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Illustration of silenced livestreamer Hu Chenfeng, named China Digital Times' 2025 Person of the Year, at his censored streaming setup.

China Digital Times names silenced livestreamer Hu Chenfeng 2025 person of the year

15 يناير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي صورة مولدة بواسطة الذكاء الاصطناعي

China Digital Times (CDT) has named silenced livestreamer Hu Chenfeng as their 2025 Person of the Year. This selection highlights the challenges faced by independent voices in China. The announcement forms part of CDT's year-end roundup series.

Gabrielle Goliath opens Elegy independently at Venice Biennale

South African artist Gabrielle Goliath presented her installation Elegy as an independent exhibit in Venice this week, after Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie blocked its selection as the national entry.

Havana authorities cover garbage pile with sacks to block photos

8 أبريل، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Employees at a state warehouse in Havana's Nuevo Vedado have covered a fence with sacks to stop neighbors from photographing a large garbage pile next to a bust of Jose Marti and the Cuban flag. Journalist Yoani Sanchez of 14ymedio reports the waste accumulates weekly near the facility supplying rationed market goods. The action aims to prevent images from spreading on social media and WhatsApp.

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Investec Cape Town Art Fair opens with Listen theme

وزارة الدفاع توافق على 35 كتابًا لكن كتاب الجنرال نارافاني لا يزال معلقًا

من 2020 إلى 2024، وافقت وزارة الدفاع على 35 كتابًا لعسكريين متقاعدين، لكن مذكرات الجنرال السابق رئيس الأركان إم إم نارافاني 'Four Stars of Destiny' تظل الوحيدة المعلقة. الكتاب الذي استشهد به زعيم المعارضة راهول غاندي في انتقاده للحكومة، يبرز تأخيرات غير عادية في عملية الموافقة. رد على طلب معلومات يظهر هذا الاستثناء وسط زيادة في التقديمات.

AdHoc rules out uncensored physical version of Dispatch for Switch

3 فبراير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Developer AdHoc Studio has confirmed there is no possibility of releasing an uncensored physical version of its game Dispatch on Nintendo Switch or Switch 2. The announcement follows fan backlash over default censorship on the platforms. While a digital update to reduce some censorship is in the works, physical options remain limited.

Venezuelans still need VPN to access X after Maduro's capture

A digital rights group has debunked rumors that Venezuela's ban on X has been lifted. Despite Nicolas Maduro's recent capture, there have been no meaningful changes to the country's internet censorship practices. Venezuelans continue to rely on VPNs to access the platform.

McKenzie’s claim of foreign power behind Biennale cancellation questioned

15 يناير، 2026 من إعداد الذكاء الاصطناعي

Arts and Culture Minister Gayton McKenzie defended cancelling Gabrielle Goliath’s artwork for the 2026 Venice Biennale as protection against a foreign power pushing a Gaza agenda. Evidence indicates Qatar Museums had withdrawn interest in funding before McKenzie’s intervention on 22 December. The move has raised concerns over censorship in South Africa’s arts sector.

02 أبريل 2026 05:30