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[Gambie] – AfricTivistes expresses solidarity with GALA activists !14 mai 2026[SENEGAL] AfricTivistes strongly condemns the brutal repression of students at Cheikh Anta Diop University in Dakar!10 février 2026Alseny Farinta Camara, a symbol of democratic struggle4 février 2026AfricTivistes selects 12 civic tech projects for election innovation fund18 décembre 2025Digital Security in Africa: Lessons from the Regional Summit in Dakar co-organised by AfricTivistes and TikTok24 novembre 2025[Tanzanie] 🇹🇿 AfricTivistes strongly condemns violent suppression in Tanzania5 novembre 2025[Cameroon] AfricTivistes condemns violent repression, urges govt to uphold rights !27 octobre 2025AfricTivistes CitizenLab: From Chad to Senegal — a marathon for innovation and civic participation!15 octobre 2025FIMI in Senegal: Understanding and Combating Information Manipulation”6 octobre 2025From aspiration to commitment, Fatima Bint Rassoul Ndiour embodies a pan-African voice.4 octobre 2025
Who we are

A pan-African network dedicated to Democracy and Human Rights

Founded in 2015 in Dakar, AfricTivistes is a pan-African civil society organization that brings together bloggers, cyber-activists and change agents across 45 African countries.

Our mission: to use digital tools and new technologies to strengthen democracy, promote good governance and foster sustainable development across the continent.

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Train

Building the capacities of change agents through online and in-person training.

Connect

Creating pan-African networks of bloggers, activists and engaged citizens.

Equip

Developing platforms and technological tools in service of democracy.

Mobilize

Engaging communities in citizen monitoring and accountability.

Our initiatives

Our projects

Areas of intervention and initiatives for a digital, democratic and inclusive Africa.

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Watch our latest video productions: analyses, reports and events.

#AfricTivistesDécrypte Élections en Afrique : entre continuité, inclusivité et pluralisme

April 25, 2026

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Our impact

+10 years in numbers

12,000+
Training beneficiaries
11
Pro-democracy activists and at-risk journalists supported
15
Presidential elections supported
32
Communities created
2,000+
Participants in our activities
5,000+
Young people supported
30+
Civic tech initiatives supported
7
Awards received
420,000 €
Total grants to young people
7
Technical support
25+
Research and analyses
3
E-learning platforms

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What they say about us

Members, partners and beneficiaries share their experience with AfricTivistes.

Carmen Hagenaars

Carmen Hagenaars

Ambassador of the Netherlands in Senegal

Pays-Bas

Thank you to the AfricTivistes team for your excellent work on important issues that form the foundation of our democracy. Both in the region and here in Senegal. Your commitment is truly remarkable and so important. The team in the Netherlands has every confidence in you.

Thierry Vallat

Thierry Vallat

Chief Executive Officer of CFI

France

AfricTivistes is a highly dynamic organisation.

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