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Zambia  Digital Rights

Zambia’s cybersecurity and cybercrimes laws raise digital rights concerns

In April 2025, the Zambian Parliament enacted two laws – the Cyber Security Act, 2025, and the Cyber Crimes Act, 2025 – which pose significant threats to...
Kenya  Digital Rights

CIPESA Joins Six Civil Society Organisations in Landmark Case Challenging Internet Shutdowns in Kenya

Nairobi, Kenya – In a significant step toward safeguarding digital rights and constitutional freedoms, the Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern...
Africa  Digital Rights

Amplifying the Resolution on the Protection of Women Against Digital Violence in Africa: Towards Meaningful Actions by States

Two and a half years after the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) adopted the Resolution on the Protection of Women Against...
Kenya  Digital Rights

CIPESA Joins Call Against Internet Shutdowns In Kenya During #RejectTheFinanceBill2024 Picketing

The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) has joined the Kenya ICT Action Network (LICTANET), Paradigm Initiative, and Internet...
South Africa  Digital Rights

South Africa’s Elections: A Call for Vigilance Amidst the Rising Tide of Disinformation

South Africa is holding its seventh general election today, May 29, 2024. Over 14,000 candidates are vying for seats as part of the 400...
South Africa  Digital Rights

South Africa’s Elections: A Call for Vigilance Amidst the Rising Tide of Disinformation

South Africa is holding its seventh general election today, May 29, 2024. Over 14,000 candidates are vying for seats as part of the 400...
Africa  Digital Rights

#IWD2024: Inspiring women’s inclusion in Africa

Today, the world celebrates International Women’s Day 2024 under the theme of #InspireInclusion, which encourages the realisation of a gender-equal world free of bias,...
Democratic Republic Of Congo  Digital Rights

Why it’s crucial for the Democratic Republic of Congo to keep the Internet on during its elections

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) heads to general elections on December 20, 2023 amidst considerable turbulence, including a deluge of disinformation and...
Africa  Digital Rights

African perspectives on operationalising UNESCO’s guidelines for regulating digital platforms

Across the world, governments are introducing laws to regulate online content. Many of these laws contain provisions that may lead to the increasing removal...
AfricaTanzania  Digital Rights

Tanzania Ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology to Co-Host the 2023 Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa

The Ministry of Information, Communication and Information Technology of the United Republic of Tanzania has announced that it will co-host the 2023 edition of...
Uganda  Digital Rights

Technology and Health Data Governance in Africa: The Case of Uganda

The World Health Organization (WHO) has recognised the potential of technology to enhance health outcomes. The WHO’s Global strategy on digital health 2020-2025 aims...
Sudan  Digital Rights

Conflict in Sudan Affecting Digital Communications and Critical Services Delivery

Sudan descended into a brutal armed conflict on April 15, 2023. The conflict pits the transitional government under the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) against...
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