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United by Music, Divided by Absence

By Noura Kaddaoui Eurovision, known for its inclusion and diversity, enters its 70th year facing a crisis. For decades, the contest has offered Europe a …

Impact of political and cultural barriers on media diversity and inclu...

By Raphael Mweninguwe Democratic elections in some African countries are held in a tense political environment with journalists and critics of …

[STATEMENT] The Zambian Government’s Cancellation of RightsCon 2026 ...

MDI has joined other organisations in condemning the Zambian government’s sudden decision to cancel RightsCon 2026, which was due to …

Media diversity lacking on World Press Freedom Day: Pilot five-countr...

Media freedom does not guarantee media diversity and inclusion, as the latest Media Diversity Index, a pilot barometer for progress in …

Unseen, Unheard: How the Media Is Failing Pashtuns on Both Sides of th...

Highlighting under-reported minorities and groups impacted by conflict. By Asfandiyar “I keep asking myself: if this had happened in Lahore or Islamabad, …

A New Spring for Hungary? Why the “End of Orbán” Narrative May Be...

By Noura Kaddaoui Péter Magyar’s election as Hungary’s new Prime Minister has been widely described as a new beginning for the country. Yet much …

Who gets to tell Europe’s migration story?

By Noura Kaddaoui The way migration is reported in Europe shapes public opinion, influences policy decisions, and defines whose lives are acknowledged and whose …

Off the Media Radar: Violence Against the Banyamulenge in Eastern Cong...

Highlighting under-reported minorities and groups impacted by conflict. By Delphin R. Ntanyoma The Banyamulenge are a contested minority ethnic community in South Kivu Province of …

WHOSE FEMININITY GOES VIRAL? Inside the rise of the womanosphere

By Anthea Kasonga For years, public debate has centred on the manosphere, its influencers, rhetoric, and impact on young men. …

The wrong way Nigerian media profile Hausa-Fulani communities

Forgotten Voices of Conflict – Highlighting under-reported minorities and groups impacted by conflict. By Abdullahi Jimoh On TikTok, Facebook and Instagram, the jokes came …

THE US MEDIA AND IRAN WAR: TRAITORS OR TRUTH TELLERS?

By Tanya Sakzewski At the start of 2026, we published the article ‘Who owns the truth?’ examining how the fights over …

Is the media ignoring Epstein survivors?

The recent release of millions of files related to Jeffrey Epstein are still dominating headlines across the globe, with much …