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Sharp decline in Reporters Without Borders Global World Press Freedom Index in Francophone Africa

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

3 weeks ago

Digital ID systems in Africa: A dream of inclusion or a threat to privacy?

Written by Cecilia Maundu

21 April 2025

DRC: The forgotten victims of the conflict in Goma

Written by Global Voices en français

Translated by Laura

19 March 2025

Eastern DRC: Civilian victims of renewed tensions between government and rebels

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

22 February 2025

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At what cost are we bridging Africa’s digital divide?

Challenges about foreign control, environmental impact, data exploitation, and limited digital sovereignty.

Written by Muhammed Bello Buhari

18 January 2025

Through the lens of Czech-British photographer Liba Taylor: The power of photography

A refugee from Soviet-occupied Czechoslovakia spent her life documenting other refugees

Written by Elmira Lyapina

26 August 2024

Rwanda is headed for a one-sided election

Only two candidates were cleared by the electoral body to oppose President Kagame

Written by Zita Zage

13 July 2024

Tensions escalate between Burundi and Rwanda

The DRC is also affected by the border closure

Written by Jean Sovon, Jean-Pierre Afadhali

Translated by Jean-Christophe Brunet

13 February 2024

How Rwanda's literary giants promoted their country's rich culture through their work

Authors and poets whose work has preserved Rwanda's history and future

Written by Zita Zage

5 February 2024

Navigating Rwanda's media landscape ahead of the upcoming election

Local and international media outlets that provide coverage of Rwanda

Written by Zita Zage

19 January 2024

While the UK perceives migration as a problem, human rights activists from Africa and the African Union disagree

Controversy surrounds UK and Rwanda asylum deal

Written by Zita Zage

18 December 2023

African perspectives: The role of artificial intelligence in journalism

AI training is an absolute must

Written by Aïssatou Fofana

Translated by Laura

10 August 2023

Unfreedom Monitor Report: Speech

An excerpt from Advox research on freedom of speech

Written by Kudzai Chimhangwa

1 June 2023

Harassment of woman referee at Rwandan football match highlights challenges for women officials

Women referees continue making history amidst sexist fans and audience

Written by Richard Wanjohi

10 February 2023

Rwandan President Kagame's Flickr account begs the question: Can Africa reclaim its visual identity?

President Kagame’s Flickr account has gained 2,600 followers and posted over 59,000 photos

Written by Njeri Wangari

1 February 2023

Global Voices seeks an editor to lead our Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa coverage

Are you a writer and editor with a deep understanding of and curiosity about all facets of Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa? Apply to be our Regional Editor for Francophone Sub-Saharan Africa!

Written by Filip Noubel

21 November 2022

Twiplomacy: Uganda's General Muhoozi's tweets threaten peace in East African Region

Muhoozi earned the moniker of 'Tweeting General' for his random, raw, and sometimes undiplomatic tweets

Written by Njeri Wangari

7 October 2022

Beyond Botswana and Rwanda’s COVID-19 vaccination roll-out success stories

A multi-sectoral intervention will ramp up vaccination in Africa

Written by Adhiraaj Anand

7 May 2022

After 28 years, Kenya qualifies for major African basketball tournament, led by record-breaking female coach

Kenya’s men win against Angola to secure their place at AfroBasket 2021

Written by Richard Wanjohi

8 March 2021

Rwandan governance during the pandemic: A time for introspection

Rwanda's reluctance to tolerate criticism undermines its governance model

Written by Louis Gitinywa

29 December 2020

African Union turns to biosurveillance tech to curb COVID-19

As borders reopen, PanaBIOS can track COVID-19 across Africa

Written by Kofi Yeboah

14 September 2020

The chilling tale of mass surveillance and spying in Rwanda

New technologies clash with citizens’ right to privacy

Written by Louis Gitinywa

6 August 2020

How does Rwanda’s genocide ideology law regulate speech online?

Genocide ideology law silences dissenting voices

Written by GV Sub-Saharan Africa

20 July 2020

French police arrest Félicien Kabuga, alleged financier of genocide in Rwanda

Kabuga had 28 aliases over 26 years as a most-wanted fugitive

Written by Abdoulaye Bah

Translated by Emma Dewick

14 June 2020

Making Swahili visible: Identity, language and the internet

Localization of indigenous languages will spur a digital revolution

Written by Bonface Witaba

2 June 2020

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