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The 77 Percent Magazine #242

The 77 Percent Magazine #242

The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth

This week look at how large the issue of kidnappings is in Africa, with a focus on Nigeria.

A Chinese webcast selling products on social media

A Chinese webcast selling products on social media

Is internet freedom slipping away in Southeast Asia?

Countries across the region are trending towards restricting free speech online, limiting access and censoring content.

A participant at the 2024 World Press Freedom Day conference in Santiago de Chile browses through the Media Viability Manifesto

A participant at the 2024 World Press Freedom Day conference in Santiago de Chile browses through the Media Viability Manifesto

How can the Media Viability Manifesto help?

Clare Cook and Laura Moore add a systemic perspective to the discussion about media viability.

US-based Masih Alinejad in an interview with DW's Farsi language department in Munich, February 14, 2024

US-based Masih Alinejad in an interview with DW's Farsi language department in Munich, February 14, 2024

US charges Iran general in plot to kill dissident journalist

The FBI said Tehran had sought to "silence" the Iranian-American journalist Masih Alinejad.

Film still from 'Of Caravan and the Dogs': people in a office sit and discuss.

Film still from 'Of Caravan and the Dogs': people in a office sit and discuss.

Kurov documentary traces Russian crackdown on free speech

Askold Kurov's film "Of Caravan and the Dogs" shows how Russia shut down independent media after invading Ukraine.

A man holds a black and white picture of Victoria Roshchyna

A man holds a black and white picture of Victoria Roshchyna

Ukrainian reporter Roshchyna dies in Russian detention

Last year, journalist Victoria Roshchyna vanished in Russian-occupied Ukraine. Now, the courageous reporter is dead.

The poster for the first Frankfurt Book Fair in 1949: It reads Frankfurter Buchmesse in blue and red letters.

The poster for the first Frankfurt Book Fair in 1949: It reads Frankfurter Buchmesse in blue and red letters.

75 years of Frankfurt Book Fair: World stage for protests

The Cold War and Iran's fatwa on Rushdie had an impact on the book fair, which opens with a controversy from Italy.

A photo of the DW building in Bonn, Germany's on September 29, 2016

A photo of the DW building in Bonn, Germany's on September 29, 2016

DW condemns attack on reporter at Dusseldorf concert

DW reporter Adonis Alkhaled was assaulted following an interview with Syrian musician Al Shami in western Germany.

DW reporter beaten after interview in Germany

DW reporter Adonis Alkhaled was assaulted by a security guard following an interview with Syrian musician Al Shami.

Protesters waving Bangladesh flags climb a statue in Dhaka

Protesters waving Bangladesh flags climb a statue in Dhaka

Bangladesh: Journalists supportive of ex-PM Hasina targeted

Activists warn many legal charges against journalists are not evidence-based and could set a bad precedent.

Rachita Taneja at a protest, film still from Drawing a Line

Rachita Taneja at a protest, film still from Drawing a Line

India: When stick figure cartoons are seen as a threat

Political cartoonist Rachita Taneja faces threats and a possible prison sentence for her Sanitary Panels webcomic.

Two members of a Belgian TV crew seen in the backseat of a car

Two members of a Belgian TV crew seen in the backseat of a car

Israel's 'Al-Jazeera law' hampers reporting from Gaza

Since the start of the war, foreign journalists have only been allowed into Gaza as part of controlled media tours.

Journalists Konstantin Gabov, Antonina Favorskaya, Artem Kriger and Sergei Karelin stand inside an enclosure for defendants before a court hearing

Journalists Konstantin Gabov, Antonina Favorskaya, Artem Kriger and Sergei Karelin stand inside an enclosure for defendants before a court hearing

Russia places four journalists on trial for 'extremism'

Four journalists have appeared in a Russian court charged with supporting the late Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny.

Julian Assange holds up a piece of paper while standing next to his wife Stella at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg

Julian Assange holds up a piece of paper while standing next to his wife Stella at the Council of Europe in Strasbourg

Where does Julian Assange go from here?

WikiLeaks founder's first public speech since his release signals return to the international spotlight.

Mobile phone screen showing the word Tor

Mobile phone screen showing the word Tor

Dark web: Is the Tor browsing network still secure?

Millions use the Tor network to surf the Internet anonymously. Now, reports suggest the system has been breached.

A radio broadcast booth in Khost, Afghanistan, seen in September 2021

A radio broadcast booth in Khost, Afghanistan, seen in September 2021

Afghanistan: Taliban impose new restrictions on media

Journalists in Afghanistan say there is little left of press freedom in their country under the Taliban.

Chung Pui-kuen, former editor-in-chief of Stand News, leaves Wanchai Law Court on bail in August

Chung Pui-kuen, former editor-in-chief of Stand News, leaves Wanchai Law Court on bail in August

Hong Kong: Stand News editor sentenced to 21 months in jail

The landmark sedition case is seen as a barometer for press freedom in Hong Kong.

