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UNESCO reports that 20 percent of attacks on journalists occur in digital spaces, but in Sub-Saharan Africa, the situation is worsening as governments expand digital surveillance and online harassment against the press. @CeciliaMaundu

Over centuries, the Golem evolved from folklore and mythology to influence Frankenstein, silent films, and superhero comics. Today it symbolizes the profound possibilities and ethical dilemmas surrounding artificial intelligence (AI). @fredpetrossian

Caregivers to changemakers: Women are leading development in rural #Nigeria "When men see the benefits of their wives’ participation, they become advocates, which helps build a supportive environment for women’s leadership."

"The judge's decision to acquit Septia is certainly good news, but this should not have happened when the law can be used easily to criminalize people who demand their rights."

Displaced Palestinians rely on psychological strategies like reframing reality, social bonds, and faith to navigate the trauma of war and displacement.

“Given that we are not fuel producers, our vulnerability to climate change, and the abundance of renewable resources we have, the country has taken measures to promote renewable energy.”

The UN Human Rights Committee condemned Ecuador and Nicaragua for forcing three girl survivors of sexual violence to become mothers, marking a global milestone in reproductive rights.

Slowly but surely, linguistic communities are benefiting from initiatives to promote local languages. A French–Ewe dictionary is now accessible, aimed at boosting language learning in West Africa.

“He still did not dare to surpass his ‘big brother’, but came close to his result: Vladimir Putin, according to the official version, gained 87.28% in last year’s elections.”

The abrupt halt in funding is already having devastating effects, with NGOs worldwide facing job losses, operational shutdowns, and critical service disruptions.

For decades, statues of Hafez al-Assad symbolized power and repression. Today, they fall as Syrians reclaim public spaces from the shadows of dictatorship.

Akpolat’s arrest is the most recent example of the increasing pressure on opposition from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP). Since the municipal elections, the targeting of the opposition parties has intensified.

“The conservative movement’s ability to infiltrate media spaces, particularly after the pandemic, has been truly impressive.“

"There was sexual violence, there was torture, there was cruelty, which are very explicit signs of hatred, misogyny, and xenophobia,” said a representative of the Ministry for Women.

This imbalance and the practice of gendered feeding inequality in many African communities are often rooted in cultural norms and perceptions of value.

By the end of 2024, a total of 23 people from seven families, including eight children, were killed.

Balochistan's tensions, fuelled by the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which faces violent resistance, local grievances, and security challenges. Despite promises of development, marginalization and exploitation persist and threatens regional s...

We Syrians know this victory did not come easily. It is the result of years of sacrifices by martyrs, freedom fighters, and voices of activists who refused to be silenced.

A diplomatic crisis fueled by political tension between Niger and Benin is hampering the economic activities of people in both countries.

#Gabon: New constitution closes chapter on Bongo family’s reign On November 16, 2024, more than a year after military officers seized power in Gabon on August 30, 2023, Gabonese citizens will vote in a referendum for a new constitution. @JeandeDieuSovon