with special needs were denied school placements for another consecutive year. At least 118 students with additional needs, including those with autism or other disabilities, have reportedly not received any offer for a school place, whether in mainstream schools, special schools, or […]

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