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Africa: FAJ Calls for Urgent Protection Amidst Growing Threats Confronting African Journalists

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago05 mins

FAJ and its affiliated journalist unions and associations continue to document intimidation, arbitrary detention, online harassment, censorship and physical attacks against journalists across the continent. These violations do not only endanger individual media professionals. They also undermine the public’s right to information, which is central to human rights and democratic accountability. When journalists are silenced,…

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Africa: Southern Africa Tackles Climate-Driven Disease Threats Through Pandemic Fund Grant

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago04 mins

Gaborone, Botswana — Eight Southern African countries – Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, and Zimbabwe are joining forces to Prevent, detect and respond to disease outbreaks before they spread to communities. The three-year, USD 35.8 million initiative, Strengthening One Health Disease Surveillance and Response in Southern Africa, coordinated by the World Health…

In Denmark, concern about Russia’s threats and U.S. interest in Greenland

eriinfo.com2 weeks ago05 mins

COPENHAGEN, Denmark – Some Danes told CBS News on the streets of Copenhagen they are increasingly worried about their country’s security because of what they see as the growing threat from nearby Russia and concerns over the reliability of the Trump White House as an ally. Kenneth Howery, the new U.S ambassador to Denmark, is…

South Africa faces ‘triple-edged sword’ as AI fuels next-gen cyber threats

eriinfo.com2 months ago04 mins

South Africa’s cybersecurity services industry is set for explosive growth, with market revenue forecast to R16.5-billion by 2029, according to BMI TechKnowledge Group’s SA Cybersecurity Services Report 2025. The research projects a 20.3% compound annual growth rate, driven by accelerating digitalisation and particularly strong demand from the financial services sector. Yet, while the threat landscape…

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Africa: Cybersecurity – Microsoft Warns Africa Unprepared As Nigerian Private Sector Faces Rising Threats

eriinfo.com2 months ago08 mins

Nigeria’s digital landscape may become under siege, if nothing is quickly done to tame the tide of cyber attacks targeting the country in particular and entire continent in general. Cyber attacks driven by financial gain, according to a new Microsoft report have surged, with 52% of incidents motivated by extortion or ransomware. The country’s growing…

Africa Needs Conflict Prevention As the Continent Faces Unprecedented Threats

eriinfo.com3 months ago06 mins

Conflicts in Africa cannot be solved through military solutions and peace and security on the continent “demands a proactive preventative” approach, according to the UN’s Special Representative to the African Union. Parfait Onanga-Anyanga was speaking at a Security Council meeting focused on the key issues faced by Africa and cooperation between the UN and the…

Magix R&D Lab exposes rising deepfake cyber threats in new white paper

eriinfo.com3 months ago05 mins

Deepfakes are no longer science fiction – they are a real and growing business risk. Magix R&D Lab has released its latest white paper, The Surge of Deepfake Cyber Threats, uncovering how AI-driven digital impersonations are being used to defraud companies, spread disinformation, and compromise brand trust. “Deepfakes have rapidly evolved from internet curiosities into…

Signature-based threat detection not enough to combat modern threats

eriinfo.com3 months ago06 mins

Jason Oehley, regional sales manager at Arctic Wolf. (Image: Supplied) Legacy signature-based threat detection, which has been in use for endpoint protection since the 1980s, is no longer enough to protect organisations against an onslaught of new and evolving threats. This is according to Jason Oehley, Regional Sales Manager at Arctic Wolf Networks, and Andy…

Explore the Surge of Deepfake Cyber Threats with Magix R&D Lab

eriinfo.com4 months ago06 mins

Tech enthusiasts and cybersecurity warriors! We’ve got something exciting in store for you. Magix R&D Lab is back with another insightful White Paper, titled “The Surge of Deepfake Cyber Threats.” Packed with the latest insights it’s your go-to guide for understanding and combating one of today’s most pressing cybersecurity challenges. What’s Inside the White Paper?…

Venezuela’s Nicolás Maduro says he’s deploying 4.5 million militia members in response to “outlandish threats” by U.S.

eriinfo.com4 months ago04 mins

Venezuela President Nicolás Maduro on Monday said he would deploy 4.5 million militia members in response to “outlandish threats” by the United States after Washington raised the bounty for his arrest to $50 million and launched anti-drug operations in the Caribbean. “This week, I will activate a special plan with more than 4.5 million militiamen…