As the government expanded media freedoms, journalism flourished but it also became much more polarised, Benon H. Oluka reports.

“Our research underlines the importance of drawing on actual evidence when seeking to counter misinformation,” writes our Director Rasmus Nielsen.

The crisis has been especially difficult for independent reporters in countries such Brazil, India, Nigeria or Vietnam, Laura Oliver reports. 

"Far too many journalists are currently having to take their lives into their hands when they do their jobs," writes Meera Selva. 

Japanese journalist Daisuke Furuta outlines what's preventing journalism in his home country from embracing digital transformation.

Sangeet Toor, co-founder of ‘Karti Darthi’, explains how she and her colleagues hope to spread political awareness beyond the current crisis. 

Experts say the measure may backfire and alert against preventing journalists from reporting on hardliners, Raksha Kumar reports.