DE
DE
Ksenia Lutskina
Human Rights

Prisoners of Conscience: Ksenia Lutskina

The Belarusian journalist spent three and a half years in prison for co-founding an independent media platform. She explains how she coped mentally in jail and what she expects from Western politicians.

SA Germany
G20 South Africa
William Sezoe

Youth voices at the G20

Young South Africans see the G20 Summit as a chance to shape global debates, deepen ties with Europe, and push youth priorities like jobs, digital access, and democratic participation onto the world stage.

SA Germany
G20 South Africa
William Sezoe

Young perspectives on the summit

William Sezoe interviews Jakob Stirnadel of the Junge Liberale on Africa’s growing global role, the G20 in South Africa, and how young liberals can strengthen democracy and future cooperation.

South Sudan
South Sudan
Masechaba Mdaka

People resolve to make peace their priority

The HGPI-SS aims to make peace in South Sudan possible by uniting citizens, civil society, diaspora, and political actors, responding to a call from SSuDEMOP and the Technical Secretariat.

Tiktokers
Social Media
William Sezoe

Tax, democracy, and the TikTok generation

Youth unemployment in South Africa is 60%, but many now earn through TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook. At the Daily Maverick’s Gathering, SARS’ Kieswetter affirmed: all income, even from content, is taxable.

Julis in South Africa
Ambassadors of Freedom
Mthoba Chapi

Germany’s Niklas Wagner on liberalism, youth activism, and South Africa’s lasting impact

Young liberal leaders from Germany and South Africa met through an FNF study tour, where Niklas Wagner joined DA Youth and DASO to discuss democracy, civic participation, and global cooperation.

Mark Thiessen
Right-Wing Populism

What liberals should do to counter the rise of the radical right

How can liberals effectively counter the rising tide of the radical right in Europe? In this thought-provoking interview, political commentator Mark Thiessen explores bold strategies, communication pitfalls, and the urgent need to defend liberal democracy without losing its core values.

Israelis hold posters of hostages and US flags as they march to demand freedom of all of the hostages held in Gaza,
Israel
Ifat Morad Kristof Kleemann

Healing Amidst Rupture: NATAL’s Work Supporting Israelis Through War and Trauma

Since the terrorist attack on October 7, 2023, many Israelis have been under severe psychological strain. In an interview, Ifat Morad from NATAL reports on how psychosocial support creates hope and stability in everyday war life.

Tel Aviv under Iranian missile attack.
Middle East
Kristof Kleemann Danny Citrinovitch

Israel-Iran war: Is the regime in Tehran about to fall?

The war between Israel and Iran is changing the regional dynamic. Lt. Col. (ret.) Danny Citrinovitch analyzes why America's role now determines the success or failure of Israel's strategy.

Ferial Haffajee
Ferial Haffajee
William Sezoe

‘South Africa still enjoys world-class Press Freedom’

For Freedom Month and World Press Freedom Day, FNF South Africa spoke with journalist Ferial Haffajee of the Daily Maverick on defending press freedom, exposing state capture, and advancing justice.

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