Video · May, 2016 · Global Voices

Video · May, 2016
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Stories about Video from May, 2016

The Meteoric Rise of (Recently Censored) Chinese Internet Celebrity Papi Jiang

East Asia30 May 2016

Only a few days after Internet censors took down most of her clips for foul language, she sold advertising space on her weekly videos for $3.5 million.

How a Single Blog Post Changed the Life of a Somali Single Mother of Eight

Sub-Saharan Africa28 May 2016

A fundraiser springing from the massive public response to the story raised over $4,000 in the space of a single day.

A Peruvian Amazon Community Is Putting Up a Fight Against the Expansion of Oil Palm

Latin America24 May 2016

The legal case of Santa Clara Uchunya against the Pucallpa Plantations is emblematic because its outcome will have far-reaching consequences for the future of the region and its indigenous peoples.

GV Face: Is That El Chapo on Your T-Shirt? The Glamorization of Violence in Latin America

Latin America23 May 2016

T-shirts, songs, fame, and even a Rolling Stones interview. Who wins and who loses in the glamorization of violence?

Protests and Banners Await High-Ranking Chinese Official on Visit to Hong Kong

East Asia19 May 2016

Despite this promise of care and love, Zhang Dejiang's visit has been accompanied by thousands of police officers, who vow to take "decisive action" against protesters.

Cameroonian Rapper Valsero Launches a Scathing Musical Attack on President Biya's 33-Year Rule

Sub-Saharan Africa16 May 2016

"Look at these youths! All they dream of is to go far away / Look at these youths! They’ve lost the will to fight because it’s not worth it"

Chinese Censors Crack Down on ‘Illegal’ Live-Streaming, Including Erotic Banana Eating

East Asia16 May 2016

As it is impossible to pre-screen live-streamed content, China's public security bureau has set up a police station at the office of major live-streaming platform to oversee what is broadcast.

The King of Congolese Rumba Has Died. This Is His Legacy.

Sub-Saharan Africa12 May 2016

We have lost Papa Wemba, Congolese rumba pioneer and the “King of Sape”. “Farewell to the artist and thank you,” says Global Voices.

Were Authorities Really Tricked Into Hosting a Cultural Revolution Throwback Concert? Chinese Are Skeptical.

East Asia12 May 2016

"It is impossible for 56 Flowers to perform at the Great Hall of the People without prior approval from central authorities..."

Meet Two Sahrawi Activist Filmmakers Who Dare to Document Human Rights Abuses

Western Sahara11 May 2016

“I am always in danger, even when I am not filming,” said Mariem Zafri, Sahrawi media activist about the risks she takes in her video advocacy work.

Gambian Protesters Allege Police Used Live Ammunition During Bloody Crackdown

Sub-Saharan Africa10 May 2016

The protests were part of an unprecedented movement in the Gambia calling for electoral reforms and the resignation of longtime President Yahya Jammeh.