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Inside Germany's Orwellian crackdown on Palestine Congress
The inside story of how Germany deployed hundreds of police and 'cancelled' a Berlin conference with speakers like Ghassan Abu Sitta and Yanis Varoufakis for speaking out for Gaza.
Humanitarian crises in the DRC and Sudan: Over 14 million displaced as famine looms
In 2024, two major conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Sudan displaced 14 million people on the continent.
AfrikElles: Togolese media outlet putting African women at the center of its editorial line
AfrikElles is one of Togo’s few French-language media outlets that report on the everyday lives of women by putting them at the center of its editorial line.
Why I must write about Amarah Lalitte, a little girl brutally murdered in Trinidad
"If it is the truth we are bringing to light, then a natural offshoot of that must be to effect change in the upholding of that truth."
What lies behind the ‘golden opportunities’ of Malaysian Star media group's new tie with its mainland Chinese partner
The China's State Council is the sole shareholder Contemporary World Publishing Co., Ltd, the company behind Star Media Group's latest media partner, Contemporary World Magazine.
Democratizing elections: The Supreme Court of India’s landmark verdict on Electoral Bonds
By striking down the electoral bonds scheme as unconstitutional, the Supreme Court of India promoted principles of political equality, election transparency, and voter rights, despite fierce opposition from the BJP.
How are India’s new-age influencers shaping the electoral game?
Ahead of the Indian general elections, political parties are leveraging the power of the internet and social media to to maximise their outreach and engagement in the election process.
How the Maduro government pays to promote propaganda and disinformation in Venezuela
The official propaganda of the government of Nicolás Maduro spreads thanks to the work of citizens who receive payments from the government to promote trends on social media
Deep historical links complicate Taiwan's relationship with Myanmar
To unpack a complex relationship between Myanmar and Taiwan, Global Voices interviewed Taiwan-based Will Yang, a seasoned Taiwanese journalist preparing a documentary movie on the two countries.
Brazilian footballer Vini Jr. pays a painful price for speaking up against racist attacks
Racist attacks against the footballer began in his homeland, Brazil, but increased over the years in Spain, where he plays for Real Madrid.
Bassirou Diomaye Faye elected president of Senegal: Victory of a determined youth
On March 24, 2024, the Senegalese people elected a new president, Bassirou Diomaye Faye, following a period of protests caused by the postponement of the initial election date.
What role for the French language in Togolese society?
Togo adopted French as its official language in 1960, a fact enshrined in the constitution. But what is the role of this language in a diverse linguistic landscape?
No respite for Georgia's civil society
Last year, when the ruling party announced its decision to adopt the bill it was met with large public outcry as well as international criticism.
In Brazil, since Bolsonaro, attacks on journalists fell while lawsuits against them increased
The data revealed that aggressions of various types against media professionals decreased to 181 last year, while, on the other hand, lawsuits targeting journalists increased by 92.31 percent last year
The single mother exposing Myanmar junta atrocities while keeping her kids close
"Journalism is the only profession I know, and despite any challenges I may face, I am committed to continuing as a freelance journalist. This is the path I have chosen."
From discredit to censorship: When power attacks the Latin American press
With their campaigns against independent media, the governments of several Latin American countries are beginning to threaten press freedom.
Georgian Dream's fight against LGBTQ+ people
Georgian Dream's anti-LGBTQ+ narrative is nothing new. Homophobia has been part of the party's toolkit in the years since the party took over the country's leadership in 2012.
Turkey heads to the polls for local elections
All eyes are on the CHP's Ekrem İmamoğlu, who has been in office for five years and AKP's Murat Kurum, the former Minister of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change.
In Azerbaijan authorities remain silent over the murder of a trans woman
In general, for many LGBTQ+ individuals who face discrimination and violence, there is little recourse through the police or any official judicial channels in Azerbaijan.
How Turkey’s opposition media empowers Erdoğan
President Erdoğan and his government are not the sole players in helping to consolidate the country’s democratic dismemberment. The danger comes from the very circles who despise his regime the most.
Deepfakes and the risks from the growing use of video fraud
" ... [T]he truth is on the edge of "death" because, with the increase of deepfakes in circulation, it will be more and more difficult to understand what the truth is."