Beyond Jordan’s TikTok BanJordan's TikTok ban threatens freedom of expression and access to informationWritten by SMEX28 February 2023
Undertones: Zimbabwe's cyberpunk cities fueled by ChinaInterrogating the narratives behind Zimbabwe’s smart citiesWritten by Civic Media Observatory28 February 2023
Bangladesh reassesses its Belt and Road Initiative strategy with China as the US offers a new alternativeBangladesh has scrapped several key BRI projects Written by Rezwan28 February 2023
Georgia debates a foreign agent law, which critics say sets a dangerous precedentThe proposed bill has striking similarities to Russia's "foreign agent" law Written by Arzu Geybullayeva27 February 2023
Separatist armed groups’ fusion risks sharpening the political and security crisis in MaliMali conflict becoming even more internationalized by Russia's roleWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Adam Long26 February 2023
In Niger, over four in ten children lack a birth certificateNiger's fertility rate is one of the world's highest.Written by Jean SovonTranslated by Liam Anderson26 February 2023
Papua New Guinea’s proposed policy could lead to government control of the pressAuthorities are seeking to give the media council regulatory powersWritten by Mong Palatino24 February 2023
Tanzania’s government makes headway in country’s media reformsAnnouncement exhibits a change of tune by the government following complaintsWritten by Bonface Witaba23 February 2023
Interview with Romanian anti-disinformation activist reveals disinformation campaigns often target refugees from UkraineDebunking is not enough if it is not backed by building societal resilienceWritten by Metamorphosis Foundation21 February 2023
As Nigeria goes into a general election, a street reporter shot a documentary on the rising violence and insecurity in Southern KadunaA documentary fills a gap in coverage of the Southern Kaduna atrocitiesWritten by Adéṣínà Ọmọ Yoòbá21 February 2023
Can Angela Merkel's receipt of the Houphouët-Boigny UNESCO prize contribute to the reconciliation process in Côte d’Ivoire?Merkel brings the country's three political big hitters together in publicWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Adam Long21 February 2023
India's war against a BBC documentary on ModiThe government tried to suppress the documentary in IndiaWritten by Ananya20 February 2023
Malian government expels UN Representatives in targeted moveSome of Mali’s neighbours are also pursuing closer ties with MoscowWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Jean-Christophe Brunet20 February 2023
Togolese citizens take their activism online to inspire action and responsesPolitical activism is what most annoys the Togolese governmentWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Laura17 February 2023
Cambodia’s prime minister revokes license of independent news outlet Voice of DemocracyThe government said it will strengthen journalism in the countryWritten by Mong Palatino17 February 2023
Undertones in Turkey: Earthquakes fan the flames of election seasonResearchers untangle Turkey's current debatesWritten by Civic Media Observatory16 February 2023
Can TikTok shift the digital landscape in Togo?TikTok also appeals to a diverse, multi-generational audienceWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Jean-Christophe Brunet13 February 2023
In Turkey, the state resorts to censorship majeureMany ask whether restrictions are being used to silence state criticismWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva13 February 2023
Myanmar media two years after the 2021 coup: ‘Resistance, resilience, restoration’“So let the nightmares come. I will conquer them.” Written by Mong Palatino10 February 2023
Pope Francis's visit to the DRC: The Congolese are divided over the Pontiff's pronouncementsMillions of Congolese displaced in their own countryWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Adam Long10 February 2023
Every Friday, Russia labels new citizens and organizations as ‘Foreign Agents’Musicians, writers, activists, scientists, and others are on the listWritten by Daria Dergacheva8 February 2023