Ukraine’s Telegram Battlefield
How guerilla media operations in the country’s east preceded - and amplified - Russia’s invasion.
25 Feb 22
Disinformation
Ukraine: Russia Mobilises Disinfo Alongside Military
Could a sudden increase in fake news be a precursor to real-world escalation?
8 Feb 22
Armenia: Vaccine Reluctance Prevails Among Pregnant Women
Resistance continues despite studies showing the jab shields both expectant mothers and their babies.
19 Jan 22
Georgia Confronts Vaccine Disinformation
Infections are on the rise as conspiracy theories fuel scepticism, further hobbling immunisation efforts.
2 Nov 21
Russia’s Influence Delays Gagauzia Vaccine Efforts
Rates are half of what they are in the rest of Moldova as locals wait for Sputnik V jab.
22 Jul 21
Havana Bets All on Cuba’s Own Vaccine
Despite a devastating economic crisis, the country is set on becoming the first in the region to develop its own jab.
16 Jun 21
Speaking Truth to Power
In a world still consumed by the pandemic, the classic role of the press remains as essential – and as under attack – as ever.
1 May 21
Nigeria: Media Still Used As a Tool of Control
“The more we fight for transparency, the more it will help people be accountable.”
1 May 21
Kenya: Combating Extremist Narratives Around Covid-19
How local journalists are working to stop radicals exploiting the pandemic as a recruitment tool.
1 May 21
Uzbek President’s Media Promises Ring Hollow
Despite the head of state’s supposed backing of courageous journalism, harassment continues apace.
1 May 21
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