Sue-Lin Wong, The Economist's China correspondent in Hong Kong, discusses the dire state of press freedom following police raids on pro-democracy media. She highlights the chilling impact of a national security law on journalists. Avantika Chilkoti shares insights from Europe’s and Africa’s largest slums, revealing how the pandemic exacerbated hardships for residents. She emphasizes personal stories, particularly of young women, and urges new solutions to alleviate urban poverty, all while showcasing the evolving camel trade practices in Somaliland.
The raid of an outspoken pro-democracy newspaper, carried out under the city’s newish security law, has further spooked its media outlets. We ask what remains of press freedom. Our correspondent visits Europe’s and Africa’s largest slums to see how a grinding pandemic has affected their residents. And how Somaliland’s curious, silent camel-trading method is changing.