Kazakhstan officials extend control over the artsThe creative industry says new regulations could become a threat to free expressionWritten by Vlast.kz14 March 2026
Iran’s internet blackout as media event: Networks, algorithms, and the politics of visibilityDuring Iran’s internet blackout, state violence unfolded unseen with competing propagandists filling the digital voidWritten by Guest Contributor21 February 2026
Pakistan jails two lawyers for 17 years over old tweetsThe trial moved unusually fast, speeding from indictment to sentencing in under three monthsWritten by Syed Salman Mehdi20 February 2026
Women politicians face tech-facilitated violence in Uganda’s 2026 electionsAI-generated images, gendered disinformation, and harmful narratives were used to target Ugandan women politiciansWritten by Prudence Nyamishana16 February 2026
The social media battlefield: Political campaigns in Bangladesh’s national electionsDigital campaigning has become central to how political messages are delivered and receivedWritten by Mohammad Tarek Hasan10 February 2026
When the judge meets the algorithm: AI tools entering India’s courtsWhen the judge meets the algorithm: AI tools entering India’s courtsMillions of cases are pending in India; will AI and future technologies help speed things up?Written by Sakkcham Singh Parmaar5 December 2025
How censorship is limiting digital development in NigeriaThe Nigerian government is weaponizing cybersecurity laws to intimidate critics and suppress online dissentWritten by Pamela Ephraim27 November 2025
Built for all?: Artificial intelligence and the LGBTQ+ communityMuch of the information available to models about the LGBTQ+ community is influenced by stereotypesWritten by Aaron Spitler18 November 2025
Five years of fighting: The state of digital violence against female journalists and activists in IndonesiaMany female journalists and activists face relentless digital attacksWritten by Irma Garnesia15 November 2025
The AI divide: Can the West foster a fair and democratic process for AI governance?Benefits and opportunities must be more equally distributed in today’s digital economyWritten by Abdallah Abdallah7 November 2025
India’s top court moves to regulate comedians and influencers’ speechThe Court reiterated that content created for commercial purposes carries a higher degree of responsibilityWritten by Sumit Kumar Singh6 November 2025
Togolese authorities threaten greater online speech censorshipIn Togo, freedom of expression is extremely limited Written by Global Voices en françaisTranslated by Laura19 October 2025
Journalism is the oxygen of democracy: How Sudan’s information crisis reflects a global realityJournalism is the oxygen of democracy: How Sudan’s information crisis reflects a global realityWhen information is withheld from those who need it most, other human rights violations quickly followWritten by Guest Contributor17 October 2025
Pro-government campaign against student protests attempts to justify repression in Serbia‘Particularly concerning is the strategy of linking the protests to alleged foreign enemies, in this case, Croatia’Written by International and Security Affairs Centre - ISAC3 October 2025
Gen Z stands up to expose corruption in NepalYoung people are protesting over systemic corruption and a system that rewards ‘nepo kids’ over meritocracyWritten by Benju Lwagun9 September 2025
DeepSeek and the digital battleground: China’s AI influence abroadWe could see a worldwide normalization of AI technology for surveillance and propaganda purposesWritten by Yasemin Yam5 September 2025
A report shows that Trump’s move to investigate Brazil follows Big Tech’s interestsAn investigation was announced with the decision to increase tariffs over Brazilian products Written by Pública - Agência de jornalismo investigativoTranslated by Liam Anderson4 September 2025
With ‘human error’ and AI, online scams in Brazil show risks are a click awayHuman errors, easy passwords, and lack of security knowledge, can lead to lossesWritten by Raissa MoreiraTranslated by Gabriela García Calderón Orbe, Jerónimo Restrepo31 August 2025
Does AI really have the power to positively transform the lives of the global majority?Without action, the AI boom may prove to be a bust for less-resourced nationsWritten by Aaron Spitler25 August 2025
In Bolivia, Indigenous radio stations are at the mercy of cyberhacksWe can avoid these issues with simple stepsWritten by Nicaela León CoicoTranslated by Dalia Tarek19 August 2025