SLAPP suits are a silent threat to Kenya's public discoursePowerful entities are using strategic litigation against public participation (SLAPPs) to silence dissent in KenyaWritten by Guest Contributor18 June 2025
‘I sold my iris; now what?’: What drives Brazilians to hand over their unique, personal dataResidents of São Paulo say they were attracted to the scheme because of payments in cryptocurrencyWritten by Agência MuralTranslated by Liam Anderson7 June 2025
Sam George’s ministry presents a major threat to media freedom and LGBTQ+ rights in GhanaIf Ghana’s democracy is to survive, it cannot afford to let its press be muzzledWritten by Guest Contributor28 May 2025
The authoritarian playbook: How governments in Georgia, Slovakia and Serbia employ same narratives and tactics against protestsRussia amplifies framing of protests as coup attempts and part of Western interference against sovereignty of Serbia, Slovakia and GeorgiaWritten by Istinomer22 May 2025
Global digital rights report reveals unexpected boost in transparency from Chinese tech giantsDespite the current improvements, there’s still a long way to goWritten by Marisa Petricca17 May 2025
A decade of digital rights: Where has Big Tech's progress gone?The 2025 RDR Index demonstrates stagnation at a critical timeWritten by Giovana Fleck14 May 2025
Burundi: A lack of press freedom results in self-censorship and exile for many journalistsSome media outlets work in exileWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Laura25 April 2025
Digital ID systems in Africa: A dream of inclusion or a threat to privacy?It's important that individuals understand their rights and responsibilities in the digital ageWritten by Cecilia Maundu21 April 2025
What does decolonising AI really mean? An interview with artist Ameera KawashConceiving the digital as quintessentially scalable makes it colonial, commercial, and commodified by default.Written by UntoldMag18 April 2025
Starlink in Yemen: A digital revolution or a security threat?Elon Musk's Starlink is sparking fears of data privacy breaches, government crackdowns, and foreign influenceWritten by Saoussen Ben Cheikh21 March 2025
The impact on the African continent of Meta scrapping its fact-checking programFake news on social issues can have significant negative impactWritten by Jean SovonTranslated by Laura21 February 2025
Safeguarding the story: The urgency of digital security for journalists in Sub-Saharan AfricaJournalists face escalating cyberattacks, surveillance, and digital harassment.Written by Cecilia Maundu8 February 2025
From a soap opera to cyberattacks: The unexpected connection between North Macedonia and VenezuelaDigital activism built an unexpected connection between the two countries in 2024Written by Estefanía Salazar, Filip Stojanovski7 February 2025
Indonesian court acquits worker over defamation charges filed by prominent entrepreneurPrivate actor litigation against workers’ rights advocacy looms large in IndonesiaWritten by Ramzy Muliawan28 January 2025
Bangladesh interim government’s ‘right’ to uninterrupted internet access is a shamThe draft Cyber Security Ordinance 2024 has come under fire due to definitional ambiguity and other concernsWritten by Samaya Anjum24 January 2025
Pressure vs. principles: Lebanon's extradition of Abdel-Rahman al-Qaradawi to UAE sparks outrageLebanon extradites Abdel-Rahman al-Qaradawi to UAE despite human rights warningsWritten by Walid El Houri11 January 2025
Australia is the first nation to ban social media for under-16sLandmark legislation sees the Australian government committed to the novel step of child protection by banning social media for under sixteens.Written by Gayle Pescud10 January 2025
Where is Carlos Correa? Unidentified men take Venezuelan activist away from the middle of CaracasProminent Venezuelan human rights activist went missing on January 7Written by Estefanía Salazar9 January 2025
India's internet shutdown crisis: A growing threat to digital rightsIndia’s internet shutdowns are undermining digital rights, economic development, and the fundamental freedoms of its people.Written by Kanav Narayan Sahgal6 January 2025
Internet outages and blocks in Latin America in 2024Latin America between power outages and internet blockages Written by Jacobo NájeraTranslated by Dalia Tarek3 January 2025