Stories
Our stories examine the ways that race, religion, class, dis/ability, age, gender and sexual identity issues intersect with major topics in the media, and aim to bring new perspectives to light.
To pitch a story to MDI, please read our editorial guidelines here.
Africa’s environmental stories are local —but the microphone k...
By Fredrick Mugira Vincent Ayebare has spent more than a decade operating a boda boda—a commercial motorcycle taxi—in Mbarara City, …
Cameroon’s Conflict: The Tragedy of Remote Journalism and Forgotten ...
By a Cameroonian Entertainment & Investigative Journalist (Name withheld for safety reasons) When international media focus on Cameroon, they often …
Slopaganda Turns Stereotypes into Content
By Noura Kaddaoui A new political weapon is spreading through social media feeds, often disguised as entertainment. Sometimes it looks like …
Art in media; portrayal or betrayal?
By Christiana Warne Christiana joined MDI as an intern and is studying Illustration at the University of Westminster. I design social media …
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 ...](https://www.media-diversity.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/default-365x248.jpg)
[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 …
