Interview with the author of a new French–Ewe dictionary in TogoThe Ewe language is spoken by more than 7.5 million people across Ghana, Togo, and Benin.Written by Jean Sovon Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet29 January 2025
Georgian government continues the purge, setting its sights on universities nextExperts are concerned that underneath the guise of reforms lie politically motivated intentionsWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva, OC Media26 January 2025
A regional protest erupts in Azerbaijan following fatal car accidentOf the four children hit by a police vehicle, only one has so far survived but remains in critical conditionWritten by Arzu Geybullayeva25 January 2025
Vodun Days festival 2025 in Benin hosts diverse collection of musical artistsZinli, dating back to the Kingdom of Dahomey, incorporates chanting, percussion instruments, hand clapping and dancingWritten by Megan Fahrney25 January 2025
In Turkey a fire at a skiing resort hotel once again highlights a history of negligenceShortly after the news hit the public, authorities turned to the usual blame game, with a media gag order leaving citizens in the dark.Written by Arzu Geybullayeva24 January 2025
Bangladesh interim government’s ‘right’ to uninterrupted internet access is a shamThe draft Cyber Security Ordinance 2024 has come under fire due to definitional ambiguity and other concernsWritten by Samaya Anjum24 January 2025
Can the media be trusted again? Journalist and human rights defender Aidan White reveals the path to redemptionMedia can adopt mechanisms to prove their credibility, such as self-assessment and independent certificationWritten by Metamorphosis Foundation23 January 2025
In Azerbaijan authorities remain on track to keep critics silenced and locked upAt least six people have been sentenced to lengthy jail times since December 2024 Written by Arzu Geybullayeva17 January 2025
From Russia to the EU: The high stakes of Meta’s content moderation shiftThe solution is to support legacy media rooted in fact-checkingWritten by Daria Dergacheva16 January 2025
Does Nepal really have too many tigers?The answer is no. We must learn to manage wildlife betterWritten by Nepali Times15 January 2025
Around twenty elections shaped Africa in 2024Two Francophone nations deferred their elections without setting a date in 2025Written by Jean Sovon Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet13 January 2025
‘I didn’t set out to be extraordinary': Trinidad & Tobago mourns veteran journalist Jones P. Madeira'There is no history of regional media to be written without mention of his name'Written by Janine Mendes-Franco13 January 2025
Adopted Nepali nationals: Searching for a homeland away from homeAdoptees return to find a society that no longer recognises them, legally or sociallyWritten by Nepali Times12 January 2025
Fifteen times Hong Kong made international headlines in 2024From the introduction of Article 19 to media and entertainment censorshipWritten by Hong Kong Free Press6 January 2025
India's internet shutdown crisis: A growing threat to digital rightsIndia’s internet shutdowns are undermining digital rights, economic development, and the fundamental freedoms of its people.Written by Kanav Narayan Sahgal6 January 2025
Cameroonian journalist revisits the 2010–2011 Ivorian political crisis in a documentaryIn 2010, two candidates were both declared winners of the presidential electionsWritten by Jean Sovon Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet3 January 2025
A year of elections and digital repression in South Asia: 2024 in focusSeveral governments expanded their control over online spacesWritten by Rezwan2 January 2025