Ireland Fines LinkedIn 310 Million Euros Over EU Data Breach
The Data Protection Commission (DPC) issued the Microsoft-owned website its first EU fine saying “the consent obtained by LinkedIn was not given freely”.
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Uganda Jails Opposition Party Members For ‘Treachery’
The prosecution alleged that the 16 members of the main opposition National Unity Platform (NUP), as well as others still on the run, were found in possession of explosives between November 2020 and May 2021, while elections were underway.
Uganda LGBTQ Community Faces Rising Online Abuse: Amnesty
Online attacks against members of the LGBTQ community have surged since the law was introduced, Amnesty said in a new report, citing cases of doxing, outing, threats of violence, blackmail, impersonation, hacking and disinformation.
Climate Change Worsened Deadly Africa Floods, Scientists Say
A new analysis by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) network of scientists found warming driven by the use of fossil fuels had exacerbated the flooding in Sudan.
Qatar Airways Partners With Spacex’s Starlink For High-Speed Internet
The airline plans to equip its Boeing 777s by 2025 and its Airbus A350s by the summer of 2025. Passengers will be able to enjoy seamless connectivity, streaming, and gaming throughout their journey, completely free of charge.
Kenya court hears challenge to deputy leader’s impeachment
But as the proceedings got under way, President William Ruto filed an objection, saying the court did not have the jurisdiction to hear the case and that it was a matter for the Supreme Court.
The possible successors to Kenya’s ousted deputy president
President William Ruto has 14 days to nominate a new deputy after the historic impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua
Kenya High Court suspends process to replace deputy president
Judge Enock Chacha Mwita issued an injunction, effectively suspending the process until October 24, after Gachagua’s legal team filed a petition alleging his ouster had been unfair and rushed.
Kithure Kindiki: soft-spoken academic turned political heavyweight
The 52-year-old millionaire, who has served as interior minister in Ruto’s government for more than two years, was nominated to the post of deputy president on Friday following the historic impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua.
Kenya’s President William Ruto nominates new deputy after impeachment
Kindiki has served as interior minister in Ruto’s government for more than two years
