‘Digital authoritarianism’ threatening basic rights in Africa, study says
Nairobi, KenyaThomson Reuters Foundation From internet shutdowns and online surveillance to social media taxes and arrests for anti-government posts, “digital authoritarianism” is a threat to basic freedoms and rights in many African countries, researchers said on Tuesday. A study by the African Digital Rights Network focusing on 10 countries found governments used a plethora of […]
Cyprus Church says “Satanic” Eurovision entry must be yanked
Nicosia, CyprusAP The Orthodox Church of Cyprus on Tuesday called for the withdrawal of the country’s controversial entry into this year’s Eurovision song contest titled El Diablo, charging that the song makes an international mockery of country’s moral foundations by advocating “our surrender to the devil and promoting his worship”. The Holy Synod, the church’s […]
India, Mexico top list of coronavirus-related attacks on health workers
Mexico City, MexicoThomson Reuters Foundation One-third out of almost 1,200 attacks on health workers globally last year were related to COVID-19, a coalition of healthcare experts said on Tuesday, with staff being beaten and doused with hot coffee by people fearful of coronavirus infection. India had the highest number of coronavirus-related attacks, with 128 out […]
Serving the “Majority World”: How the Langham Partnership is working to develop mature Christians across Asia, Africa and Latin America – with an Australian twist
CHRISTOPHER GILBERT speaks to a couple of Australians who are among those heading up the work of the Langham Partnership in supporting the development of the church across Africa, Asia and Latin America…
Myanmar’s neighbours press for Suu Kyi’s release, restoration of democracy
Reuters Some of Myanmar’s neighbours pressed its ruling junta on Tuesday to release ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi and cease using lethal force against opponents of their 1st February coup to work out a solution to the crisis. The calls from fellow members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) came as Myanmar […]
Essay: What the Bible’s approach to history can teach us about America’s glory and shame
In an article first published on The Conversation, MARK K GEORGE, a professor at Iliff School of Theology in the US, says the Bible offers an example of how, amid binary approaches to US history, the debate about how America tells its story can be reframed…