Context and Presentation In recent years in Africa, the decline of democratic governance—particularly the shrinking of civic space, digital surveillance, and the increasing spread of misinformation—has profoundly impacted the political landscape. The rise of military regimes and the use of social media as a vector of manipulation have exacerbated the divide between populations and public […]

As civic space shrinks and disinformation spreads across the Sahel and neighbouring regions, five organisations including AfricTivistes unveil Digitalise Youth, a project aimed at strengthening the digital resilience of young activists. This initiative, deployed across several African countries, will implement training programmes and innovative technological solutions to promote participatory democracy and protect digital rights. In […]