In 2025, AfricTivistes marks ten years of unwavering dedication to democracy, the rule of law, human rights and civic innovation across the African continent. Founded in 2015, this pan-African network of change-makers has grown into a leading force in the digital civil society landscape. “AfricTivistes is not just an organisation…” Since its creation, AfricTivistes has […]

On 17 March, AfricTivistes launched  a call for applications to expand its CitizenLab network in West and Central Africa. These citizen laboratories aim to strengthen civic engagement and democratic innovation through digital technologies. The initiative addresses the decline in democratic governance and the rise of disinformation in the region. This call was open to professional […]

In a world where artificial intelligence (AI) plays an increasingly central role in access to information, AfricTivistes, in partnership with Democracy Reporting International (DRI), conducted a study aimed at assessing the reliability of chatbots during the Senegalese legislative elections on 17 November 2024. The objective was to analyse the extent to which these tools provide […]

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 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 […]

As the integrity of elections—often a source of political and social instability—remains a challenge on the African continent, AfricTivistes launches Sóobu Tech4Elections, a digital tool designed to map, centralise, and make accessible citizen election initiatives across Africa since 2010. This platform highlights initiatives that play a crucial role in strengthening electoral democracies across the continent. […]

From 19 to 21 February, AfricTivistes and six content producers from the Dialogue Migration platform took part in the 6th edition of the Harmattan Forum, organised by the Legal and Social Expertise Clinic (CEJUS) in Lomé, Togo. This event provided a platform to explore concrete solutions to Africa’s migration challenges, a major issue with ever-increasing […]

Following the publication of the Observatoire AfricTivistes de la Démocratie book, AfricTivistes organised  a webinar on Tuesday, 8 February, to share the findings of the research conducted within this framework. The event provided an opportunity to assess the state of democracy, make recommendations, and outline perspectives in response to challenges related to the non-limitation of […]

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 on electoral disinformation in collaboration with the Alliance for Migration, Leadership, and Development (AMLD). The exercise aimed to equip participants with the necessary tools to combat the spread of fake news, thereby promoting a transparent and […]

From 16th to 17th January, AfricTivistes, in collaboration with Article 19, equipped the media against cyber threats and physical assaults. This workshop is part of a broader project aimed at documenting and protecting civic space in Senegal. Over two days, journalists and other media professionals participated in sessions ranging from raising awareness about current digital […]

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 […]