As digital transformation reshapes the media landscape, newspapers in Cameroon are navigating unprecedented challenges and opportunities. This evolution compels them to adapt their strategies to engage a new generation of readers amidst fierce online competition, decreasing government subsidies, and a decline in print sales.

This article argues that the Palestinian context exposes the colonial roots of traditional journalism and calls for a decolonial approach that centers marginalized voices, promotes collaborative reporting, and demands structural change within newsrooms to uphold journalistic integrity.

Freelance journalists in India, particularly those reporting on marginalised communities and conflict zones like Kashmir, endure immense emotional and psychological strain, often without any institutional support. What are the hidden costs of reporting on violence, where telling the truth can come at a steep personal price?

When French sociologist Pierre Bourdieu was asked about the contribution of the suburbs to elections, he replied that decades of colonialism and complex problems cannot be summarised in 10 minutes. The value of social sciences in supporting journalism is demonstrated when they address issues of society, power, and identity for the sake of better journalism.

AI-driven journalism initiatives in the Middle East, often backed by philanthropic media development projects, are reshaping local newsrooms under the influence of global tech giants. These efforts, while marketed as support, risk deepening power asymmetries, fostering digital dependency, and reactivating colonial patterns of control through algorithmic systems and donor-driven agendas.

Journalism colleges in Somalia are struggling to survive due to outdated curricula, lack of practical training, insufficient funding, and a shortage of qualified educators, leading to declining student enrollment and interest. Despite efforts by institutions like Mogadishu University and Hormuud University to revive journalism education, these challenges persist, threatening the future of journalism in the country.