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Uganda Election Integrity: Is Voter Data Being Weaponized?
Discover how Uganda uses data privacy laws to suppress voter transparency, featuring the case of Dr. Sarah Bireete and the 2026 election integrity crisis.
Why Child Recruitment by Armed Groups in Haiti Tripled
Child recruitment in Haiti has tripled amid state failure and gang control. Discover the roots of this humanitarian crisis and the threat to Haiti’s future.
Why L.A. Police Misconduct Charges Are Being Dropped
Explore why L.A. District Attorney Nathan Hochman is dropping or softening charges in high-profile police misconduct cases and what it means for accountability.
Will Strict Proof of Citizenship Block Black Voters?
Deep dive into the U.S. House passed a bill requiring proof of citizenship for federal voting. Voting rights groups warn the rule could block many Black voters.
How Black Leaders Fight Back Against Trump Policy Changes
Black leaders unite in 2026 to defend voting rights and diversity initiatives against federal policy changes using a multi-pronged legal and grassroots strategy.
Why the ECOWAS Split Is Changing Sahel Security Forever
Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger have split from ECOWAS to form the AES. Explore how this rupture impacts West African security, global rivalries, and human lives.
Why a Judge Blocked Federal Access to Michigan Voter Roll Data
A federal judge blocked DOJ access to Michigan voter rolls to protect privacy, highlighting the ongoing struggle between state control and federal power.
Mali Press Repression: Why Silence Follows Military Coups?
Explore how Mali’s military junta uses the 2019 Cybercrime Law and AES TV to repress press freedom and control the narrative in the Sahel region.
Hidden Eyes: How School Camera Systems Fuel ICE Enforcement
Explore how school camera systems and license plate readers are being used by ICE for immigration enforcement, impacting student privacy and immigrant families.
The Real Memphis Street Policing History Behind New Arrest Data
Deep dive into Memphis numbers raise red flags around street policing. A local “Safe Task Force” logged thousands of arrests and the public data review points to stark racial skew in who gets swept up..
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