IPI Africa’s monitoring of press freedom threats and violations in June recorded at least  40 incidents in 15 countries across the continent, with the highest number of incidents in Uganda, Sudan, Senegal, and DRC. These attacks have been perpetrated by security and law enforcement officers, representatives and supporters of political parties, and members of the […]

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Despite widespread concerns by rights groups and experts, the Jordanian government is pushing ahead with a sweeping new cybercrime bill that criminalizes the publication of “false news” online and introduces a range of measures that can be abused by authorities to target journalists and critics. As the bill moves through parliament this week for approval, […]

Lazy Women is a community-driven platform created by young women from all over Europe and beyond, building a community that embraces the diversity of womanhood. They joined the Accelerator with the goal of designing a participatory and transparent business model that is meeting the audiences’ needs.   Here, The Lazy Women team shares insights into their […]