The power of humour

Khalid Albaih is a political cartoonist from Sudan. In our interview, he talks about why he called himself an internet artist, how algorithms censor, why cartoons are important contemporary documents – and why they really don’t have to be funny.

Humour can be a powerful and non-violent tactic for protesting against authoritarian regimes. It has been used effectively in countries from Serbia to Thailand.

In India, women comedians challenge social norms, the patriarchy and also their own perception of the world. They push the boundaries of what is considered humour, but they don’t just want people to laugh – they want people to listen.