Across the African diaspora, conversations about empowerment, visibility, and integration are becoming increasingly prominent. Yet one critical factor often remains underexplored: the quality of collaboration within our own communities. Illustrative image. Credit: creative commons History reminds us that collective effort has always been central to African progress. As Kwame Nkrumah famously stated, “If we are to create the Africa we want, unity is our greatest strength.” Whi

Empower to Integrate is a radio programme created to provide a platform for migrants and Third Country Nationals (TCNs) to share their lived experiences while engaging in meaningful dialogue with Maltese experts and institutions.  The programme promotes inclusion, understanding, and social cohesion through structured and respectful conversations. Season 1 of Empower to Integrate , broadcast from 4 April to 4 July 2025, featured 13 episodes and 25 guests from diverse nationali

PEN Malta has issued a sharp warning over the deteriorating situation in Venezuela. The group explicitly rejects any foreign military intervention or "colonialist aggression". Highlighting the severe dangers facing writers and journalists. The organization strongly condemned the government of Nicolás Maduro, accusing it of using repression and censorship to silence critical voices and harm society. While PEN Malta stands firmly against authoritarian rule, it also issued a cle

“We help migrants tell their own stories, because being heard is the first step to belonging,” said Nazlee Mayhew, African Media Malta’s representative during the Anna Lindh Foundation Malta Network’s national event. Held on November 29th,  the gathering brought together civil society organisations and academic institutions to reflect on intercultural dialogue and social cohesion. The event highlighted how communication, sustainability and soft skills enhancement can become a

Despite migrants making up over one fifth of the population, media narratives remain dominated by stereotypes and emergency framing, according to new research. The study highlights how newsroom structures and editorial practices shape migration coverage in Malta. Photo CC. Credit to Pexels Migration is a structural reality in Malta, where foreign-born residents now account for 21% of the population. Yet media coverage has struggled to keep pace with this transformation, cont

By Sarah Bugeja A Women, Peace and Security Agenda event targeting Malta’s Second National Action Plan for the Implementation of United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 (2025–2030) took place on 3 December 2025 under the auspices of the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and Tourism, in collaboration with various stakeholders. This Second NAP aims to further raise awareness of the role of women, peace, and security in both local and global contexts. Panellists and public d

When the lights came up at Spazju Kreattiv  on the evening of December 10, 2025, the small crowd that had watched Jabina  sat in stunned silence. I had come to the screening hoping to learn about a corner of Ethiopia not often seen on screen; instead I left with a knot of anger and sorrow towards a woman who survived what should never have happened. Tigist Kebede and Regine Nguini at the Ethiopian Film Festival on the 10th December 2025. Jabina  is, as HabeshaView co-founder

PEN Malta has intensified its criticism of the European Broadcasting Union after it confirmed Israel’s participation in Eurovision 2026, calling the decision inconsistent with past actions that saw Russia and Belarus excluded for violating international law. The organisation argues that allowing Israel to compete despite authoritative findings by UN bodies and human rights groups alleging grave abuses and possible genocide in Gaza undermines the contest’s moral credibility. T

A pattern of selective empathy. Some groups, particularly Europeans and Ukrainians, receive more sympathetic coverage, while African and Middle Eastern migrants are more likely to be associated with illegality or threat. One interviewee acknowledged a  clear double standard: "Two people escaping danger are treated differently depending on where they come from."