On Tuesday, 11 March 2025, the Speaker of the National Assembly of Senegal, El Malick Ndiaye, announced the submission of a bill on the interpretation of the amnesty law related to the 2021-2014 events surrounding political demonstrations in Senegal. This announcement has sparked strong reactions from various quarters. This bill, approved by the President of […]
We, civil society organisations from West Africa, committed to democratic values and the rule of law, denounce constitutional manipulations and raise awareness about the political crisis in Guinea-Bissau.
Since 27 January, fighting has erupted between the armed forces of the Democratic Republic of Congo (FARDC) and the March 23 Movement (M23) rebellion in Goma, the main city in Eastern DRC. These new clashes have resulted in 2,900 deaths, according to a report from the UN. 2,000 bodies have already been buried, while 900 […]
We, civil society organisations from West Africa, committed to democratic values and the rule of law, denounce constitutional manipulations and raise awareness about the political crisis in Guinea-Bissau.
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 Digi
As a pan-African network at the intersection of technology and democracy since its inception in 2015, AfricTivistes is proud to present its 2025-20
As the integrity of elections—often a source of political and social instability—remains a challenge on the African continent, AfricTivistes launch
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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 […]
Read MoreAfricTivistes has just launched the AfricTivistes CitizenLab Mauritania app! This new mobile platform , dedicated to civic information, gives a voice to young people in #Mauritania , and is now available for free download. Thanks to this application: Access reliable and verified information on civic engagement, good governance, and more. Discover local data and analyses […]
Read MoreThe third issue of AfricTivistes Citizen Lab Benin Magazine is now available online. This special edition highlights current challenges regarding human rights through exclusive investigations, in-depth analyses, and impactful testimonies from those engaged in this struggle. This new issue of the publication offers a comprehensive reflection on human rights in the face of contemporary challenges. […]
Read MoreNdèye Fatou Diouf, affectionately known as “Nifa” by her loved ones, began her career in sales and customer service, thus acquiring solid experience in marketing and communication, as well as in managing human relations. After several years of working in various sectors, her journey took a decisive turn when she joined AfricTivistes through the Sahel […]
Read MoreA sociologist and relentless activist, Aboubacar Son is a key player in the defence of human rights and the promotion of social equality in Burkina Faso. As a project manager at Plan International Burkina Faso and Chairman of the Board of Directors of Youth Leadership for Peace and Development, he works tirelessly to give a […]
Read MoreZara Issa Abdou, a Nigerien activist and founding member of Sahel Activistes Niger, shares her inspiring story of commitment to social justice and the fight against inequality. Driven by a deep desire for change, she has transformed her early grassroots actions into a structured movement thanks to key training courses, notably those of AfricTivistes. She […]
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Dear AfricTivistes,
I would be hard pressed to address you this morning without thinking about all the lives lost to Covid-19. If 2020 tells us about the world's inability to cope with a viral pandemic, then at AfricTivistes it taught us about the uncertainty of programmatic agendas. Nothing that was planned was executed as planned, including this Summit that was to be held in Nairobi. As a genuine driving force of ideas/proposals, AfricTivistes has been able to implement many of its projects using digital technology as a tool and a field of action. Especially since digital technology has been the ideal solution for many organisations as a governance and management tool. Without the internet, the world would not have been organised to provide articulate and appropriate responses. Without the internet and smartphones, Africa would have experienced 2020 in a different way...Read More
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