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Political humour serves both freedom and extremism

Around the world, satirists draw, write and film for freedom, often under repressive conditions. But not every political joke promotes democratic values: Extremist forces use humour for their ends, too.

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Poverty reduction

Time to set a limit on extreme wealth

Recent developments in the US and elsewhere show that ultra-rich individuals are a risk to democracy, society, the economy and the environment. Just as we have a poverty line – under which no one should fall – we now need an extreme wealth line: a limit above which no individual should rise.

Agricultural research

Research needed on traditional African foods

Some traditionally used plant varieties have been ignored by scholars, governments and professionally-run businesses. African societies are paying a high price.

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In the Digital Monthly Edition 4/2025

The power of humour

Cartoons

“Challenge the history that our new-age pharaohs will try to write”

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.

Non-violent protest

Laughing in the face of oppression: How humour can defy autocracy

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.

Our view

Political humour serves both freedom and extremism

Around the world, satirists draw, write and film for freedom, often under repressive conditions. But not every political joke promotes democratic values: Extremist forces use humour for their ends, too.

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In der Hindukusch-Himalaya-Region schmelzen die Gletscher
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Global environment

Restoring the planet’s environmental health is indispensable

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Plattenladen im Kenyatta-Markt in Nairobi
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Culture Special

Art with a developmental connection - compiled for you by the D+C editorial team.

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Kinder auf einem staatlichen Schulhof in Nigeria.
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Education

Around the world, access to education must be made easier and its quality has to improve

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Eine Sammlung von Geldscheinen und Münzen.
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Fiscal space

In view of multiple crises, state agencies must stay able to invest in crucial infrastructure and services

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A woman in Iran is protesting for her rights.
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Gender equality

Empowering women and girls is crucial to achieving gender justice.

 

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