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 […]

From 2021 to 2024, AfricTivistes, through the Charter Project Africa, implemented several initiatives aimed at encouraging the use of civic technologies to accelerate the ratification of the African Charter on Democracy, Elections and Governance (ACDEG). These initiatives also strengthened citizens’ voices, particularly those of young people and women, and created collaborative spaces between citizens, civil […]

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 […]

As a pan-African network at the intersection of technology and democracy since its inception in 2015, AfricTivistes is proud to present its 2025-2029 Strategic Plan. Marking ten years of existence, this document is a call to action for agents of change and partners who share our vision of an Africa where civic tech serves as […]