App review stuck in "Waiting for Review" for too long now

The waiting for the app to be reviewed has just been ridiculous on Apple, last year things were still okay you would submit your new app and get approved within 24 hours. But now that's no longer the case.

I understand that review times vary and that Apple cannot guarantee a specific timeline. I'm not expecting special treatment; I would just appreciate some clarity on what might be happening and what the best next step would be.

Even when you submit expedited review no response, and I don't know how many times I tried to email them, nothing. I cannot even call because I am in South Africa, calls are not available here. This is too much!

I've put a lot of work into getting my app ready for release, and the uncertainty after waiting so long has been quite stressful.

App review stuck in "Waiting for Review" for too long now
 
 
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