USA, New York | Flagge auf Halbmast am UN Hauptquatier wegen dem Tod von Raisi

USA, New York | Flagge auf Halbmast am UN Hauptquatier wegen dem Tod von Raisi

UN Global Digital Compact signals support for media freedom

DW welcomes the United Nations’ strong commitment to free media and independent journalism.

Screenshot of an X-Post showing a television interview with Hillary Clinton on MSNBC. The user "End Wokeness" writes: "BREAKING: Hillary Clinton suggests jailing Americans for posting "misinformation" | "There needs to be a deterrence"

Screenshot of an X-Post showing a television interview with Hillary Clinton on MSNBC. The user "End Wokeness" writes: "BREAKING: Hillary Clinton suggests jailing Americans for posting "misinformation" | "There needs to be a deterrence"

Fact check: Did Clinton call for jail over misinformation?

Viral social media posts claim Hillary Clinton wants to jail Americans for spreading "misinformation." What did she say?

Hong Kong protestors in 2019

Hong Kong protestors in 2019

Hong Kong: First person sentenced under new security law

Chu Kai-pong was convicted for wearing a "seditious" t-shirt.

DW AfricaLink

DW AfricaLink

How can Ghana and Zambia defeat cybercrime?

Eddy Micah Jr talks to Emmanuel Chipeta, a Zambian IT specialist and DW correspondent in Lusaka, Kathy Short.

A screenshot of the crowdfunding campaign for the Underground Courier (Podzemny Kurier), showing a mock-up of the front page and a summary of donation goals reached

A screenshot of the crowdfunding campaign for the Underground Courier (Podzemny Kurier), showing a mock-up of the front page and a summary of donation goals reached

Slovakia: Government calls to punish fictional newspaper

In Slovakia, a fictional paper has been exploring a future in which Russia invades the nation after defeating Ukraine.

DW Akademie podcast newsletter

DW Akademie podcast newsletter

How to survive and thrive as a journalistic podcast project

Carl Javier talks about the struggle to stay afloat with quality journalism in the highly competitive podcasting market.

A group of people with banners that read "Corruption is killing us"

A group of people with banners that read "Corruption is killing us"

African whistleblowers at risk

Whistleblowers exposing corruption or illegal activities are facing mounting and brazen attacks across Africa.

Alexandre de Moraes, Brazilian Supreme Court judge, holding a white folder

Alexandre de Moraes, Brazilian Supreme Court judge, holding a white folder

Brazil blocks access to Elon Musk's X

The social media platform X, formerly Twitter, has been blocked in Brazil following a judge's order to ban the service.

Members of press organizations hold slogans which read "Tolga will come out, he will write again" and "We are journalists" as they protest against the arrest of a Turkish journalist

Members of press organizations hold slogans which read "Tolga will come out, he will write again" and "We are journalists" as they protest against the arrest of a Turkish journalist

Turkey's press freedom under immense pressure

In terms of press freedom, Turkey is ranked 158 out of 180 countries and is accused of undermining independent media.

Crime Scene Telegram: The Limits of Free Speech

Pavel Durov, CEO of messaging service Telegram, was arrested by French authorities. Is that a threat to free speech?

A closeup of a smartphone displaying the Telegram app

A closeup of a smartphone displaying the Telegram app

Telegram: How the app defies calls for hate censorship

The arrest of Telegram's CEO and its hands-off approach to content moderation is bringing much unwanted attention.

Reporter Bülent Mumay.

Reporter Bülent Mumay.

Turkey: DW seeks constitutional court appeal for reporter

DW will seek to appeal Bülent Mumay's conviction for spreading "personal data," which he contends was journalistic work.

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser gestures with a finger at a press conference in Berlin

German Interior Minister Nancy Faeser gestures with a finger at a press conference in Berlin

German minister defiant after court lifts 'Compact' ban

Right-wing magazine "Compact" is celebrating after a German court provisionally lifted the ban on its publication.

A mobile phone displaying different social media and other apps

A mobile phone displaying different social media and other apps

India: Censorship for digital content?

A draft bill has drawn sharp criticism for attempting to regulate independent content creators.

A police officer fires tear gas towards pro-reform protesters during an anti-government demonstration in Nairobi, Kenya

A police officer fires tear gas towards pro-reform protesters during an anti-government demonstration in Nairobi, Kenya

Kenya's digital revolution: What next for Generation Z?

Online platforms are at the forefront of activism and dissent in Kenya, raising fears of surveillance and fake news.

