Army generals have seized power in Chad, Mali, Guinea, Sudan, Burkina Faso, Niger and Gabon in recent years promising democracy. It hasn’t happened
Africa’s appetite for coups grows as military leaders strengthen their grip
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Will The Telegraph’s new owners give China media influence in the UK by the back door?
A rebellion is brewing in the House of Lords over the acquisition of the Telegraph by a US company with links to the CCP. Luke de Pulford argues why we must all take note, before it’s too late
Environmental defenders facing violent attacks as social media platforms fail to act
As the likes of Meta and X pull back on content moderation to appease those wanting “free speech”, climate activists are being targeted
How Iran and Israel control information
Two journalists, brought together by conflict, offer their perspectives on how the truth about war is obscured by their own governments
Kenya’s president takes aim at protesters
William Ruto continues to use force to quash peaceful demonstrations
The week in free expression: 5 –11 July 2025
Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days
Banned Books Week UK 2025
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Turkey’s crackdown on cartoonists is no laughing matter
Turkish satirical magazine LeMan faces mobs and arrests over a cartoon
Ireland’s Defamation (Amendment) Bill fails to protect public interest speech
More than 30 organisations call on the Seanad to take action over anti-SLAPP measures, calling it a missed opportunity to protect freedom of expression
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Index rounds up of some of the key stories covering censorship and free expression from the past seven days