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Russo-Ukrainian War
fromThe New Yorker
5 days ago

For Putin, Problems (and Paranoia) Keep Mounting

Drone attacks, internet disruptions, and economic decline have prompted prominent Russians to publicly question Vladimir Putin’s control of power.
Media industry
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iran in an information vacuum as war expands press crackdown

Iran ranks 176th in press freedom, with wartime conditions worsening restrictions and monitoring of journalists.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Will Uganda's election bring change or further hardship?

Uganda faces tense, potentially chaotic elections with heavy security presence, fears of violence, voter suppression, internet restrictions, and incumbent Museveni seeking a seventh term.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

Uganda election: Chances for change?

Uganda faces a tense, militarized pre-election environment, widespread doubts about electoral fairness, fears of violence and internet restrictions, while Museveni seeks a seventh term.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
6 months ago

Four killed in Cameroon protests as election results awaited

Four people have been killed in clashes in Cameroon before the announcement of the results of elections held on October 12. Supporters of opposition leader Issa Tchiroma faced-off against security forces as they rallied on Sunday despite a ban on gatherings, with results due to be announced on Monday. Tchiroma has claimed to have won the vote, but incumbent President Paul Biya is expected to be declared victorious, extending his 43-year hold on power.
World news
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
8 months ago

Nepal moves to block Facebook, X, YouTube and others

Nepal ordered shutdown of major social media platforms after they failed to register local contacts and handlers, citing prevention of online hate, rumours, and cybercrime.
fromFast Company
8 months ago

Here are the countries restricting access to WhatsApp

Russia has started restricting WhatsApp due to dissatisfaction with the platform's handling of fraud and terrorism information requests, following years of conflict with foreign tech platforms.
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 year ago

Russia says it will cut off parts of the country's internet during its Victory Day celebrations

Russia will impose internet restrictions across several regions, including Moscow, during the May 9 Victory Day celebrations, citing concerns over "dangerous neighbors."
Russo-Ukrainian War
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