Journalist Armando Lona, one of the founders of civil society organization Frente Popular (FP)

Journalist Armando Lona, one of the founders of civil society organization Frente Popular (FP)

Guinea-Bissau escalates crackdown on press freedom

Life is getting more dangerous for independent or critical journalists in Guinea-Bissau. But now, people are rising up.

A demonstrator holds a Venezuelan flag and shouts as people gather to protest election results

A demonstrator holds a Venezuelan flag and shouts as people gather to protest election results

Venezuela's Maduro cracks down on X, election dissent

Venezuela is increasingly silencing critics — and social media — after President Nicolas Maduro's disputed reelection.

Rappler shutdown overturned by Philippine court

The Court of Appeals found that the government acted undemocratically in revoking the site's license.

PM Sheikh Hasina gestures as she speaks at a desk

PM Sheikh Hasina gestures as she speaks at a desk

Bangladesh's ex-PM Sheikh Hasina oversaw upswing, repression

Following weeks of unrest, Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has resigned and fled to India.

Indian podcasters chat during a recording in New Delhi

Indian podcasters chat during a recording in New Delhi

Why are podcasts so popular in India?

With at least 57.6 million monthly listeners, India is the world's third-largest consumer market for podcasts.

Evan Gershkovich stands in a glass enclosure as journalists take photos of him in October 2023

Evan Gershkovich stands in a glass enclosure as journalists take photos of him in October 2023

Russia prisoner swap: The long ordeal of Evan Gershkovich

The US journalist Evan Gershkovich is likely the best-known among those freed in the prisoner swap with Russia.

Nigerians demonstrating with placards.

Nigerians demonstrating with placards.

Africa is seeing more youth-led protests

Nigeria is gearing up for nationwide protests, drawing inspiration from other youth-led movements in Kenya and Uganda.

A woman holding a flag in a crowd

A woman holding a flag in a crowd

Venezuelan election: Opposition dispute Nicolas Maduro's win

Though polls looked good for the opposition, Venezuela's electoral authority has declared the incumbent the winner.

Julian Assange peers through an airplane window

Julian Assange peers through an airplane window

Julian Assange and the dark secrets of war

On June 25, 2024, WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was released following a plea deal with the US.

Uganda security forces stand guard outside the National Unity Platform (NUP) political party offices

Uganda security forces stand guard outside the National Unity Platform (NUP) political party offices

Is free speech dwindling in Africa?

Josey Mahachi talks to human rights lawyer Monica Namonde and DW correspondent Mirriam Kaliza, in Malawi.

An army tank in Dhaka, Bangladesh

An army tank in Dhaka, Bangladesh

Bangladesh to accept cuts to job quotas after ruling

The government has met a key demand of protestors, who have paused demonstrations for 48 hours.

Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva on trial in Russia

Journalist Alsu Kurmasheva on trial in Russia

Russia jails US-Russian journalist Alsu Kurmasheva

Russian authorities accused Alsu Kurmasheva of spreading false information about the military.

A view of Rwanda Patriotic Front supporters, all wearing red t-shirts and one of them holding a poster with the picture of Rwandan President Paul Kagame

A view of Rwanda Patriotic Front supporters, all wearing red t-shirts and one of them holding a poster with the picture of Rwandan President Paul Kagame

How free and fair will Rwanda's upcoming election be?

Paul Kagame has been Rwanda's leader since 1994, when the country's genocide ended.

Police officers walk past soap bubble seller near the Russian General Prosecutor's Office building in Moscow

Police officers walk past soap bubble seller near the Russian General Prosecutor's Office building in Moscow

Russia bans Moscow Times newspaper

Russia has declared the English-language newspaper The Moscow Times an "undesirable organization."

Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif poses for a photograph at the set of his talk show in Islamabad in 2016

Pakistani journalist Arshad Sharif poses for a photograph at the set of his talk show in Islamabad in 2016

Kenya court finds killing of Pakistani news anchor unlawful

Kenyan police had shot Arshad Sharif in his car. Police brutality in Kenya remains rampant.

Julian Assange steps out of a plane landing in Bangkok.

Julian Assange steps out of a plane landing in Bangkok.

WikiLeaks' Assange's 14-year saga ends with US plea deal

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange has pled guilty to a single espionage charge in a US courthouse on the island of Saipan.

An image of a Rossiya TV set featuring a large screen projection of Russian President Vladimir Putin as well as cameras and equipment

An image of a Rossiya TV set featuring a large screen projection of Russian President Vladimir Putin as well as cameras and equipment

Russia bans access to over 80 EU news outlets

The West and Russia have also traded accusations on satellite jamming, and the Kremlin issued a new nuclear warning.

People protest against the planned revamp of RTVS in Bratislava.

People protest against the planned revamp of RTVS in Bratislava.

Slovakian parliament approves plan to revamp RTVS

Opposition members walked out of parliament before the vote to overhaul the country's public broadcaster.