The idea that the Chinese government had excluded asymptomatic cases from the official announcements has been circulating on social media networks such as WeChat for more than two weeks, as many people noticed that the on-the-ground figures of confirmed cases were different from the official figures.
Battered by Criticism, Abe Government Scrambles to Save Japan From COVID-19
Japan has 'three months to decide the fate of the Olympics'
Japan has ‘three months to decide the fate of the Olympics’
Democratic Republic of Congo: Clandestine Abortions on the Rise in Goma
Congolese law prohibits abortion in all parts of the country, and as such severe punishments are sanctioned to all those involved in the elicitation of illegal abortions.
Congolese law prohibits abortion in all parts of the country, and as such severe punishments are sanctioned to all those involved in the elicitation of illegal abortions.
Covid-19 Pandemic Lays Bare the Political Leadership Deficit in Nigeria
How rapidly and responsibly a government responds matters.
How rapidly and responsibly a government responds matters.
How Is COVID-19 Reshaping the Political and Global Future of China?
Doctors and scientists are still researching and debating the possible origin of the previously unknown Wuhan coronavirus, which causes COVID-2019, a respiratory virus that infects the lungs and can lead to pneumonia
Doctors and scientists are still researching and debating the possible origin of the previously unknown Wuhan coronavirus, which causes COVID-2019, a respiratory virus that infects the lungs and can lead to pneumonia
With Elections Just Days Away, Ukraine Faces Disinformation, Cyber Attacks and Further Russian Interference
Worried about Russian election meddling? Take a look at Ukraine.
Worried about Russian election meddling? Take a look at Ukraine.
COVID-19: Global Coverage for a Pandemic
As an international network of reporters present across the world and speaking over 100 languages, Global Voices rose to the occasion in January 2020 and started to report on the issue in China, rapidly expanding coverage to address the various consequences of COVID-19.
As an international network of reporters present across the world and speaking over 100 languages, Global Voices rose to the occasion in January 2020 and started to report on the issue in China, rapidly expanding coverage to address the various consequences of COVID-19.
Martinique: ‘Think Like a Man’, Just Not in France
How does an american movie find a place in the french social debate?
How does an american movie find a place in the french social debate?
Guatemala: State of Siege Due to Hydroelectric Plant Conflict
The guatemalan government has declared a state of siege in santa cruz barillas, following demonstrations and clashes sparked by the death of a community leader who opposed the construction of a hydroelectric plant.
The guatemalan government has declared a state of siege in santa cruz barillas, following demonstrations and clashes sparked by the death of a community leader who opposed the construction of a hydroelectric plant.
Zambia: Netizens Sceptically Hail Draft Constitution
The consolation about the document, which has been given 40 days for public discussion, is that it would not be submitted to government which has in the past rejected recommendations in draft constitutions through cabinet white papers.
The consolation about the document, which has been given 40 days for public discussion, is that it would not be submitted to government which has in the past rejected recommendations in draft constitutions through cabinet white papers.
Indonesia: Should Mosques Lower Prayer Volume?
Mosques in indonesia use loudspeakers to broadcast the “adzan” five times a day reminding people to pray. Boediono warned that the loud volume might disturb other people, including fellow muslims.
Mosques in indonesia use loudspeakers to broadcast the “adzan” five times a day reminding people to pray. Boediono warned that the loud volume might disturb other people, including fellow muslims.
Panama Commemorates May 1 with Protests and Work
Several labour unions were outraged because they consider the date to be a symbol of their rights, earned by the working class throughout history.
Several labour unions were outraged because they consider the date to be a symbol of their rights, earned by the working class throughout history.
Global Voices Podcast: Food for Thought, Food to Eat
Beatrice Catanzaro is a visual artist and one of the newest additions to the Rising Voices community with her project, Food Tales from Nablus.
Beatrice Catanzaro is a visual artist and one of the newest additions to the Rising Voices community with her project, Food Tales from Nablus.
Egypt: Eyewitness Account of Abbassiya Clashes
Eleven people were killed and more than 160 injured near Egypt's Ministry of Defence (MOD) on May 2, 2012, after protesters demanding an end to military rule were attacked by armed men.
Eleven people were killed and more than 160 injured near Egypt’s Ministry of Defence (MOD) on May 2, 2012, after protesters demanding an end to military rule were attacked by armed men.
Palestine: Mass Hunger Strike by Prisoners
There are more than 4,000 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons, and around 320 have been held without charge or trial under so-called administrative detention.
There are more than 4,000 Palestinian prisoners in Israeli prisons, and around 320 have been held without charge or trial under so-called administrative detention.
Ethiopia: Netizens Thrilled with PEN Award for Dissident Blogger and Journalist
Ethiopian bloggers and netizens on social networking sites congratulated all Ethiopian journalists and bloggers immediately after the news appeared on the BBC and other sites.
Ethiopian bloggers and netizens on social networking sites congratulated all Ethiopian journalists and bloggers immediately after the news appeared on the BBC and other sites.