Media & Journalism · May, 2026

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Media & Journalism · May, 2026

Stories about Media & Journalism from May, 2026

For most Nigeriens, France has no place in Niger

The coup d'état on July 26, 2023, underscored Nigeriens’ resolve to sever all ties with France

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

2 weeks ago

How AI is upgrading African dictatorship

The IDS mapping shows cameras clustered where opposition parties organize, not where ordinary crime is highest

Written by Guest Contributor

2 weeks ago

The illusion of online public opinion in Lebanon’s political conflicts

When messages repeat, we mistake frequency for agreement. This is the illusion of consensus

Written by Guest Contributor

3 weeks ago

Reporting when the internet goes dark: How journalists find workarounds when cut off

Internet access is often used as a tool to control the media during conflicts

Written by Guest Contributor

3 weeks ago

Anatomy of a coverage: The making of Global Voices Spotlight

More focused storytelling leads to stronger engagement, and stronger engagement leads to more meaningful conversations.

Written by Ameya Nagarajan, Gabriela Mesones Rojo

3 weeks ago

Why were Russian disinformation, government propaganda and AI-generated campaigning ineffective in Hungarian elections 2026?

We should give credit to EU institutions for regulating the transparency of political advertising

Written by Guest Contributor

3 weeks ago

Myanmar journalists across borders remain dedicated to truth despite risks

Journalists on the frontlines and in exile share a commitment to truth

Written by Exile Hub

4 weeks ago

Brazil opens investigation on Google over its AI’s impact on the journalism industry

Government agency inquiries into AI tool using journalistic content with no compensation for media companies

Written by Global Voices Brazil

4 weeks ago

Archiving Nepal’s medicinal plants and Indigenous knowledge for future generations

Nepalese activist Sanjib Chaudhary documents Tharu ecological knowledge, ensuring consent, care, and ethical reuse

Written by Subhashish Panigrahi

10 May 2026

Woman journalist in Pakistan takes action against online harassment

Pakistani journalist fights an online battle as US and Iran struggle to achieve peace

Written by R Umaima Ahmed

9 May 2026

Meta removes Bangladeshi community archivists’ pages through false copyright claims

Despite clear calls for coordinated attacks, Meta did not act to safeguard these activist pages

Written by Shoeb A

6 May 2026

Nepal becomes South Asia's priciest place to fill a tank as US war on Iran rattles the pump

Nepal raised fuel prices four times in April 2026

Written by Ramesh Kadariya

5 May 2026

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