During the 38th summit of African Union (AU) heads of state and government in Addis Ababa on 15 February, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Foreign Minister of Djibouti, was elected president of the AU Commission. In a tight race against Raila Odinga of Kenya and Richard Randriamandrato of Madagascar, he secured a two-thirds majority of the votes […]
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 […]
On 12 January, the poet and human rights defender Sokpor Sitsopé Honoré, also known as Affectio, was arrested. This human rights advocate, known for his engaged posts on Facebook, was accused of undermining the internal security of the state. According to witnesses of his arrest, Mr Honoré was the victim of an ambush set by […]
During the 38th summit of African Union (AU) heads of state and government in Addis Ababa on 15 February, Mahamoud Ali Youssouf, Foreign Minister of Djibouti, was elected president of the AU Commission. In a tight race against Raila Odinga of Kenya and Richard Randriamandrato of Madagascar, he secured a two-thirds majority of the votes […]
“To understand migration, it is essential to listen to individual stories, as they are the ones that bring numbers to life.” This statement was made by Nigerian writer Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie during her 2016 TEDxEuston speech, where she addressed migration and the importance of understanding the human experiences behind statistical data. Indeed, information about African […]
The resumption of fighting in Goma, Democratic Republic of Congo since 27 January has resulted in 2,900 deaths and over 2,000 injuries, according to the latest figures from the United Nations (UN). Many injured individuals require urgent care, medical infrastructures are overwhelmed, and thousands of civilians are still deprived of vital assistance. In the midst […]
In preparation for the Senegalese legislative elections held on 17 November 2024, AfricTivistes co-organised a sensitisation and training workshop
From 16th to 17th January, AfricTivistes, in collaboration with Article 19, equipped the media against cyber threats and physical assaults. This wo
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The 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 MoreThis brochure highlights the contribution of AfricTivistes within the framework of Charter Project Africa, a project aimed at advancing democratic governance through advocacy, training, and awareness. As a member of the consortium, AfricTivistes has, for four years, leveraged digital tools to promote democracy, citizen participation, and good governance in Africa, notably through innovative activities such […]
Read MoreThe Taxaw Temm toolkit is a treasure trove of information, offering detailed guidance to help protect yourself against cyberbullying, particularly sexual harassment—a scourge increasingly affecting women and girls. The toolkit was developed as part of the Taxaw Temm Aar Sunu Bopp campaign, the third phase of the AfricTivistes Women Cybersecurity project, in collaboration with Internews. […]
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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