As part of their shared commitment to leveraging a new dynamic of citizen participation and creating a network of change-makers in Madagascar, AfricTivistes and Isika have formed a partnership aimed at establishing a Citizen Lab. This citizen laboratory will serve as an innovative space and a collaborative platform to encourage dialogue between citizens, providing digital […]

The 2024 AfricTivistes Champion of Governance and Democracy initiative was concluded on the sidelines of the Drive for Democracy Indaba, held in Johannesburg, South Africa. On 24 November, Thuli Madonsela was presented with the award in recognition of her exceptional contributions to the promotion of human rights and social justice in South Africa. Thuli Madonsela […]

Following the success of its first documentary titled “Senegal: One Power, Two Terms,” AfricTivistes continues to celebrate Senegalese democracy with a new film, “Victory of Democracy: Insights from Senegal.” This work explores the resilience of a country that, despite political challenges and rising social tensions, remains an example of democratic stability in a region marked […]

From 14th October to 4th November 2024, the Africa Drive For Democracy conference on the theme of “Rediscovering Africa’s Democratic Soul: Renewing the Commitment to Democracy” was in full swing. Centred around a series of virtual sessions, the event, organised by a number of organisations including AfricTivistes, brought together some of the most influential voices […]

In January, AfricTivistes launched the Champion of Governance and Democracy initiative to contribute to promoting democratic governance in Africa through an open and citizen-driven distinction. After a thorough process of screening, pre-selection, jury voting, and public voting, the identity of the laureate will be revealed during the Africa Drive for Democracy Indaba on 24 November […]

The issue of term limits has always been a major concern on the continent. In the aftermath of independence, many African states adopted strong regimes, citing the need for social cohesion and economic development. This conception of political power stifled any attempts at democratic opening. The limitation on the number of terms was practically non-existent, […]

The 11th edition of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (#FIFAfrica24) was held in Dakar from 25 to 27.The international event provided a platform for reflection on the many contemporary challenges facing the African continent through its states and its Internet users. Read the full speech given by Cheikh Fall, President of AfricTivistes, at […]

Zanzibar | Nairobi | Dakar| Accra| Johannesburg| Kampala| – The future of democracy in Africa is at a crossroads. Young people who are increasingly yearning for more democracy and freedom are growing frustrated by an abject failure of their governments to respond to their democratic aspirations. As Afrobarometer notes, fewer than half (45%) of Africans […]

AfricTivistes is supporting the Centre sénégalo-américain de renforcement des capacités (CESARC) by offering four (4) scholarships to young people from the suburbs of Dakar. These scholarships will allow beneficiaries to undertake a 10-month vocational training programme at CESARC, due to start on 21 October 2024. This initiative is part of CESARC’s Mentoring-Learning-Coaching, Advocacy and Capacity […]

AfricTivistes has joined the Coalition on Information and Democracy, a platform dedicated to strengthening dialogue between civil society and policymakers to address challenges related to digital information. This contributes to the organisation’s efforts to promote democracy. As of October this year, AfricTivistes has become the 50th organisation in the world to join the Coalition on […]

Following the release of its documentary film and white paper from the project “Senegal: One Power, Two Terms”, AfricTivistes is now presenting a legal review that offers recommendations for rights reforms aimed at ensuring the independence of the judiciary, public security, and the protection of fundamental rights in Senegal, whilst strengthening participatory democracy. As indicated […]

AfricTivistes is releasing a documentary film titled “Sahel à Égalité: Digital in service of reducing inequalities” (Sahel on Equal Terms: Digital Solutions for Reducing Inequalities) discussing the multiple disparities in the Sahel region. This film is produced as part of the Sahel Insight project which explores how digital technology can become a powerful ally in […]

For three days, Dakar was a crossroads for actors involved in internet governance and digital rights in Africa and beyond. The 11th edition of the annual Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica), which is the largest gathering on digital rights in Africa, shed light on the state of digital democracy in the region.  From […]

In a continuous effort to enhance security on its platform, TikTok has recently announced the establishment of its very first Advisory Council on security for the Sub-Saharan Africa region. This initiative is a significant step for the platform to ensure a safe and welcoming environment for its millions of African users. The council, comprising experts […]

Elections in Africa are often marred by irregularities and socio-political tensions. As part of the AHEAD Africa project focusing on the many aspects of the electoral cycle in Africa, AfricTivistes has issued a form to map African civil society initiatives linked to electoral processes on the continent since 2010.  In recent years in Africa, electoral […]

The AHEAD Africa project was officially launched on Saturday, 20th July in Accra, Ghana, under the theme “Advancing Electoral Integrity through Citizen Engagement !” The launch was held on the sidelines of the commemoration of the 20th anniversary of the Economic, Social and Cultural Council of the African Union (AU-Ecosocc), with the participation of civil […]

The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA) organise the annual Internet Freedom Forum in Africa (FIFAfrica24) in Senegal in partnership with AfricTivistes. This first edition in Francophone Africa will highlight the state of digital democracy in this region, which faces numerous challenges. From 25 to 27 September 2024, Dakar will […]

AfricTivistes is partnering with Yiaga Africa and the National Endowment for Democracy (NED) to organise the first “Building Solidarity” Conference. On 8 and 9 July in Dakar, the event will strengthen solidarity between African social movements in response to the democratic backsliding on the African continent. In a global context of democratic regression, the Building […]