Stories about Digital Activism from September, 2015
The Day Dhaka Went Under Water
Heavy rains in Dhaka have caused massive traffic jams and water damage, disrupting the lives of thousands of citizens. On social media, people blamed climate change and poor waste management.
Inside the Trial of Zone9 Bloggers: 16 Months and Counting
The Zone9 bloggers' trial continues, with relatives prevented from documenting the proceedings, and frequent adjournments in court obstructing the progress of justice. Read Endalk Chala's latest report.
You’re in the Army Now: How Drafted Ukrainian Journalists Cover the War in Their Online Diaries
Ukrainian journalists drafted for military service in eastern Ukraine have turned their social media accounts into personal military diaries, documenting their training, their combat, and their daily life.
Ghanaians Offer Glimpses of Their Everyday Lives With the Hashtag #233Moments
What do Ghanaians do at 2:33 GMT? #233Moments hasghtag will tell you.
Russian Rock Legend Boris Grebenshikov Crowdfunds New Record
Boris Grebenshikov, often called the "Grandfather of Russian rock," has appealed to his fans online to crowdfund his new album, which looks set to be fully funded, despite the critics.
Tech Communities in Francophone Africa Rise to the Challenge of Their Anglophone Counterparts
French-speaking Africa has been remarkably absent from the flurry of media coverage on "Silicon Savannah." But the emergence of promising new projects in tech innovation mean that may soon change.
Meet the ‘Loa’ Podcast Network: What Vietnam's Mainstream Media Has Been Missing
"Loa seeks to explore the ideas and stories that shape Vietnam today. We amplify the voices you often don't hear and broadcast the perspectives you haven’t heard."
Japan's Push to Renew Military Operations Has Sparked Mass Nationwide Protests
Hundreds of thousands of people all over the country have turned out to protest new legislation that would allow Japan to go to war.