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August, 2024

Guyana's Sir Shridath Ramphal, esteemed international statesman, dies at 95

Written by Janine Mendes-Franco

31 August 2024

Bangladeshis help out in flood-affected communities

Written by পান্থ রহমান রেজা (Pantha)

Translated by Rezwan

31 August 2024

Azerbaijan clears out critics ahead of COP29

Written by Arzu Geybullayeva, Ramil Niyazov-Adyljan

30 August 2024

Listen to the voices of Afro-Colombian trans women who speak about their powerful connections to the Pacific rivers

Written by Miguel Botero

Translated by Teodora C. Hasegan

30 August 2024

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The impact of unpredictable rainfall and flooding on agriculture and food security in Kenya

The floods destroyed crops, farmland, livestock and livelihoods

Written by Guest Contributor

30 August 2024

What online narratives tell us about the aftermath of the election in Venezuela

We delve into two narratives forging the current political climate in Venezuela a month after the 2024 presidential elections.

Written by Civic Media Observatory

30 August 2024

Two Hong Kong journalists found guilty of sedition after a 2-year trial

The court finds 11 interviews and commentaries on now-defunct Stand News seditious

Written by Hong Kong Free Press

30 August 2024

Top officials in Kazakhstan dodge independent journalists

In their Kafkaesque quest to obtain answers, journalists are constantly shunned

Written by Vlast.kz

29 August 2024

Séverin Ayao Kansa: Togo’s only chance of success at the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games

For 11 days, 4,400 athletes from 182 countries will compete in 22 sports disciplines

Written by Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

29 August 2024

Jamaica's finance minister’s appointment as deputy managing director of the IMF, a first for the region, brings plaudits and some local concerns

'One of the most successful and experienced [policymakers] in Latin America and the Caribbean'

Written by Emma Lewis

28 August 2024

Tech giants criticized for silencing Pro-Palestinian narratives

The fight against censorship on social media is a fight for the future of democratic debate itself.

Written by Walid El Houri

28 August 2024

Everything you should know about the Nigeria vs South Africa ‘online ride-hailing war’

The tension can be traced back to xenophobic attacks on Nigerians in South Africa

Written by Zita Zage, Guest Contributor

27 August 2024

Central Asians display unprecedented regional solidarity at the Paris Olympics

It gave off extended family vibes

Written by Nurbek Bekmurzaev

27 August 2024

From Myanmar to Thailand: Displaced journalists tell their stories

They left after the coup but continued to report the situation in their communities

Written by Prachatai

27 August 2024

Lives on the line in the Himalayan mountains

The Thame flood exposed Himalayan climate risks, stressing the need for preparedness

Written by Nepali Times

27 August 2024

Citizens place blame on India as flash floods ravage Bangladesh

Some suggest the floods were exacerbated after India opened it's dam gates

Written by পান্থ রহমান রেজা (Pantha)

Translated by Rezwan

26 August 2024

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

Madagascar: Hyperinflation could trigger a social implosion

In Madagascar, the average monthly income is still only USD 42

Written by Independent Reporter, Jean Sovon

Translated by Laura

26 August 2024

‘Nionsologie': A term used in DRC to describe those who profess to know it all

'Nionsologie' ('Nionsology') stems from the Lingala word 'nionso,' meaning 'all'

Written by IciCongo

Translated by Laura

26 August 2024

Ecuador's conflicts of power: Was there an ‘attempted coup d'état’ or ‘political gender violence'?

Vice President Abad accuses Noboa's government of mistreatment and forced consignment to Israel

Written by Gina Yauri

Translated by Melissa Vida

23 August 2024

From revolution to exile: The journey of Iranian activist Nasrin Bassiri

A story of activism and resilience from Iran's turmoil to Berlin's refuge

Written by Maryam Mirza

23 August 2024

Hong Kong’s neon glow dims, symbolising the end of an era

'Hong Kong people have a very strong feeling of loss.'

Written by Chloe Sze

22 August 2024

Coastal villages struggle to recover after oil spill disaster near Philippine capital

Cleanup operations are still ongoing almost a month after the spill

Written by Mong Palatino

22 August 2024

What are the controversies over Hong Kong’s latest cybersecurity bill?

The investigation power of the authorities is excessive and unprecedented

Written by Oiwan Lam

22 August 2024

How LGBTQ+ people live in Russia after being labeled an extremist community

Stories of LGBTQ+ people living in Russian regions

Written by Anastasia Pestova

22 August 2024

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