News
Talk and Meet-up: Myanmar
Join us on 11 March in Berlin for "Reporting Under Fire: Myanmar's Media Between Underground and Exile." Mizzima editor-in-chief Soe Myint will discuss running Myanmar's leading independent newsroom from exile following the 2021 coup, examining cross-border journalism under surveillance and financial sustainability beyond international funding.
Read more26 February 2026
Building Cross-Border Networks Against Repression
A three-day seminar brought together journalists from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Moldova, and Russia to discuss collaborative projects, cross-border investigations, and the challenges facing independent media. Despite obstacles like cyberattacks and funding shortages, participants identified strong potential for joint work.
Read more 30 November 2025
Countering Foreign Disinformation in Political Campaigns
Experts discuss how Russian information manipulation targeted Moldova's recent elections—and what Armenia and Ukraine can learn ahead of upcoming votes.
Read more 26 November 2025
Can Independent Media Tackle Russian Disinformation During Elections? Insights from Moldova and Armenia
Drawing on Moldova's recent elections and Armenia's upcoming parliamentary elections in 2026, we will explore Russian interference and strategies for countering disinformation.
Read more10 November 2025
Stories
From Tehran to Berlin: Omid Rezaee on Covering Iran from Exile
Exiled Iranian journalist Omid Rezaee documents reporting on the 2025 Israeli strikes on Iran from abroad. Facing Iran's most severe internet blackout, media censorship, and family intimidation, exiled journalists continued to provide accurate information, exposing Iran's diplomatic isolation and demonstrating how exile journalism serves as a vital form of resistance.
Read more15 July 2025
Wagner Group's Gold Trade in Africa: Investigation by Transparency International Russia
The Russian mercenary Wagner Group has established a vast network in Africa to exploit natural resources by supporting authoritarian regimes in the Central African Republic, Sudan, and Mali. These mercenaries maintain operations through violence, political manipulation, and alliances with local elites.
ti-russia.org03 July 2025
How the Work of Russian Destructive Groups in Kazakhstanan and Central Asia is Carried Out
Feminist activists in Kazakhstan face regular harassment. Disruptors intrude into meetings, while authorities make baseless arrests, particularly before March 8 events. Officials deny demonstration permits on fabricated grounds. Bagila Baltabaeva, head of the "Kazakhstan Parents' Union" and Feminita opponent, is frequently implicated. What is this "Parents' Union" and how does it connect to Russia?
instagram.com13 March 2025
Russia’s Playbook: How Local-Language Narratives Shape Influence in West Africa: Research by DAIDAC
Russian campaigns in West Africa use Hausa and other local languages to spread pro-Kremlin content across digital platforms. They deploy Pan-African imagery and anti-Western messaging to connect with regional audiences. Publications such as Damagaram Post circulate sensationalised stories praising Putin, while "Russian Houses" reinforce these narratives through cultural programmes and media training.
thecjid.org11 March 2025