Following the killing of a U.S. citizen and civilian,  Renee Nicole Good, by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on January 7, 2026, in Minneapolis, the incident has sparked and accelerated online disinformation related to the events and details of the shooting. There have been media reports about AI-generated

We call on the Iranian regime to restore full internet and communications access immediately and end attacks on journalists, media makers, and citizens. We urge our followers, civil society, tech platforms, governments, and international bodies to defend the right to seek, receive and impart information and ideas through any media and regardless of frontiers: speak out, amplify verified reporting, protect public interest digital media, and demand accountability.

Venezuela has entered a sudden imposed political transition after the capture of President Nicolás Maduro, following the U.S. invasion on January 3rd, 2026. This moment of uncertainty underscores just how vital independent media are for citizens’ access to accurate and reliable information.

RNW Media introduces a new series, Digital Media Shakers, where we highlight bold voices shaping public interest and independent media. Next up: Wahyu Dhyatmika, CEO of Tempo Digital and Chairperson of AMSI (Indonesian Cyber Media Association).

RNW Media is concerned with the refusal of very large online platforms and search engines, namely Meta, TikTok, X, and Google, to engage in debate at the Tweede Kamer, the lower house of the Dutch parliament.

Starting this month, October 2025, Meta is prohibiting all political and social issue advertising across the European Economic Area (EEA). For NGOs like ours, this is more than just another update in the advertising rulebook, it’s a big shift.

RNW Media’s team visited Nairobi, Kenya, for a week of collaboration, research, and partnership-building. From examining anti-gender narratives to exploring mental health in media and reporting on technology-facilitated gender-based violence, the week was filled with meaningful exchanges, new insights, and strengthened partnerships across East Africa.